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Johanna

About Me

Johanna’s extraordinary music combines the emotional depth of Sarah McLachlan, the intimate delivery of Eva Cassidy, the soulful melodiousness of Joss Stone, the indie edge of KT Tunstall, and the improvisational unpredictability of Ella Fitzgerald.Johanna’s songs of loving, longing, and learning are at the same time personal and universal. Johanna’s first CD, Stolen Grace, showcases her music in acoustic folk and world-beat styles. Her newest CD, If I Could Fly, expands her stylistic palate to include rock, soul, gospel, and a cappella.Johanna wrote her first song when she was nine years old. By the time she was 20 she had released her first album of original music; studied with singer/songwriters Chris Williamson and Tret Fure, jazz singer Rhiannon, and rhythm-master Keith Terry; performed in musical theatre, rock and world-beat bands, gospel and women’s community choirs, improvisational acting and singing troupes, short and feature-length films, and countless festivals, rallies, clubs, coffee houses, colleges, and universities.Johanna is available to perform as a solo artist, or with a second musician or full band. She is especially popular at festivals, wineries, resort restaurants, and art houses.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 15/12/2005
Band Website: http://www.johannasings.com
Band Members: Johanna: vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion, body rhythms, keyboard, enthusiasm.
George Beekman: drums, percussion
Susan Peck: KeysJoe from Rising sea: Drums/GuitarArtists worked with: Chris Williamson, Tret Fure, Rhiannon, Athena Reiche, Neal Gladstone, Halie Loren, John Shipe, Debra Arlyn, The Shannon Tower Band, Absolute A Cappella, Jubilate Women's Choir, DJ Beeker, and a variety of other artists.

Influences: Everything But the Girl, Tracy Chapman, Tori Amos, The Cranberries, Cris Williamson, Tret fure, Rhiannon, Tracy Bonham, Team Dresch, Amy Ray, Melissa Ferrick, Portis Head, Olive, Sleater-kinney, Thais Perkins, Ani Difranco, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Michael Jackson, Tracy Chapman, the Beatles, the Butchies, the Indigo Girls, Moby, Melissa Etheridge, Neil Gladstone, Audrey Perkins, the Cure, Billie Holiday, and traditional music from Africa and the Americas.
Sounds Like: Sarah McLoughlin, Ani DiFranco, Kate Bush, Grace Slick, Annie Lennox, The Eurythemics, Everything But The Girl, Tracy Chapman, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Olive, Indigo Girls, Dido, Tori Amos, Melissa Ferrick, Alanis Morrissette, Evenescence, Dar Williams, Suzanne Vega, Counting Crows, Cat Power, Carole King, Fiona Apple, Nora Jones, Amy Ray, Cris Williamson, Alecia Keys, The Murmers, Gush, Tegan and Sara, Rebecca Riots, Beck, Bonnie Raitt, Tami Heart, Joss Stone, Michelle Branch, PJ Harvey, Christina Agulara, Wildflowers, Billie Holiday, Linda Ronstadt, Moby, Annie Lennox, The Eurythemics, KD Lang, Tina Turner, Equation, Sky Cries Mary, No Doubt, Rufus Wainright, Alix Olson, Doria Roberts,The Cranberries, Cyndi Lauper, Pink, Rachel Sage, Sheryl Crow, Aimee Mann, Si Se, Duffy, KT Tunstall, Jonatha Brook, The Dresdon Dolls, Bjork, Paula Cole, 4 Non Blondes, Rilo Kiley, Liz Phair...
Record Label: Iconfluence Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Summer Shows

Hey, all! I have a busy month coming up and would LOVE to see you out there... especially this SATURDAY at BUFFALO GAP with MYA ELAINE at 9PM. FREE.And now for all of my other lovely adventures this b...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Summer Shows

Hey, all! I have a busy month coming up and would LOVE to see you out there... especially this SATURDAY at BUFFALO GAP with MYA ELAINE at 9PM. FREE.And now for all of my other lovely adventures this b...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 20:47:00 GMT

ALBERTA ST. TONIGHT, May shows!

Hi, all! Fun shows coming up...Sat. April 25th: 9PM ALBERTA STREET PUBLIC HOUSE with Renee Plant & Sangsurree. What a wonderful combo! Lotsa PDX's ladies' ladies!-Sat. May 2nd: 7PM L'il Bayou. SEASIDE...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:32:00 GMT

NW. PDX Sat. Feb. 28th

-SATURDAY, Feb. 28th 8:00PM Portland Virgo & Pisces on NW. 21st Ave. FULL BAND! Come out to this FREE show in my neighborhood... I will be pulling out a high-energy set and having a lot of fun! -Sat...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:04:00 GMT

Happy New Year Oregon! Jan& Feb dates...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!I hope the next year brings all the changes and successes that we wish for.I have some really fun shows coming up where we can laugh and celebrate the new year together!AstoriaFRIDAY, J...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:07:00 GMT

Thurs. 12/11 Milk ’n Cookies, Other Dec. Oregon Dates!

Happy Holidays! I have some fun holiday shows coming up and I would love to see you out and about!PORTLAND, OR. THURSDAY, 12/11 @ 7PM. Alberta Street Public House "Milk and Cookies; A totally Queer Wi...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:47:00 GMT

The Coast, PDX, Seattle, Corvallis!

I have a busy month coming up, but I am looking forward to the travel and seeing your shining faces at different places! THE COAST -This SAT!!! Sept. 6. 7 PM Kernville Steakhouse, 186 Siletz Hwy, ...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:55:00 GMT

Thurs. Dinner & live Music!

Hope you are staying cool in this heat wave! Musical happenings are at an all time high. Here are some more fun opportunities to enjoy some music!PORTLAND -Tues, 8/19: The Thirsty Lion 71 SW. 2nd Ave ...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:18:00 GMT

Free show Friday & New Tour Dates!

Lovely summertime To you!Music is heating up with the oncoming summer. Life has been bringing a lot of exciting new opportunities as well as inspiration. Many new songs to be heard!You can be the fir...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 20:28:00 GMT

Free show Friday & New Tour Dates!

Lovely summertime To you!Music is heating up with the oncoming summer. Life has been bringing a lot of exciting new opportunities as well as inspiration. Many new songs to be heard!You can be the fir...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 20:28:00 GMT