July 1, 2011 Boys Just Want To Have Fun
Junkyard Jonny shows a boy how to dance like a girl on the main stage at the Canada Day celebrations on Petrie Island. Jonny's a natural when it comes to
things like that. It was certaily a fun day. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES
July 1, 2011 The Junkmobile Finds a Friend
As Junkyard Jonny and Speedy Spence got out of the junkmobile, they shared a laugh when they saw what was staring them in the face. You can't tell because
the new junkmobile is a small car, but it's definitely got junk. CLICK HERE TO VISIT 1-800-GOT JUNK's WEBSITE
Junly 1, 2011 The Junkmobile Finds a Friend
As Junkyard Jonny and Speedy Spence got out of the junkmobile, they shared a laugh when they saw what was staring them in the face. You can't tell because
the new junkmobile is a small car, but it's definitely got junk. CLICK HERE TO VISIT 1-800-GOT JUNK's WEBSITE
June 26, 2011 Roy Duncan Park Phase 2 completeion
Junkyard Jonny turns himself into a junk monster at Roy Duncan Park Phase 2 Completetion organised by the Westboro Beach Community Association. There was great weather and a great turnout. Even Mayor
Jim Watson was there, some firefighters and other local performers. Children
had the opportunity to jam on the junk after the show. The Westboro Beach Community Association does lots of fabulous things for the community. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE
To learn more about local events VISIT THE INSIDE GUIDE TO OTTAWA or you can VISIT THE CITY OF OTTAWA WEBSITE
Nov 27, 2010 Museum of Nature
Junkyard Jonny Juggles Jugs on top the Terrible Tower of Trash for a large crowd at the Museum of Nature. The Museum of Naure was having a 'Talk to the Specialists' day
so visitors had a chance to talk to Jonny and learn how he does those crazy stunts. The Museum of Naure has some wonderful new exhibits. It's definitely worth taking the kids
the kids there for a day of fun and education.
Special note: There is an environmental film festival at the musuem from April 5 to 8, 2011. Don't miss these thought-provoking productions, which were showcased at the renowned Planet in Focus Film Festival in Toronto. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE MUSEUM'S WEBSITE
Oct 27, 2010 Fright Nights
Jonny and Tony had some monster shows at the PNE's Fright Nights in Vancouver. Sharing the stage with
the Monsters of Scholck fron Niagara Falls, JYS performed 4 shows a night in the Famous Slayers Theatre. It was a combination well worth watching. Local celebrity Samantha Mack manged to
capture JYS on video. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO
Sept 18, 2010 Circo-Eco
Recycle Ross and Duct Tape Dayv had a fatastic show at the Albion Heatherington Recreation Centre. The Circo-Eco is a cool new show that
features junk bass and recycled dj beats instead of junk drums to give Junkyard Symphony
some instrumental variety.
Sept 10, 2010 Spencerville Fair
Junkyard Jonny and Trashcan Tony had great shows at the Spencerville fair playing across from the poultry barn with hay bail seats to comfort their
audience. Tom Cochrane played the main stage and long time friends Splash and Boots also shared the courtyard stage with Junkyard Symphony. Spencerville is quite
small but the fair is well known for miles around and is very well attended.
Aug 7, 2010 Sault Ste Marie Buskerfest
Junkyard Jonny, Dumpster Don and Speedy Spence of Junkyard Symphony's Terrific Trio had a fun time at this Northern Ontario Buskerfest.
Dumpster Don was a hit at the Late Night Cabaret at Loplops, demonstrating his
dancing abilities and his new tighty pinkies. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES
Jun 20, 2010 Croatian Vacation
Junkyard Jonny and Trashcan Tony enjoy fun in the sun with friends as they spend their days swimming in the Adriatic Sea, their afternoons watching world cup football and their nights performing shows in the quaint
towns of Split and Sebenik, Croaita. Croatia is a beautiful country with lots of friendly people, islands, beaches and movie stars with big boats. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES
Jun 5, 2010 Buskerfest, Macedonia
Kicking off the first leg of thier European tour, Junkyard Jonny and Trashcan Tony are having fun making lots of new friends and fans in Skopje, Macedonia. Next on the bill is Split and Sebenik, Croatia.
The show works well internationaly as there is no need for Jonny to talk. He just whistles. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES
May 22, 2010 Museum of Nature Grand Re-opening
Thousands of people packed into the Museum of Nature for the grand re-opening. Junkyard Symphony dazzled the crowd to a packed room on the fourth floor. The elevator ride
was slow, but the show was worth it. Here you can see Junkyard Jonny sword-playing with a volunteer.
May 15, 2010 Girl Guildes 100th Anniversary on Parliament Hill
There were three thousand excited girls watching Junkyard Symphony on Saturday as they performed their show successfuly 9 times over the course of the afternoon.
It was quite a fun filled day, with native dancers and performers of all kinds. The only kink was that not one
of the 50 porta-potties were reserved for men. It was ladies only at this event.
Feb 12, 2010 Vancouver 2010
Junkyard Symphony's Terrific Trio had an awesome time performing in Robson Sqaure for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. JYS welcomed a new member, Recycle Rose, who performed
amazingly. Junkyard Jonny managed to do a great job while performing in a wheelchair after having survived a terrible car accident just one week before the show. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES
Jan 30, 2010 Horrible Accident
Sadly as Junkyard Jonny was returing home to his family one evening, his car slid on some black ice and hit a tree. Jonny broke his ankle and his wrist and the car was damaged beyond repair.
Most importantly Jonny is alive and Recycle Ross is happy to help out and take over the shows until he is better. We expect Jonny to return to performing in April.
