Instrumentation
Johnny Sketch (Marc Paradis) -- Guitar & Lead Vocal
Dirty Johnny (André Bohren) -- Drums & Backup Vocals
Busta Gnutt (Dave Pomerleau) -- Bass & Backup Vocals
Harry (Harry Hardin) -- Violin, Baritone Sax, Harmonica
Johnny Fashion (Nick Volz) -- Trumpet, Flügelhorn
Johnny Hitman (Tommy Occhiuto) -- Tenor Sax, Flute
Biography
Since it's inception in 2001, Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes (JSDN) has gained a loyal following in a competitive New Orleans music scene. Their unique FUNK/ROCK style blends guitar, violin and harmonica with a hard driving rhythm section reminiscent of the Radiators' swamp funk added to the punchy horns of Tower Of Power.
It did not take long for these young musicians to land slots in most of New Orleans' prominent live music clubs. On the strength of those performances, JSDN was added to the roster of many notable festivals and special events.
JSDN's debut album, Bandicoot was voted by Offbeat Magazine as 2003 Best Rock Album by a Louisiana Artist. This award was a flattering follow up to winning the 2002 Best of the Beat Award for Best Emerging Roots Rock Band. JSDN was also voted Best Rock Band in 2003 for The Big Easy Entertainment Awards.
In essence, JSDN is a classically trained tight unit. All of the members studied music in college, but a night with JSDN is very different than a night at the symphony. They combine the manic energy of 1980s Fishbone with Deep South soul. It is this energy that fuels the crowd into an enthusiastic frenzy, and the band has been known to jump into that frenzy head first (sometimes literally).
Website
http://www.johnnysketch.com
Discography
Bandicoot Full Frontal Records 2002
Live At The Spleaf Full Frontal Records 2004
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