Jaek's Biography

Those who know Jaek would be the first to say: "He belongs in a band...its what he does".  Jaek started what would become WMO with Dan Faherty in early 2008. Having prior success in another band, the two looked to create something they felt was lacking from the Milwaukee, and national, music scene. To that point, Jaek enjoys writing much of the band's original material. "Songwriting is my favorite part about being in a band," Jaek states.  "I love to create something from nothing, and see it go from a riff in my head, to an experiment at practice, to someone's favorite track."

Equipment

Amp -

- Peavey JSX Signature Head, with XXX 4x12 cab

Guitars -

Jaek proudly endorses Parker guitars

- 2005 Parker Fly Classic, translucent red

- 2006 Parker PM-20 Pro, honey burst
- "Walsh" - 1996 Mexican Fender Stratocaster, signed

            by Joe Walsh, lake placid blue (retired)

Effects -
Pedaltrain PT-II pedalboard including: Kustom A/B Box, Korg tuner, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Boss RV-5 Reverb, E-H Small Stone Phaser, Crybaby Wah, and Ibanez DE7 Delay/Echo.

Accessories -
Road Ready Cases, Levy's leather strap, Ernie Ball Strings (.010-.052s), Dunlop Tortex picks (.73mm), Schaller strap locks, Whiskey Sours

Random Facts

Hometown: Sheboygan, WI

Favorite Bands: Radiohead, The Mars Volta, Pink Floyd, Yes

Guilty Pleasure: They Might Be Giants

Favorite Video Games: Anything Final Fantasy, Rock Band

Favorite Movies: Lord of the Rings trilogy

Favorite Quote: 'All who wander are not lost' - J.R.R. Tolkien

Favorite Guitarists: David Gilmore, Johnny Greenwood, Slash, Jimmy Page, SRV, Joe Walsh