Jan 28, 2010 Super Snow Show
Junkyard Symphony's Super Snow Slides were a success. Lots of people came to enjoy the fun. We were going to keep them open one more weekend, but because of rain dammage we had to take them down. However we have
created a Super Snow Stage instead, so come by and see our Super Snow Show on Sat Jan 30 at 1pm, 78 Tamblyn Crescent in Kanata.
Jan 18, 2010 Winter Olympics and Super Snow Slides
Junkyard Symphony is happy to announce that we are going to be performing at the 2010 Winter Olympics! We will be performing every evening from Feb 12 to 18 at Robson Square.
In honor of the Olympics we have created our own luge to commemorate our fans. We owe our success to our fans, our clients and our agents, especially our friends at MASC. Our "Super Snow Slides" are open to all Junkyard Symphony fans of all ages
from Tues Jan 18 to Sat Jan 23, 6-8pm, 78 Tamblyn Cresent in Kanata. We have two awesome slides and play a game called Snow Slide Bucket Ball. You grab a stuffed sock on the way down and try to stuff it
into a variety of three buckets at the bottom. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES
Jan 4, 2010 JYS On Facebook
Happy New Year! Junkyard Symphony now has a facebook page, so sign up if you would like to become a fan. We will update you with public events where we perform as well as some cool ecotips. Click Here to join us on Facebook
Aug 8, 2009 Merickville Fair
Junkyard Jonny and Speedy Spence perform the Super Stage Show at the Merickville Fair. The volunteer follows Junkyard Jonny's instructions. She tries to do tricks with a plunger and ball, catching the ball in the plunger.
July 3, 2009 Crabfest
Junkyard Jonny and Speedy Spence had a great time in Kincolith for their annual Crabfest. Kincolith is on the border of Alaska and BC and the scenery is just beautiful. JYS
got to open for Wide Mouth Mason and Kim Mitchell. Spence did a wicked drum solo and joined the sound guys to create an impromptu band when one of the artists was late. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES
June 14, 2009 WESTfest
Junkyard Jonny and Landfill Lil performed three awesome Super Street Shows at WESTfest in Westboro, a quaint community in the west of Ottawa. Junkyard Jonny completed a new Death Defiying Dare of Doom. This time he balanced on the
Balancing Bongo Board atop the Tube Tower of Terror while juggling Plungers of Peril. Jonny has in mind to eventually juggle the jugs up there but he has to get used to
the plungers first. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES
June 6, 2009 Dickison Day
Junkyard Jonny and Landfill Lil performed their Super Stage show at Dickison Day in Manotick. Junkyard Symphony has performed at the festival many times
and has always had a great performance.
May 17, 2009 Jonny on Real Drums!
On May 17 Junkyard Jonny performed on real drums with his blues/funk band Papa Shango. The Rainbow Bistro was jammed to capacity with happy fans, many of which were Bell High Alumni, Jonny's High school.
Headliners Downstone Rhythm also did a great job. Papa Shango consists of Alanna George, Joe Nesrallah, Ilan Kolet, Dave Matsukubo, Andrew Matsukubo,
Chris Lengyel, and of course Jonny Olsen on drums. Click Here for Photos
April 24, 2009 Hands up!
Students at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School in Russell hold up their hands in preperation to save the world...and to do the the Macarena. Under the leadership of eco-science teacher Amanada Poitras, the St. Thomas Aquinas Green Team
was able to use Junkyard Symphony's show to help raise enough funds to buy 5 large benches for an outdoor classroom, and
a sugar maple tree! It was a great idea! Have a show, raise some money...help the environment! www.sta-russell.com/ CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES
April 22, 2009 Earth Week!
It was a busy week for Jonny and Tony as they performed seven shows and four workshops in just five days.
Students at Central Public School learned about the “rhythm of recycling” as Junkyard Symphony entertained a packed gymnasium to celebrate Earth Day.
Emily Vallieres, 11, said the act showed her the many fun uses for diverted materials that could otherwise end up in a landfill.
“I’m getting it,” she said. “Recycling is helpful to our earth and we should do it every day.”
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Mar 8, 2009 Owen Sound
Junkyard Symphony's super sound reached all the way to the Sound. Performing with children's guitar duo, Splash and Boots, Junkyard Jonny and Trashcan
Tony performed a great show at Owen Sound's OSCVI Auditorium in benefit of the Children's Aid Society.
Please visit the Children's Aid website. The auditorium has greats seats, and not surprisingly...great sound! www.oacas.org
Feb 21, 2009 Tower of Terror!
It's actually the Ten Foot Teatering Tube Tower of Terror to be more specific and Jonny successfully juggled
three water jugs on top of it at the Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival to the pleasure of an overjoyed audience.
Junkyard Symphony had been performing at the Dorset Snoball Winter Carnival for the past five years; perhaps its because everyone has so much fun. The festival features snowmobile races over open water
which is always an exciting time. Dorset can be found on the western edge of Algonquin Park right in the heart of cottage country.
www.dorsetsnowball.com
This photo is courtesy of local resort owner
Nancy Tapley. www.bondi-cottage-resort.com
Feb 8, 2009 Balls of Fun
Junkyard Symphony's Recycle Ross performs with his crystal ball at the Qualicum Community Day in the city of Ottawa. Not only
did he dazzle and warm the winter chilled crowd but as he thoughtfully gazed into his crystal ball, he predicted a great summer season
full of lots of fun for the city of Ottawa and of course all the clan of Junkyard Symphony. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Ross!
