Biography
Dig Jelly is a Los Angeles based female fronted high - energy modern rock band unlike anyone, versatile yet grounded in it’s signature sound.
Dig Jelly has released a self-titled EP “Dig Jelly” and two full length/self produced CDs “For Your Inner Angry Child” (3 of it’s tracks engineered by Richard Kaplan - Korn, Deftones, Limp Bizkit) and “ParaNoize” which independently sold well over 1000 copies a couple weeks following the release date.
Dig Jelly’s mind blowing live show is filled with raw energy and sex appeal and it demonstrates the band’s unmistakable chemistry and musicianship. They have an “in your face” attitude and impressive showmanship on stage that is well received.
Dig Jelly has done National Tours opening for Veruca Salt, and The Lovemakers of Interscope. Show after show has proven to be a testament to their hard work and dedication.
Rayko - Vocals: Prior to forming Dig Jelly, Rayko released two solo CDs “Purple Shoes” and “Crave”, and developed a very strong fan base throughout California and Japan. Her CDs featured players such as Toshi Yanagi (Jimmy Kimmel show), Mark Browne (Paula Cole, Taylor Dayne), Pete Maloney (Dishwalla), Matt Hockings (Edgar Winter), and Dorian Crozier (Rembrants). Tracks such as “Jaded” “Broken Trust” and “In Your House” were featured on MTV’s “Undressed”, “Surf Girls” and verious X-treme sports DVDs , and films such as “Yellow Girls” and “St. Andrew’s Girls”.
Robby Lochner - Guitars: After playing for the nationally syndicated radio station band “Z/Rock Killing Crew”, Robby played guitar for Rob Halford (Judas Priest) on the “War of Words Tour” for his band “Fight”. Robby has worked with three number one hit songwriters Curt Cuomo (Kiss, Eddie Money), Jake Hooker (Joan Jett) and Eddie Money. He has also played with Spencer Davis, Carmine Appice, and Alex Ligertwood (Carlos Santana). He released two solo CDs that featured musicians such as Barry Sparks (Ted Nugent, Yngwie Malmsteen, UFO), Neil Turbin (Anthrax), Gunter Fliszar (Bruce Dickensen, Decca Tree) and Javy Bojorquez (Joan Sebastian).
Dig Jelly is supported by strong rhythm section created by Rain Balen (Bass) and Joey Felix (Drums). Felix, Balen and Lochner are all natives of Tucson Arizona. Felix, the original member of Dig Jelly helped recruit Balen and Lochner to join the band.
The strong support they get from their home state has helped the songs, “Communication” and “Faka Laka Rocksta” from their latest release “ParaNoize”, get added to high rotations on 98 KUPD and climb to the “top 25 most played” on KWSS 106.7.
Dig Jelly has been consistently entertaining packed crowds throughout California and Arizona.
In 2007 Dig Jelly had built two full on protool recording/rehearsal studios both in Los Angeles and Orange County where they continue to record their new material.
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