Riff Johnson is a talented national touring singer/songwriter/entertainer/public speaker and one of the best rock vocalists in the country. He has performed at an ever-growing list of venues and entertained thousands across the country from Boston to San Antonio to The Grand Canyon to Las Vegas and San Francisco. This entertainer is a one-man band/looping artist who has spent over 15 years playing professionally. He specializes in 80s and 90s rock and pop acoustic interactive cover requests.
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 10 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Performer Liability Insurance
This one-man band is multifaceted, using a looper pedal to bring the music to life. Riff is a national entertainer who has built a self-promoted career on interacting and engaging with fans across the globe. He has over 20K followers worldwide and rapidly growing through social media exposure and national tours. With over a decade of professional experience, it really shines through when he gets in front of a live audience.
Riff Johnson specializes in 80s and 90s rock and pop acoustic interactive cover requests and has also released 2 full original albums. This artist can play almost any genre. No prerecorded backing tracks are used. His show can be catered to any venue and crowd from pubs/bars/restaurants, resorts/casinos/hotels, large ticketed shows, fairs/festivals to corporate events and everything in between. He has over 600 songs on his request list and over 2 hours worth of original music.
Originally hailing from Bangor, Maine, Riff Johnson is currently traveling the world, spreading his music, personality and generally fun inspirational vibe. A one-man band with an affinity for decades past and a voice to match!
Riff's decades of guitar virtuosity shines through like a man on fire! One thing that sets Riff apart from most acts is his unmatched vocal range and texture. Coupled with multiple instruments and looping, this one-man band will have you entertained the entire show! With tales of real life, a look into the inspiration behind original songs, to rocking out requests from the audience, it's an experience not to be missed!
Riff Johnson has 25K+ followers worldwide and growing. He has spent over 15 years playing professionally and specializes in electric and acoustic rock/pop. His interactive show is sure to leave every audience feeling connected and inspired.
Riff Johnson brings everything he needs to put on a fantastic show including lights. If the venue/host has a house PA system that they would like the acts to use perfect! All Riff needs to plug in is a place to plug in one XLR out mic cable. The guitar and vocals are already mixed in his processor.
Riff has an impressive repertoire of over 600 cover songs plus 2 original albums. Here is a general example of a set list:
Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters
Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
Lights - Journey
Here Comes the Rain Again - Eurythmics
Summer Of '69 - Bryan Adams
Only the Good Die Young - Billy Joel
Like a Stone - Audioslave
What's Up? - 4 Non Blondes
Can't You See - Marshall Tucker Band
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Yellow Ledbetter - Pearl Jam
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
Hotel California - Eagles
46 & 2 - Tool
In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins
Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
Wanted Dead Or Alive - Bon Jovi
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Outside - Staind
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
Africa - Toto
Run Like Hell - Pink Floyd
If Bon Jovi, Steve Perry and Axl Rose had a Second Cousin who frequented parties hosted by U2 and Pink Floyd, you would begin to understand the mind musical influence of Riff Johnson.
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