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Member Since9/24/2005
Band MembersJay Neilson AKA Johnny Confidence
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InfluencesThe Beatles Radiohead The Mars Volta Ben Folds Jeff Buckley Elliott Smith
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Press play on the recent self-titled release from Canada's newest contribution to rock, and you'll quickly discover that the greatest promotional tool in JOHNNY CONFIDENCE's arsenal is his music. To read this bio is to merely tug at errant strands of information from the sweater that is JOHNNY CONFIDENCE . But if you have already heard his music, you are already a prisoner to their charm and you simply must see how this sweater unravels. Very well:

Their history is a collection of loose folk tales passed along over the years. Nobody knows when they arrived on the scene; they were just sort of everywhere one day, like the Rubik's Cube or those exotic hand-soaps made from various kitchen products. But unlike lavender-oatmeal soap, the music of the ubiquitous Jay Neilson, (the sole member and Wizard behind JOHNNY CONFIDENCE's curtain), is a soaring tribute to life and love, and the musical connections between the two.

Jay Neilson (the "he" in "they") began his musical career at a young age, touring extensively with his musical family, ostensibly in the Danny Partridge, bass-player roll. He cut his teeth on showboats, clubs, festival stages and all manner of venues, logging miles up and down the continent.

Fast-forward several years, and we find Jay on his own, writing elegant anthems that coquettishly court the radio, while always pleasing critics. Swish his songs around in your mouth and you might taste the satiric wit of Bright Eyes or the hesitant melancholy of Elliott Smith. Absorb the music into your bloodstream, and you'll experience the intoxicating murmur of Johnny Cash, or the sobering melodies of The Beatles.

Multi-instrumentalist Jay Neilson caught the songwriting addiction some years ago, and continues to expand his already prolific catalogue of music with every minute that ticks by. He has done some film-score work (Chronic Zing's "Sausagehead," or "Bill Across America" to name a couple), he fills in as stunt-bassist for up-and-comers Berlington, and he continues to ply his trade as the sole planet in JOHNNY CONFIDENCE's musical orbit.

JOHNNY CONFIDENCE's latest opus is a self-titled 12+ song LP that plays like a songwriter's how-to manual, and avoids the self-important posturing of so many young artists today. Songs like "Don't Leave Me Julie, Here," and "Aliens and Angels" move with a cadence and sophistication that belie the album's modesty. The standout upbeat shuffle, "Stuck on Rewind," is a self-fulfilling prophecy that will all but disable the "back" button on iPods around the globe as Jay laments, "She took out my heart when she left me/ it's not a joke, man it killed me/ amazing grace, wretch like me/I could hardly breathe at all/ dumped me in a shopping mall/cryin in a bathroom stall."

For Jay Neilson, quality is a habit and his music can be habit-forming. As this sweater unravels and the naked shape of JOHNNY CONFIDENCE is made manifest, pause for a minute and listen. While the silence builds up around you, and the hunger and anticipation grows along with it, you will forget all 516 words of this bio as, shaking, you reflexively press play.



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Corey [ Cold and Cursing. ]

Corey Desroches



Mar 19 2008 4:23 PM

so not really sure if you care.
but like im a myspace whore basically.
and i've pretty much had "stuck on rewind" stuck in my head for ages now.
and i put it on my page a few weeks ago.
and no word of a lie.
more than thirty people have commented on it.
and then lurking my page repeatedly to listen to it.
anyways um. i told them to check out the guy who made it obviously.
but still be proud you have gotten a very catchy tune stuck in some pretty hot girls heads.
not that you care on account of you aremarried and all but.
i would still be proud lol.
anyways hope life is good for ya !
pce !
Luna <3 [hearts,stars and smiles]

Luna <3 [hearts,stars and smiles]



Mar 4 2008 9:25 PM

duuuude its been awhile how are things??
astareawayStudios

astareawayStudios



Mar 5 2008 10:41 PM

JAY BABY!
thanks buddy :) rusty dan is right. (featuring me).. You should see this studio/jamspace/house were making. And definetaly come check her out when its done. I want to do a Johnny Confidence song!

miss you dude!
Yadira

Yadira



Mar 6 2008 7:32 PM

How the Hell is my favorite Canadian? Let's grab a cup of $8.00 coffee at Spot for the shit of it one day... or you can stop by and I'll make it for free!
DirtyDie

