Biography
High-energy rockers The Johnnys are a no-holds-barred rock'n'roll party.
Originally from Fort Smith, NWT, the Toronto-based group has built a reputation as an incendiary live act, blasting rapid-fire barrages of lightning-quick anthems featuring catchy hooks and tongue-in-cheek lyrics.
Fronted by the charismatic presence of six-foot, leather-clad Cree Veronica Johnny (vocals/rhythm guitar) and fueled by the frantic drumming of her husband Dave Johnny, The Johnnys' sound is an eclectic mix of punk, garage, '70s hard rock and '50s rock'n'roll. Lead guitarist Tim Bones and Oriana Barbato (bass) round out The Johnnys onstage line up.
The Johnnys' first album, 2007's "I Like It A Lot," was a three-time nominee at the 2008 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards, and was nominated at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards the same year.
Instrumentation
Veronica Johnny - Vocals, Percussion, Guitar
Dave Johnny - Drums, Backup Vocals
Tim Bones - Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals
Oriana Barbato - Bass, Backup Vocals
Discography
"I Like it a Lot - The JOHNNYS" - 2007
"I Like it a Lot" single is included on Spirit Magazine's Compilation CD, "Warrior Songs"- 2007
Radio Play:
ThinkNDN - Vancouver, BC
CBC Radio One - National
What Wave - London, ON
Banana Peel Radio - Vancouver, BC
Renegade Radio, CKLN - Toronto, ON
Hand of Grandfather Radio - Colorado, USA
Aboriginal Voices Radio - Toronto, ON
CKLB Radio - Yellowknife, NWT
CJCD Radio - Yellowknife, NWT
CKUA (U of A) Radio - Edmonton, AB
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