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About Me

Biography
After a few years of growth & experimenting, Johnnyrook became one of the more prominent bands in the Minneapolis rock scene, playing nearly every venue in town. But, with the release of "Between Love & Loss", produced by Mike Dresch (The Spill Canvas, Nodes Of Ranvier), the band chose to focus on areas beyond their hometown. Weekend warrior trips throughout the midwest gave the band a taste of what they truly wanted, and summer of 2007 saw Johnnyrook hit the road for a steady couple months on a completely self-booked tour. By the end of the year, the band will have played nearly 100 shows throughout the midwest and central United States. At the end of their summer tour, the band entered the studio with Chris Grainger (Switchfoot, Wilco, Dropping Daylight), a producer they chose to help mature the already distinct Johnnyrook sound. Fronted by soulful vocals reminiscent of a modern-day Joe Cocker, combined with technical guitar work spanning today's heaviest as well as most melodic genres, Johnnyrook have truly come into their own. Plans for 2008 include the release of a new EP, as well as supporting it by touring all areas of the U.S.
Reviews
"I'm amazed. I'm staggered. I'm gasping for breath. Why? Because I just finished listening to the dark and mystic creation known as "Between Love & Loss" by Johnnyrook. Darkly melodic with passionate lyrics that are both honest and introspective, the album soars with majestic guitars and stupidly good songwriting. Modern rock with a heavy side that cuts the umbilical cord free from pop and rock with a rusty cleaver. Why aren't these guys, I don't know, EVERYWHERE?" (Editor's Pick) - Smother.net
"It's difficult to place a band like Johnnyrook in today's music scene. This Minneapolis band adopts a linear rock approach to its craft and lightly highlights it with moments of pure aggression. This alternative edge cuts deeply and grabs the listener's attention with a momentous force that is impossible to ignore." - Decoymusic.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/8/2004
Band Website: johnnyrookonline.com
Influences: Contact:
johnnyrookmusic
@ yahoo.com
midwestmovement
@ gmail.com

Links:
online merch store
midwestmovement.com
purevolume.com
sonicbids.com
flickr.com
youtube.com
Presskit:
Onesheet
Photo

design+photo by
the art projekt
Sounds Like:

Record Label: Midwest Movement
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Audition

Well,As of last night, we lost a family member. Kevin has decided to leave the band due to personal reasons. There are definitely no hard feelings in his decision and we all wish him our sincere suppo...
Posted by johnnyrook on Sun, 11 May 2008 11:14:00 PST

Tour Thanks

So we’ve made it back from our three week stint down to Austin and back. This tour was substantially more successful than our "worst tour ever" back in December. In regards to this outing being ...
Posted by johnnyrook on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:29:00 PST

Check out this video: Johnnyrook "Recording Update"

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Posted by johnnyrook on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:35:00 PST

Check out this video: Johnnyrook - Were Home!

Johnnyrook - We're Home! Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by johnnyrook on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:10:00 PST

As of today --

Well, as of today, recording of instruments will commence. It's been a grueling past week and a half...days of 12-15 hours in the studio EVERYDAY and then coming home and partying like rockstars at ni...
Posted by johnnyrook on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:33:00 PST

Pre-Pro

Well,Pre-production is going quite amazing. Actually, what's amazing, is how long all of the guys can go in one day for hours upon hours listening to a metronome click click click a crazy amount of be...
Posted by johnnyrook on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:29:00 PST

June 14 Blue Springs, MO show added!

Show added before we head to Nashville to record!johnnyrookJune 14Clancy's800 nw outer roadblue springs, mophone:816.229.CAFE(2233)http://www.clancyscafeandpub.com/S ome new shows have been added for J...
Posted by johnnyrook on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:45:00 PST

Changes

Hello to all.Just stopping in to let everyone know that there has been a slight change in plans. Don't fret, because they are definitely for the good!It looks like we're going to be heading out on tou...
Posted by johnnyrook on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:41:00 PST

Announcements

Johnnyrook has added a new member.Dalton James will join on as a second guitar player for the band. This does not mean that Johnnyrook will change stylistically, but it does mean that you will see a s...
Posted by johnnyrook on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:01:00 PST

Album Of The Year On KMSU's "Midwest Beatdown"

"Between Love & Loss" was just named Local ALBUM OF THE YEAR by KMSU's "Midwest Beatdown" radio show in Mankato, MN. Thanks to Nick J. and Midwest Beatdown for the support! Here's their list:1. JOHN...
Posted by johnnyrook on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:39:00 PST