Miss Die McDaniel



Dec 17 2007 6:08 PM

At nine its cute... and I didn't know you then so it doesn't count. BUT its funny now. I have a wheaties box with your name on it. I wonder how much I can get for it on ebay. ( In like ten years of course, right)

Hurry up and become famous. Gotta make rent.
Luna <3 [hearts,stars and smiles]

Luna <3 [hearts,stars and smiles]



Dec 17 2007 12:43 AM

oh my stars! i just watched your guitar hero vid lol i just started learning how to play it and uh yeah...you would kill me in that game lol ttfn!
Luna <3 [hearts,stars and smiles]

Luna <3 [hearts,stars and smiles]



Dec 17 2007 12:32 AM

heyyyyyyyyyyy :0) you should have seen me today lol dancing around to your cd while i was cleaning the dorm! my roommate came in and laughed at me haha! well thats all for now much <3 and keep smilin'!
DirtyDie

Miss Die McDaniel



Dec 7 2007 2:41 PM

Long time no hear. Good to get an ear full of your musical sploooooooge.
Good stuff kiddo
Jessicaaahh. <3

Jessicaaahh. <3



Dec 4 2007 4:26 AM

omVg yozu'll neBver guesms who has a crrush on you
gko to nww6w.lukvcrJush.Onedt
beekuh

beekuh



Aug 22 2007 7:46 PM

you took down "always dancing."
sadness.

b.
::char::

Charleen Sye



Aug 9 2007 9:52 PM

hey saw u yesterday at darrien lake... haha great show! I must say that your vantriliquist (or however u spell it) skills are tres manufique! haha and I love your cd Ive been listening to it all day... 'specially love the cheers theme song :D
Ive heard u on 100.3 a couple times and man I really hope u go far, I love yur stuff!
four star daydream

four star daydream



Aug 7 2007 6:12 AM


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beekuh

beekuh



Aug 3 2007 4:16 AM

oh yeah, and tell me "always dancing" will be on there :]
beekuh

beekuh



Aug 1 2007 8:15 PM

you make me feel immensely special :]

OH and i added your new myspace :]
beekuh

beekuh



Aug 1 2007 7:05 PM

star power...GO.

everytime i play guitar hero my friend chooses like, trogdor or something. at that point, i'm just going for style points.

even though the game doesn't see them. i know i'd win if there were style points involved :]

how are you my friend?
Awkward Stage

Alana Sproule



Jul 28 2007 7:08 PM

the un-mastered debut is fantastic. i can't wait to hear this album completed.

four star daydream would love to play the cd release party if you'll have him (and i'm sure you will).

johnny confidence is the new black.

-alana
Elizabeth Gordon

Elizabeth Gordon



Jul 26 2007 4:33 AM

hey hey.

guitar hero. you rock.

so do your tunes!! yaay!
Brett Caswell

Brett Caswell



Jul 23 2007 12:23 AM

oh why thank you. you're too kind. we'll take over the world some day man!!! the WORLD i tell you!!!!
FISHtank MEDIA

FISHtank MEDIA



Jul 4 2007 7:28 PM

hey dude!!

it's called purebuttons.com

use the code FISHTANK and you'll get another 5% of too! it's only 14 bucks for 100, with free shipping!

let me know if you need anything man!

Looking forward to the full CD sometime??
Elizabeth Gordon

Elizabeth Gordon



Jun 14 2007 12:14 AM

new name? hope to see new great music coming. cool. over and out.

Liz Gordon
Guelph ON
beekuh

beekuh



Jun 13 2007 9:42 PM

heyyy :]]]
how are you?
what's new?
anima libera.

anima libera.



Jun 13 2007 8:49 PM

I loveee "Always Dancing" :) :) :) :)
KOLMEGA

KOLMEGA



Jun 4 2007 7:01 PM

Sneak preview proves the new album is going to be so good, cohesive and full of awesomeness! can't wait mang..you're up to good things up thar on the north side. South side misses ya.

Love from The Rock Room.
Christi.

Christi Spear



May 22 2007 10:06 AM

Tuesday Morning 4am, fall apart we start again, and as I walk with you you fall behind . . .

I really had wanted to ask you if you had come to a decision about your name. Have a Happy Tuesday.
ifuzzy

Chris Clarke



May 9 2007 5:42 PM

hey man...i like that guitar hero video on here...lol

i needa get me that game & practice it...lol
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