Songs from the debut EP ‘Hot Traxx!!!’ received radio airplay at college radio and some broadcast radio across Canada, online stations and parts of the US. The Hatchman and his band-mates are dynamic performers & gifted inspiring songwriters. SHOWS: 2014 & 2013 –Performing and songwriting in Vancouver, Regina, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, & Newport winning many new fans. Summer 2012 – regional Sask shows, 3 shows in Toronto. Performed 5 shows in Greece! Recent Sask shows include Cathedral Village Arts Festival, All Folked Up in Montremarte, Saskatoon’s – Stripped Down TV show and the Fez. AMAZING FAN COMMENT!! from Matt Spelliscy (19 years old) LOVED IT!...you sure know how to tame a crowd of adoring fans John. You probably rank around 8 in my all time favorite groups to see live and that's considering U2, Green Day, Billy Joel, Panic At the Disco and my other favorites. I’ll load a truck of me and my excited friends and head out to see your next show. YOU ROCK!!! FILM & TV Songs Placed in several Movies & TV shows notably for the hit film Fubar! Co-wrote and recorded ‘Fubar is Super Rocker’ with world-wide metal legend Jon THOR. Soundtrack on EMI records alongside bands Sum 41, Treblecharger etc. Video on Fubar DVD. Johnny rocked 3 tours with THOR, most notably opening for Nashville P**sy (Grammy nominees). Other credits include: Scooter Kids (Hollywood), Canada’s Renegade Press TV show & more. Press & Industry Quotes "Positive & upbeat, instantly infectious" Erin Harde - Leader Post Regina (Front cover & Feature article). 4/5 Stars – Excellent "..uplifting, melodic rock, pop & dance tunes that will stick in your head for days" JJ Elliott - Spun Music – CBC nominated blog. ‘In LA is one of the best songs ever written about LA’ - Venice Beach Music Legend, Eddie LaGrossa " A wonderful collection of songs with great musicianship & harmonies. I really enjoyed it." John Donnelly - Event Producer –Vancouver "A world-class album in songwriting, performance & recording. I'm really enjoying listening to Happiness Instead" Steve McDonnell Publisher Buzzcity Magazine -Regina "I love the song 'Echo'. Great production on this record." David J. Taylor Award-winning Producer & Artist Co-founded Neurotic Paperboy with Juno winner Jason Plumb. Opened for Soul Asylum & Pursuit of Happiness. After Johnny left to play around Europe for a year, Neurotic Paperboy became the Waltons and covered one of Johnny’s songs in concert on several major tours including with Barenaked Ladies.