The Chris Johnson Band

More Acoustic!

Chris Johnson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:32:36 +0000

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

Chris Johnson — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:24:01 +0000

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

Chris Johnson — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:19:24 +0000

I 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

Chris Johnson — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:06:05 +0000

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

Chris Johnson — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:09:42 +0000

I’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

Chris Johnson — Sat, 15 May 2010 03:12:13 +0000

Performed 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

Chris Johnson — Sat, 15 May 2010 03:04:00 +0000

Come 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

Chris Johnson — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:26:36 +0000

Making a second guest judge appearance on Watertown Idol. Not sure of air date, but should be a lot of fun!

Watertown Idol

Chris Johnson — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:23:30 +0000

I’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!

Chris Johnson — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:15:10 +0000

Happy 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.