< >The Johnnys
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. An added lead guitarist and bassist round out The Johnnys onstage line up.
Ancestry: First Nations
Language: English
Genre: Rock
Albums
Awards, Nominations & Submissions
| 2011 | Best Rock CD | Louder Faster More Fun | Nominee |
| 2010 | Best Duo or Group | Nominee | |
| 2008 | Best New Artist | Nominee | |
| 2008 | Best Duo or Group | Nominee | |
| 2008 | Best Rock CD | I Like It A Lot | Nominee |
Group Members
Veronica Johnny & Dave Johnny
Biography
High-energy rockers The Johnnys are a no-holds-barred rock'n'roll party.
Originally from Fort Smith, NWT, the Toronto-based duo has built a reputation as an incendiary live act, blasting rapid-fire barrages of catchy anthems featuring solid 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. An added lead guitarist and bassist round out The Johnnys onstage line up.
The duo was highlighted in a 2006 issue of Spirit Magazine, and appeared on the cover of that publication’s Annual Music Issue the following year.
The Johnnys’ 2007 debut CD I Like It A Lot was engineered by Veronica and produced by Dave. The recording’s energy and old-school sound received rave reviews from college and online radio, and led to three 2008 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards nominations (Best New Artist, Best Rock Album, Best Duo or Group) and a 2008 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards nomination for Best Producer-Engineer.
The Johnnys played live on the national broadcast of the 2008 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards, and were featured on APTN’s Entertainment Beat, Arbor Live, Rez Tunes and CTV’s First Story.
They were one of five acts showcased in the feature-length film Larger Than Life, which screened nationally at Cineplex Odeon theatres in 2009.
The Johnnys released their second album, Louder, Faster, More Fun at Yonge & Dundas Square in Toronto, on June 1st, 2010.
