Roger's Bio
Roger Johnson (producer, songwriter, lead vocals & guitar). Johnson is a true Upper Midwest country-rock pioneer
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from the new CD release
Stag Cotillion.
Stag Cotillion.
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With several decades of professional music experience (both on-stage and in the studio), Roger brings a wealth of experience and the "big ears" required of a successful record producer.
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The Arrow Flynns compliment Roger with diverse instrumentation, and thick vocal harmonies. There's no pandering to any musical lowest common denominator here! We're playing great music and taking no prisoners. Our unique blend of Americana reflects a variety of musical idioms - from country and rock to folk and R & B..
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Growing up under the musical influence of the Beatles, Byrds, Flying Burrito Bros and Eagles, Roger Johnson's song- writing reflects a highly sophisticated take on life and affairs of the heart. Along with the above- mentioned artists, listeners may also hear echoes of Roy Orbison, as well as shades of Chris Isaak and Dwight Yoakam.
Johnson's vocals are evocative, poignant and very malleable. He has the unique ability to subtly alter his voice in order to best tell the story contained within each of his compositions. Roger's duets with singing partner, Emmaline Muchmore, offer a unique blend of earthiness and sophistication. The Johnson-Muchmore tandem invites favorable comparisons with the heartfelt vocals of the late Gram Parsons and his singing partner, Emmy Lou Harris.
With decades of professional music experience under his belt, Roger has also developed the "big ears" required of a successful record producer. He has performed with alt-country singer-songwriter, Kim Richey, Tex-Mex rockabilly darling, Rosie Flores, and Nashville's Jann Browne, as well as with rockers Adam Durwitz (Counting Crows) and David Lowry of Cracker.
Johnson has won three developing songwriter awards from ASCAP and has appeared on-stage in Los Angeles as a guest of legendary music producer, Nik Venet, at his "Campfire Conspiracy Songwriters Showcase".
With decades of professional music experience under his belt, Roger has also developed the "big ears" required of a successful record producer. He has performed with alt-country singer-songwriter, Kim Richey, Tex-Mex rockabilly darling, Rosie Flores, and Nashville's Jann Browne, as well as with rockers Adam Durwitz (Counting Crows) and David Lowry of Cracker.
Johnson has won three developing songwriter awards from ASCAP and has appeared on-stage in Los Angeles as a guest of legendary music producer, Nik Venet, at his "Campfire Conspiracy Songwriters Showcase".
All influences aside, however, there's no question that Johnson's music is fresh, new and distinctively his own.
schedule
Sooooo, no worries listeners, we've got your back (and a whole host of stellar material). Catch our next performance!