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Deal or No Deal at the 2010 Olympics It seems as though comedian and game show host Howie Mandel is a big fan of Johnny & the Wallkers. He was spotted by TZM cameras chasing down two band members (Jim Wall and Fabio Wallker - below with Mandel) in the concourse of the Pacific Coliseum Monday night at the 2010 Olympics Pairs Figure Skating Free Skate Finals.

JATW 2010 Olympics Pics Pabio and Jim at the Pairs Figure Skating Finals at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver.

Gunn Spotted at 2010 Olympics A crowd gathers at Whistler as Vice President Joe Biden stops to sign autographs and shake hands with JATWs own Fabio Walker (behind person in view). Biden is a fan of the Philly Shufle. Suddenly from the crowd sprung famous JATW personality Dr Ian Gunn. (That's Bidens grey hair and right ear behind Dr. Gunn's head) Just as this pic was taken, Dr Gunn was heard yelling "hey Joe, you look flush....let me take your blood pressure!!" And then lunged for the unsuspecting vice president much to the chagrin of the secret service agent on the right... Unfortunately the International Olympic committe has banned picture number 3 from the internet due to the graphic nature of the photo. It shows Dr. Ian Gunn getting tasered and ironically "stun Gunned", dragged, and beaten from the scene to loud cheers from the bystanding olympic crowd, and thrown into a big puddle simultaneously by all 6 of Joe Bidens security people. As the poor doctor lay in what would appear to be his final resting puddle, druelling and twitching uncontrollably, sadly 3 little children from Belarus were seen giggling and throwing rocks at him. Gunn was since airlifted and taken to Pemberton Hospital just north of whistler and is resting comfortably.

On Hiatus The band is on Hiatus, but will return to play the Howe Sound Inn on March 13, 2010.

Lynnwood Expects Exploding Briefcases, Cukoo Clocks and No Common Sense from Anderson The band returns to the Lynnwood this weekend, one of its favourite venues. And why not? It's one of the best live venues in Vancouver boasting an awesome stage and great dance floor. Special guest will be Richard Anderson, who played the overly-serious Oscar Goldman on the 1970s hit series "The Six Million Dollar Man." During first set breaks Friday and Saturday, he will deliver an up-tempo and exciting presentation on "how to win at blackjack." Anderson has been a fixture at Las Vegas casinos for over 40 years and is most remembered for his 1984 marathon at Caesar's Palace when he sat down at a blackjack table on a Friday afternoon and did not leave his seat until Monday morning. His meals were served to him at the table. When he left he had lost over a million dollars! Anderson's credits also include organizing "Third Rock from the Sun" Casino Nights at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in 1998 featuring Kristin Johnson and Jane Curtain, former actresses from the TV series as special guests, but the gamble didn't pay off and the unusual event was cancelled after only 2 weeks. It was complete flop! Anderson, well into his 80s, will also provide an intense discussion regarding the strong possibility of super-intelligent Sasquatches in northern BC working with enemy forces. Following his electrifying pronouncement, he will participate in a heated debate with doctor of psychiatric and biological sciences, Dr. Ryan Mutter, on the likelihood of a Sasquatch located near Dawson Creek using an invisible car as reported by Anderson's group two years ago. In October 2007 several members of Anderson's undercover vigilante group reported a stealth car, 99% invisible to the human eye, being driven by a Sasquatch through local streets. Anderson has been tracking Sasquatches for over 30 years, studying their social-scientific development, and is convinced that these unusual creatures have expanded their scientific capabilities well beyond those of human kind. He believes that a group of "Super-Sasquatches", in partnership with an Abominable Snowman in northern BC, are now communicating with foreign enemies, who have a deadly missile pointed at a major US target at this very moment. The dangerous organization is working incognito as a lumber camp. Anderson must stop them before it is too late with or without Steve Austin. Concurrently, Dr. Mutter has been watching Anderson for several years and has voiced his concerns about the former actors' mental health, coming up short of having him committed to a California Psychiatric Hospital. Mutter believes the Sasquatch/ Snowman theory is nonsense and plans to cut Anderson off at the pass in the debates. Lynnwood patrons will be provided not only scientific materials from Anderson supporting his theory, but also medical reports on his own health by Dr. Mutter. Anderson has countered that he will be using a Six Million Dollar Man style "exploding briefcase" to defend himself if Mutter attempts to sedate him. The presentation and debate is brought to Lynnwood patrons by the Wing Ho Chinese Restaurant. For all your dining, security and loan needs ….the Wing Ho! How can you lose? Anderson is also considered one of the world's leading authorities in the study of Cukoo Clocks and boasts a collection of over 80 of the unusual devices. He is related to famous Cukoo clock designer Adolf Herr, and is a co-founder of Cucoo-Clocks.com. Anderson will not be taking questions on Cukoo clocks at the Lynnwood due to time constraints and patrons are asked not to bring their own Cukoo clocks to the event. Patrons are also asked not to bring Six Million Dollar Man toys and collectables to the event. In celebration of Anderson's appearance, the Lynnwood will be providing party favors on both nights. About Cuckoo Clocks: The design of a cuckoo clock is now conventional. Most are made in the "traditional style," a wall hanging chalet. In the "traditional style" the wooden case is decorated with carved leaves and animals. Most now have an automaton of the bird that appears through small swing doors while the clock is striking. The bird is often made to move while the clock strikes, typically by means of an arm that lifts the back of the carving. Some have musical movements, and play a tune on a Swiss music box after striking the hours and half-hours. Usually the melody sounds only at full hours in eight-day clocks and both at full hours and half hours in one-day clocks, however settings can be changed so that movements occur up to every five minutes if desired, so as to deliver utter madness. In recent years, quartz battery-powered cuckoo clocks have been available. These do not have cuckoo bellows. As on mechanical cuckoo clocks, the cuckoo bird emerges from its enclosure and moves up and down, on some quartz clocks it also flaps its wings as it calls, but instead of the call being reproduced by bellows, the call is a digital recording of a cuckoo calling in the wild (with a corresponding echo). The cuckoo call is usually accompanied by the sound of a water fall and other bird call in the background. For more information please visit www.cukoo-clocks.com.

Are You Ready? 2010 The Are You Ready? 2010 Tour kicked off in dynamite style at Toby's Friday and Saturday night, featuring a trio lineup as Stefano Walker was absent. Some new additions to the set list propelled the band to two solid performances, kickstarting the new year.

Last of 2009 Two shows on Friday and Saturay nights wrapped up the very successful "Rock Juice Tour 2009" for the band. Friday night the band was in classic form and it was a wild night again at Toby's. Saturday night was more mellow with patrons choosing to sit back and enjoy the music rather than dance. Video Now in Gallery See you all next year. The 2010 schedule comes out very soon.

Wrapping Up 2009 This Weekend It's been a long year and the band had played a lot of shows in 2009. It's been a lot of fun for us too and we would like to put a special thanks out to those who came out to enjoy what we had to offer. We've played some old familiar venues, some new ones, added some songes along the way, met some new people and made some memories. We'll be at Toby's one more time this year on Friday and Saturday, December 4th & 5th before saying goodbye until next year. Hoep to see you out for one last weekend of smashing fun. - Fabio, Stefano, John and Jim

