B.A. Johnston

B.A. Johnston
Birth name Christian
Born Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Genres Comedy
Occupation(s) Musician, performance artist
Website www.bajohnston.ca

Christian Johnston,[1] known professionally as B.A. Johnston, is a Canadian comedic musician and performance artist.

History

Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Johnston performs as the character B.A. (Bryan Adams) Johnston who lives at home with his mother.[2] Often comedic in nature, his songs include pop cultural references and have featured references to sports teams, junk food, and video games.[3]

Johnston's music has been described by Exclaim! as "simplistic synth-pop and aggressive acoustic folk,"[4] while Noisey has compared him to American singer, songwriter GG Allin.[5] A 2017 profile of Johnston in the Globe And Mail acknowledged his polarizing status in the Canadian music scene, noting that for some he is a "modern-age Stompin' Tom Connors."[6] However, unlike Connors, Johnston's references to life in modern-day Canada are exaggeratedly irreverent and unromanticised, featuring ironic swipes at large Canadian institutions like Giant Tiger, No Frills, and Tim Hortons.

Johnston is known for his extensive touring schedule which often includes dates across the entirety of the country, regardless of the season or weather conditions. In a 2015 interview, he explained that he deals with the pace by "taking naps and drinking tea. I also listen to a lot of books on tape and let my mind wander to happier times."[7]

In 2017 a collaboration between Johnston and Sawdust City Brewing Company resulted in the launch of Olde B.A. Johnston's Finest Malt Liquor.[2]

Discography

  • Gremlins III (2017)
  • Shit Sucks (2015)
  • Mission Accomplished (2013)
  • Hi Dudes! (2012)
  • Thank You For Being A Friend (2010)
  • Stairway To Hamilton (2008)
  • Call Me When Old And Fat Is The New Young And Sexy (2006)
  • My Heart Is a Blinking Nintendo (2005)
  • Love Letters To The Girls In My High School Art Class (2003)
  • In Situation Bad (2003)

References

  1. ↑ Ritchie, Matthew (12 April 2012). "BA Johnston's '80s music". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  2. 1 2 Spencer, Lukas (18 September 2017). "The finest folk in Hamilton". The Silhouette. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  3. ↑ Rockingham, Graham (15 March 2017). "Donair sauce runs in B.A. Johnston's veins". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  4. ↑ Murphy, Sarah (17 February 2015). "B.A. Johnston 'Shit Sucks' (album stream)". Exclaim!. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  5. ↑ "B.A. Johnston Is Canada's Answer to G.G. Allin". Noisey. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  6. ↑ Wheeler, Brad (16 March 2017). "Is this schmo the new Stompin' Tom Connors?". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  7. ↑ "Interview: Why Shit Sucks for BA Johnston". Electric City Magazine. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
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