The Johnstones was a

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band from

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formed in 2002 and signed to the

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. In 2006, they signed to

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, released the full-length album Word is Bond and began touring Canada and the U.S. Their video '

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' received 'buzz-worthy' status and gained heavy rotation on

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, staying on the charts for 8 weeks. In 2008, they released Sex, an E.P. produced by

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alumni

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and Matt Hughes. Ryan Long,

Jarek Hardy The Johnstones was a ska punk band from Ajax, Ontario, Canada formed in 2002 and signed to the Union Label Group. In 2006, they signed to Stomp Records of Montreal, released the full-length album Word is Bond and began touring Canada and the U. ...

along with 40-year-old

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do a weekly podcast with thousands of listeners available free on

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. They are currently in the third season. As well, Long and Hardy have a side project called

Tall Guy Short Guy The Johnstones was a ska punk band from Ajax, Ontario, Canada formed in 2002 and signed to the Union Label Group. In 2006, they signed to Stomp Records of Montreal, released the full-length album Word is Bond and began touring Canada and the U. ...

. Mike Murphy was added to the band's lineup in 2009, allowing Long to be the front-man of the band, "to work the stage more, and to add more dynamics to the live show". 2009 also saw the release of a full-length CD called " Cant be Trusted". They released a DVD called " Get On Board" on April 30, 2010, and The "Gimmie your Love" EP in April 2010.

Discography

*''Get On Board'' (2010) *''Gimmie Your Love'' - Single (2010) *''Can't Be Trusted'' (2009) *''Can't Be Trusted'' – Single (2009) *''Sex'' (2008) *''Word is Bond'' (2006) *''What the Rosstek?!'' (2004)

Videography

*''Jenifer's Jacket'' (2012) *''Live Forever'' (2012) *''What's Your Problem Man?'' (2010) *''Gimmie Your Love'' (2010) *''Take Me To The Party'' (2010) *''GGGetcha'' (2009) *''P.U.B.'' (2009) *''Right To Say'' (2009) *''Can't Be Trusted'' (2009) *''Bank'' (2009) *''Last Chance'' (2008) *''Tonight'' (2008) *''Gone For a Long Time'' (2007) *''Sunny Days'' (2007)

Members Side Projects

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'' (created by Ryan Long & Jarek Hardy in 2009) *'' Rene Gillezeau'' (Solo Rap project created in 2008) *'' Ryan & Jarek TV'' (YouTube video/Podcast show created in 2008)Youtube.com
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References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnstones, The Canadian punk rock groups Canadian ska groups Musical groups from Toronto Musical groups established in 2002 2002 establishments in Ontario