BJ and the Bear Night and the Wing Ho The Band Returns to the Lynnwood in North Vancouver this weekend for shows Friday and Saturday night. Special guest will be Nile Kedman, the top Arnold Horseshack impersonator on the planet (Welcome Back Kotter), who will discuss his upcoming role in the 2010 remake of the 1979 flop, B.J. and the Bear. In the original television show, B.J. McCay was a good-looking young trucker who traveled around the country in his big red & white rig, with a single companion - his pet chimp, Bear. B.J. was based in rural Georgia and was confronted by a succession of corrupt local sheriffs, all the while finding himself mixed up in spontaneous sideline (and sometimes rather rough) romantic flings with female local drifters. The show flopped and was cancelled after one and a half seasons, which makes it prime material for a Johnny & the Wallkers show. Kedman will explain in great detail, just why he is producing and starring in a remake of such a disastrous 70's show. In pre-sight, Kedman has indicated that he always thought B.J. and the Bear had a tremendous amount of potential to deliver a strong message to children of the south about the dangers of local sheriffs, and local drifters with ulterior and selfish motives. In addition, he hopes to address the alarming population boom of local drifters with his new plan to confront them using an Arnold Horseshack approach from the days of Welcome Back Kotter, featuring Ron Palillo whom he currently impersonates on the New Jersey Motel Bar Circuit. This comedy circuit is considered to be one of the most trying for comedic impersonators. Kedman was also rumored to have fought Palillo behind one the circuit motels in 2005, however reports have yet to be confirmed. Kedman will take interested Lynnwood patrons on a short "field trip" during the first break to a nearby storage locker area, where some local drifters are rumored to be regularly loitering. He will confront the drifters with an impersonation of Kotter's Horseshack, before climbing into an 18-wheel rig and driving off with his pet chimp, waiving to the audience. Field trip attendees will have the special privilege of fighting with the drifters behind a filthy, trashy warehouse, should they choose to do so. This exciting special guest activity appears to be positioned perfectly for a Johnny & the Wallkers show. Lynnwood patrons will have a chance to dance to the classic rock, then between sets be thrust into a dangerous confrontation in a seedy industrial area. Additionally, those participating in the field trip will receive a B.J. and the Bear 2010 poster signed by Kedman, as well as Johnny Oliver who owns 50% of the nearby "Wing Ho" Chinese Restaurant. The Wing Ho has been serving longshoremen delicious Cantonese dishes for over 5 years now, and since Oliver has become involved in the enterprise a year ago, annual revenues have jumped by over 400%. "Wing Ho...for ALL your dining, financial and personal needs! Wing Ho...we're there for you, whether you like it or not!" Those interested in participating in this exciting event need to be at the Lynnwood no later than 5pm to pre-register and have their pictures taken for security purposes. A fee of $30 per person will be charged to cover transportation, security, actors fees, a fuel surcharge for the rig, and Mr. Oliver's expenses. A box lunch will be provided, however attendees are advised that they may need to make their own arrangements for transportation back to the Lynnwood for the second set, or directly to the airport to reach their connecting flights. Please do not bring your CB radios to this event. The band expects Kedman and his B.J. and the Bear field trip to completely flop, so get there early on Friday as space is limited. The Lynnwood, B.J. and the Bear, Horseshack, and the Wing Ho...how can you lose?

Toby's Is Where the Action Is Two fantastic nights and a packed house was what greeted patrons of Toby's on Friday and Saturday night and the band help Amy Walker and Denise Hughes celebrate birthdays Saturday. Friday's warm up act "Double" was a flop, playing "The Captain of Her Heart" three times in 30 minutes, before being booted from the bar without a chance to discuss the ground offense of the Kansas City Chiefs. Dr. Gunn was a no show. He won't be back again as a special guest. Saturday's guest, The Blow Monkees were kayoed in the downstairs parking lot and bound and gagged in the back of a van until Sunday morning. Otherwise, it was a great time of utter madness.

Dr. Gunn Coming to Saturday show Mr. embellishemnt himself will be on hand to provide you with a series of lies on Saturday. Come on down, date Gunn, and get lied to.

Double Trouble at Toby's This Weekend Who could forget these famous lyrics... "As the day came up she made a start She stopped waiting another day for The captain of her heart Too long ago Too long apart She couldn't wait another day for The captain of her heart" This Friday night at Toby's the band welcomes the 80s pop band DOUBLE of "The Captain of Her Heart" fame. Double will perform a revamped AND EXTENDED version of the song that made Europe sing in unison in 1986. Lead singer Kurt Maloo has received further notoriety over the past two years as the offensive coordinator for the NFL Kansas City Chiefs. Maloo is considered a modern day master of scheming traditional football running plays. Immediately following the rendition of the Captain of Her Heart he will lecture on the evolution of the draw play, historical plays over left tackle from the line of scrimmage, and provide a bonus segment on guard trap plays running end arounds. Although their appearance is similar, Maloo should not be confused with Daryl Dragon of the Captain and Tennille. In 1989 Maloo challenged Dragon to a death match cage fight only to be turned down by the rival shaded captain of ther keys. The two make their dislike for each other very evident. In celebration of the special guests, Toby's will be offering the Designer Mystic Pizzas at market price and the band will host the CB Radio Swap Meet from 7 to 9 before the first set. Remember that only pre 1982 CB radios in proper working order are permitted and no early birds please! Saturday Night is BLOW MONKEYS NIGHT. The Blow Monkeys will warm up the audience with their crap hit song from 1987 "Digging Your Scene." The Blow Monkees have been hiding in Pakistan since 1992, recording pop songs and staying out of the public light...UNITL NOW WHEN THEY RETURN to the public eye and ear. So come on down and give them a hard time and run them out of Toby's on a rail into the trash bin because no one wants the Blow Monkeys around. They suck!

Pitt Meadows Deja Vu A special thanks to Carey Quinn of the Pitt Medaows Soccer Association who organized the fundraiser last Saturday. It was the band's third year playing the event, which has a special place in JATW lore. A very enjoyable show for the band and some great audience support. Thanks also to Eleanor. Video footage to come soon.

Happy Birthday to Rola The band was fortunate enough to beinvited to play the private and very special birthday party for Rola on Saturday night, wonderful wife to Andrew, owner of Toby's Pub where the band plays regularly. It was a very enjoyable and classy evening at the Canvas Lounge in Gastown.

The Return Six Inch Average Toby's was the scene of the past revisited Saturday night with a special guest on two songs. None other than Rachel Strobl, former singer of the Vancouver band Six Inch Average, joined her former drummer Jim Wall and the rest of JATW for Rock and Roll and You Shook Me...shaking the house down. It was truly a special evening for Jim Wall who formed SIA years ago with Rachel. On another note, no one was able to find and correctly decipher the mark on the door of Toby's, because of an error by the staff who mistakenly marked the rear service door instead of the front door. The contest will be rescheduled at a future date. Friday night's guest Frank Joe Corolla was injured when he was hit in the face with a Hardy Boys hardcover book, and subsequently taken to hospital before his discussion. As a matter of trivia, Corolla was hit with series book number 15, The Sinister Signpost.

Don't Pull Your Love Out On Me Baby The band returns to Toby's Pub on Commercial Drive this weekend, September 18 & 19 at 9pm. Special guest on Friday night will be Joe Frank Corolla, bassist and singer for the Los Angeles based 1970's soft rock/ pop band Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds, which served up the 1971 classic hit "Don't Pull Your Love Out On Me Baby." The band was a complete flop. Rather that play that crappy song, Corolla will incorporate the creativity of his unusual name and discuss the Top Ten Hardy Boys books, featuring Frank and Joe Hardy. Corolla will also use a CB radio in his presentation and have a volunteer audience member bound and gagged uderneath the stairs for the duration of the last set! Mark on the Door Night Saturday night will be "Mark on the Door Night" and staff will affix a special mark on the door of Toby's. Any guest who is able to decipher the mark on the door will win a free 3 foot XLR microphone cable, a Robertson Head Screwdriver and a Mexican leather wristband. (No early birds please!) Robertson Screwdriver Exhibit A Robertson screwdriver is a type of screwdriver with a square-shaped tip with a slight taper (in the same way that flatheads, Phillips, hex, and Torx have flat, x-shaped, hexagonal, and hexagrammal tips, respectively). Canadian-born P.L. Robertson invented the Robertson screw and screwdriver in 1908. He received a patent in 1909, and later applied for and received other patents. The last patent expired in 1964. Robertson screwdrivers are easy to use one-handed, since the tapered socket retains the screw, even if it is shaken. They also allow for the use of angled screw drivers and trim head screws. The socket-headed Robertson screws are self-centering, reduce cam-out, stop a power tool when set, and can be removed even if painted-over or old and rusty.] In industry, they speed up production and reduce product damage. A complete set of Robertson Screw Drivers will be available for viewing prior to the show on Saturday night with Corolla demonstrating the correct usage of this very handy tool. This should be one of the most exciting crowd participation events the band has ever had, so get out early, and bring your CB radios again. Please refrain from bringing your own screwdrivers to the show for safety reasons.

Doctor in the House Dr. Gunn attended the Friday show at Toby's, and survived a rather nasty and unfortunate tumble down the stairs, followed by an accidental beating to the head with a baseball bat, in order to make a special guest appearance. He appears to be "on call" 24/7 these days, with little or no regard for his personal reputation in his womanizing, although his image is flattered in this picture by the more charismatic Dawn. On a more serious note, another truly special guest, Reid Mitchell of the Toronto Maple Leafs was a guest of Graham Wall's (Vancouver Canadians) in attendance. The show was a real killer and tha band does it again tonight at Toby's.

