Veronica Johnny & The Johnnys

Veronica Johnny is an Indigi-Queer, Cree-Dene-mixed multi-disciplinary artist, musician, singer/songwriter, hand drummer, residential school survivor, and inter-generational survivor.

The Johnnys — a rock'n'roll band founded by Veronica Johnny and her life-partner Dave Johnny — have been nominated for multiple national and international music awards. Their early recordings are punk-influenced, characterized by fun, up-tempo songs, while later releases have a classic-rock feel. The band has played across Canada, been featured on TV and film, and shared stages with Stevie Salas, Geordie Johnson, Bif Naked, Bruce Cockburn, Keith Secola, and Crystal Shawanda.

Veronica's Cree heritage is reflected in some of the band's lyrical content, with Indigenous influences on topics such as the environment, social justice, and political change.

The show opens with Veronica Johnny performing hand drumming and acoustic guitar. After intermission, The Johnnys take the stage as a full band for high-energy rock performances.