The Johnstones
| The Johnstones | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ajax, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Ska punk, pop punk, hip hop, reggae |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Union Label Group |
| Associated acts | Mad Caddies The Flatliners The Planet Smashers |
| Website | http://www.ryanlongonline.com/ |
| Members |
Rene Gillezeau - guitars, trumpet, MC Jarek Hardy - vocals, guitars Ryan Long - lead vocals Brent Marks - bassist Julian Warmé - keyboard, trombone Mike Murphy - drums |
The Johnstones are a ska punk band from Ajax, Ontario, Canada formed in 2002[1] and signed to the Union Label Group. In 2006, they signed to Stomp Records of Montreal, released the full-length album Word is Bond[2] and began touring Canada and the U.S. Their video 'Gone for a Long Time' received 'buzz-worthy' status and gained heavy rotation on MuchMusic, staying on the charts for 8 weeks.[3] In 2008, they released Sex, an E.P. produced by Flashlight Brown alumni Fil Bucchino and Matt Hughes.[4] Ryan Long, Jarek Hardy along with 40-year-old Gary Kraft do a weekly podcast with thousands of listeners available free on iTunes. They are currently in the third season. As well, Long and Hardy have a side project called Tall Guy Short Guy.[5] Mike Murphy was added to the band's lineup in 2009, allowing Long to be the front-man of the band, "to work the stage more, and to add more dynamics to the live show". 2009 also saw the release of a full-length CD called "Cant be Trusted". They released a DVD called "Get On Board" on April 30, 2010, and The "Gimmie your Love" EP in April 2010
Discography
- Get On Board - (DVD) (04/30/2010)
- Gimmie Your Love - Single (04/06/2010)
- Can't Be Trusted (2009)
- Can't Be Trusted – Single (2009)[6]
- Sex (2008)
- Word is Bond (2006)
- What the Rosstek?! (2004)
Videography
- Jenifer's Jacket (Nov 12, 2012) [7]
- Live Forever (Jan 9, 2012) [8]
- What's Your Problem Man? (Sept 20 2010) [9]
- Gimmie Your Love (March 22, 2010)
- Take Me To The Party (2010)
- GGGetcha (2009)
- P.U.B. (2009)
- Right To Say (2009)
- Can't Be Trusted (2009)
- Bank (2009) [10]
- Last Chance (2008)
- Tonight (2008)
- Gone For a Long Time (2007)
- Sunny Days (2007)
Members Side Projects
- Tall Guy Short Guy (created by Ryan Long & Jarek Hardy in 2009)
- Rene Gillezeau (Solo Rap project created in 2008)[11]
- Ryan & Jarek TV (YouTube video/Podcast show created in 2008)[12]
References
- ↑ Absolutepunk.net
- ↑ Absolutepunk.net
- ↑ Stomprecords.com
- ↑ Harper, Kate (1 May 2008). "The Johnstones Sell Sex In EP Form". Chart. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ↑ Myspace.com
- ↑ "The Johnstones Back With a New Single". Noise Press. Retrieved on 2009-04-15
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- ↑ "Music Video: 'Bank' by The Johnstones". Noise Press. Retrieved on 2009-05-01
- ↑ Myspace.com
- ↑ Youtube.com