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Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, this well-established band has four CCMA nominations and a Western Canadian Music Award nomination for 'Outstanding Country Recording' for the 'Ride' album. Known for their great sound, energy and playful antics, Jo Hikk is one of Canada's top drawing 'live' acts and has a proven track record as a real crowd pleaser.

The band is comprised of brothers Kelly Sitter (lead vocals/bass), Kenny Sitter (guitar/vocals),  Don Jorgensen (keyboards/mandolin/vocals), and Al Doell (drums/vocals) .

Kelly Sitter
Lead Vocals/Bass

Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, to musician parents, Kelly started his first band in Elementary school. His appreciation for a diverse array of music styling combined with a boundless vocal range and smooth sound has helped him develop a country style that is expressively unique, but firmly planted in tradition.

Kelly's professional performances are numerous and some highlights of his career include sharing the stage with some of music’s biggest names including Kieth Urban, Sara Evans and Tanya Tucker.

He counts legends Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Nat King Cole, James Taylor, Ozzy, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn to be his major inspirations.

Kenny Sitter
Lead Guitar / Ganjo / Mandolin / Vocals

A native Calgarian and brother to Kelly, Kenny has been wailing on the guitar since early childhood. Bringing energy and antics to the stage, he adds the "rockier edge” to Jo Hikk and enjoys entertaining audiences with his ripping guitar solos.

Kenny toured with Canadian recording artist Julian Austin, entertaining the troops in Afghanistan and Dubai. He has shared the stage with some of Canada's finest such as Matt Minglewood , Charlie Major and Lisa Brokop as well as America's legendary Toby Keith.

His influences include; Van Halen, Sting, Ozzie , Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash & Jesse Cook to name a few.

Don Jorgensen
Keyboards/Mandolin/Vocals

Don grew up on a mixed farm near Olds, Alberta, and inherited a keen interest in horses from both his parents. He also had an affinity for the piano and was signed up for lessons. As a teenager, he spent hours in the tractor and in the process, became hooked on country radio.

He joined his first band in Edmonton, while completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Since then, he has had a successful career in music, while maintaining his involvement with the family farm.

Nominated for CCMA all-star band (keyboards) nine times Don has worked with numerous Canadian Country music acts including: Duane Steele, Steve Fox, Brad Johner, Doc Walker, Julian Austin and Charlie Major. He was also a member of the Poverty Plainsmen for ten years.

His influences include; Little Feat, Bruce Hornsby and Ian Tyson.

Al Doell
Drums / Vocals

Born in Ashcroft, B.C. but spending most of his life in Calgary, Alberta, Al’s passion for music began at an early age when he first picked up his mother’s guitar. A natural born performer, by age 13 he had saved up enough money to buy his first drum kit.

Al's talents have been relied on by many artists over the years but it was in 1997 that he first joined forces with the Sitter brothers. Their tight vocal harmonies and undeniable chemistry was evident to all that witnessed them. It was only natural that these talents would one day reunite, sharing with the masses, their compelling stage presence in Jo Hikk.

Al has shared the stage with artists such as Paul Brandt, Blue Oyster Cult, Trooper, April Wine, and Loverboy.

Influences: Brooks & Dunn, Eagles, The Beatles, Ozzy, AC/DC, Van Halen