Jeff Gonzales was raised in Phoenix’s East Valley, writing songs for his first band The Dirt Bike Kids at age 15. He then served as bassist/vocalist of Tempe’s Loud Americans, with the late Marco Holt.
In 2005, he joined psychedelic pop band Skybox, relocating with them to Chicago. During this time he began to write and perform as a solo artist, testing his songs out at the El train stops in the Windy City.
Gonzales later returned to Arizona and recorded his solo debut, The Lights Just Went Out…, which he produced with Aaron Ott. The 6-song EP earned him high praise, including Songwriter of the Year honors from YabYum Music & Arts.
As of June 2020, Gonzales and guitarist Chad Cussen have begun recording new material as Via Skies. More updates to come.
Photo by Song River, CowGirlZen Photography