Van Halen reunion? Whatever... |
So let me get this straight... Bassist Micheal Anthony weathers all the ups and downs of being a member of Van Halen, decides to keep himself busy by jamming with Van Halen alumnus Sammy Hagar instead...
Posted by Jonny Swank on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:17:00 PST |
New music video from Supernal featuring yours truly, stunts and all! |
As if it wasn't exciting enough for me to recently join one of my favourite up-and-coming bands Supernal...we immediately began shooting a video for the high-energy, stellar track Light it up. The vi...
Posted by Jonny Swank on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:08:00 PST |
Time for an update! |
Ok, so it's been a while. Lots going on...I'll make it quick. I'm now part of an amazing band called Supernal. Killer energy, catchy-as-hell songs, great musicians, now to the power ...
Posted by Jonny Swank on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:14:00 PST |
2007: The year of the classic band reunion. |
In a world of sincere performers (see "oxymoron") who promise/threaten to honour us with their final tour ever before receding into retirement (Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, The Eagles, Kiss to name a few) it'...
Posted by Jonny Swank on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:30:00 PST |
Back from southeast Asia & Europe! |
Well, six weeks came and went in the blink of an eye. Four weeks in southeast Asia followed by two weeks in Europe. Staying no more than a few days in each city was at times exhausting but we had a ...
Posted by Jonny Swank on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 06:46:00 PST |
Hola amigos! |
Just a quick update:-Southeast Asia was incredible!! Spent more time there than planned. More details later...-Now rounding off the journey by getting a little r'n'r on the south coast of ...
Posted by Jonny Swank on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 03:03:00 PST |
What is it with UK bands?! Is it something in the water? |
Every time I come back from the UK I'm driven to near-envy by the degree of catchy and clever songwriting that comes out of there.Artists such as Ash, Coldplay, the Doves, Happy Mondays, Headswim, Kea...
Posted by Jonny Swank on Fri, 04 Aug 2006 09:40:00 PST |
"Everyone Stares: The Police Inside & Out", as presented by Stewart Copeland in Toronto |
Yesterday in Toronto Stewart Copeland (drummer for The Police, and scorer of countless TV shows and movies) personally introduced his film "Everyone Stares: The Police Inside and Out". Virtually ever...
Posted by Jonny Swank on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:40:00 PST |
My conversation with drummer extraordinaire Kenny Aronoff |
Just the other day I had the pleasure of talking music with arguably the best session drummer ever: Kenny Aronoff. The man is a machine in terms of his playing and his schedule. Unless you live under ...
Posted by Jonny Swank on Tue, 02 May 2006 06:33:00 PST |
Nigel's songs are chart-toppers at Numberonemusic.com!! |
I recently laid down some drum tracks for my long-time friend and musician, Nigel. He's been busy mixing them and has recently seen them top the soft rock charts at numberonemusic.com. Check 'em out...
Posted by Jonny Swank on Wed, 08 Feb 2006 02:50:00 PST |
