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About Me

Click Here for To The Fallen Records WebsiteZach Johnson is a singer/songwriter originally from Jacksonville, FL. He joined the Army in 2003, in order to support the country he loved. "I actually enlisted before the war even started," he states. "just because I was deeply affected by the events of 9/11. Little did I know that we would go to war in Iraq the day before I shipped for basic training." Despite the timing of the invasion, Zach regrets nothing. He knows that everything that he has been through in the past 5 years has helped to shape him as a person, as well as a songwriter. Zach began his music career in the seventh grade when his parents forced him to take up the trumpet. He gained a love of music through this, eventually earning himself a scholarship as a music education major in college. After 2 1/2 years, Zach realized that teaching wasn't his calling. During this time, however, Zach had a rendezvous with destiny; he bought his first guitar. "At the time, I was working in a music store, and I had always had an interest in guitar. I mean, seriously, who ever picked up chicks playing the trumpet?" He laughs. "For real, though, I had always been fascinated by the guitar, and decided that it was time for me to learn." Thus began a rocket ride to songwriting. Within months, Zach had learned the guitar well enough that he began to write his own songs. "Of course the early ones sucked. EVERYONE'S early songs suck!" He laughs, then continues."..but they gave me a valuable launching point that took me to where I am today." Zach continues to write songs that draw from his every day life, which offer an honest point of view into the life of a soldier, as well as a view into the life of an every day man. "I'm self aware enough to admit that I'm very self aware." He pauses, then chuckles at the irony. "I just hope to offer my fans something completely original, though familiar enough to which they could say 'I know exactly what he means.' "

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/3/2006
Influences: Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Coldplay, Third Day
Sounds Like: I dunno, what/who DO I sound like? let me know!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Radio Appearance, Jan 8th, 7PM EST

Tomorrow night I will be interviewed on Hooah Radio by Bette. They are also going to play a few of my songs, including the previously unheard title "Darling Girl"Tune in to http://hooahradio.com/dom.p...
Posted by Zach Johnson on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:09:00 PST

If you missed the live show, see it here!

The live show I did on the 21st has been archived on synclive.com You can view the show in it's entirety, absolutely free. http://www.synclive.com/?show/15856 click on that link and it should tak...
Posted by Zach Johnson on Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:46:00 PST

Live Web Broadcast, Friday, Dec 21st at 8:30 p.m. Eastern TZ

Watch me perform a live acoustic set for the troops and their families! It's open to everyone, and it's absolutely free! Just pop on over to www.synclive.com and pre-register now. Final details come o...
Posted by Zach Johnson on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:00 PST

Out of the desert!

Yeah, so I'm finally out of the Mojave desert.. for those of you that have never been.. yeah, I don't really recommend it. It wa about 115 outside and the sand storms left me feeling like a trendy pai...
Posted by Zach Johnson on Sun, 21 May 2006 08:19:00 PST

Out of town yet again!

Yep, Army loves to steal our lives! So this time it's a month in the deserts of Caliornia.. should be good training though, can't complain too bad I suppose. I won't be back to Hawaii until June 3rd, ...
Posted by Zach Johnson on Wed, 19 Apr 2006 01:47:00 PST

God's Love Letter

You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3Even the very hairs on your head...
Posted by Zach Johnson on Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:38:00 PST

Finally! A new keyboard!

As many of you have noticed, a.couple.of.weeks.ago.I.began.typing.like.thisThat's beacuse I spilled soda ALL OVER my keyboard.. and not even a little bit, like a full glass.. took me a whole roll of p...
Posted by Zach Johnson on Sun, 02 Apr 2006 08:40:00 PST

No Caffeine?!

That's insane!! But alas, I'm doing it. Some people in my church are doing a 40 day fast (see www.TheElijahList.com) and since I'm in the Army and we're doing a lot of physical training, I can't give ...
Posted by Zach Johnson on Mon, 06 Mar 2006 05:41:00 PST

a simple request

Hey guys, Zach here. I was just thinking about what a blessing it is to hear about what God is doing in other people's lives. So if you've got a good testimony, leave me a comment, that way others can...
Posted by Zach Johnson on Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:08:00 PST

New song

Just posted! New song by Zach Johnson, "Hallelujah" heard first on myspace.com!
Posted by Zach Johnson on Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:06:00 PST