Voodoo Monkey Child
Janey Age ( Jana Hurdesova ): Lead Vocals
Janey Age ( Jana Hurdesova ) is a singer from Czech Republic who's been singing all her life. She started at The Childern's community singing when she was 6 years old. When she was 12 years old she taught herself to play the guitar and started off her first band when she was 13 years old. Janey performed with all kinds of bands from folk , country, pop, rock. In 1997 she made her first CD called Hurt Agles ( Poraneni Andele ) with a folk guitar player and a singer Martin Roller. In November 1999 she arrived in Chicago and during her first 2 months she joined the VATA band and performed with them for the next 4 years playing at clubs in Chicago and at all special event parties. In 2004 Janey joined hard-rock band FULL OF SILENCE and she recorded their debut CD with them called Century of Fear. Janey Age is a songwriter and also a member of the Theater Company's Dech and Bohemia, there she performs in musicals.
R. Scott Allen: Keyboards
Scott has loved music ever since he was a little kid, growing up in Oklahoma City. His first 'professional" group was "The Grapefruit Lampshade", and over the years, he has also played and recorded with: " Leddhill"." Kamillion"." The Nowns", "Ezy Prophet", and "Dasein", before helping found Voodoo Monkey Child. "VOODOO MONKEY CHILD" has always been a true progressive rock outfit - great music and vocals, expressive and meaningful lyrics, surrounded by creative and wonderful artwork. Every time the personnel have changed, the band has gotten even better; we are blessed and lucky indeed. It is a great honor to be in Voodoo Monkey Child!" Scott also likes to play tennis, travel, fence, take care of a bunch of different kinds of pets, and participate in 4-H projects with his son.
Scott Hume: Drums , Backing Vocals
I got my first drum set when I was about 6 years old. I banged on it for a few years but wasn't really interested. I took piano lessons for a short time as well as percussion and guitar. It wasn't until I was 12 that I really started to like the drums. I took lessons for a couple of years with a teacher named Todd Wolf who is an exceptional Drummer and teacher. Some of my influences are, Dream Theater, Megadeth, King Diamond, Shane Gaalaas, Rush..... and still growing. Up until I joined VMC I had played in numerous unnamed bands and had the pleasure of gigging with a band named Defile for 5 years. The current lineup that we have now sounds the best we have ever sounded. I am truly honored to be playing with a great group of pros that have the same musical goals as I do.
Michael J. Ferguson: Guitars, Backing Vocals
It all started when we were little babies!!! I was the oldest! I have two little brothers and a little sis! My mom and dad were always singing different songs to us all the time. They were always playing records and the radio was on constantly!! I was born on the westside of Chicago, so I feel I’ve inherited the spirit and rhythm of the area. When I was 4 or 5 I heard a song called “Hang on Sloopy” by the McCoy’s. I was hooked!!! When I was 13 I got a paper rout and bought a Gibson S-G and an Earth amplifier! That was it. Many bands, many influences many stories and many friends!!! I’ve played with Tim and Scott A. in different bands for over 25 years , Scott H. for 12 years. Were all still playing together!!! I like to fish, scuba dive, travel, cooking, ect. My influences are Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Robin Trower, Jeff Beck, Pat Travers, Rick Derringer and more. Seize the day!! Stick to your guns!! Practice!! Practice!! Practice!! Don’t be a Shlub!! Peace! Love! Out!
Tim Rogers: Bass Guitars
I have been a student of music since grade school. Early influences were classical music, western & then jazz. I started playing low brass instruments (baritone, tuba, trombone) then taught myself how to play the string bass. I progressed to bass guitar because it was easier to carry around! I have been in the following bands: Thorntoneers, J.C. & the Disciples, Satan's Angels, Summit, Ampersand (where I met Mike), Dasein (where I met S. Allen), The Weeds and now Voodoo Monkey Child. I've played on many other projects with many diverse musicians but I get the greatest enjoyment playing with VMC. I feel with this current group, we can achieve greatness.