Johnny Society is led by multi-instrumentalist, producer, and owner/engineer at Old Soul Studios in Catskill, Kenny Siegal. Originally named Hunk, with a self-titled release on Geffen, the pairing was birthed in mid-’90s Brooklyn and continues as a trio with Kenny’s wife, Gwen Synder Siegal. Their newest record, Hope Machine, continues to bust out instantly classic and timeless, soul crushingly, meaty, big, and bouncy rock and R&B tunes. Recommended for all booty shakers in the Hudson Valley and beyond. This article appears in August 2026.