Johnnyrook

Location:
Minneapolis, MN

Members:
James Kuzma – Vocals
Zac Boyd – Guitar & Vocals
Jay Butcher – Drums
Dan Enfield – Bass

Bio:
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. After touring in support of “Nameless Ghost”, Johnnyrook decide go on hiatus in August of 2008. The band recently announced that it will begin playing live again in April of 2009.

Discography:
Nameless Ghost (2008 Midwest Movement)
Between Love & Loss (2006 Midwest Movement)
One Word EP (2005)
Near, Far (2002)

Recommended If You Like:
Emery, Dredg, Taking Back Sunday

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