Bradford Johnson

I play covers and originals, and sets are tailored to the event type. Motown, pop, oldies, rock, and R&B from nearly any decade. Set times range from 30 minutes to 4 hours. I can also help with announcements, MC and host your event or give game rules between my sets. I'm incredibly flexible and will match and enhance the vibe of your event.

Des Moines-based singer-songwriter and producer Bradford Johnson has been a professional musician since graduating high school in 2003. His love for music has brought him around the world with a guitar in his hands, and he has shared stages with artists like Weezer, Jonny Lang, Allen Stone, Buddy Guy, Rick Springfield and countless other artists. No matter the size of the stage, his performances immerse audiences in a soulful, vulnerable, raw and genuinely human experience. He takes his influences from soul, punk, pop, and new wave music, and creates an eclectic experience for those in attendance.

Bradford believes music is the way to express connection, pain, joy, loss, growth or despair. He was drawn to music at a young age as a place of safety, solace, self-expression and protection - and believes it is his life’s purpose to create a safe space for listeners to find comfort in that with him.

His sets are a blend of his original music, obscure 80s, 90s and 00s b-sides and old retro classics. A carefully curated journey through the human experience. His ability to read the energy of any room makes him invaluable in enhancing events of every type.

I provide all my own sound equipment and music gear, including PA.