May 3rd, Sunday 4pm -- Want to see The Daddy a Go Go Band live on this date & time? Contact me on this site and I'll send you the information.

May 1st, Friday 8:45 -- The Daddy A Go Go Band performs "Head On" by The Jesus and Mary Chain. It's a long story but a great event called 500 Songs for Kids at Smith's Olde Bar Atlanta, Ga. Click here to check it out, attend, contribute and all that stuff.


March 23rd, 2009 - (my SXSW account as written and published for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

"We performed at Auditorium Shores in Austin, a great outdoor venue. This was a SXSW event – but unlike most band showcases this is billed as a family-friendly event and free to the public. This is something SXSW does every year and I’m told it’s a big thank-you to the people of Austin for letting them take over their city for a week every year. Our show was a hit, in terms of having a big crowd and us doing our job and even stepping it up a bit. When those stars align for a band its all good after that.

We played on Saturday afternoon – and were lucky to be sandwiched in between some crowd-pleasing family-friendly acts; Astrograss (from Brooklyn) and local favorite Joe McDermott played before us, and we were followed by popular PBS stars The Biscuit Brothers, all wearing overalls and gingham shirts.

I got a little nervous when I realized everyone else on the bill was folk-acoustic oriented or flat out hootenany-style country. We were the only rock and rollers. Very scary. But the second we started I remembered, hey this Austin, Texas. We had a 30-minute set, and squeezed in 8 Daddy A Go Go originals, and ended with a couple of old-school covers, “Slow Down” and Eddie Cochran’s “Come On, Everybody.”

My band is my two sons, Jake (17) on bass, Max (14) on guitars, and longtime family friend Jonathan Paz (17) on drums. We had practiced a lot but hadn’t played live in a year so a gig like this was trial by fire, but these kids are great players and everyone hit their marks and then some. The only thing these kids were worried about was me forgetting lyrics, which has been known to happen. But once the music starts and the crowd gets into it, I knew we were swimming not sinking.

This was our 3rd big crowd performance in Austin in 2 years, having played both SXSW and the Austin City Limits Festival in 2007. We like this city and who wouldn’t? Our sound was also augmented greatly by a backup singer I’d never met until Thursday. Lisa Clark is her name, and she’s a jazz singer by trade in Austin. A mutual friend hooked us up, she learned our songs, we went over them once before the show, and man was she good and fun to sing with.

Some highlights from our SXSW experience not counting our gig:

The Meat Puppets, Gomez, Andrew Bird, and Ben Harper at Stubb’s on Thursday night. Amazing stuff in one setting. Somehow this backyard dirt floor BBQ joint has become one of the premier showcase venues over the years. My band members, minus dad, went back to Stubbs and managed to get in for a “surprise” 90-minute set from Metallica on Friday night. I opted for some sleep instead. A panel on Friday featuring Little Steven was great. He spoke of the sorry state of the music business these days. He pointed to many problems but he put the biggest blame on what he described as “The Music Stinks.” Later that day I caught one of his labels showcasings at Antone’s, and none of those bands there sucked, so at least he’s out trying to practice what he preaches.

And this happened: Daddy A Go Go drummer Jonathan Paz got up onstage and jammed with Atlanta’s own B.o.B Saturday night the Austin City Music Hall. My son Jake and Jonathan were backstage watching the show apparently, when B.o.B’s drummer had to make a restroom visit. Jonathan, being a drummer, just happened to have his drumsticks with him, and volunteered. B.o.B said bring it and away they went. This could only happen here.

SXSW may not be known as a quote unquote family experience, but for us – its works. You can stay out of harm’s way and have an incredible time. It’s like a rock and roll Disneyworld, if properly managed. And personally, I’ve learned that you’re never too old to rock, but getting sleep is good too."

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

Why would a newpaper in the middle of Idaho care about the latest Daddy A Go Go CD? Find out here:

Monday June 9th, 2008

Q&A with John about All Things Daddy A Go Go in this cool blog which focuses on cool indie rock for kids. While you are there check out the rest of the site - including blog host Yosi's own music - he has released 3 CD's of fun upbeat children's music and is himself the proud papa of 4 bambinos.

Tuesday May 20th, 2008

Did an interview today with my two favorite morning show DJ's in the world, Pete and Brenda at 104.1 The Fish in Portland. It's a very popular morning show in Portland - and its obvious why, they are very personable, interested in people, and talented to boot. They've had me on several times over the years - and its always a pleasure.

Thursday May 7th, 2008

John talked to Redman and The Brew at 105.7 in Columbus, Ohio this morning. He's a super DJ, and a super dad who knows and appreciates a 'Family That Rocks' when he sees one. You can listen to our converstation by clicking here. Thanks Redman! Columbus Rocks.

