The Johnnys "LIve in Lyon" CD Launch at The Tote

It’s been a long time coming but it will be worth the wait: The Johnnys are re-emerging from a round of studio tinkerin’ and drinkin’ for a run of gigs in May, brandishing a live CD and a refreshed set.

“Live In Lyon” is the album, and it captures a rollicking 1990 French gig by the Hoody, Billy, Slim and Spencer P Jones line-up on their only European tour.

Restored from the original tape by Rick O’Neill, it’s brimming with plenty of Saucisson, Vin Rouge and bawdy cowpunk rock and roll.

To mark the occasion, The Johnnys are playing two Melbourne gigs only at St Kilda Bowls Club with Murrays Bay Country Club and Traumaboys (Friday, May 30) and The Tote in Collingwood with Penny Ikinger’s Marbles and Vibrajets (Saturday, May 31).

Tickets for all shows go on sale on Monday through oztix.com.au

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• This Friday, 30th May, 07:30 pm, The Johnnys "Live In Lyon" CD Launch at St Kilda Bowls Club in Melbourne