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Johnny Nine And The Racers
5+ albums
skaska punk
about
Most bands of today seem boring and depressing, as if their puppies were run over. Johnny 9 and the Racers is different; playing live shows filled with enough energy to convert the saddest of concert goers into fans. By word of mouth and constant self-promotion, one of the hardest working bands in Connecticut has managed to get air play on college and corporate radio. In summer of 2006, the band also pushed their way into the national “Bodog Battle of the Bands.” Because of the overwhelmingly good response by voters on the Bodog website, the band was invited to play the semifinals in New York City. With all the shows and attention they have been receiving in the passed few months, many are blown away to find out the band is achieving all this themselves. Johnny 9 and the Racers formed over five years ago by the same six members who share the stage today. They have developed a strong following of dedicated fans by mixing the upbeat ska rhythms of The Specials and the pop/punk edge of The Descendents with catchy pop hooks in the vein of Elvis Costello. The band released their Easier Said Than Done EP which sold over 100 copies in its first week from show and mail order sales alone, as well as scoring a substantial amount of radio play on dozens of East Coast college radio stations. The music/interactive web CD titled Underground Sounds soon followed in 2006. The CD's limited pressing quickly sold out after just two shows. Johnny 9 and the Racers has played with numerous loc
