I’ve been having a blast playing locally, both solo and with friends. This winter I’m working with Tim McGuire, a great bassist and good friend. Come check us out when you can….
Local Acoutstic Shows
Posted in bands, gigs with tags acoustic music, Chris Johnson, southeast wisconsin on October 24, 2011 by Chris Johnson
I’m performing at some more local acoustic sessions. This fall I’m playing solo, as well as some duets and guitar pulls. One pull is called “Stuie and Friends”, with former band mate Stu Oliver. I join Stu and friends for a hour of solo and some duets; lots more music from various performers. See Stu’s site for more details.
Downtown Brown and the Torry Butler Experience
Posted in gigs with tags Live on July 8, 2011 by Chris JohnsonI got together with some friends (new and old) to open for Downtown Brown in beautiful Sullivan, Wisconsin. The pick-up band, called The Torry Butler Experience Featuring Tim McGuire and Featuring Derek Edwards rocked the cozy crowd at Pour Man’s Pub in Sullivan for a short 1 hour set until DTB stormed the stage with their excellent blend of rock, punk, funk, progressive TOtalLY oRigiNal MuSIc. Torry works with DTB as a sponsor of the band through his company Xcel Drumsticks – makers of the best damn drumsticks on the planet!
The DTB boys were on their way thru to Chicago on the last leg of their current tour. These guys rock! What a great band. Be sure to check them out online and buy lots of their merch so we can keep ‘em truckin…
State Street Lighting Ceremony
Posted in gigs on November 17, 2010 by Chris Johnson
I’ll be performing at the State Street lighting ceremony this year in downtown Milwaukee for 90 minutes directly following the ceremony. We expecting ~2000 people. Come on down!
Recording Again
Posted in Recording on September 1, 2010 by Chris JohnsonI’m back in the studio working on some new material and re-learning my systems. That’s the down side of taking the summer to rehearse and perform; you can forget the nuances far too quickly!
Summerfest 2010
Posted in bands, gigs on May 15, 2010 by Chris JohnsonPerformed with the Rhythm and Brews on opening day of Summerfest 2010 at the Miller Lite Oasis. Sheryl Crow was the headliner. Per usual, we had a great time!
Wisconsin State Fair Show Added
Posted in bands, gigs on May 15, 2010 by Chris JohnsonCome on down to the Wisconsin State Fair on Thursday, August 5th for some great food and music. Not to mention the animal barns! We’re rockin’ the Miller Lite Sports Bar and Grill on Grandstand Avenue from 3:30 to 6:30. See ya there! 
2nd Idol Taping
Posted in Television on April 5, 2010 by Chris JohnsonMaking a second guest judge appearance on Watertown Idol. Not sure of air date, but should be a lot of fun!
Watertown Idol
Posted in Television with tags Idol, judge on February 12, 2010 by Chris JohnsonI’m going to guest judge on the local television version of the hit Fox show American Idol. The local show is called Watertown Idol, and I’ll be appearing on the Feb 22nd taping. Should be a lot of fun!
Here’s to 2010: A great year for music!
Posted in Recording, Songwriting with tags Berklee, Ear Training, F. Alton Everest on January 4, 2010 by Chris JohnsonHappy New Year to all! Best wishes to everyone for 2010. 
I’m really looking forward to 2010 – the studio calls! I’ve got 2 major studio projects queued up that will begin immediately. One is a secret…the other is to finish the current DV project.
I plan to do some live work as well. I’ve been asked to play some more R&B shows at Summerfest 2010 and the Wisconsin State Fair. Also, I’ll be singing with my good friend Paul Petted and the Jimmers at least a couple of times this year.
We’ll also be developing some new collaboration partnerships, as well as some producing. I also hope to expand my writing network in 2010 with some new artists.
