Johnny Rodgers Band
SUMMARY
Call the music AMERICANA POP - rooted in the musical styles made popular in America and reflecting todays' vibrancy of sound. Johnny Rodgers' original songs have the poetry and motion of Paul Simon, the drive of Billy Joel, the melodic phrasing of James Taylor, and the flair of Elton John. The music literally takes you on a guided tour of American pop exhibiting the driving energy of rock and roll, blended with jazz sophistication. The band's chemistry and Johnny's personable stage presence completes the formula that creates the band's dynamic performances.
MORE ABOUT JOHNNY RODGERS BAND
Fresh and unique, the Johnny Rodgers Band is brilliant jumping from one style to another with the ease of an expert trapezist: pop, rock, jazz. Their music literally takes you on a guided tour of American pop exhibiting the driving energy of rock and roll, blended with jazz sophistication. The band's chemistry and Johnny's personable stage presence completes the formula that creates the band's dynamic performances.
Johnny Rodgers Band was formed in New York City in 2003, when award-winning singer-songwriter-pianist Johnny Rodgers created "The Band" he had always dreamed of to add musical depth to his road-tested original songs. Johnny pulled together accomplished musicians with vast experience who were familiar with performing in all styles from pop to jazz and classical. The music comes alive with Brian Glassman on bass, Danny Mallon on drums, Joe Ravo on guitar and Johnny on vocals at the piano or on guitar.
Two years after the bands formation, the Johnny Rodgers Band's debut album, Box of Photographs was released featuring Johnny's original songs. His songs take you on side trips to places like upbeat New Orleans and Memphis soul. The album includes Grammy-winner Randy Brecker and his legendary sound on several jazz style cuts on the twelve-track album.
Johnny Rodgers Band is always attracting new audiences at the many clubs, festivals, and private events where they perform across the country. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Bottom Line, Birdland, The Metropolitian Room and The Jazz Standard in New York City, Ryles in Cambridge MA, Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club and Van Dykes on Miami Beach, as well at many festivals like Festival Miami at the University of Miami.
Call the music AMERICANA POP - rooted in the musical styles made popular in America and reflecting todays' vibrancy of sound. Johnny Rodgers' original songs have the poetry and motion of Paul Simon, the drive of Billy Joel, the melodic phrasing of James Taylor, and the flair of Elton John. The music literally takes you on a guided tour of American pop exhibiting the driving energy of rock and roll, blended with jazz sophistication. The band's chemistry and Johnny's personable stage presence completes the formula that creates the band's dynamic performances.
MORE ABOUT JOHNNY RODGERS BAND
Fresh and unique, the Johnny Rodgers Band is brilliant jumping from one style to another with the ease of an expert trapezist: pop, rock, jazz. Their music literally takes you on a guided tour of American pop exhibiting the driving energy of rock and roll, blended with jazz sophistication. The band's chemistry and Johnny's personable stage presence completes the formula that creates the band's dynamic performances.
Johnny Rodgers Band was formed in New York City in 2003, when award-winning singer-songwriter-pianist Johnny Rodgers created "The Band" he had always dreamed of to add musical depth to his road-tested original songs. Johnny pulled together accomplished musicians with vast experience who were familiar with performing in all styles from pop to jazz and classical. The music comes alive with Brian Glassman on bass, Danny Mallon on drums, Joe Ravo on guitar and Johnny on vocals at the piano or on guitar.
Two years after the bands formation, the Johnny Rodgers Band's debut album, Box of Photographs was released featuring Johnny's original songs. His songs take you on side trips to places like upbeat New Orleans and Memphis soul. The album includes Grammy-winner Randy Brecker and his legendary sound on several jazz style cuts on the twelve-track album.
Johnny Rodgers Band is always attracting new audiences at the many clubs, festivals, and private events where they perform across the country. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Bottom Line, Birdland, The Metropolitian Room and The Jazz Standard in New York City, Ryles in Cambridge MA, Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club and Van Dykes on Miami Beach, as well at many festivals like Festival Miami at the University of Miami.
Genres:
Christian, Country, Folk, Holiday / Seasonal, Indie Pop, Jazz, Singer-Songwriter (male), Soft Rock, Southern Rock
Members:
JOHNNY RODGERS - piano, vocals, guitar
Johnny Rodgers a Miami native who resides in New York City.
In between concert tours, writing and recording sessions with the band, Johnny Rodgers tours the world with Liza Minnelli and her orchestra as featured guest artist. In addition to wowing the crowds at his own performances, he has shared the stage with such diverse luminaries as Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, Stephen Schwartz, Ann Hampton Callaway, Dave Koz, Joel Gray, Debbie Gravitte and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders.