Get Gunn Again The band will be back at Toby's on August 21 and 22 for the first time in three months, and with some fresh new additions to the setlist. Special guest will be the return of Dr. Gunn from Texas. Gunn was a special guest at Malone's two years ago, but since that time the band has decided that they've had enough of his lying cheating ways and to take punishing action against him. "Get Gunn Night" will feature Dr. Gunn thrown down the stairs at Toby's during the first set break, then strung up and used as a human pinata. Gunn will be exposed as a phoney doctor who has been merely manipulating people for his own personal benefit for several years now. Come on down to Toby's for some good music, food and wine...and a good shitkicking of Gunn.

No Mistake This Time After two years of futility with the weather at the North Shore Winter Club Summer Smash Party, the band played inside this year in the ballroom as opposed to the patio. A good thing as it was cold and wet outside. No show stops , no tarps and tents, no electrical danger. It was all good, and a solid rocking show.

80's Night A terrific evening at Hazelmere Golf and Country Club on Friday, July 31 with an all 80's set for a special birthday party. The band has added the new 80s selections to the permanent rotating set list for inclusion in future shows. Included was a special version of Billie Jean, featuring Fabio Walker playing Michael Jackson.

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Thornhill Congratulations to Liz Dobbin and Brad Thornhill who tied the knot Saturday night, and weregracious enough to bring the band to play the reception at the Roundhouse in Yaletown Vancouver. A terrific show for the many on hand at the wonderful celebration. A great time for the band too.

Toby's Review Another crazy fun weekend at Toby's despite the Canucks' loss to Chicago on Saturday night. The band cleaned up their sound by bolstering the amplification on the bottom end...with positive results. The Setlists: Friday Saturday Somebody Told Me You May Be Right Start Me Up Stray Cat Strut Maggie Mae It's All Been Done Proud Mary Fire (the One I Love) Don't Stop Crazy Little Thing Called Love Drive My Car Small Things Dani California Honky Tonk Women Brown Sugar Paralyzer Pretty Vegas Bargain What I Like About You Blister in the Sun Vertigo Jessie's Girl New Orleans is Sinking Another Brick in the Wall I'll Stop the World I Ran White Wedding My Sharona Hungry Like the Wolf Smells Like Teen Spirit Rock and Roll All Night I Want You to Want Me Hard to Handle Can't Buy Me Love Are You Going to Be My Girl Rock n' Roll Just What I Needed American Idiot You Give Love a Bad Name Back in the USSR Jenny Jenny Hurt So Good Pretty Vegas All Day & All of the Night With or Without You Take the Money and Run Can't Explain Learn to Fly Fire (the One I Love) Breakup Song Hard Day's Night Gel Another Brick in the Wall Don't Stop What I Like About You White Wedding I'll Stop the World I Ran Dani California Blister in the Sun Bargain Cinnamon Girl Jessie's Girl Somebody Told Me Streets Have No Name Keep Your Hands to Yourself Hungry Like the Wolf My Sharona Saturday Night's Alright Honky Tonk Women Saw Her Standing There Evil Ways Sweet Home Alabama Should I Stay or Should I Go Vertigo You Give Love a Bad Name I Wanna Be Sedated You Shook Me

Toga! The band played to a toga-clad crowd on Saturday night at the Carisbrooke PAC First Olympics. Thanks to organizer Denice Hughes for the opportunity to play such a great event. Videos to come soon.

Toby's Friday the 13th/ Valentine's Day A Crazy night Friday the 13th with a full house on hand. It was great to be back at Toby's, and while special guest Hank Bain was a bore (as usual), special guest Terry MacNeill from Edmonton joined the band onstange for a few numbers. Valentine's Day was great too, rocking the couples as well as the singles. The Setlists: Friday Saturday Take the Money and Run Brown Sugar Honky Tonk Women Proud Mary Back in the USSR Fire (the One I Love) Hurt So Good It's All Been Done Can't Buy Me Love You May Be Right What I Like About You Jenny Jenny Don't Stop Hard Day's Night Somebody Told Me Paralyzer Crazy Little Thing Called Love Stop the World I Ran My Sharona Just What I Needed Jesse's Girl Dani California Breakup Song (with Terry MacNeil) Stray Cat Strut (with Terry MacNeil) Pretty Vegas (with Terry MacNeil) Mary Jane (with Terry MacNeil) American Idiot (with Terry MacNeil) White Wedding Hungry Like the Wolf Summer of 69 Vertigo Smells Like Teen Spirit I Want You to Want Me Should I Stay or Should I Go Paranoid Are You Going to Be My Girl New Orleans is Sinking Rock and Roll All Night I Wanna Be Sedated Rock n' Roll Won't Get Fooled Again Back in the USSR Start Me Up It's All Been Done Before Hurt So Good Hard Day's Night Pretty Vegas Small Town You May Be Right Don't Stop Crazy Little Thing Called Love Breakup Song Cinnamon Girl Fire (the One I Love) Saw Her Standing There Stuck In the Middle with You Somebody Told Me What I Like About You Dani California Hard to Handle Stop the World I Ran Jessie's Girl Proud Mary Paralyzer I Want You to Want Me Just What I Needed Smells Like Teen Spirit My Sharona The Streets Have No Name Honky Tonk Women Hungry Like the Wolf White Wedding Vertigo Are You Going to Be My Girl Summer of 69 Sweet Home Alabama Rock and Roll All Night Twist and Shout Rock n' Roll You Give Love a Bad Name You Shook Me

A Scary Valentine's Weekend Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day the next ay this coming weekend at Toby's Pub for the band. Special Guest Friday night is Hank Bain, brother of the famous Conrad Bain of Different Strokes fame. Bain will discuss today's use of CB Radios during the band's first break. Bain starred in the SCTV classic movie Zontar in 1983 before heading down a 25 year hill of over 90 flop movies in the past 25 years. Bain has taken his "CB Radios Then and Now Tour" around the world since 2007. Bain was caught fishing illegally in BC coastal waters recently and will answer questions to BC court officials at Toby's Pub in addition to his own presentation.

Lynnwood Pub Redux It was back to the Lynnwood on Friday and Saturday night for the band. Both shows were as much of a gas for the band as were the people. The place really heated up! The Setlists: Friday Take the Money and Run Brown Sugar Honky Tonk Women Proud Mary Bad Moon Rising Moondance Jenny Jenny It's All Been Done Can't Buy Me Love You May Be Right What I Like About You Stuck In the Middle Don't Stop Hard Day's Night Back in the USSR Hurt So Good Pretty Vegas Stray Cat Strut Fire (The One I Love)) Stop the World I Ran Crazy Little Thing Called Love Cuts Like a Knife Somebody Told Me New Orleans is Sinking I Want You To Want Me Jessie's Girl Fire Hungry Like the Wolf My Sharona Dani California Vertigo Are You Going to Be My Girl Just What I Needed Summer of 69 Sweet Home Alabama Rock and Roll All Night Twist and Shout Rock n' Roll You Shook Me Saturday Back in the USSR Start Me Up It's All Been Done Hurts So Good Hard Day's Night Pretty Vegas Small Town You May Be Right Don't Stop Crazy Little Thing Called Love Breakup Song Cinnamon Girl Sultans of Swing Saw Her Standing There It's Only Rock n' Roll Somebody Told Me What I Like About You Dani California Hard to Handle Stop the World I Ran Jessie's Girl Proud Mary Mary Jane's Last Dance Just What I Needed Smells Like Teen Spirit My Sharona Hungry Like the Wolf Vertigo Summer of 69 I Want You to Want Me Should I Stay or Should I Go Paranoid Are You Going to Be My Girl New Orleans is Sinking Sweet Caroline Rock and Roll All Night I Wanna Be Sedated You Give Love a Bad Name You Shook Me

Surprise 50th Birthday Party A special event last Saturday night when the band played a surprise birthday party for Ian McRae, thrown perfectly by his wife Lesley at the Hugo Ray Clubhouse. Despite the wet conditions, turnout was excellent and the place rocked until the wee hours of the morning. A special thanks from the band to Lesley. That one was a lot of fun.

