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….
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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!
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! 
4th of July
Posted in gigs on July 10, 2009 by Chris Johnson
Had a great 4th performing at Summerfest this year. Jet was the headliner, along with Royal Bliss, Billy Boy on Poison and then us as the evening line up. It was a bit hectic getting loaded in and out, but turned out to be worth the effort. The crowd was excellent, and the weather was good. Lot’s of old friends came out, and we met some new ones as well.
We spent a little time with the musicians, wives and girlfriends of Royal Bliss. Very cool folks, and hard working. I caught their show after ours, and liked their music very much. They played much of their newest CD, Life In Between.
Rockin’ Summerfest!
Posted in gear, gigs, live sound on June 27, 2009 by Chris Johnson
We had a great show at Summerfest today. The weather was killer, and the crowd as great. I met Brent Wilson and Jason Ostrander. They are both touring guitarists for Sara Evans who was the headliner on our stage. They were interested in my Mesa Boogie F-30. It’s always a surprise for a lot folks when they see me playing a small combo at a big outdoor show. Truth be told, with a good mic, soundman and monitor mix, my little El84 giant killer is all I need. Anyways, always great to meet some other guitarists and talk gear! I heard them do their sound check (with Sara’s sister Ashley on vocals) and they sounded awesome. What a great day.
Miller Brewing Co. Sponsors Summerfest Performance
Posted in bands, gigs on May 28, 2009 by Chris Johnson
I’ll be performing with the Miller Rythym and Brews Revue at Summerfest this year. We’ve got 2 dates – June 27th we play at noon at the Miller Lite Oasis stage, with another show on July 4th at the Brigg’s Big Backyard stage at 5 PM. Should be a hoot. See you there!
Redneck Riviera Tour Fall Dates
Posted in bands, gigs with tags Chris Johnson, perfomance, Telecaster, Wisconsin Gig on November 9, 2008 by Chris Johnson
The Redneck Riviera Tour with the Buzztoyz continues this fall with a series of live shows in southeast Wisconsin that runs through the end of the year, with the final show on New Year’s Eve 2008. Check the sidebar for remaining BT shows.
