Money Killed Jonny
Folk rock, blues, soul, roots, Americana - original eclectic
Vintage craft and classic style, the essence of true hand made music after all the flashy effects have worn off.
Money Killed Jonny questions money and status and the social intent of holding these as our most important values.
“You know you’re never gonna sell that” an industry expert influencer commented with a self satisfied wry smile.
“Probably not” I replied. So I’m not. No hype, no clever marketing angle, no formula, just whatever falls out and makes us feel.
Could be fun could be wild, could be dark and moody, who knows? Pick what you like and take it with you.
In various forms Money Killed Jonny have performed live at 38Riv Paris, the Secret Garden Manchester, Under St Marks Theater New York and just about every venue in Sydney and Wollongong and quite a few in Melbourne.
Money Killed Jonny is: Steve Robinson - guitar, trumpet, piano, bass, harmonica, vocals, Tim Ritchie - bass, Rob Laurie - drums, ukulele, backing vocals, Noah Hampson - sax, percussion.
With other members and collaborators including: Damian Sterling - drums, percussion, Mel Wishart - sax, Ed Lee - guitar, Andrew Rankin - bass (upright & electric), Matt Bourne - percussion, Denise Thomas - vocals, Mez - bass, Tim Dennis - bass, Dan Glasgow - drums, Darren Ireland - drums, Pat Lyons - guitar, Brent Williams - keys, Rob Brennen - drums, Nick Morrissey - bass, Lenore Lovegrove - vocals, Sky Smetanin - vocals.
See what I mean? From solo to a mini orchestra. Let us know what you’d like and we’ll make it happen.
“This curse is so sweet it makes the heart admit defeat..” Love the moody, cinematic sheen that vibes off your music guys and really diggin the swampy, post-midnight husk of “Weak Minded Heart” ... that’s such a killer tune and fantastic vocal!”
“One of the best bands that plays here”
“With a craftsmen’s nous and a deft hand Steven Robinson has fashioned a rollicking semi acoustic, intelligent and fun mini opus.”
“Taking it back to the raw and vulnerable! Some days you just simply want to hear someone’s heart on their sleeve and a guitar - on those days you need to listen to this.”
“One of the best observational poets around....”