Undercover is a musical group hailing from beautiful Vancouver BC, comprised of four individual, highly skilled and talented musicians, Undercover expertly delivers a wide range of music hits - uncovering hidden gems across all decades. Undercover’s two powerful vocalists and grooving rhythm section guarantee a packed dance floor throughout the night! Undercover regularly plays in the finest establishments in the Vancouver area, including the False Creek Yacht Club, Chateau Whistler, Fairmont Pac Rim, Terminal City Club and Shaghnessy Golf and Country Club, just to name a few.
New Year’s Eve 2019 - "The Undercover band was outstanding. In fact, the true highlight of the evening. Thank you!"
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Undercover Band
LJ Mounteney
With a dynamic voice and engaging personality, LJ’s high energy performances and perfectly pitched vocals have been winning her legions of fans among music lovers and musicians alike. Her impressive repertoire stems from her love of jazz, blues, pop, R&B, and big band swing era music. A busy working musician, she not only leads Undercover but appears in several other projects including her trio show Singers and Stringers and with Van Django at Christmas.
In addition to the above projects, LJ is currently working with Jon Roper on a new album of original blues set to release in 2020.
Nathen Aswell
Nathen Aswell is a multi-talented musician excelling in several instruments (bass, electric upright bass, Chapman Stick, NS Stick) as well as being a top notch vocalist. His soulful vocals and playing have enabled him to tour internationally as both leader and sideman and he keeps busy in several groups in Vancouver - Undercover, The Wilds , and as the new lead vocalist (alongside Joani Bye) in The R&B Allstars.
Daryl Jahnke
Daryl Jahnke is one of Vancouver’s finest guitarists, having performed and toured across Japan, the UK, USA, and Cuba with several notable jazz musicians. Daryl’s eclectic and versatile approach to his playing, and deep passion about how listeners connect to that playing, results in spontaneity and beautifully crafted improvised moments. Daryl is a sought after teacher and mentor heading up the guitar department at VCC since 2012.
Kristian Braathen
A talented drummer, Kristian Braathen has cruised the world (1998/99) and toured extensively in North America with BB King bassist Russel Jackson ((phone number hidden)3). Kristian self produced his debut jazz CD 'Tempus Fugit' features two award-winning, highly respected Canadian jazz musicians - pianist Miles Black and bassist Jodi Proznick.
Kristian holds a Jazz music degree from Capilano University and has furthered his studies with drum luminaries Jeff Hamilton and Kenny Washington (via a BC Arts Council grant). He is also pleased to have endorsements by Japanese company Canopus Drums and Turkish company Istanbul Cymbals.
In addition to leading his jazz trio PK3, Kristian is the drummer for Undercover and freelances in the Vancouver jazz and blues community.
Undercover- Sample Songlist
2010s
All Of Me (John Legend)
Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke)
Counting Stars (One Republic)
Happy (Pharrel Williams)
Sorry (Justin Bieber)
Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars)
Forget You (CeeLo Green)
Million Reasons (Lady Gaga)
Only Girl In the World (Rhianna)
Skyfall (Adele)
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
2000s
Apologize (Timbaland) / Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This (Eurythmics)
Bad Day (Daniel Powter)
Hey Ya (OutKast)
I Gotta Feeling (The Black Eyed Peas)
Maria Maria (Santana)
I’m Like a Bird (Nelly Furtado)
Valerie (Amy Winehouse)
Get This Party Started (Pink)
Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
Put Your Records on (Corrine Bailey Rae)
1990s
Can’t Help Falling In Love (UB40)
Cream (Prince)
Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman (Bryan Adams)
Smooth (Carlos Santana)
Truly Madly Deeply (Savage Garden)
Something to Talk About (Bonnie Raitt)
It Ain’t Over Til it’s Over (Lenny Kravitz)
I Try (Macy Gray)
Strong Enough (Sheryl Crow)
Give Me One Reason (Tracy Chapman)
1980s
Another One Bites The Dust (Queen)
Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (U2)
Need You Tonight (INXS)
Stand By Me (Ben E. King) / Every Breath You Take (The Police)
Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen)
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Wham)
Smooth Operator (Sade)
Bette Davis Eyes (Kim Carnes)
1970s
Hotel California (The Eagles)
I Wish (Stevie Wonder)
Let’s Get It On (Marvin Gaye)
Miss You (The Rolling Stones)
Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone (The Temptations)
Signed Sealed Delivered (Stevie Wonder)
Let’s Stay Together (Al Green)
Moondance (Van Morrison)
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