Power Trio The band kicked off 2009 with two shows at the snowed in Toby's Pub Friday and Saturday night, with a first...the first time the band played as a trio. Stefano was taken ill so the band went with a scaled back lineup to much acclaim. Band Security Manager Scott Patterson, who had formally filed a grievance against the band in December 2008, was a no show when the case was called on both nights. As a result, the grievance was dismissed. It was learned later that Patterson was stuck in Whistler due to a road closure, so he will have to re-file the grievance against Johnny & the Wallkers. Due to his absence, patrons were unable to "Get Scottie" as originally planned. Get Scottie night will be rescheduled to a later date.

Kicking Off 2009 ...this weekend the band opens 2009 at Toby's Pub on Commercial on both Friday and Saturday, January 2nd and 3rd. A floating rumor is that the band may play as a trio on one of the nights with a few new tunes installed. This is also "Get Scotty Night" Coome on down and get Scotty, or band Security Manager, who has recently filed a grievance against Johnny & th Wallkers. The first set will be entirely composed of legal negotiations between both sides.

Mystic Pizza Night at Toby's A truly "mystical" evening on Friday at Toby's Pub for Mystic Pizza Night. A few patrons not only came in Mystic Pizza costumes, but some even broke down in tears to replay some of their favourite scenes. Surprisingly, custom pizza orders were almost non-existant, except for one dine and dasher who took off without paying for his "Hollywood Ending Pazza."

Mystic Pizza Night at Toby's This Friday This coming Friday night at Toby's the band plays on "Mystic Pizza Night." The pub will be decorated to resemble the famous Mystic Pizzaria from the 1988 blockbuster smash hit movie Mystic Pizza, starring Julia Roberts. Patrons are encouraged to come in the costume of their favorite Mystic Pizza movie character and order designer pizzas all night, all the while trying to 'find their way' in the winding road of life...just as the girls searched for these meanings in the movie. A night of teary nostalgia and fond memories in "a slice of heaven." Romantic 'misunderstandings' are welcome and romance councilors will be on hand. *** An assortment of Specialty Designer Pizzas will be available, from renowned and award-winning Hollywood chef, Dragon Franco: Special Designer Pizza Offerings Include: 1) the Hollywood Ending Roasted butternut squash, toasted pistachios hosted in fromage blanc, Japanese cucumber and shallots, delicately marinated beef tenderloin with a hint of rosemary extract on a lightly toasted, hand rolled garlic crust. Comes with a generous side of grass stems in sugarcane. A tantalizing maze of textures and taste overtones that will delight not only the palate, but the olfactory senses in aroma. In essence, truly wonderful taste to be unlocked with a staunch nose to the offering. Personal six-inch portion - $39 Recommended accompaniment wine: Luis Roeder Brut Premier sparkling champagne 2006, bottle - $109   2) the Model's Delight Caramelized cauliflower, delicately curried eggplant, iron pan-seared monkfish, hand-chopped apple and pear in a perfectly edged mint sauce with a twist of lime, sharp nine-day aged cheddar on a low-fat whole wheat nine-grain organic thin crust. Comes with hand shaken salt and pepper. Truly a luxurious indulgement sans-free of carb-overload, spanning the palate spectrum from soft fruit to tender marine texture. Delightful! Personal six-inch portion - $37 Recommended accompaniment wine: Pouilly Fuisse, Domaine De Collange 2004 Reserve, bottle - $74 3) the Neo-American Pan-grilled chicken breast in white wine sauce, Montana baby potatoes, market vegetables dusted with house specialty paprika and tarragon on Montreal style crust, soaked in double virgin olive oil and lightly pre-toasted in a brick oven. Comes with a side of six fresh, hand-picked yam slices in red wine sauce. For those who want a simple gamble with their palete, this offering explodes in myriad of adventurous taste sensations. For those who want to be a rebel for a moment. Personal six-inch portion - Market Price Recommended accompaniment wine: Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, 2003 bottle- $77 4) the Santa Barbara Storm Filet of salmon sautéd in chateau blanc wine, lemon-dipped capers, hand-picked wild rice, artichokes and figs hosted in goat's cheese and chive sauce, neatly topped with shark's fin soup sauce, peppercorn baby spinach, dusted with parsley and organic ground sea-salt. Served with an organic butter leaf salad with an exquisite dried vinegar and low-fat, caffiene-free cream dressing. Simply exquisite and a perfect round-up after a sporting day of yachting on the Pacific for those who just want to curl up together in a romantic and quiet corner Personal six-inch portion - Market Price Recommended accompaniment wine: Chateau de Pez, St. Estephe, 2006 bottle - $81

Lynnwood Pub, Two Thumbs Up! We'd have to agree that the Lynnwood was one of the best places we've played as a band. Outstanding venue, stage, sound system and dance floor with lots of people and a festive atmosphere. If you missed the two shows this past weekend, you really missed a great time and the band really rocked it hard, even bringing in some new hard rock songs to bolster the ammunition. Special guest John Taggart was missing at the first set and growing concern led to an all points bulletin for the Lorne Greene impersonator who was to perform in break one Friday night. After an exhaustive search, he was found early Saturday evening bound and gagged in a van behind a nearby gas station, dressed in a Battlestar Galactica outfit, leading to thoughts that he was waylaid on the way to his performance Friday night. The exhausted and shaken Taggart commented that his days of imperonating Greene are numbered as this is not the first attack he has suffered during these performances. In 2006, while performing at the Wheelhouse Pub, he was dragged from his car in the underground parkade, tied up, blindfolded and gagged for six hours while kidnappers searched for Battlestar Galactica memorabilia in his vehicle. The band hopes to return to the Lynnwood in the new year. Special thanks to bar manager Jessie and head waitress Georgina. Photos to come soon.

Very Special Guest at the Lynnwood The band returns to the Lynnwood Pub Friday and Saturday night after a year and a half absence, and welcomes a very special guest Friday night. John Taggart, professional Lorne Green impersonator. During the first break Taggart will reinact some of the more noted and famous scenes from the original 1970's Battlestar Galatica episodes, in which Green flopped, including the famous fight scene with Captain Apolo over the ship controls after he was drugged by enemy commanders at a truce meeting earlier. The band is excited to have Taggart play Green at the Lynnwood Friday night and urge patrons to get there early to get a good seat for the show.

Overcoming Technical Difficulties The band overcame some initial technical problems with the sound system and the show went on as planned on this rainy Vancouver night. Despite lost voices, numb hands and flaky microphones it all worked out in an evening full of challenges. Fun for everyone and when someone tells you it's "Money for nothing, chicks for free," advise them otherwise. Thanks to everyone who came out!

Pitt Medows Soccer Club Dance 08 This was a really crazy night and a lot of fun. The band had a terrific time last night, letting loose to a great crowd at the Pitt Meadows Community Hall from the first note before 9pm until well past 1am. Video Footage Now Up Here The Setlist Hard Day's Night All Day and All of the Night Take the Money and Run Jenny Jenny Pretty Vegas Start Me Up Brown Sugar It's All Been Done Before Don’t Stop Can't Buy Me Love Back in the USSR With or Without You You May Be Right Stray Cat Strut Hurt So Good I'll Stop the World and Melt With You I Ran Crazy Little Thing Called Love Jessie's Girl Hungry Like the Wolf Last Train to Clarksville My Sharona Honky Tonk Women Vertigo I Want You to Want Me Dani California Hard to Handle What I Like About You Maggie May Summer of 69 Just What I Needed Should I Stay or Should I Go Somebody Told Me Saturday Night's Alright Bad Moon Rising Sweet Home Alabama Rock and Roll Rock and Roll All Nite New Orleans Is Sinking Sweet Caroline You Give Love a Bad Name I Wanna Be Sedated Friends In Low Places Twist and Shout Saw Her Standing There You Shook Me

Toby's Redux A very busy night at Toby's and the band had a lot of fun. Pictures and more comments coming soon. The Setlist Hurt So Good Back in the USSR All Day and All of the Night It's All Been Done Before Take the Money and Run Brown Sugar Pretty Vegas Crazy Little Thing Called Love Maggie May Start Me Up I Can’t Explain Don't Stop With or Without You Can't Buy Me Love Somebody Told Me You May Be Right Fire (the One I Love) My Sharona I'll Stop the World and Melt with You I Ran Evil Ways What I Like About You Proud Mary Paralyzer Wild World Jessie's Girl Dani California Vertigo Cinnamon Girl Hungry Like the Wolf I Want You To Want Me Are You Going to Be My Girl Summer of 69' Honky Tonk Women Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting Keep Your Hands to Yourself Twist and Shout Rock and Roll All Night Rock n' Roll Sweet Caroline You Give Love a Bad Name Friends In Low Places You Shook Me I Want To Be Sedated

