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Steph Johnson
Indie / Soul / Jazz

"Check out August issue of SD Magazine - I WON. =)"

San Diego, Berryville, Los Angeles, Davenport, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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   Steph Johnson: General Info
Member Since7/29/2004
Band Websitestephjohnsonband.com
Band Members



Jesse Charnow/Drums, Armando Cepeda/Bass, Seth Blumberg/Guitar, Gilbert Castellanos/Trumpet, Leonard Patton/Vocals, Audrey Surface/Vocals, Lisa Sanders/Vocals, Leo Dombecki/Keys + Sax, Ryan Montana/Sax, Ernest Lane/Keys + Vocals, Mac Johnson/Trumpet, and me! =) Steph Johnson/Guitar+Vocals.

InfluencesJill Scott, Erykah Badu, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Ray Charles, Steely Dan, Meshell Ndegeocello, Olive, Zero 7, Massive Attack, Groove Armada, Dave Brubeck, Sting, Bill Withers and Miles Davis to name a few.
Sounds Likemmmmmmmmmm... your music is like a great Sunday brunch after a great Saturday night! ....and then a nap. Mmmmmmm..... : ) ----durty insight by Rusty Jones.
Record Labelspinsterrecordings.com
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 25 2008 11:00A
NBC - Live TV Performance San Diego, California
Jul 31 2008 6:00P
EC Fundraiser Encinitas, California
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
North by North Park Festival San Diego, California
Aug 22 2008 7:00P
Best of San Diego Event San Diego, California
Aug 24 2008 5:00P
Winstons San Diego, California
Aug 30 2008 8:00P
Biscuits & Blues San Francisco, California
Sep 13 2008 1:00P
Artwalk on the Bay San Diego, California

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   About Steph Johnson


Steph Johnson

Blending Blues, Soul, Jazz, and R&B, Steph Johnson is that rare talent that captures your attention from the first note. Whether hearing her music in a live setting or on her recordings, Johnson has an amazing presence, topped off by that voice. Powerful, sultry. Then theres her deft rhythmic, jazz inflected guitar playing. All backed up by her absolute command of the stage.

In 2004 Johnson released her debut EP, A Demonstration, and continued to build a following, her hard work resulting in a nomination in the category of Best Acoustic Performer at the 2005 San Diego Music Awards. 2006 was a banner year for Johnson with the release of her debut album, Genesee Avenue, which garnered a nomination for Best Local Recording at the San Diego Music Awards. She also spent the year touring the west coast, playing famed LA clubs The Temple Bar, Genghis Cohen, The Mint, and The Coach House opening for Vonda Shepard and returning numerous times to the Belly Up as a full band act opening for artists such as Concord Jazz Recordings' own, Poncho Sanchez.

In 2007 Johnson had two of her original songs used in the movie Skidmarks. As she continued to peform throughout Southern California, working in multiple festivals and clubs, she received her third San Diego Music Award nomination for Best Acoustic. However, things were much less than acoustic for Johnson as she embraced her new backing band, The Kings of Rhythm. A band which included Ernest Lane, Mac Johnson, Seth Blumberg, Leo Dombecki, Jesse Charnow, Ryan Montana, Paul Smith, and Armando Cepeda. A band that has backed artists such as Tina and Ike Turner, Ray Charles, James Brown, Anoushka Shankar and more. With this new found stellar support, Steph is finally pushed to the forefront of where the old Soul meets the new. This is where the energy of Blues, Funk, and Soul music was originally cultivated - and these are the giants of music that inspired Steph to pick up a guitar, sing, and write her own songs.

In 2008, Johnson will bring this all star band to Strate Sound Studios to work with Alan Sanderson (Elton John, Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello) to record an EP as well as a Jazz Christmas album, set to be released this November.

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Hey you! Yeah, I'm talkin' to YOU!!! Please check the calendar for exciting dates this year as we work on the new album in 2008! And make sure you say hi and post a comment! =)


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Steph Johnson's Friends Comments
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Joanie Mendenhall





Jul 16 2008 1:05 PM

stephanie! i miss you already.
see me soon?!
KPRI Homegrown Hour





Jul 16 2008 9:06 PM

Be there or be square...

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Billy





Jul 13 2008 10:32 PM

Thanks... Photobucket
just4friends





Jul 14 2008 11:18 AM

Hello Steph,

thanks for your Friendship. Hold on Forever. Your Friends across the miles.

Just4Friends
Rhythm & Soul

Music Lust in SDiego





Jul 14 2008 11:41 AM

Have I mentioned recently what a wonderful cd "Genesee Ave" is? I'm just listening to it again, & it blows me away...

Is that the NBC Concerts in the (Horton Plaza) Square you'll be at the 25th??

fan in SDiego
rey
Proud Papa





Jul 14 2008 11:51 AM

Congrats!!
Abraham Seed





Jul 12 2008 10:39 AM

BLESS
Astra Kelly





Jul 10 2008 11:27 AM

Lisa Sanders





Jul 10 2008 1:27 PM

Hey Steph Baby!!
Hope your day is sunny and bright!
Love your singing!!

L
Joanie Mendenhall





Jul 7 2008 3:55 PM

u my friend, luv u, our 4th of july on the couch was the best!!!
Jovaaaani





Jul 6 2008 8:44 PM

hey. how ya doin?
;)
Aspasia





Jul 4 2008 4:36 PM

John's Photography





Jul 1 2008 9:56 AM

Just dropping in to say Hello!
Lamp





Jun 30 2008 1:06 PM

Lamp loves you.

Friends forever! Yay!
JAC





Jun 29 2008 10:27 AM

Congratulations on the San Diego Magazine contest! :)

-jac
stephanie





Jun 28 2008 2:47 PM

I'm so happy for you that you won! Good job.
Let't hang so I can buy you a diet coke! Love ya!!!
Sky Slope Music





Jun 23 2008 2:04 PM

hi, thanx for the addy-add. all the best for a great monday. peace, ssm
www. skyslopemusic. com
2aT


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Jun 23 2008 2:40 PM

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Amy & The Electric





Jun 21 2008 9:40 AM

hey steph! i LOVE the music and your voice! i hope you're having a great weekend... i'm visiting LA this week and cant wait to check it out!
Jimmie Lunsford





Jun 19 2008 12:31 AM

Hola chica! Haven't seen ya in forever, hope yer schwell!
Laadan





Jun 15 2008 8:27 PM

Well hello Miss Steph Johnson :-) How are you doing?? How's good ole California Bank & Trust treating you? haha
Tim Ney





Jun 12 2008 8:42 AM

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Hey Steph Johnson, I just bought you as my PET!
Click here to find out how much I think you're WORTH!


I left my house this morning without your CD... My day will not be the same. Now people at my office will be listening to Steph Johnson... Hahaha.

KPRI Homegrown Hour





Jun 10 2008 6:10 PM

You've GOTTA come out for this!

BitterEnd4UP
ioanni





Jun 11 2008 2:44 AM

Hi there. Sorry for not getting back to you earlier. I hope you are getting on well.

Best regards

ioanni
ambient / electronica / downtempo
Big Toe





Jun 1 2008 9:25 PM


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Welcome to our new page! You really rock! ~ Big Toe ~
Tim Ney





Jun 9 2008 9:37 AM

Hey Steph Johnson, I just bought you as my PET!
Click here to find out how much I think you're WORTH!


Steph,

I listened to your cd all weekend... It is so great. Thank you for singing from your heart.


Love ya,

Tim Ney

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Connie Rae





May 26 2008 10:52 AM

Steph~
Your new song In The Hood is going to bring you amazing success! Your courage, ta