Dakona was a Canadian alternative rock music group that formed in 1997 in Vancouver and disbanded in 2005. The group was made up of lead vocalist and songwriter Ryan McAllister, Shane Dueck on bass and as co-songwriter, Brook Winstanley on guitar and John Biondillo on drums. The band originated their musical career in Vancouver and were a local favourite. Since then, Ryan McAllister has released two solo albums, "Sketches" and "Music For a Rainy Town". McAllister also plays with the band North Country Gentlemen .