Fab Night at the Cross That was a heck of a party at the Queen's Cross Friday night, and congratulations to the Carson Graham Grad 88 class...to which Fabio Walker is a member. Pictures now up in the Gallery here The Setlist Brown Sugar Hurt So Good Back in the USSR All Day and All of the Night Take the Money and Run Pretty Vegas It's All Been Done Maggie May Stray Cat Strut Don't Stop Crazy Little Thing Called Love Can't Buy Me Love Gel Somebody Told Me You May Be Right Fire (the One I Love) Should I Stay or Should I Go Stop the World I Ran What I Like About You Proud Mary Bad Moon Rising Jessie's Girl Dani California Vertigo Sweet Home Alabama Hungry Like the Wolf I Want You To Want Me Are You Going to Be My Girl Summer of 69 Keep Your Hands to Yourself Small Things Just Whan I Needed Twist and Shout Rock and Roll All Night Rock n' Roll I Wanna Be Sedated You Give Love a Bad Name Friends In Low Places You Shook Me New Orleans is Sinking

North Shore Storm "Just want to thank you for playing at the Smash once again. You guys were awesome!!! I've been getting so many compliments about your band and I hope to have you guys play at the Smash next year." That from party organizer Monika after an awesome night at the North Shore Winter Club. It was a wet evening, it looked like it may not get off the ground, but thankfully it did and th rest was history of an awesome evening. The setlist: All Day and All of the Night Moondance Can’t Explain Back in the USSR Brown Sugar Honky Tonk Women Hurt So Good Pretty Vegas Take the Money and Run It's All Been Done Before Maggie May Stray Cat Strut Don't Stop Jenny Jenny Can't Buy Me Love Somebody Told Me You May Be Right Saw Here Standing There Fire (the One I Love) With or Without You Stop the World and Melt With You I Ran The Seeker What I Like About You Proud Mary Bad Moon Rising Wild World Jessie's Girl Dani California I Want You To Want Me Are You Going to Be My Girl Summer of 69 Small Town Small Things Cinnamon Girl Twist and Shout Rock and Roll All Night Just What I Needed Rock n' Roll Sweet Caroline You Give Love a Bad Name Friends In Low Places You Shook Me

Something New The band will play at Toby's Pub on Commercial Street for the first time on Friday, July 25. Toby's is an intimate and very popular neighborhood Pub along the lines of the Queen's Cross. Note that the show is on a Friday night.

Queen's Cross Again Due to the cancellation of the Malone's June 7th show, the band is delighted to announce it has been booked at the Queen's Cross on Saturday, June 7/08. This is the second visit to the popular Lonsdale pub, the first was a raging success back in February. The band asks for your support for this upcoming gig as it goes in a new direction post-Malone's, and a big patron draw is very important. The Queen's Cross Pub is an outstanding replacement venue to Malone's and the band is very excited about returing to the pub in their very back yard. This couldn't have worked out better.

Thanks for the Memories Regretfully Malone's has decided to go in a different direction with respect to live music at this time, and the upcoming shows on June 7th and August 23rd have been cancelled. Thanks to all of you that joined us there over the past two years for some very memorable evenings. Lots of great events, new songs, and wierd happenings, such as Superman Bachelor night, Halloween, birthday parties for Stefano and John, Dr. Ian Gunn Night, Weekend at Bernie's Night, Hawaii 5-O CB Radio Night, Kotter Redux Night, Craps games in the back alley, economics presentations during set breaks, UFC fight nights with the roid crew, and Robert Shaw Impersonator Fight Night. Many special bar patrons joined us onstage to share in the vocals and a swig and a swill afterwards. Thanks to all of the special guests who joined us (or at least intended to) including Nick Michaels of Friday Night Videos, who was our first ever VIP. In retrospect, while the band has branched out to numerous venues throughout the lower mainland during this period, Malone's Bar and Grill always had a special place in our heart and was like home for us. It was also the venue for the band's first ever public gig back in June of 2006. We'll certainly miss the bricks of Malone's and the good times there, and all of you who joined us for many a night.

Hello Hollyburn A fabulous night at Hollyburn last night. The band had a lot of fun, especialy imrprovising the last set. The Setlist: Brown Sugar Hurt So Good Pretty Vegas Take the Money and Run It's All Been Done Before All Day and All of the Night Maggie May Start Me Up Drive My Car Don't Stop Jenny Jenny Can't Buy Me Love You May Be Right I Saw Her Standing there Crazy Little Thing Called Love Just What I Needed Stop the World I Ran Proud Mary Bad Moon Rising Last Train to Clarksville Jessie's Girl Dani California Stuck in the Middle With You Hungry Like the Wolf Summer of 69 I Want You to Want Me Twist and Shout You Give Love a Bad Name Sweet Caroline Are You Going To Be My Girl New Orleans Is Sinking Keep Your Hands to Yourself Hard Day's Night Vertigo Somebody Told Me Rock and Roll All Night

Malone's Show Review One of the best shows in the history of the band was presented Saturday night at Malone's to celebrate band lead guitarist John Samulski's birthday. A memorable evening to say the least, and the band was in fine "full throttle" rock form. A special thanks to longtime friend of Johnny's, Terry MacNeill from Edmonton, who joined the band onstage for a few numbers including a scorching rendition of American Idiot. (?Actress?) Toni Moon was a no show (again), having evidently met someone in the alley behind the bar en route to Malone's. Nevertheless the band delivered a killer night of entertainment and a happy birthday to Johnny. Videos from the night - click here The Setlist: Brown Sugar Hurts So Good Stray Cat Strut Take the Money and Run It's All Been Done Before Learn to Fly Maggie May Proud Mary With or Without You Don't Stop Small Things Birthday Song Can't Buy Me Love Welcome Back Kotter You May Be Right Somebody Told Me Crazy Little Thing Called Love Just What I Needed Pretty Vegas Last Train to Clarksville Breakup Song (with Terry MacNeill) Show Me the Way (with Terry MacNeill) American Idiot (with Terry MacNeill) Paralyzer Jessie's Girl Dani California Moby Dick (drum solo) Hungry Like the Wolf Summer of 69 Vertigo I Want You to Want Me Pour Some Sugar On Me Rock & Roll All Night You Give Love a Bad Name Sweet Caroline Are You Going To Be My Girl I Wanna Be Sedated Sweet Child O' Mine New Orleans Is Sinking (with Terry MacNeill) Won't Get Fooled Again Encore: Keep Your Hands to Yourself Honky Tonk Women

You Say It's Your Birthday Band guitarist John Samulski will celebrate his birthday Saturday April 19th at Malone's. Special guests will include Terry McNeill from Edmonton as a musical guest. In additon Toni Moon who played Girl #2 in Smokey and the Bandit 3 will also be a special guest. Not much is known about Toni Moon, except that she was a fine girl in and around that movie. As usual the film was a complete flop! It was just terrible. Toni will discuss just "what went wrong" in the making of Smokey and the Bandit 3 during the first set break of the night.

Tantrum and Tantra The band's first ever trip to the Tantra Lounge in North Vancouver ws a memorable one and for a good cause. Thanks to Romella for her great organizing and hospitality. Stefano Walker is alright after a crazy fan crashed into him during the third set...knocking him roughly to the floor and bending his mike stand. Fortunately everything worked out fine.

Special Guest at Malone's March 8th A very special guest has been confirmed for the band's upcoming Malone's show on March 8th. Darren Jones a professional Robert Shaw Impersonator will be on hand to present some great Shaw moments including a recreation of the famous James Bond - Red Grant fight scene in From Russa with Love...and to play a couple of songs on the drums...before trying to kill someone in the bar. A few scenes of what we can expect that night below: Grant Playing the Drums Grant Threatening Someone Grant Fighting with a bar patron Grant Pulling watch string Grant Trying to Kill a bar patron with a "choke-string watch" The band can't wait to see the Robert Shaw impersonation, particularly about having a recreation of a Red Grant - James Bond fight to the death. This is going to be great!

