We are Into The Heart
Jonovox | Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
From devoted U2 fan to captivating U2 tribute singer, Jonovox has transformed his passion for the legendary Irish rock band into a mesmerizing musical journey–right alongside Mr. J, Matt, Tony, and Mark. “These are some of the best musicians one could hope to ever find–and if I may say so–they’re even better human beings.”
Over the years Jono has masterfully honed his craft to pay a heartfelt tribute to the soaring vocals, anthemic melodies and overall iconic sound.
Mr. J | Lead Guitar
For Mr. J, everything started when the cool kid in his middle school class told him about a newly released album he really had to give a listen to. It was the late eighties and the record “The Joshua Tree”. A U2 fan since that day, Mr. J truly appreciates their music and has enjoyed watching the band evolve over the years.
As the guitar player of “Into the Heart”, Mr. J has carefully studied The Edge’s unique approach to sonics and guitar effects to faithfully recreate U2´s signature sound.
Matt | Bass Guitar
Matt Wiley has been playing the bass since his first band members bought him one to avoid him being lead singer at 18. Whether playing upright or electric, a small venue or a Japanese tour, he always has understood the connecting force of a bass player to a song or piece. That is the same quality he has always appreciated about the tastefully bass lines of Adam Clayton of U2. He will do his best to mimic Clayton’s quality in Into the Heart!
Christian | Drums
Christian was 14 the first time he played Sunday Bloody Sunday with a band. Before that, his journey had started by taking various lessons and studying Jazz at a very young age.
As a multi-instrumentalist he has spent 35 years in combos including a 10 year run with an 18 piece Big Band. Comfortable in any genre, he has utmost respect for Larry Mullen Jr.’s skills. “He has a minimalist style that deals unusual phrasing and linear shifts.. his parts don’t simply run from to another, they evolve during the song…”
He spends his spare time in his home studio working on original compositions, playing golf, and fly fishing.
Mark | Keys/vocals
Mark loves to sing. He grew up singing with his dad and three brothers. He sang so much as a child (and so loud), his mother nicknamed him, “Mark the Mouth.” Mark excelled at singing and developed a strong ear for harmonizing. So when his older brother introduced him to U2’s album, Joshua Tree, he couldn’t get enough of singing along with Bono’s soaring, beautiful melodies and the Edge’s soft, colorful harmonies. He loves singing those harmonies and filling out the sonicscape on the keyboard with Into the Heart.
We’ve played all of these songs at one point or another, and we’re still adding things to the mix:
ZOO STATION
IN GOD’S COUNTRY
CITY
WHEN I LOOK AT THE WORLD
CALIFORNIA
PRIDE
UNFORGETTABLE FIRE
SARAJEVO
MAGNIFICENT
LEMON
DIRTY DAY
LAST NIGHT ON EARTH
ACROBAT
LADY SPINNING HEAD
BEAUTIFUL DAY
NEW YEAR’S DAY
OUT OF CONTROL
VERTIGO
STREETS
EVEN BETTER
ANGEL OF HARLEM
STUCK IN A MOMENT
EVERY BREAKING WAVE
ONE TREE HILL
I STILL HAVEN’T
WITH WITHOUT YOU
BAD
MIRACLE DRUG
DESIRE
STAY
ONE
BLOODY SUNDAY
THE FLY
HOLD ME THRILL ME
SO CRUEL
OCTOBER (Only Keys)
WHAT’S GOING ON – MARVIN GAYE
SWEETEST THING
DADDY’S GONNA PAY
BULLET
ALL I WANT IS YOU
ULTRAVIOLET
DISCOTHEQUE
I WILL FOLLOW
MYSTERIOUS WAYS
ELECTRICAL STORM
GONE
ELECTRIC CO.
STORIES FOR BOYS
RED FLAG DAY
SOME DAYS ARE BETTER
MERCY
HEARTLAND
SOMETIMES YOU CAN’T
COUNTRY MILE
SECONDS
LOVE IS BLINDNESS
40
UNTIL THE END WORLD
RUNNING TO STAND STILL
TRYING TO THROW
WILD HORSES
THE BOOK OF YOUR HEART
LOVE IS BIGGER
CRYSTAL BALLROOM
ORIGINAL SPECIES
BLACKOUT
ZOOROPA
ATOMIC CITY
A SORT OF HOMECOMING
INVISIBLE
GLASTONBURY
KITE
ELEVATION
WALK ON
AN CAT DUBH – INTO THE HEART
11 O’CLOCK TICK TOCK
BOOTS
CHRISTMAS- BABY PLEASE
EXIT
GET OUT OF YOUR OWN
GLORIA
GOD PART II
LOVE COMES TUMBLING
LUCIFER’S HANDS
NO LINE ON THE HORIZON
NUMB
PARTY GIRL
THE LITTLE THINGS