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Freedy Johnston
Johnston’s songs are often praised for their literary quality – and deservedly so – but they also hit you on a gut level. As a young man, Johnston was drawn to both the raw energy of punk and the austere beauty of Paul McCartney’s vocal melodies. It’s no surprise that Elvis Costello’s My Aim Is True is among the first albums that inspired him. One can hear Costello’s gift for meticulous songcraft and wry storytelling on Johnston’s second album, Can You Fly.
When it came out in 1992, Rolling Stone and Spin hailed Can You Fly as a masterpiece. Robert Christgau called it “a perfect album.” Its success led to a major label deal with Elektra, for whom Johnston released “This Perfect World” in 1994. Not only did that album showcase Johnston’s increasing sophistication and range as a songwriter, but it also included his breakthrough hit, “Bad Reputation.”
Johnston took a break from songwriting in the ‘00s, releasing the demo collection The Way We Were and the covers album My Favorite Waste of Time. Then, in 2009, he released his first new album in eight years, Rain On The City. Pitchfork, the Los Angeles Times and others praised the album, calling it one of the most assured efforts of Johnson’s career.
Now splitting his time between New York City and Madison, Wis., Johnston is currently writing and recording songs for his next album, tentatively titled Neon Repairman. In an age where the Internet has greatly diminished the power of radio to dictate artistic success, Johnston is poised for perhaps the most exciting stage of his career. At this point, though, it isn’t about destiny. Johnston fulfilled that a long time ago. Now, it’s about joy – both for Johnston and his fans.
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
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I've had Evie's tears playing in my head for most of the morning.. what a tune.. thanks for that Freedy :-)
15 May, at 5:48 AM
Today we play host to our 200th concert... Thank you for supporting this idea and allowing for the opportunity to host this many events. Join us tonight for Freedy Johnston & Kevin Bowe or on May 16th for Connie Lim & Jenn Bostic when we host Vox Rox the Community to raise money for the Marshfield Library building project! More info can be found about these events at www.voxconcertseries.com
10 May, at 6:43 AM
Oh man, me, Syd, Chris and The Shinolas all on the road! "We will, we will ROCK you"
Just a few weeks out from the mini tour with Freedy Johnston, Chris Collingwood, and Syd Straw! Shows are May 31 at the Kate in Old Saybrook CT, June 1 at the Narrows Center in Fall River MA, and June 2 at Summerwind in Windsor CT. (Can You Fly--one of the all-time best roots/rock records ever recorded.)
9 May, at 9:18 AM
Kevin Bowe and I will be performing this Friday for The Vox Concert Series.
Watch now: Freedy Johnston | 30-Minute Music Hour | WPT Video
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A Rolling Stone composer of the year, Freedy Johnston is a "song-writer's songwriter."
7 May, at 8:08 AM
Freedy Johnston is a flamethrower of a songwriter and vocal stylist who splits his time between Madison and New York City. When it came out in 1992, Rolling Stone and Spin hailed his first record, Can You Fly, as "a masterpiece." Last year, he released the beautifully composed "Rain on the City." We are happy to feature him with the talented Kevin Bowe on Friday, May 10th for our 200th concert event! More information about this event can be found at www.voxconcertseries.com http://video.wpt2.org/video/2019363302/
Watch now: Freedy Johnston | 30-Minute Music Hour | WPT Video
video.wpt2.org
A Rolling Stone composer of the year, Freedy Johnston is a "song-writer's songwriter."
5 May, at 10:30 AM
Our 200th concert event happens on May 10th! We welcome Freedy Johnston and Kevin Bowe for a night of excellent music! Both are considered musician's musicians and are known for their song writing and collaborations. Check out Freedy's hit single "Bad Reputation" and visit www.voxconcertseries.com for more event details. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVqBYkrlsmw&list=PLn0NJNEOSPBLhErl-9wmcUJnOtKMOuMWK&feature=mh_lolz
Freedy Johnston - Bad Reputaion (Video Version)
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Bad Reputaion (Video Version) by Freedy Johnston (c) 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United Sates and WEA Intern...
30 April, at 5:09 PM
Wasn't the date supposed to be 4-25-13? Ramping tonight brethern! P>
26 April, at 8:50 AM