Justin “Kainsey” Kainula is a multi-talented musician and front man for band ‘Thunder Country’, a modern-country tribute band available for festivals and large event bookings.

From a young age Justin was surrounded by music, so it was just a matter of time before he gave it a try. His love for music grew exponentially as did his talent. Kainula began to gain attention and was invited on tour with tribute bands and original acts, such as a Garth Brooks Tribute.

If Justin was given a choice of musical genre, he would choose country music every time, which makes his new project the perfect fit for him. Justin also mentions that “Working with this cast of musicians has been a dream come true” and he’s “always wanted to front a project like this one”.

Kevin “Chile” Palmer, is a professional drummer and backing vocalist for ‘Thunder Country’, a modern-country tribute band available for festivals and large event bookings.

Kevin cultivated the skills of an ambidextrous musician for a time-efficient set-up and/or tear-down. For Palmer, the ability to play a right-handed kit gives him the versatility needed to play in festival, corporate, and event settings.

During Kevin’s time with ‘BonJourney’, he participated in festival tours, corporate events, and other various events. His musical genre of choice is country music, but his voice and skill set provide versatility, allowing him to adapt to fit his audience.

In addition to musical talent, Kevin Palmer is a notable figure within the mining marketing industry, maintaining his reputation through genuine connections and dedicated networking efforts.

Dan “Zak” Zadkovich is a professional guitarist, mandolin player, and vocalist with ‘Thunder Country’, a modern-country tribute band available for festivals and large event bookings.

Dan is the founder of The Lakehead School of Music, in Thunder Bay Ontario, which offers a variety of musical programs and opportunities. He began teaching by obtaining his Honors Bachelor of Music Degree from Lakehead University.

Along with teaching, Zadkovich is also an integral part of ‘Urban Hip’ (Tragically Hip Tribute) another tribute band offering an homage to the iconic Canadian rock band, ‘Tragically Hip’.

In his career, Dan has shared the stage with an array of notorious artists such as George Jones, Bo Diddly, and Paul Schaffer. Currently, Zadkovich can be seen performing with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra or on the festival circuit with his newest band ‘Thunder Country’.

Mark “Shark” Soderlind is the lead guitarist with ‘Thunder Country’, a modern-country tribute band available for festivals and large event bookings.

Soderlind is well-known for his involvement in the jazz quartet ‘After Hours’, a Chicago Blues collective called ‘Quarter to Twelve’, and the R&B group ‘The Touch’.

He has been known to dabble in the musical theater circle, performing and directing at the Magnus Theatre. His musical theater repertoire varies from playing the ‘Jimmy Page’ with “The Zep Show” at the CNE in Toronto, Ontario, to directing Daylin James in an Elvis Tribute. His love for music is obvious and infectious.

Mark delivers a strong, engaging performance and can connect with a diverse audience. He looks forward to sharing his latest project with his audience in the coming festival season.

Darren “Grog” Todd is the lead Bass player and supporting vocalist with ‘Thunder Country’, a modern-country tribute band available for festivals and large event bookings.

In his early teens, Todd found a love for bass guitar and since then has worked on fine-tuning his craft. He made his start in nightclubs and bars, only to make his way onto a sun-soaked festival stage with his bandmates from ‘Thunder Country’.

Darren “Funky-Fingers” Todd is also a professional massage therapist, which he claims contributed to the development of his superhuman bass-playing abilities.

Todd has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry while touring the world and discovered his love for the festival circuit. Darren notes that he “feels most comfortable” in his skin when performing on stage with his bandmates and is “grateful every time” he gets to play.