Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.
Johnny Artis was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia. It was here he was first introduced to the sounds of gospel music that rang strong in his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his present home of Alexandria, VA. Johnny worked as a chef who received rave reviews and who excelled in the restaurant business until the age of 28. It was after the death of his mother that he decided to lay down his apron and devote himself to his (and his mother's) first love, performing. He formed a band known as Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change, and it was here that Johnny honed the skills that would serve him as a performer. Over the years, Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change evolved into The Johnny Artis Band, and in the process created a name and reputation for good music and a great show. Johnny has overcome many obstacles in his life and it seems to have given him the ability to take a song and fill it with emotion, putting it in the audience's heart and making them feel it from head to toe.
With the upcoming release of his new CD "Live Versatility" coming on the heels of his successful release "3 Down Now", and more projects waiting in the wings, Johnny's talents seem to have no limits. The Johnny Artis Band continues to produce Classic Rock and Roll and High Energy Rhythm and Blues thanks in no small part to its cast of talented members, including Jeff Bean (Keyboards), Lee Dodson (Bass), Sean Camp (Guitars), Frankie Addison (Sax), Sean Peck (Drums), and, of course, Johnny himself. These professionals definitely provide a musical combination of electrifying chemistry that produces an intense ride that no one should miss.
For information on booking the Johnny Artis Band, contact Johnny Artis at
703-583-9894 Office or 703-801-9483 Cell
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A taste of Texas in the nation’s capital, a bit of Dixie in the District, The Human Country Jukebox plays the best classic country and western songs by the likes of Bob Wills, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and more. If these songs don’t get your hands clapping and your feet stomping you should probably see a doctor. And don’t say, “I don’t like country music.” If you like great singing, expert playing, soulful, bluesy, “I’m so sad I could drink, so happy I could drink some more” music then you’ll enjoy The Human Country Jukebox.
Based in Adams Morgan, The Human Country Jukebox is made up members from all across these United States. A rag-tag group who met through open-mic nights around D.C., The Human Country Jukebox consists of Jack “Big Texas” Gregori on lead vocals and guitar, Jackie “The Intimidator” Zubrzycki on vocals and keys, Saw-Dust Charlie on harp, Ken “Porkchop” Cobb on bass and vocals, and “El Guapo” Jacob Patterson-Stein on drums. After gigging along 18th Street, the group was invited to perform on the second floor of Madam’s Organ,where they now play every Tuesday night.
For more information about The Human Country Jukebox go towww.humancountryjukebox.com. Stay up to date with general goings-on through Facebook at www.facebook.com/humancountryjukebox and join the official Human Country Jukebox email list to find out about performances around the District and beyond by sending an email toinfo@humancountryjukebox.com. The Human Country Jukebox is available for private parties, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, memorial services, and corporate events. For booking, please contact booking@humancountryjukebox.com.