HARMONIOUS BEGINNINGS
Chiron’s Dream was founded by American songwriting duo, David Jayko (vocals, keyboard, drums) and Mary Sheridan (vocals, guitar, flute, mandolin). The pair met on Groundhog Day and found more in common than just their shadows. They spent hours sharing their past history as musicians, songwriters and performers. They discussed their passionate love of music, artistic influences, and drive around the creative process. Their first meeting ignited a spark that fueled inspiration for musical collaboration.
A week after they met, Mary gave David original lyrics to compose music. David asked Mary to write lyrics to one of his songs. They were each thrilled with the outcome and realized they were experiencing something extraordinary. They had captured that elusive lightning in a bottle that illuminated a magical path of musical possibility. They have been writing together ever since. Their eclectic roots range from Pop and Rock to Americana and Folk. David performed with over 30 bands that played internationally. He spent a number of years touring as the keyboard player with The Lovin’ Spoonful (inductees in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame). Mary performed as guitarist and lead vocalist in a number of all-original bands, including Video Widows and Shadowband, performing in clubs and festivals around the Midwest. Between them, they have written and performed hundreds of original songs.
Not long after starting their adventure, they called on other talented musicians to join them both on the road and in the studio. In 2023, they recorded their first album, Beyond the Siren's Veil, under the label Morselicious Records. Talented musicians from former bands Dionysus, Shadowband and MuseTribe joined in the merrymaking next. Some of them have been friends since high school and have performed alongside each other in numerous bands. Together, they are living the dream... Chiron's Dream!
CHIRON'S DREAM
The Early Years
The Early Years
The Early Years
David started playing piano at the age of ten. By the time he was in high school, he realized rock-and-roll was his true passion. He began performing, playing keyboards, singing lead vocals and writing original songs for various bands, including Dionysus and Trance. He later joined the famous band, The Lovin' Spoonful, as their touring keyboard player.
Center Stage
The Early Years
The Early Years
For as long as she could remember, Mary dreamed of playing guitar, writing music and singing in a band. A second-hand Harmony Sovereign guitar from a garage sale changed her life. At thirteen, it didn't take her long to learn how to play and start writing original music. Joined by her Bestie, Karen Calderon, they started Video Widows. Later, they formed the six-piece original group, Shadowband.
A Musical Life
The Early Years
A Musical Life
David's talent with musical instruments goes beyond his mastery with the keyboard. He is also a passionate drummer and a skilled producer. He's performed in bands where he's gone from keyboard to drums to lead vocals all in the same gig!
Flute was Mary's first instrument. Next, she took up six-string and twelve-string acoustic guitars with
David's talent with musical instruments goes beyond his mastery with the keyboard. He is also a passionate drummer and a skilled producer. He's performed in bands where he's gone from keyboard to drums to lead vocals all in the same gig!
Flute was Mary's first instrument. Next, she took up six-string and twelve-string acoustic guitars with a passion for finger-picking. A Fender Strat opened up the world of rock-and-roll and rhythm guitar to her. Later she picked up the mandolin. Her latest passion is playing slide guitar.
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