An Astronomical Evening The band very much enjoyed playing at Cleveland Elementary School's Astronomical Evening last night...and brilliant evening for a great cause in fundraising for the school. The decor was stunning as were the guests. A double encore night! Video footage of parts of the performance is forthcoming,

Queen's Cross and 2 New Walkers! We hope you had a chance to catch the show at the Queen's Cross last night. It was truly a special evening, on the band's initial engagement at the popular North Van pub. (Who was that hanging from the upper rails while drunk?) The band had a great time in the smallest venue they've ever played. Thanks to all who turned out, and the band will be back at the QX. ** The big excitement of the day, however, was Candace Walker giving birth to healthy twins on Saturday just before showtime. Congratulations to Stefano and Candace! Pictures of this may not be available to the clones.

Hello Lonsdale Avenue! The band has just been confimed for Saturday 23rd at the Queen's Cross Pub in North Vancouver. This will be the first time Johnny & the Wallkers have played there, so come out for a fabulous evening. Show starts immediately following the complete and bloody dismantling of the Canucks by the Red Wings, about 9:30. Get there early for a seat. The band hopes to see EVERY ONE of their north shore friends out for this show. If it goes well...maybe the band will be back in the future. A special guest will be announced shortly.

A Special Thank You Johnny & the Wallkers would like to thank Steve Zamis, who handled the sound, logistics and security at Malone's since the band has been playing there. Steve is leaving Malone's for a position in a different industry and Saturday was his last night. The band will miss not only his cool expertise, but his enjoyable personality, and thanks him for his outstanding support over the past two years. Best of luck to you Stevie! You are a class guy.

Deadly Weekend at Bernie's The band enjoyed a strong turnout at Malone's Saturday night for another energetic show, despite a few technical issues. Unfortunately no one took the bait and showed up as a "dead Bernie" to win a dvd of Weekend at Bernie's and free shooters. The band learned later in the evening that three people put on a dead Bernie act at Malone's Kitsilano...the wrong Malone's. The act wasn't taken kindly and two of the Bernie's were literally "hit in the head...and hurt", with a billy club and tossed from the club. The third was put in the trunk of a car and driven to Steveston and dumped near the river dyke. None of these people received a dvd. The band has subsequently learned that the person dumped in Steveston was actually not attempting to play the role of a dead Bernie, but was rather just extremely drunk and dragged into the club and abandoned by friends. The 69-year old was unfortunately unconcious and cold for nearly two hours before a group of thugs found him near the dyke and tied him to a partially submerged log boom. The "dead Bernie" awoke when he inadvertantly rolled his log and ended up partially in the icy waters of the Fraser River screaming for help and choking on muddy salt water for several hours. A tugboat operator heard the cries for help and rescued the trapped Bernie at about 5am Sunday morning. He was "badly shaken," and suffering from extreme hypothermia, exhaustion, physical abuse and mental anguish. "It appears that someone tried to kill him in a slow and torturous way," commented RCMP officials. The tragic events did not carry the humor the band had been expecting with respect to the Weekend at Bernie's movies, and band patrons are warned not to get so drunk that they could be mishandled in a similar and deadly manner as this. Furthermore, no dvds will be presented in such cases.

Weekend at Bernie's THIS Weekend The band returns to Malone's on Saturday, January 19th. Special guest will be Anthony Mannino who played the Superintendent in the 1989 blockbuster smash movie Weekend at Bernie's. Anyone showing up as a dead Bernie at the show will be treated as a special guest and receive a shooter and a special prize. So throw on a pair of sunglasses and let your friends drag you down to Malone's and proceed to get so smashed you pass out and play the part of Bernie Lomax while your friends prop you up on the dance floor and wave your arms for you.

Wrapping Up 2007 in Style The band played to a great audience Saturday night at Malone's, the last show of a busy 2007. Following the UFC broadcast, the band launched into some heavy sets, despite a few technical difficulties, and delivered another classic JATW show. If you missed this one, you missed a great one! Pictures to come soon...and send us yours!

December Snow Thanks to ALL of you who braved the elements to come down and make this a fabulous night! A snowy blizzard outside while the band heated things up inside from 9 until after 1am, including some fiery new numbers in the set list. A special hello to the Pitt Meadows attendees who made the journey, as well as the special guest singers in the final 2 hour set. A rocking time! Pictures in gallery.

Let's Go.... The band returns to Malone's in downtown Vancouver on December 1st for it's first public show in over two months. The band reports great excitement about this special show and recognizes its significance to band supporters. Special guest will be Craig Jacobs who was on the lighting team for the 1980s movie the Flamingo Kid II. That movie was a complete flop of course, and so was Jacobs. In fact the film's failure could be blamed on him. He was just terrible. Jacobs will host a special gin rummy tournament at the back tables during the first break. The band will make up for this with a killer performance. It is suggested that you come early if you plan to attend as this may be a very popular show.

Happy Trails The band completed it's private leg on the fall tour schedule Friday night for the Inglewood Pre-School Gala held at the Capilano Golf and Country Club. Thanks to all who attended this wonderful cause. The band now returns to public shows until the new year, starting December 1st at Malone's.

Happy Birthday Deano! The band played for a very special intimate group on Friday night for a surprise party for Dean and his family and friends at the RVYC. It was a special evening for the band too, as they rarely play such an intimate gig.

A Return to Highlands It was a year ago that the band played Highlands as one of it's first shows in the formative band years. Last night the band returned and enjoyed another evening in one of it's favorite places, and even introduced a few brand new numbers. Thanks to Jackie and the organizers at Highlands.

Scary Stuff and a Zombie on Drums Truly a killer show last night at Malone's in downtoan Vancouver at the 2007 Halloween Pub Crawl, and costumed patrons jammed the place. DJ A-Sharp rocked the hall after the band until late. The show also marked the debut for the new costumed drummer, replacing the late Jim Wall (aka Ginger Spice) whom we all miss. The new drummer will be revealed soon.

Spooks Alive! The band will play two sets at the Malone's Halloween party Saturday October 27th, staring ealry at 7:30 and ending at 10:15. DJ A-sharp will handle beats for the remainder of the evening, which is filled with costume contests and other scary activites in conjunction with a pub crawl tour. An early arrival is recommended.

Pitt Meadows Kicks off Winter Tour The band prepares for it's winter 2007/08 Tour, including a number of private functions in November. First up is the Pitt Meadows Soccer Dance 2007, a mega event in the area at Heritage Hall on October 20. The band expects to kick off this leg of the tour with a landmark show. Please note that a web gallery with pictures from the event will be on this site following the show.

Malone's Review An outstanding turnout last night at Malone's on a rainy Vancouver night, and everyone rocked on until the wee hours like old times. It was a show not to be missed, including some special guest singers on You Shook Me and others including the Philly Shuffle. Thank you to all of you who came out in the rain for some serious partying, which included a "Foghorn" appearance. Pictures to come. Charles Napier the III was a complete flop, as expected, and run out into the rain before the second set, and thrown into a puddle.

Royalty at Malone's The band is back at Malone's Saturday and ready to go. Special guest will be none other than Charles Napier the III who played Lenny on the 1982 sitcom flop Lenny in the Box. This was a terrible failure of a show. Napier the third could well be one of the worst guests the band has ever had, so come enjoy the fun and help run him out of the place. Bring your CB radios.

Love, Exciting and New...? The band returns to Malone's this weekend, featuring a tribute to one of the cheesiest, but most successful shows in television history, the Love Boat. Said one fan in remembering the show, "If you were an obscure actor/actress in the late 1970's/early 1980's and your career was flopping, the Love Boat was the place for you to be and set sail, while on a quest for love.... or cheap sex...which was more likely. I must plead guilty in that I admit to enjoy watching these mostly over-the-hill entertainers ham it up, with the worst laugh track in the history of television." In the spirit of this caliber of actor desperation, the band has invited a very special guest to Malone's this weekend. Dick Martin, who played Deputy Captain Cunningham alongside Captain Stubing on countless episodes of the Love Boat (on which he was a complete flop) will lead a vigerous discussion about the use of CB radios in cruise ship romance. Cunningham, a complete flop, will also delve into the backstage filth surrounding the shooting the Love Boat, including embarassing several of his co-stars, something Martin has been secretly planning for several years already, but instead has chosen to stew in mounting anger all of these years...until now when he is ready to boil over at all costs! Don't miss this special moment this Saturday night when Martin finally goes nuts and tells us who was really piloting the Love Boat!

