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Greg Johnson

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While many musical fashions and styles have come and gone over the last 30 years, Greg Johnson has consistently maintained a unique style and place in the music world. Quintessentially New Zealand but also universal by nature, his sound and lyrics are both deeply personal while maintaining a broad appeal to his many listeners.

His catalogue of over 300 songs includes many Kiwi classics such as Isabelle, Don’t Wait Another Day, Swagger and Now The Sun is Out with several becoming radio hits in New Zealand and the US.

His 11th studio album Swing The Lantern is a return to the style of production employed on earlier albums, where a band of players get together over several weeks to record the songs in a big studio all at once. The result captures the interactive nuances between players, the mood representing a moment in time - much like the perfect live concert.

Longtime friend, drummer and musical collaborator Wayne Bell produced the album, which was recorded at Stagg Street Studios in Los Angeles in June of 2015. Seasoned cohorts Ted Brown and Mark Hughes were joined by Welshman, Alex Troup on guitar and Bell on drums.

Songs from the album were written in the year prior to recording and many were road tested at Greg’s various shows during that time, a tried and true indication of what works and what doesn’t.

The result is without doubt the best of Johnson’s studio efforts to date but more importantly, the songs have already been judged as among his strongest by his hardcore fan base.

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Kraven
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Greg Johnson: New Album Out Sep 8 2008
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:21 pm
Greg Johnson’s 8th studio album Seven Day Cure is out on 8 September with him embarking on a national album release tour throughout October.



Seven Day Cure is just what the doctor ordered! It is full of gems featuring Greg’s insightful song writing – It is a quintessential Greg Johnson record.

Greg says “this album has taken twice as long as any previous to make simply because of the additional attention to detail and tweaking that's been going on... it is sounding stunning, the production is not only world-class but probably better than most Alien Civilizations could manage as well, certainly better than anything done by the Martian Landers.”

His first single ‘Looking Out On Monday’ is currently out on radio with a video coming soon.

Throughout October Greg will be touring his new album with his intimate and very successful – ‘The Cocktail Club’. These evenings are a great opportunity for people to experience Greg and his band in a small intimate club vibe. Rotating guests and surprises have made the evenings legendary and fondly remembered.

Seven Day Cure will be released nationwide on 8 September and tickets for the tour are on sale.

See your local retailer, music downloader or ring Ticketmaster for tickets.

THE COCKTAIL CLUB – NATIONWIDE IN OCTOBER

WEDNESDAY 08 OCTOBER – AUCKLAND – MONTE CRISTO ROOM
SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER – PUKEKOHE – HARRINGTON HALL THEATRE
WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER – AUCKLAND – MONTE CRISTO
THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER – PALMERSTON NORTH – MODE BAR
FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER – WELLINGTON – SAN FRANCISCO BATHHOUSE
SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER – WELLINGTON – SAN FRANCISCO BATHHOUSE
WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER – AUCKLAND – MONTE CRISTO ROOM
SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER – LEIGH – THE LEIGH SAWMILL CAFÉ
SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER – WHANGAREI – SALUTE
WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER – AUCKLAND – MONTE CRISTO ROOM
 

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Greg Johnson & Band - 'Here Comes The Caviar' Tour
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 10:26 am
July sees Greg's return to New Zealand after this year's International Festival sell-out sensation. The charming lad is joined by equally amiable fellow musicians Ted Brown, Mark Hughes and of course, the indispensable Wayne Bell.

The tour starts with two nights at Bar Bodega – this Sun 18th July and Mon 19th July with a two hour show that features material from his acclaimed new Album 'Here Comes The Caviar' and of course, all our old favourites. For all the dates, scroll on down.

"Johnson serves up ten melodic winners with a wistful yet optimistic attitude." PopMatters New York

But the shows don’t stop at Wellington. Greg is doing 9 shows only before he returns to Venice Beach, - his home away from home for the last couple of years. His warm songs and intimate style have secured him as one of New Zealand's favourite artists and Greg has quite deservedly earned the reputation as one of our most prolific and talented songwriters.

"He can make an audience laugh and cry within a matter of seconds..." Listener 2003

The 'Here Comes The Caviar' Tour is New Zealand’s last chance to see Greg and his Band before he heads back to Los Angeles indefinitely. You won’t want to miss it, so get your tickets now as they’re strictly limited!
Tickets available from Ticketek, Venue or Usual Outlets.

"Greg Johnson is on top of his game…" Dompost 2004

TOUR DATES:

July

- Sunday 18 & Monday 19 - Wellington, Bar Bodega
- Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 - Christchurch, Dux De Lux
- Friday 23 - Queenstown, The Loaded Hog
- Saturday 24 - Dunedin, The Captain Cook Tavern

August

- Friday 6 - Auckland, The Studio
- Saturday 7 - Hamilton, Altitude

 

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Greg Johnson's US Label In Trouble
Posted: Thu May 22, 2003 11:48 am
Greg Johnson has completed his 4-track EP under his deal with Santa Monica based Immergent Records just in time!

The label's parent company, 5.1 Entertainment, has reportedly struck hard times and has decided to get out of the 'pop-rock' music line, dropping Greg and four other recently signed artists.

"For a midsize indie label, the swing was just too wide on how much money you have to spend to get that elusive pop/rock hit," says 5.1 Chairman John Trickett.

Greg's manager Michelle Bakker says that while it is certainly an inconvenience, the timing may be fortuitous. "The deal has really worked well to this point because it allowed Greg to get his feet in the soil here in the US, and witha growing fan base and a beautiful new EP, negotiations for another label are going very well, helped along by the fact that we are placing his songs easily into American TV and film."

Greg and guitarist Ted Brown will be back briefly in Auckland to play the Coast Bar on July 31 and August 1 before returning to the US.
 

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