I am Lee Johnson, a performing singer/songwriter/guitarist. The new uploads "Just This Side of Heaven", "Livin' For The Weekend" and "Raise a Ruckus" feature me singing and playing all instruments, recorded in my Protools home studio. Other songs are pitch demo's with top session vocalists and players in Nashville. I am co-writer with Mitch Townley on "How We Roll" and "Raise A Ruckus", and the sole writer of all other tracks.
Influences
For songwriting my main influences Country, Southern Rock, Americana, and Bluegrass. I love the blend of Bluesy Country/Rock.
As far as my musical influences I also love to play and listen to Western Swing, Zydeco, Reggae, Caribbean, Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Big Band Swing etc. I also like the music in my head...
I have a long list of influences so artists are listed in general categories.
Bluegrass/Western Swing:
Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers, Del Mcoury, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas (I bought his dobro books) Sally Van Meter (took dobro lessons from Sally) Tim Obrien and Hot Rize, Sam Bush, John Cowan (I opened for him at Gold Hill Inn in Colorado, what a thrill), New Grass Revival, (really got me tuned into the bluegrass world) Tony Rice (my "Eric Clapton" of bluegrass guitar), etc...
Bob Wills, etc...
Country: Old and New
Jimmy Rogers, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, George Strait...etc...Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley (another guitar hero as well as amazing songwriter etc) Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts. too many more artists to list...I LOVE THE STORIES IN COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!! My songwriting style is geared toward compelling stories that have great hooks and emotional payoff.
Rock and Blues: Eric Clapton (a big influence on my guitar playing, I love how Clapton just sqeezes every drop out of every note, I have learned so many of his songs and licks), Neil Young, (huge Neil Young fan since I was 15) CSNY, Steven Stills, Paul Mcartney, John Lennon, Beatles, (I really grew up with the Beatles and Bob Dylan) Tom Petty (love his songs), Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits (another guitarist that had a huge influence on my playing), Bonnie Raitt (a huge influence on my slide playing), Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers (Dickey Betts style taught me the use of blue notes in major pentatonic scale)Santana (I can tell it's him in 3 notes or less, and I spent years learning his licks), Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Rolling Stones, Billie Joel, The Band (I can't play "The Weight" or "Ophelia" again though), Pink Floyd, Eagles, Jackson Brown, The Boss, U2, Chuck Berry, BB King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie, Mississippi John Hurt, etc...
Zydeco/Cajun/New Orleans: Professor Longhair, Chubby Carrier, Roy Carrier, Dr. John, Little Feat, Lowell George, The Meters, Neville Brothers, etc...
Folk/Songwriters:
Woodie and Arlo Gutherie, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, John Prine, Steve Earl, David Gray, etc...too many more to list
Jazz: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Ornette Coleman, Stan Getz/Giberto, John McLaughlan, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, etc... I've learned a lot of cool guitar lines listening to horn parts...
Newer Rock:
Jack Johnson (I love the mellow grooves), Coldplay (I like these songs and this new sound), John Mayer(he writes catchy tunes, but this guy can really play!)
Alt Country/ Americana:
Sun Volt, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, Whiskey Town, Ryan Adams, etc...
Reggae/Caribbean:
Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals, David Lindley, Getz/Gilberto etc...
I'll do more later...I know I'm forgetting a ton right now. I really can't comment enough on how much of an influence some of these folks are and have been, "like my fathers before me"...
Sounds Like
A mixture of Southern Rock, Country, Blues and Bluegrass. You may notice influences from some or all the artists listed above.
I'm working at displaying my own style of songwriting, while at the same time providing songs that are commercially viable and universally appealing to other artists and fans. True creativity for me is achieving this balance.
Hi...Thanks for checking out my site. I'm a performing singer/songwriter and guitarist in Boulder, CO. I like to write songs. My goal is to write the best songs I can for me, for other Artists, as well as Film/TV. I make trips to Nashville, and L.A. and attend many songwriting events. Some recently posted songs are "Just This Side of Heaven", "Livin' For the Weekend" and "Raise a Ruckus" feature me singing, and playing all parts. I enjoy co-writing and "Raise a Ruckus" and "How We Roll" are co-written with a good friend Mitch Townley of Knoxville, TN. Songs "How We Roll", "It All Starts Now" and "Gettin Up To No Good" are Nashville Demos with session singers and players.
I've had a passion for music all my life. I started on piano and then guitar at age 10 and later bass and voice, as well as dobro and steel guitar. I started writing songs in 7th grade. Rolling Stones Tonque t-shirt with blue baseball sleeves, shaggy 70's haircut...I've cut the hair some but not much else has changed! My influences are mainly Rock, Southern Rock, Blues, Country and Bluegrass. I play other styles too. I'm not looking to be an artist. I am a writer, who is fortunate to have a musical background and experience performing. After H.S. I worked a million jobs and also recieved a BA in Environmental Sciences CU Boulder 1987-1991, and went for a second BA in Music and Sound Technology at UCD Denver, CO 1993-1995.
I have been playing gigs locally and nationally for almost 20 years now as well as occasional session work. My day job is teaching guitar lessons full time, since 1996. See www.boulderguitar.com. I played in tons of bands over the years, some of my own, some as guitarist for hire, most notably I toured nationally as singer/songwriter, and teletwanging/steel guitarist with Bluegrass/Rock act "Runaway Truck Ramp" from 1998-2003. We made 2 CDs and played festivals, bars, and theatres to loyal festivarian crowds. See Rolling Stone Mag Sept 1999 issue of "Top 100 bands that make up the soul of Saturday night".
Currently, I focus 110% on the craft of songwriting. I keep a modest gig schedule locally as a solo performing songwriter, and occasionally with a band. I am a member of ASCAP, NSAI(Co-Coordinator N. Colorado), TAXI, CMT, SongU, and more....my priority is to focus on writing and presenting the best songs I can. Take a listen, and enjoy! I am on facebook too. Also see www.leejohnsonsongs.com for a more complete song catelogue, as well as www.taxi.com/leejohnson, www.songu.com/members/leejohnson, and my day job info at www.boulderguitar.com and www.coloradoweddingband.com. This is how I support my songwriting and still remain active in MUSIC!
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Hey Lee, thanks for adding us to your music family. Your music and lyrics are good! We're happy to be along for your 'climb' ~~~~ Stay in touch. Ciao, Charli DreamMaker Promotions
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Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
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Thank you so much for the add and welcome to my music page!! Your music sounds great! I used to live in Longmont for 19 years and worked in Boulder. How is Boulder these days?
I hope you’ll listen to my 2 newest songs "Just When I Thought" and “Hold On” I’d love to hear what you think of them!!
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