JD officially called it quits after a rockin' show at their home away from home. O'Connell's in San Diego on February 15th, 2008. It's been a great ride for the last 4 years but all things must come to an end. We're all still buddies and may get together to play from time to time but all in all change can be for the best and perhaps this will be too. Thanks to all of you who have supported us over the last few years. We really appreciated it!
Thanks!
John, Jay, John & Ryan
Deftly blending elements of power pop, punk and various other hardcore and alternative threads, San Diego's Johnny Different's new album is like caffeine for your ear.
---- Jim Trageser, Staff Writer, North County Times
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ROCK-N-ROLL WITH A DASH PUNK.
Hailing from San Diego, Johnny Different blends elements of power pop, punk and various other alternative threads to produce their high energy sound. Originally kicking off in late 2004, like most bans, JD stumbled over their first few steps, ending up as a three-piece power trio by August 2005 with John Miller (Guitar/Vocals), Jay Culbertson (Bass/Vocals) and John Spaid (Drums). For the next year and a half Johnny Different played a rotating circuit of San Diego clubs including Cane’s, The 710 Beach Club, Brick By Brick, The Tiki House, The Ocean Beach Farmers Market and their home away from home, O’Connell’s.
In January 2007, Johnny Different released their first album, Growin’ Up which was recorded and produced at StudiOB by long time San Diego musician Chuck Schiele (Chuck is also a member of San Diego's The Grams). The album received a wide variety of reviews in the San Diego Union Tribune, North County Times, San Diego CityBEAT and San Diego Reader. The band has continued into 2007 gaining popularity and a feature in the San Diego Union Tribune STREET Section.
In April 2007 the guys of Johnny Different decided to add to the mix and the sound of the band by adding lead guitarist Ryan Vernazza. Now, a four-piece band again, the future is looking bright for these lads and we all hope you, our fans and friends, stick around to see the growth and development of Johnny Different from nice guy musicians, to tabloid and mug shot notoriety.
THANKS!
-JD
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