JonEmery & the Unconventionals are a Sacramento, Ca. area Alt-Country group blending Country, Folk, Blues & CowPunk to create a traditionally unconventional style of American Roots Music.  JonEmery Dodds , inspired by the influences of Kris Kristofferson, Fred Eaglesmith and Jerry Reed found his musical calling when he heard Two Dollar Pistols' "Step Right Up".  The greasy, bar room style of honky-tonk  defined his voice, style and direction in it's most raw form.  From there, he adopted the wordsmith style of Hank Thompson infused with the storytelling of Lucero, coupling it with with the punk anthem rawness of Steve Earle and Jesse Dayton.

The Unconventionals, are made up of some of the most unlikely of musicians. Mike Bacon (Bass/Keyboards, Recording Engineer) is also, front man, rhythm guitarist and songwriter of Rap/Metal band, "Sour Diesel", JD Vargas (Drums) is also the percussionist for local Bossa Nova Jazz Band "Que Bossa" and the mysterious Steel & Lead Guitarist Matt Bowhall from parts unknown.  Together, they put their individual & complimentary sound in every song and stretch the boundaries of contemporary Americana.