Bon Voyage is a musical duo consisting of Jason Martin of Starflyer 59 and his wife, Julie.
Bon Voyage | |
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| Origin | Aliso Viejo, California |
| Genres | Synthpop, Shoegazing |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Labels | Velvet Blue, BEC, Tooth & Nail |
| Members | Julie Martin Jason Martin |
History
editThe duo first appeared in 1995 when they released Issue 1, a 7" recording on Jeff Cloud's record label Velvet Blue Music. They appeared again in 1996 when they released a follow-up 7", Issue 2.
By 1998, Bon Voyage had signed on to BEC Records to release their first CD, entitled Bon Voyage.
The group dropped off until 2002 when Tooth & Nail Records released The Right Amount. The group worked with Tooth & Nail again to release their 2008 album Lies.
Members
edit- Core members
- Julie Martin - vocals
- Jason Martin - guitar
- Additional members
- Steve Dail – bass
- Mike Perez - synthesizer, drum programming
- Former members
- Ronnie Martin - synthesizers (2002)
- Richard Swift - keys (2002)
- Gene Eugene – keys (1998)
- Matt McCartie – drums (1998)
- Travis Zimmerman – bass (1998)
- Carlos Colon - synthesizers (live) (1998)
- Joey Esquibel - drums (live) (1998)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Bon Voyage (1998)
- The Right Amount (2002)
- Lies (2008)
Singles
edit- Issue 1 (7") (1995)
- Issue II (7") (1996)
Compilations
edit- Caribbean Sea (Demo) Velvet Blue Music - 12 Song Sampler (1997)
- Holly Jolly Christmas Happy Christmas (1998)
- The Little Christmas Tree Happy Christmas Vol. 5 (2010)