Stormy Night on the North Shore The band was received by a good turnout at the North Shore Winter Club Annual Summer Smash Party Saturday night, albeit under somewhat trying circumstances due to unexpected wet weather which commenced during the first set, forcing an early intermission. During that time the band and club officials scrambled to cover sound and lighting equipment, dance floor, and shore up possible electrical hazards. The second set commenced, but the show was halted immediately after due to pools of water onstage and submerged electrical cabling in addition to other extreme dangers. The band then adjourned to the patio bar while taped music entertained the indefatigable party goers who remained in strong numbers. After midnight the rain subsided and the band rallied to play one final and unprecedented set as a trio...potentially a collector's item for bootleg fanatics... Special Guest Tony White left in anger shortly after the first set after being thrown head over heels into the west swimming pool. The band would especially like to recognize the guest from Boulder, Colorado, whose high dive act into the outdoor pool in the rain, and repeated wardrobe malfunctions made the evening an even more memorable one.

Summer Slam Following last week's crazy show at Malone's, the band heads back tot eh north shore for the first time in several months to play at the annual North Shore Winter Club Summer Slam tennis party on Saturday night. Special Guest will be none other than Tony White, who played two seasons with the Washington Capitals from 1974 to 1976 before being sent to the minors as a complete flop. White had always expressed an interest in touring the North Shore Winter Club, but couldn't be bothered and instead opened a karate school in his hometown of Kitchener, Ontario. White will smash 15 CB radios with a sledge hammer during the band's first break.

Doctor In the House! The band returns to Malone's Saturday, July 28th, and it was one year ago that it played Malone's for the first time in during a summer heat wave. If meteorology repeats itself, at least there will be a doctor in the house. Special guest will be Dr. Ian Gunn, from Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gunn holds no less than five Ph.D degrees from the University of Texas in the following faculties: Ph.D. Neurological Sciences and Surgery Ph.D Economics of Western Taxation Policy Ph.D. Contemporary North American Pop Archeology Ph.D. Advanced Computer Science Engineering - Missiles Ph.D. Petroleum Engineering Refinery Systems. Gunn currently is a registered Neurosurgeon at Dallas Memorial Hospital, Chairman of the Dallas Museum of Archeology, Consultant to the Internal Revenue Service Consumer Tax Division, CMO of Datawave, a leading Dallas software company, and Vice-President of Exploration for BP Texas Oil & Gas Division. He has also recently opened a Karate School in Dallas, TX. Topics Gunn will discuss include: the recent discovery of several CB Radios found in the basement of Malone's, presumed to be pre-1980's era his role in the recent remake of the British comedy Doctor In the House in which Gunn played a deviant young skirt-chasing intern. The show was of course a COMPLETE flop the social phenomenon of Male - Female Games, Trickery and Misrepresentation Gynecology and Buggery for dummies His new book "Get in the Game with Gunn!" Skateboards as an alternative form of transportation A special auction will be held for a "personally signed" picture of Dr. Gunn after the second set. Regretfully, Gunn will not be able to sign any autographs at the show as his time is very limited to partying.

That Could Be The Last Time Jim Wall was a resident of Port Moody for 7 years until 2006 when he moved to Burnaby. On the weekend, he returned with his band to the Tri-Cities area.

A Flopping Rendition In tribute to the evening's special guest, the band performed a faithful rendition of the "Welcome Back Kotter Theme" as originally performed by John Sebastian in 1976. Much to the band's surprise and dismay, and in a turn of poetic justice, the tune was a COMPLETE FLOP and was cancelled after only two verses. The band are currently re-evaluating their plans to perform a series of "All TV Theme Songs" shows in the fall.

Welcome Back Kotter Redux at Malone's "Well the names have all changed since you hung around, But those dreams have remained and they've turned around..." The band returns to Malone's in downtown Vancouver on June 30th for a long weekend party... and welcomes back another Kotter flop... Stephen Shortridge who played the boring Beau De Labarre on the original Welcome Back Kotter and Kotter Redux. Kotter Redux was once described by Ernie Shapereau as having the personality and flair of broken 2H pencil. The show lasted a miserable two and a half episodes ... making history as the only TV sitcom to be cancelled in progress, half way through an episode, when ABC decided they had had enough midway through episode #3 and pulled the plug in favor of a ginsu knife commercial. We encourage you to come down and enjoy the show Saturday, June 30th!

Welcome Back After seven weeks away, the band looks forward to what it essentially considers home, Malone's in Downtown Vancouver on Saturday June 16th. Special guest is none other than Rob Harcum who played "the boring" Murray on Welcome Back Kotter in the 1970's, as well as the "ill-advised" Kotter Redux in the mid-1990's ...and which was a complete flop...as usual. Parcticularly since Harcum tried the role of Kotter himself for some unfortunate reason which propelled him onto a toboggan ride downhill into the gutter on a flaming bender of no return. The CB radio discussions have been shelved due to lack of interest. -Thanks a lot. Great enthusiasm. Harcum will instead host a "Kotter-style a la carte" craps game in the alleyway behind Malone's from 10 to 10:25 sharp. Free lessons will be provided if necessary.

Band to Play at Nat Bailey Stadium The band will play at Nat Bailey Stadium on Tuesday, July 17th between the Vancouver Canadians/ Spokane Chiefs game and the post game fireworks, for approximately 20 minutes onboard of a flatbed trailer onfield. Fans are encouraged to come out and enjoy the newly renovated stadium and brand new look to the Canadians under new ownership. A great summer event for you and your family!

Bye to Surrey... for Now The band wrapped up at Amber Jack's on Saturday night with a killer show to a good crowd after the WBC Welterweight Championship fight on PPV. The band played the incredulous bar Friday night as well. Due to a busy fall schedule the band will not be back to Surrey for a while, but plans are underway for a return down the road or in the new year.

Rampart! Emergency at Amber Jack's Surrey! The band returns to Amber Jack's Taphouse & Bar in Surrey on Friday and Saturday, June 8th & 9th. Special Guest is none other than Kevin Tighe from the 1970's TV show Emergency! in which he played paramedic Roy Desoto. He also starred as Roy again on Emergency 1992!...which was a complete flop. A complete mess. Tighe will discuss the use of CB radios in the Rampart Medical Centre. Amber Jack's possesses a number of strong amanities including drink specials, a large dance floor, no cover charge and free parking, plent of sports TV screens, pool tables, comfortable seating and booths, a great menu, and a large stage for a great show. Why not give it a try?

Manning the PMD The band entertained the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron's Annual PMD Change of Watch meetings on Friday and Saturday night at the Metrotown Hilton in Burnaby.

Trip to Tri-Cities Confirmed After many promises over the past year, the band has finally secured a weekend in July for it's first ever trip to the Tri-Cities area. The band will play three consecutive nights at the Village Inn Pub in Burnaby/ Coquitlam from Thursday to Saturday, on July 12th, 13th and 14th. The band had received pressure from supporters in the area for a local appearance, especially since drummer Jim Wall resided in Port Moody for over six years until recently moving to Burnaby, and still maintains contact with many friends in the area.

Band Regroups to Pull off Two Great Ceili's Shows Johnny & the Wallkers regrouped from some technical difficulties early in the first set Friday night, to deliver a strong performance, and again the next night at Ceili's this past weekend. The place was packed as usual, and the band is negotiating for a return engagement in August.

Come and Knock on Our Door at Ceili's! Johnny & the Wallkers keep it rolling this weekend at Ceili's in downtown Vancouver, on Friday and Saturday night. This is the second trip to Ceili's for the band, who had a great turnout and reception in March. Special guest this weekend on both nights will be none other than Paul Ainsley, who played the sympathetic bartender for Jack Tripper at the Regal Beagle on the TV sitcom Three's Company in the 1980's, and who was a complete flop on the New Three's Company in the 1990's. Paul will be discussing the use of CB radios in bar security. If you are bringing your CB radio down to the show with you, please come early.

New Songs Add Spice to Setlist The band continued the tour Saturday night at Malone's, introducing some new set list additions...as well as some first time numbers upon request. Don't Stop and Drive My Car were big hits, as was drive rocker Satirday Night's Alright for Fighting. The band fulfilled some special requests during the evening of variety and surprises. Two weeks ago the band introduced other new songs including It's Only Rock and Roll and Crazy Little Thing Called Love. The band continues to add new songs to each show, attempting to keep each show fresh with a full arsenal of cover songs to offer.

