Victor Wooten, Monte Montgomery, SRV, Willy Porter, Willie Nelson, Jack Kerouac, Phil Keaggy, and of course Micheal Hedges, albeit mostly indirectly through some of the the aforementioned artists. And did I forget Brittney Spears? She's an influence too...
Sounds Like
The eruption of a steel-stringed volcano, instantly fossilizing the unsuspecting natives below...so tragic.
Hailing from upstate South Carolina, Jacob Johnson is a
one-of-a-kind solo acoustic performance artist who specializes in
a style of guitar playing he calls "Neo-acoustic folk/funk". In his short
career he has already shared the stage with the likes of The Steel String Theory, Dave Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds, and even funk maestro Robert Randolph.
In live performances, his off-the-cuff sense of humor and tongue-in-cheek sensibility disarm the audience and leave them completely unprepared for the multilayered guitar masterworks he unleashes. Jacob thumps, taps, and slaps his acoustic guitar into submission, weaving a musical tapestry that usually climbs to sonic frenzy whilst never losing its balance or control. His lyrics, thoughtful and realistic, are delivered with the wry sort of charisma that makes you wonder if he isn’t just making it all up as he goes.
And sometimes he is.
"From the New York beat poet adventure “Me and Jack Kerouac” to the
song that is sure to make most female listeners sigh wistfully, “Makeup”,
each song on Est. 1986 has lyrics that pull you in and makes you a part
of a unique story."- GreenvilleScene.com
Hey!!!! so how are you? did you ever playing wilmington??? Im at a month long music camp right now at app. state in boone. I really love it here. Ill catch up later.
I'm really feeling the new videos with the bass and drums. I'm going to try and make it to your show in Decatur because it has been far too long since I've seen you live.
Well! Helllllo there, dealer of special deals. I have been spreading the news around and I am taking you up on that offer! Even if I don't get the ten friends, I'll try VERY hard to be there and I'll buy a shirt, no matter what!
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Thanks for the deal! btw, hopefully your playcount on last. fm will be going up too! xD
Yeah! I used to work with a radio show... and we Josh Montgomery on... and he said you were so funny and talented. I was so excited to see you at Smiley's! Great show! Loved all of you guys!
Um Jacob..can I just say that I should punch you everytime I hear you play the guitar! You are phenomenal. Im so glad we got to see you. Im so proud of you! Me and lamar love ya!
Hey! It was good to see you the other night. It was kind of a strange night, it had been a long day. Hopefully some time this summer, I will be make it out to your Tuesday open mic if I can manage not to get lost. lol
So you going to be at the channel...and um..I so want to see you guys and uh...bishop eddie long is coming to redemption that night..im going to have to do a hop and skip back and forth!
hey man how you been, i been listening to your cd a ton, its so good I've almost had to quit listening, it makes me angry with myself for not being that good
Hey Jacob :D Thanks for being my friend. I luv your playing and your voice/lyrics. You are loaded with talent. I hope to get to meet you one day. I hail from Seneca and my husband is from Greenville. We now live at Surfside Bch. since 1977. We are most proud of you and wish you ..even more greatness. Keep the passion going!
We are honored to announce our new online click and buy record store featuring Jacob Johnson's newest CD available at the link below. Thanks Jacob! Also please come see us this weekend for our annual yardsale day.
