Growing up in Albany, Georgia, under the influence of the hot southern sun and tranquil southern moon, amidst old pecan plantations, spanish moss, whispering pines, cotton fields, peanuts, watermelon patches, cold water springs, and snake infested swamps, Matt Evan Johnson (MEJ) inherited the intoxicating-spirit of southern life, family, friends, and great southern music!
Early in life, MEJ caught his southern music fever, and was developed under the influence of authentic southern music, from country, rhythm and blues, to kickin' southern-rock, to get-down' southern-gospel music. From age 7, he was formally trained on symphonic-trumpet and jazz-guitar. At age 18, he found his voice and his bass-guitar, and has been performing as a vocalist/bass-guitarist in numerous southern bands, from then to now.
MEJ delivers captivating live performances with southern style, grace, and powerful emotion! He stays true to his southern roots music, which he considers a true southern art.
"Every show should be an emotionally intoxicating experience!"
- Matt Evan Johnson
MEJ is signed to Frank French Recording & Publishing, BMI, as a recording artist, songwriter, and session musician.
MEJ signs with Frank French Recording & Publishing, BMI.
Atlanta, Georgia, December 23, 2008 - Matt Evan Johnson, an Atlanta-based Country Music Artist, singer, songwriter, musician, has signed with Frank French, Producer, Frank French Recording & Publishing, BMI, to produce Matt's self-titled debut-CD, scheduled for release in the Fall of 2009. Matt is a life-long Georgia professional musician, who has been performing in the regional music scene, and behind the scenes, for more than two decades. He is a gifted and talented southern musician and songwriter, who Frank French describes as "Alternative Country". Matt has also signed with Frank French Publishing BMI, as a songwriter and session musician. Frank French's producing credits include the major-Atlanta acts Drivin-n-Cryin and Indigo Girls, among many others.
HONKY TONK TONKIN
Words and Music by Matt Evan Johnson
Copyright (c) 2007 Frank French Publishing BMI
Matt Evan Johnson: Vocals, Fender Jazz Bass
Jeff Sprayberry: Guitar, BG Vocal
Paul Barrie: Drums, BG Vocal
Carlton Freeman: Live Recording, Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA
NEW MOON TONIGHT
SWEET SOUTHERN WOMAN
Words and Music by Matt Evan Johnson
Copyright (c) 2008 Frank French Publishing BMI
Matt Evan Johnson: Vocals, Fender Jazz Bass
Hank Barbee: Fender Stratocaster Guitar
Frank French: Ludwig Drums
Produced by Frank French Recording & Publishing BMI
Thank you for the add, friendship and support, we are honored and glad!... you rock!... :) ... hugs and greetings from Transylvania, the dark but beautiful Dracula's land of wolves!... Claudiu - Aeternum
Thanks for the add!! Come out tonight and have some fun with us!!!! Buy Wag Live at the Red Light Cafe this Tonight! 553 Amsterdam Ave Atlanta Ga 30306 1-30-2010 at 7:00
I hope you enjoy my music. I also hope you’ll watch my promo video below and let me know what you think of it. Been working hard on my new CD. “Better Days to Cry” to be released soon in Feb 2010 being produced by my label Spotlight Records.
Remember to KEEP OUR TROOPS IN YOUR PRAYERS …. Thanks, Happy New Year & God Bless
Thanks for coming by to say hi!! I hope your holidays were wonderful and the New Year is a fabulous one for you!! I hope you like my music..."Loving You All Over Again" was picked up by a small independent label and will be out on a new upcoming artist cd next month. Lot's happening!
MEJ, I love this verse! - Jer. 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," saith the Lord, "plans to give you hope and a future, to prosper you ... " Now that's a joyful New Year's commitment, right? These are absolute promises from our Heavenly Father, for me and for you - all of you! Happy New Year! :)