Thursday May 1st, 2008

I was on the radio twice this past week talking about the new CD, coincidentally in the same city -- Athens, Georgia, which is home to some of my favorite rock artists over the years (and I hear they play football there too.) I had a great chat with host Liz Dalton on WGAU 1340 earlier this week. And on Wednesday I visited with Allen, Beth & Russell, from the Morning Show at Magic 102.3. You can hear that by clicking the player immediately below.

Thursday March 5th, 2008

I'll be a live guest with the good folks on the Tooker In The Morning Show at KZMG 93.1 in Boise, Idaho at about 9:25 MST. We'll hopefully discuss the new Daddy A Go Go CD "Rock of All Ages" and maybe I'll make some headway in my new campaign to have Idaho adopt my new "Idaho!" song as that fine state's new rock anthem.

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Sunday February 17th, 2008
Daddy A Go Go Band will be performing a show at the Melting Point in Athens,Ga at 4pm. It's part of a great series of family-concerts going on there. Check out the who what when and where's here! Hope to see you there. We'll be performing tunes from all 5 Daddy a Go Go CD's as well as tunes from our very forthcoming CD Rock of All Ages.

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Monday September 17th, 2007
We have returned from Austin, Texas safely and soundly. We had an incredible time playing the Austin City Limits Festival on the 'Austin Kiddie Limits' Stage. Thanks to the ACL producers for making that happen for us. THe Daddy A Go Go Band consists of my sons Jake Boydston (15) on bass, son Max Boydston (13) on guitar, and longtime family friend and fabulous musician Jonathan Paz (16) on drums. Then there's me, who's age is the subject of much scientific and blogosphere speculation. Check out some photos from the show.

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Friday September 14th, 2007
It's back to Texas for Daddy A Go-Go Band at the Austin City Limits Festival. It's a huge event, and we'll be on the 'Austin Kiddie Limits Stage' on Friday, September 14th at 2:30.

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That Other Paper Q&A with John Boydston
Great Austin weekly talks to JB about the upcoming Austin City Limits Festival in Sandy Cheek’s home state. Check it out here.

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July 2007
Did somebody say 'keep on rocking?' Rock and roll great Rick Derringer releases his newest CD entitled ROCKIN' AMERICAN featuring a lot of Rick's greatest tunes, including the patrotic anthem REAL AMERICAN, a tune you may already know as Hulk Hogan's theme song. Also included on this CD is Rick's cover of Daddy A Go-Go's original song PINK FLOYD SAVES HUGH MANATEE. In the history of rock and roll there are very few people who can match Rick's credentials as a player, writer, and producer par excellence, pardon my french. So imagine my thrill. Check out Rick's site here. Mr. Derringer and his band continue to rock and entertain audiences everywhere - so check out their tour schedule, and his very impressive rock credentials on the discography page. Man o man o man o.

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Sunday June 24th,2007
Did somebody says 'Twist & Schvitz?' Daddy A Go-GO live show today - 11:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center in Duluth, part of their Jammin' in June celebrations.

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Friday March 11th, 2007.
Daddy A Go-Go live at Smithe's Old Bar in Atlanta doing our cover of The Ramones BLITZKRIEG BOP. It's part of a charity event called 500 Songs For Kids. We are this doing this song only - so if you want to hear a whole show write me for information. We are doing several shows in May and JUne around Atlanta. And again, back to Austin, TX for a special event. Click the contact page above and ask me about when and where and I'll send a personally hand-typed note with the info copied and pasted.

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Saturday March 17th, 2007.
Daddy A Go-Go live in Austin, TX at the SXSW Music Festival, and bringing a first-ever live Daddy a Go-Go band to make it happen. Check out 12-year old Max Boydston doing the Jimi thing at SXSW. We'll be posting a highly produced video of us there shortly, but this clip from a guy's camera will probably be better.

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Best Kids Rock Song of 2006?
Man do I love this blog. Someone sent me this - The Daddy A Go-Go song "For THOSE ABOUT TO WALK (We salute you!) from our latest CD "Eat Every Bean and Pea On Your Plate" tops this list of 2006's best rock songs for kids found on this really cool blog. Why can't all bloggers be this wise and insightful?

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Saturday September 16th, 2006.
Live and in-person, on stage at the East Atlanta Strut. Show time is 1pm. Don't miss it if you can. I'll be auditioning tamborine performers during the show.

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August 1st, 2006:
Live in-studio chat with morning radio host Lenny Josephs at KECH-FM in beautiful downtown Hailey,ID near Sun Valley. Thanks Lenny. It's truly always a pleasure. Maybe see you in December.

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Father's Day Weekend June 16th, 17th, & 18th 2006:
It's a Father's Day A Go-Go XMKIDS special featuring Daddy A Go-Go a.k.a John Boydston in a new hour-long show. I'll be spinning some of my favorite all-time cool kids music (from way back to now, like Johnny Cash, Link Wray, Allan Sherman & of course Mary Poppins) and hopefully some of yours too. This will air Friday, Sat. & Sun of that weekend. Check XMRadio.com for times.