Songwriter, vocalist and lead guitarist. Michael began playing at age 12, by the time he turned 16 he was working professionally, playing coffee houses and colleges. Michael has worked as an acoustic single and also has played in duos, trios and with various bands, most notably as lead guitarist with "Another Town" and "Company Car", both bands fronted by Ted Anderson. He has shared the stage with artists such as... Tim Hardin, Taj Mahal, Brewer and Shipley, Arlo Guthrie, Ray Price, & Ozark Mtn. Daredevils to name a few. Known for his tender lyrics and vocals, melodic riffs and screaming guitar. Most recently he has teamed with Kaye Johnston playing venues in and around the K.C. area and in the spring of '06, England & Scotland. His first solo project "Takin' Chances" was completed in the summer of '07 and is available by contacting
[email protected] are credits for my CD Takin' Chances:1.Profound-Michael Johnston
2. Love or Money-Ted Anderson
3. Time For Your Soul-Michael Johnston
4. We Were In Love-Michael Johnston
5. Fair Play- S. Cash/S. Canaday
6. I Fell- Michael Johnston
7. Taken Chances-Michael Johnston/Ted Anderson
8. City Life- Ted Anderson/Michael Johnston
9. Lenny and Me-Don Harthcock
10. Talk With Me- Michael Johnston
11. Memphis-John Hiatt
12. Right Down The Line- Michael Johnston/Ted Anderson
13. Say I Was Here-Ted Anderson
