T'Akila Jones

Who is Akila Jones?

A high-energy native Washingtonian, with sultry tones, lyrical honesty and soul-pumping vocals. Simply put, if Akila Jones feels it, she sings it.

She currently holds a degree in Music from Indiana University, of which during her college years, in addition to many musical performances, she was a Mistress of Ceremonies for a major production “IU Sings,” spent a summer performing in the “Golden Garter Revue” at Dill’s in Traverse City, Michigan, toured the Islands singing with Ben Vereen on the Royal Caribbean cruise line, and sings the National Anthem at many sporting events.

Called Jonsey by many, her voice creates vivid imagery and breathes life into words bringing forth an emotion so forceful there's no way you can hide from it. There's no pretense, it's all authentic. Folks who know about the hard life, love right, love wrong, passion lost, passion fulfilled, lonely evenings and happy mornings and everything in between say, "yesss girl!" and "sing it!" as they sway to the music she brings.

T’Akila Jones (TJ) is a five piece band based in Northern Virginia that has fast become a crowd favorite since forming in November of 2010. TJ stuns with a night of music that keeps fans eagerly wondering what they are going to perform next. Their selection of music from all genres gives you a diverse night of dance/party music that mixes with their own styling, creating a live show that is truly unique. TJ’s stage show is by far one of the most impressive bands that you will hear and see. The powerhouse vocals and diverse instrumentation mixed with the raw intensity of the band guarantees a night of memorable singing and dancing.

T’Akila Jones is….Akila O’Grady- Lead Vocals, Rob Jones – Guitar/Vocals, Steven Lockhart- Bass/Vocals, Michael Barago- Keyboards/Vocals, Michael D’Onofrio- Percussion. Each member has brought in a style and flavor to the band that enables TJ to bring out a fresh and real feeling to the music that they play. Playing such artists as Patti Labelle, Gym Class Heroes, Bon Jovi, Rhianna, Billy Joel, Katy Perry, Jason Aldean, Journey, Prince, The Black Eyed Peas and much more, the bands true diversity comes out in each song.