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"...the gorgeous soft vocals of Julia Johnson...washed over us" - Natalie Odell, London Lite, 15th May 2009
Julia Johnson grew up listening to Broadway musicals, Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals, Peter and the Wolf, and playing the piano in a darkened room. She began to write and record her own songs while at school, and also took classical singing lessons from the age of fourteen. Her first gig was at the Kashmir Klub in April 2001, and a year later she met the producer and bassist Mark Maclaine and they formed the band Second Person. Together with drummer/musician Alvaro Lopez they made two albums, 'Chromatography' and 'The Elements' (the later funded by money raised by supporters on Sellaband.com).
Julia can be found playing at many of the beautiful singer/songwriter venues in and around London, including the Bedford, the Troubadour, the Regal Room, the Cobden Club, the 20th Century Theatre, and the Portobello Acoustic Sessions. In May 2009 she took part in London Songwriters Week. She is currently recording her debut solo album.
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My new album 'The Long Way Round' is now available to buy from my website - 5 pounds for 12 songs painstakingly recorded, mixed and complete with exclusive artwork by Devil's Kitchen.
Sunshine vibes lovingly rendered in the timeless medium of rock 'n' roll with soul, country and blues inflections, and featuring guest performances from Claud Musker (guitar), Adrian French (trumpet) and Scott Durum (saxophone).
HI there Julia! A very stylish myspace page you have there. Great to meet you and see you perform at the troubadour and thanks for the lend of the Keyboard stand! we are going to play there again Jan 29th on a Friday. I wish you all success with your music, x Sangeeta
Hey Julia - Thanks for the friendship. It’s much appreciated. “Take me back to a simpler time” ... There are wars taking place in every country in the world ... some are just more obvious. Reach out and make a difference and the ripple will be felt around the world. It has to come from within each of us. Music can make a difference.
ditto ms johnson :) good luck recording etc, i'm very much looking forward to your album release, 'Divine' is a remarkable piece of art, truly humbling stuff, i'm in awe :) Jordan x
We've been very productive lately and now there are two new songs "Doglover" and "Heat" as well as an intro called "In We Come" which we want to share with you.
Please check out our site and tell us what you think, we'd love some feedback right now!
Hi Julia, thank you for the friendship, it's a pleasure having you among my friends. My best compliments for your music. I wish you great success in all your pursue. Greetings from Italy, Nino
I am totally in love with 'Free Likewise' - some of the most poignant lyrics ever!! cant wait to see you in the Bedford again! i'll be telling all my friends about you now! x
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