Lee Johnson

Live & Studio Performances

Lee Johnson plays live and in the studio. Live shows feature his own unique blend of rock, blues, bluegrass, folk, Americana, and swing. It is an irresistible recipe seasoned with an energetic, soulful Colorado sound. Lee's previous band "Runaway Truck Ramp" was written up in Rolling Stone Magazine as "one of 150 top performances accross the country that make up the soul of Saturday night".

Lee has a vast repetoire of styles and plays a variety of instruments including acoustic and electric guitar, dobro, lap steel guitar, double neck straight steel guitar, bass guitar, and harmonica. Lee is available for studio work on your next CD project. He records and produces in his protools based home studio.

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N'Orleans Funk, Blues, Rock, Reggae, and Zydeco

The Rhythm Method features an all star line up of some of Colorado’s finest musicians. The result is a powerful sound featuring smooth, soulful three part vocal arrangements, a rock solid rhythm section, tastefully innovative guitar work, along with dynamic accordion and keyboards. Members of The Rhythm Method have toured nationally as well as internationally with past projects, and shared stages with such national acts as "Widespread Panic", "Phish", "Little Feat", "The String Cheese Incident", "Aquarium Rescue Unit", "Leftover Salmon", "William Topley", "Opie Gone Bad", "Derek Trucks Band", "Toots and the Maytals", "The Wailers" and "Hot Rize".

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Private Parties, Corporate Functions, Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners

• Finest quality musicianship
• Custom ensembles to suit your occasion
• Solo acoustic guitarist
• Duos and trios
• Full bands are available
• Cocktail Music Followed by Dance Band
• Special requests
• Rock and Blues
• Bluegrass and Folk
• Reggae and Caribbean
• Cajun and Zydeco
• Make your special occasion unique

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Lee Johnson has played guitar for over 25 years. He studied formally at CU Boulder 1987-1991, and UCD Denver 1992-1994.He has gained experience playing locally and touring nationally. He has had the good fortune of opening up for and sharing stages with larger name acts such as “John Cowan” of New Grass Revival, “Leftover Salmon” , “String Cheese Incident”, “Hot Rize”, “Yonder Mountain String Band” and many others. For a complete list see “venues” which includes openers and venues around the country he has played in.

Lee Johnson has a vast repertoire that includes Rock, Blues, Folk, Bluegrass, Western Swing, Alt. Country, Americana, Zydeco, Reggae, as well as Classical, Jazz, Brazillian, and Big Band Swing. Lee approaches his shows as a Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, showcasing his original music which incorporates a unique fusion of his musical influences. Lee is an entertainer at heart and he also enjoys playing a wide variety of cover material. When Lee gets the crowd interacting at one of his shows the fun really begins!

Lee Johnson is able to network with many local musicians and will put together an ensemble to suit your special occasion. A variety of options are available including solo acoustic guitar, duos, trios, jazz combos, and full bands. For more info see “Special Events

Lee plays a variety of instruments and is available for session work on your next CD project.

Lee Johnson is a well versed, well rounded musician and is available to play on your next CD project. He has logged many hours of studio time on his instruments and will help make your project sound great.

Lee plays acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, dobro, lap steel guitar, double neck straight steel guitar, and harmonica. Lee studied Music and Music Technology at UCD Denver from 1993-1995. His knowledge of studio techniques helps him achieve a high level of musicianship.

Lee has recorded several CDs of his own projects including 2 full length Runaway Truck Ramp CDs, produced by James Tuttle, and a 4 song demo CD for Rubber Spark. Lee is currently working on his debut solo CD in his protools based home recording studio. Also in progress is a new full length CD from Lee’s current band “The Rhythm Method”.

Lee has been a musician for hire on several CD projects including 3 tracks on a CD by Benny Galloway, produced by Greg Schochet, 2 tracks on a CD by John McKay, and 3 tracks on a new release by Buckskin Stallion, also produced by Greg Schochet and mixed by James Tuttle.