Carrie Johnson

CARRIE JOHNSON is a singer/songwriter who has been performing since the age of nine. Her first public appearance was on a television show called Mamba Laeo in Kenya, East Africa where she spent much of her childhood.A diverse musical background - from the folk singer influences of her mother to attending Berklee College of Music; writing/singing for a Boston based punk band to professional background/jingle singer, rhythm guitar player & songwriter - led the way to forming the band 22 BRIDES with her sister Libby. Released on the Zero Hour/Universal record labels, 22 BRIDES' albums were critically acclaimed for their unconventional harmonies, swirling folk/rock melodies and sophisticated lyrics. They were the featured artists three times in BILLBOARD MAGAZINE, were guests on the WORLD CAFE and landed a leg of the LILITH FAIRE tour in 1998 - the same summer that their song, "Another Distant Light" broke on 99X in Atlanta. Endless touring encompassed everything from coffeehouse gigs to festivals - headlining as well as opening for other artists including the Goo Goo Dolls, Ani Defranco, Lisa Loeb, Dick Dale and Freedy Johnston.Taking a break from NYC, Carrie moved to Tempe, AZ for awhile and in between touring with 22 BRIDES, began performing in the area as an acoustic solo act. She received critical acclaim in the Phoenix area and was also voted the best female vocalist in the PHOENIX TRIBUNE "Best of 2000" contest.Another move found Carrie on the East Coast again - this time in Blacksburg, VA. "I was dying to get into a studio to record some new songs and found the most amazing players in those Blue Ridge Mountains. I released my first solo cd, GEOGRAPHICAL FIX. The songs are a slice of my life over the years of moving around this country and the heartache and happiness that comes from that."Now based in the Hartford, CT area, Carrie released her second solo cd, MOVE THE SUN in September. "I started this album with my good friend and guitarist, Burt Teague but also wanted to work with my brother, Daniel Wise (Producer for Naked Brothers Band) so I co-produced with both! The album is jangly, loud, soft, intimate, in your face and very much a labor of love. I'm a lover of pop melody & cryptic lyrics - so I try to incorporate that in my music. Rock, folk, bluegrass - all genres are in my blood and my music. This album is especially important to me because I am donating ALL proceeds from the song "Little Bird" to Pediatric Cancer Reasearch to honor my daughter (diagnosed 3 years ago with Ovarian cancer - currently in recovery) and every other child undergoing cancer treatment". "MOVE THE SUN" IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON ITUNES, AND ALL DIGITAL MUSIC DOWNLOAD SITES AND ON CARRIE'S WEBSTORE - WWW.CARRIEJOHNSONMUSIC.COM! Carrie is also part of the songwriting team for the feature animated film, FERRETINA, a Frank Avianca Production. Carrie wrote and co-wrote several songs for the movie, and after appearing at the Cann Film Festival in 2007, a fall 2009 release of the film is planned!!The Carrie Johnson band performs in the Hartford area and on the East Coast regularly and is currently touring for MOVE THE SUN.With a raw pop/folk edge and high energy, Carrie Johnson's style is both intense yet intimate. Her songs tell stories, her voice and guitar playing insist that you listen - the outcome - DYNAMIC!!(FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CARRIE, PLEASE CONTACT HER MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Lanny West, Leslie Fram and Eileen Tilson at TIPPING POINT ENTERTAINMENT, LLC - ATLANTA GA 770-313-7014)