Music Style Pop Alternative

Similar Artists Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, REM, the Tragically Hip, Great Big Sea

Artist History Johnny Galactic is a band that thrives on acoustic sound. Although most of their material could be played electric, the band opted to be acoustic because it offers an emotional raw sound. The bands love and enthusiasm for music becomes apparent in the live shows, and they are working towards creating a niche of their own in the music world. Johnny Galactic was formed in the spring of 1999. Following 5 months of writing and pre-production, the band headed into the studio to record their debut album 'Are You Happy Now?'. The album was released in March 2000. For the next year the band began to play shows in and around Edmonton, Canada to promote the record. The album received air play on a couple of the local stations, and has thrived on the internet. The highlight of 2000 was when the band was asked to play for the Alberta Recording Industry Association Awards as a showcase band. They were the only rookie band chosen. In September 2001, because of creative differences, both drummer and bass player were dropped from the band. Founder Jon Reid then left Canada for the United Kingdom, in search of inspiration for the next album. He is currently writing, and performing at venues in the UK. He will be returning to Canada in 2004.

Group Members Jon Reid - Guitar and Vocals

Instruments guitar, bass and drums

Albums Are You Happy Now? (2000), the rock EP (2002)

Press Reviews 2.5*'s (out of 4)This acoustic trio brings some of the sensibility back to the pop rock best typified by the Barenaked Ladies. Well-written songs and some catchy hooks make J.G. a good campfire jam CD. Check out "Streetlight" and "Are You Happy Now?"-Vancouver's 'The Province'Acoustic guitars and lean production give these songs the warmth and rugged honesty of a firm handshake. Nothing stands on ceremony here: the playing is open and clean, the lyrics simple and direct. They'll take you back to the first time you heard "August and Everything After."-lycos.com

Location Vancouver, British Colombia - Canada

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