North Country Collective presents the Johnny 99 “Words Left Unsaid” album release show with special guests Brandon Wolfe Scott and J.B. Drinkin.
Doors 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Tickets: $15.00 (plus appl. s/c) advance available online, $20 at the door
19+/No Minors
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Johnny 99
John Sponarski has a reputation as one of Vancouver’s premier guitar players. It is under the guise of “Johnny 99” however that he gets to take centre stage, writing and singing songs that sound like they have been around forever. Although there is a clear nod to heroes like John Prine, Willie Nelson and Neil Young the tunes fit firmly in the here and now. His lyrics are honest and penned with his heart worn firmly on his sleeve. Johnny 99 put out an EP in 2016 via the Light Organ Records “Railtown Sessions” but the constant demands of session work have kept him mainly in the shadows. With a much needed break from touring in 2020, “99” was able to refocus and invest this time making his first full length album, “Words Left Unsaid.” With songs that paint vivid pictures of lovable losers, fallen friends, and the broken-hearted, it is an all consuming exploration of someone trying to come to terms with a world they struggle to make sense of. It is a labour of love. After years of playing second fiddle, Johnny 99 is ready to take centre stage once again.
Brandon Wolfe Scott
Brandon Wolfe Scott is best known as the guitarist and co-songwriter in the JUNO nominated Indie rock group Yukon Blonde. In the winter months of 2019 the band found themselves with time off between tours, giving Scott the opportunity to turn his tiny living room space into a minimal recording set up. It was here he wrote and produced his sophomore EP “Burden On Your Shoulders”. Scott has settled into a natural songwriting style - paying homage to the golden era of the 70’s drawing inspiration from Al Stewart, Todd Rundgren and Beatle favourite; George Harrison - whilst still maintaining a modern approach through his introspective lyrics laced with lush harmonies.
J.B. Drinkin
I'm not drunk... Im just drinkin.