Kevin Johnson

Growing up in a house where the music of great songwriters was almost required listening Kevin’s musical beginnings included influences from songwriters such as John Prine, Bob Dylan, Joanie Mitchell, Carol King, James Taylor, Kris Kristofferson and many others.

As he grew, and his curiosity with music had opportunities to explore new artists, Kevin continued to be drawn to great lyricists of almost all genres of music. Even now, his search for new music inevitably draws him to the words offered up by some of today’s finest such as Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson and too many others to mention.

Once described as an “observation philosopher” Kevin’s songwriting goes straight for the heart. Whether it’s about being in love, the sadness of a breakup, the loss of a loved one, or introspective social commentary, Kevin always seems to capture the feeling of the moment and bring it to life in song.

Kevin and his music have been featured in or aired on The Detroit News, Petoskey News Review, Voyage Michigan Magazine, The Hootenanny Café on WTBQ and WGHT New York and New Jersey, 9&10 News in Traverse City, MI, the Detroit Song Mine, The Folk Music Notebook, and WMJZ in Gaylord, MI.

Kevin currently resides in northern Michigan where he has lived most of his adult life. As a performer and concert/event organizer Kevin is actively involved in many aspects of the area's music scene and is currently organizing tours to other parts of the country.

SOME PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Forest Trail Music Festival
Farmfest Music Festival
Blissfest Music Festival (2022, 23 & 24)
Great Indoor Folk Festival
Great North Singer Songwriter Festival
Summerfest Music Series
Charlotte Ross Lee Concert Series
Neebfest
Wiltsie’s Summer Songwriter Sessions
Pond Jam Music Festival
Red Sky Stage
Tip O’ The Mitt Songwriters in the Round