Just selected - Armed Forces Entertainment - what an honor to serve
WINNER - JUST AWARDED - 15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest - Americana/Folk category (Home to Mendocino)
WINNER – Songwriter’s Hall of Fame – Abe Oldman Award 2002 (Is It The Way?)
WINNER – BackStage Bistro Award – Outstanding New York Debut 2002
WINNER – Best One Man Show – Show Business Weekly
WINNER – MAC Award – Best Male New York Debut 2002
WINNER – New York Sheet Music Society – Gerald Marks Award 2002
BRIAN GLASSMAN - Double Bass
Listen for the deep, complex tones of Brian's 200 year old early American bass. His experience is vast and he is a chameleon of musical styles having played with Lionel Hampton, Paquito Di Rivera, John Pizzarelli, Margaret Whiting and Robert Goulet.
DANNY MALLON - Drums, Percussion, Background Vocals
Try playing the percussion frog along with Danny as he opens the song 'Mary Jean'. Danny has recorded and performed with artists in all styles such as Woody Mann, Liza Minnelli, Phobe Snow, Randy Brecker, Gene Bertoncini, Richard Barone and Tom Harrell.
JOE RAVO - Nylon String Guitar
Joe, a native New Yorker and multi-faceted guitarist has performed with Jazz greats Dave Brubeck, Stanley Turrentine and Gerry Mulligan. He studied with classical guitarist Alexander Bellow and Oscar Gighlia at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena Italy. Joe is known for his Brazilian finger stylings.
Johnny Rodgers a Miami native who resides in New York City.
In between concert tours, writing and recording sessions with the band, Johnny Rodgers tours the world with Liza Minnelli and her orchestra as featured guest artist. In addition to wowing the crowds at his own performances, he has shared the stage with such diverse luminaries as Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, Stephen Schwartz, Ann Hampton Callaway, Dave Koz, Joel Gray, Debbie Gravitte and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders.
Just selected - Armed Forces Entertainment - what an honor to serve
WINNER - JUST AWARDED - 15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest - Americana/Folk category (Home to Mendocino)
WINNER – Songwriter’s Hall of Fame – Abe Oldman Award 2002 (Is It The Way?)
WINNER – BackStage Bistro Award – Outstanding New York Debut 2002
WINNER – Best One Man Show – Show Business Weekly
WINNER – MAC Award – Best Male New York Debut 2002
WINNER – New York Sheet Music Society – Gerald Marks Award 2002
BRIAN GLASSMAN - Double Bass
Listen for the deep, complex tones of Brian's 200 year old early American bass. His experience is vast and he is a chameleon of musical styles having played with Lionel Hampton, Paquito Di Rivera, John Pizzarelli, Margaret Whiting and Robert Goulet.
DANNY MALLON - Drums, Percussion, Background Vocals
Try playing the percussion frog along with Danny as he opens the song 'Mary Jean'. Danny has recorded and performed with artists in all styles such as Woody Mann, Liza Minnelli, Phobe Snow, Randy Brecker, Gene Bertoncini, Richard Barone and Tom Harrell.
JOE RAVO - Nylon String Guitar
Joe, a native New Yorker and multi-faceted guitarist has performed with Jazz greats Dave Brubeck, Stanley Turrentine and Gerry Mulligan. He studied with classical guitarist Alexander Bellow and Oscar Gighlia at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena Italy. Joe is known for his Brazilian finger stylings.
Links:
www.johnnyrodgersband.com
Setup Requirements:
Tuned Grand or Baby Grand Piano preferred or we provide Yamaha CP300 stage piano.
3 vocal mics on boom stands.
Two Mics for piano.
Mic for double bass.
Line out each for bass, drums and guitar.
Cabinets only for bass and guitar.
Five stage monitors.
A dressing room and bottled water is much appreciated. Thanks.
Management: Amy Hafner A Breath of Fresh Air LLC 305.283.6274 amy@johnnyrodgers.com
Johnny Rodgers Band 20' x 20' minimum stage size. 1'-2' high Drum riser is ideal.
3 vocal mics on boom stands.
Two Mics for piano.
Mic for double bass.
Line out each for bass, drums and guitar.
Cabinets only for bass and guitar.
Five stage monitors.
A dressing room and bottled water is much appreciated. Thanks.
Management: Amy Hafner A Breath of Fresh Air LLC 305.283.6274 amy@johnnyrodgers.com
Johnny Rodgers Band 20' x 20' minimum stage size. 1'-2' high Drum riser is ideal.
