Andrew Johnston at the Central. twitter.com/buyingshots/st…
— buyingshotsforbands (@buyingshots) May 18, 2012
National Shield at The Central right now. Andrew Johnston is up next. twitter.com/buyingshots/st…
— buyingshotsforbands (@buyingshots) May 18, 2012
Had a blast last night opening for Colin Hay. He was truly the gentleman and engaging performer that I expected, and he gave a great performance. It was a great privilege to play for such an attentive audience, and even though the room was packed you could hear a pin drop during my set. This show has truly lit a fire under me, and Im exited for the rest of the shows I have booked this summer. Can’t wait!
Im greatly honored to have the opportunity to be opening for a great songwriter and wonderful human being Mr. Colin Hay. An architect of the 80s pop sound that so many of us grew up on, Colin has built a reputation as a thoroughly entertaining and engaging solo performer, and I cant wait for the show.
In honor of this event, I have been posting the 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo mix over at Twitter. Everyday on the way home from school my Mum used to entertain us with pop radio in the jeep: gems from Hall and Oates, Men at Work, the Police, Phil Collins, and the Human League inspired me to dress up and dance in front of the mirror, and eventually take up pop music. I will be posting tunes from those formative years over on twitter leading up to the show! Come follow me!
Directed by Derek Dugas and Mike Paterson! Shot over a freezing weekend in February with great friends.
“His most recent, Wake of the Wonder Years, showcases his versatility and maturity as a songwriter, channeling such influences as The Constantines, Matthew Sweet, and Hall and Oates..”
From MP3.com, March 16, 2012
“Don’t Need To Know” is a song by an artist you might not know and that seems pretty disappointing considering Andrew Johnson’s credentials.”
From Baeble, March 13, 2012
“For those who enjoyed late ‘90s indie pop that leaned more toward alternative pop…”
From Zaptown, March 20, 2012
“Johnston’s got himself a voice that resembles the likes of Brandon Flowers from The Killers, which suits his driven folk-rock songs very well.”
From Indecent Exposure, February 22, 2012
“Andrew Johnston…proposes a fresh blend of indie rock and folk pop as heard on his new album, The Wake of the Wonder years.”
From The Montreal Mirror, January 17, 2012
“Folk with pop accents (or pop with folk roots) has always been a strong suit for Canadian music, and Andrew Johnston is no exception to that rule.”
From CBC Radio 3
“This is a captivating, if slightly overstuffed, collection of 12 tunes that showcase Johnston’s gifts.”
From The PA Daily News, December 22, 2011
“Johnston’s latest endeavor The Wake of the Wonder Years is the sort of unassuming indie pop disc that oozes with charming harmonies and immediately irresistable songwriting.”
From InForty
