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“Never give up on your passion” Jeff told me as I asked him what he wanted his music to relay to others. This is something he does not lack at all, but to go with that passion, there is an underlying burst of creativity and talent. At times, bellowing in a bassy Cash-vibe and just moments later, flying on a high falsetto, his range is deceivingly brilliant.Standing at 6′1 and looking like someone being drafted by the NFL more than a talented, tender musician. When asked about what he wanted people to know, He said this,”I want to simply live the life I love, and love the life I live and I am grateful to still have the capacities to do so.” There are no gimmicks or pretentious acts with this gentle giant, only a depth of emotion, passion, and great music raring to get out. He is currently working on his EP, Palms Boulevard with a great team of producers. The release is scheduled sometime late this year.

Since he was a little boy, he has been doing some form of music, whether singing or playing his Dukes of Hazzard toy guitar for his mommy at the age of three, rocking out a crowd of thousands at sixteen, or playing the Blue Bird at 25 . Now in his early thirties, after forming countless bands, working with tons of people in the industry, he is writing songs again and bringing them to us in a way that only he can do it. Silky soul with a country twist. The songs, Gone, Who Holds My Soul, Sleep Baby Sleep and Storms are all made up on the spot in the studio. Improvising is another talent that always keeps the crowd on their toes and he will often do the same in the studio, just to see what happens. This collection of songs are all written, performed, recorded and produced by him alone in his west LA residence. He is currently at Family Affair Studios in Malibu, CA. recording his debut EP-Z.Shales, LAzine

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“What It’s Like To Fly” on iTunes
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An interview with Johanna
Q. When was the last time you wrote a song? What can you tell us about it?
A. The last time I wrote a song was about 2 weeks ago. It was beginning to thunder here in Nashville, and at the same time, I was playing around with a new chord I had learned on the guitar. From there, I just started fooling around with some other chords, and finally a groove. The whole song was influenced very much by the thunder that night…a kind of vibe, or inspiration….The song is called “I Surrender”

Q. What’s the most unusual place you’ve ever played a show or made a recording? How did the qualities of that place affect the show/recording?
A. I played a show one time at Best Buy! They’ve just opened a music section in the store, and were trying to promote it – by getting songwriters up to perform…in the middle of the store…on a stage…with lights and a PA….so all of Best Buy could hear! It was pretty weird at first, but, believe it or not, people actually stopped and listened!! They were really appreciative of the music…

Q. What are you up to right now, music-wise?
A. I am in the middle of many things musically…I love multi-tasking! haha! I’m starting to write songs that have “my own” sound…and really, I’m finding and creating this, which has been a pretty cool process! Also, as I write, I’m recording. Also, I’m trying to play as much as possible…in Nashville and also outside Nashville. Playing outside of Nashville is always so much fun – meeting new people and getting different reactions on your music. I love it!

Q. What instruments do you play?
A. I play guitar and violin (I can play a little on piano).

Q. What aspect of making music excites you the most right now?
A. The most exciting thing about making music is seeing what the end product is. I am so easily influenced by all kinds of music, which is wonderful, but sometimes inhibiting. But learning to separate what’s already out there, and the song you just heard on the radio, to then create something of your own, is very fulfilling. It’s also very scary…because you put your emotions and thoughts out there….for the world to hear. And you never know if anyone else thinks the way you do, or had the same experience as you. So, it’s always exciting to see what other people’s reactions are to your piece of art….between the lyrics and melody and music….That’s what’s so cool about music! Combining all of these things to create something uniquely your own!

About Johanna
Originally from Saratoga Springs, NY, Johanna moved to Nashville in 2000 to work for Vanderbilt Sports Medicine as an Athletic Trainer. After 2 years at Vandy, and being introduced to the songwriting aspect of music, she decided she needed to make a change…and was going to learn guitar and the art of songwriting. Having played violin since first grade (and toured with the Empire State Youth Orchestra to Hungary and Austria, where they played in front of the Hungarian Army), getting back to music was just a part of her nature.

In Nashville, Johanna became a member of the band, Shed, and got the opportunity to open for Gretchen Wilson and Charlie Daniels. Her songwriting has continued to grow and is now getting songs pitched to major label artists around town. In 2008, Johanna finally released her own record, “What It’s Like To Fly.” Since then, she has been working at creating another album…with a little different sound – her own!

“All I can say is that I’m learning a lot about myself – and life – along the way…..”