"Flopping on the air in Cinncinnati" The band kicked things off at Malone's Downtown earlier this month. Now they'll return to Malone's on Saturday, April 28th to rock you again. Special guest will be none other than Frank Bonner, who played Herb Tarlek on "WKRP in Cincinnati" in the late 70's, as well as "the New WKRP in Cincinnati" in the early 90's... which was a complete FLOP. **Bonner went downhill on a greased toboggan on fire after falling through that trap door of a show. Frank will discuss the city of Cincinnati, it's housing market slump and the upcoming Bengal's season. He will also be available to discuss the use of CB 2-way radios in police work. Interested groups or ham clubs are encouraged to again bring their own CB radios to the show.

Book em' Danno!...at Malone's The band kick's things off this Saturday at Malone's with some nice new surprises in store for you. Some new songs, new toys? Special guest is none other than Kam Fong, who played Detective Chin Ho Kelly on the original Hawaii Five 0 series on 1975. Fong will be available to discuss his homeland, Hawaii, as well as the use of CB 2-way radios in police work. Those interested are encouraged to bring their own CB radios to Malone's Saturday.

Wrapping Things Up at Ceili's The band wrapped up the winter leg of the 2007 Spice Tour with two awesome shows at Ceili's Irish Pub on Friday and Saturday nights to the jam packed bar in downtown Vancouver, and a wild and crazy audience. This was the band's first ever trip to Ceili's. Johnny & the Wallkers will now take a few weeks off before reloading for the spring/ summer show schedule.

Hollywood The Hollywood Gala at Ridgeview Elementary in West Vancouver was perhaps the bands most exciting show in some time on Saturday night. From the opening chords of Brown Sugar, the place was bopping and rocking al night long into the wee hours. Celebrities in attendance: Hugh Heffner and a Playboy Bunny, Oprah and Steadman, Posh and Beckam, Sean Connery, Lindsay Lohan, Leah Remini, Charleton Heston and others. Congratulations to all the auction prize winners.

Malone's Reviewed Malone's is still under renovation, but the centre walls have been knocked out, making this a big room now. The band rocked the joint Saturday with a solid full show, and welcomed new groupies to the scene. They will be back at Malone's in April.

Return to Eden The band returned to North Vancouver Saturday night, playing at the Carrisbrooke School Fundraiser. The band rolled out some new material and band members sported a new "glamour 80's look" for the function. The band will be back home to play another north shore private function on March 3rd at Ridgeview School.

Amber Jack's Gaining Steam The band returned to Amber Jack's over Superbowl weekend and put on two solid shows to a good response both nights. Arrangements are in discussion for a return to the Surrey bar, which seems to be increasingly exited about the band, as are the patrons.

Return to Stage The band returned to the stage Saturday the 27th at Malone's, after several weeks off. The show kick starts a series of shows over the next several months. A good crowd was on had and saw the band introduce some new numbers, as well as some classics. Fun was had by all.

Malone's Downtown Newly Renovated The band will play the newly renovated Malone's in downtown Vancouver on Saturday, January 27th. The room has been expanded to double the size and the band is ready to rock this house big time!

Band to Play Ceili's in Vancouver The band has been booked to play the new Ceili's Irish Pub in the location of the old Skybar in downtown Vancouver on Friday and Saturday, January 19th & 20th

Band to Sign Deal with Team 1040 The band is completing a deal with Team 1040 to play at all Team 1040 - BC Lions tailgate parties before each Lions home game in 2007. More details will be posted soon.

Band weathers storm to Langley for Ice House Show The band weathered a severe storm out to Langley, but completed a quiet show at the Ice House on Saturday, November 25th, trying out some new material. Thanks to Jodi and hr staff at the Ice House bar and the band looks forward to returning in 2007.

Team 1040 Pre-Game Party a gas gas gas! The band kicked some major ass at the BC Lions tailgate party before the Western Final on Sunday at the Azure's Bar and Lounge in Plaza of Nations. The place was packed with boisterous Lions fans and everyone had a great time, despite long long lineups and waits for beverages and food. The Team 1040 guys were just great though. The Lions then went out and kicked some SK ass and are headed to the Grey Cup. Go win the big one boys!!! A BIG THANKS TO TEAM 1040 FOR HAVING US OUT!!! Paul Carson and Graham Wall especially, Thank you. You guys were great!

Band to Play BC Lions Pre-Game Party by Team 1040 Radio The band will play the pre-game tailgate party at Azure Lounge and Grill in Plaza of Nations, across the street from BC Place Stadium before the CFL Western Final hosted by the Lions. Admission is free, and we hope to see you out!

Archery Great added to Langley Show lineup The band is delighted to announce that Earl McGregor will join them as a special guest at the November 4th show at the Ice House in Langley. The 87 year-old McGregor, a Canadian Hall of Fame Archer, is world re-known in the sport of archery, with many championships to his credit. He will perform various death-defying archery tricks and dangerous stunts between sets, right in the pub, including his famous "backhanded bow and arrow double-shot while downing a whiskey." McGregor had been recovering in the hospital earlier this year after an archery-related accident.

Band to return to Ice House Pub in Langely The band has booked two dates in November at the Ice House Pub in Langley. The band will perform on Saturday, November 4th, and again on Saturday, November 25th. Everyone is welcome!

Return to Malone's in downtown Vancouver The band will play again on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Malone's Bar & Grill in downtown Vancouver. This was an awesome show last time there, so don't miss it.

Lynwood Pub The band played a showcase at the infamous Lynnwood Pub on Tuesday, September 12th. A solid set by JATW before all hell broke loose in and outside the bar/ hotel of this rough neighborhood.

Showcase planned for the Point in Port Moody The band will play a short showcase on October 15th at the Point in Port Moody...just after Jim has moved out of Port Moody!

Band kicks some Surrey but The band played two awesome shows on Friday and Saturday night. Pictures and slideshow are forthcoming, as well as some more video. A new following in Surrey has seeded and for those of you who came out...many thanks!

Special Performance Tuesday, September 5th at Amber Jack's The band will play a short 50 minute showcase set at 9:00pm at Amber Jack's in Surrey, as a preview to the weekend's engagement there. This is part of the Tuesday night open jam hosted by Worms Hate Rain and admission is free and open to everyone.

Ugly scene at the conclusion of Kerrisdale show on Saturday Following a dynamite performance on the streets of Kerrisdale, the band was involved in a severe public dispute with an over-officious, predatory meter-maid idiot after three members received tickets. Sever words were exchanged over the course of 20 minutes while the band was packing up, and fans mingling after the show booed and jeered the jerk back into his parking enforcement vehicle. The loser did not ruin the affair overall, as the band played awesome under the clock, in the Kerrisdale heat, and had a good turnout.

Show Change The Eldorado Show on Tuesday, September 5th has been changed to the Lynwood Pub on Tuesday, September 12th at 8:00 PM. This will be a one hour showcase set, so get there early.

Jim Fowler of Wild Kingdom will join the band as a special guest on September 8th at Amber Jack's in Surrey. Fowler has appeared on numerous TV shows with wild animals for over 45 years, including hosting Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.

The band will be playing a free public show on Saturday, September 2nd from 1pm to 4pm in Kerrisdale. Part of the Rock Under the Clock series, the band will play a sidewalk show at 41st Ave and Yew St. Bring the kids and a shop-happy, coffee-drinking wife out!

The band has been engaged to play Amber Jack's (formerly the Smokehouse) at the Surrey Inn in Surrey, on September 8th and 9th( Friday and Saturday nights).

The band will play a 60 minute showcase at Mulhurn's Bar in the Eldorado Hotel in Vancouver on September 5, 2006. The band expects this to lead to a weekend engagement there in the fall.

John and Jim just finished at Sookestock on Vancouver Island on August 12th, which was a great show, full of high voltage!

The band kicked some ass at Malone's Bar and Grill in Vancouver on Saturday, July 22nd. Thank you also to all the Nick Michaels of Friday Night Videos for your support. You guys were all great. Fabio Girls, you two were great. You've set a precedent! Dave, thanks for your great sound assistance! Carolyn for your photography and video work! All the spouses for their support! And of course all of you fans, whom we love!

The band kicked some butt at Amber Jack's (formerly the Smokehouse) at the Surrey Inn in (where else?) Surrey on Tuesday June 27th. A return engagement on a two-day contract has been formally agreed to for September 8th and 9th.

The band debuted with a kick-ass performance at Doug's Annual private party in North Vancouver. One hell of a debut and a baptism!