Bio/Info: The Johns are a four-piece Roots/Southern Rock/Alt.Country outfit. The songs are catchy lyrics and a guitar driven sound. Latest EP has drawn rave reviews from local DJs and music fans. Their loud and tuneful songs signify the return to a truer rock sound The Johns are part roots rock, part southern rock and a little alt.country. Insightful lyrics, delivered with a whiskey drawl , backed by a gritty southern twang. Although a rock band, you cannot help but notice a shot of country . Influences include the Rolling Stones, Uncle Tupelo, Whiskeytown, Wilco, Drive-by-Truckers, Tragically Hip, Crazy Horse and the Replacements. The Johns recent release is a 6-song E.P.called “9-volt graveyard." The Johns make their home in Austin, TX. The four piece currently consists of vocalist Mike McAnally, guitarist James White, bassist Keith McKay and drummer Dennis Carter.

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Dec 27, 2005: Still looking for a bass player, but Saint Keith is filling the spot fairly well, but really wants to be playing keys Thge Johns are playing at the WaterTank Jan 25 (Wed) 8-10pm playing Threadgils right after Thanksgiving come get you some leftover turkey. The musics will be all acoustic from 8-10pm Keith is going to sit in on bass and our old friend Randy Spence (of even olcder friends Stick Pony) has promised to drop by and play some mandolo. Plus, part time "John" - Larry Tracy (of Eric Hisaw Band) will play pedal steel with the boys all night long. This is a special treat for those of you that just go to the bombastic rock shows. The Johns can write'em pretty...... good.

Members:
Mike,James and Dennis (Keith at the moment)

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