Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew
Overview
Ingrid D. Johnson found her dream within a dream years ago, awaking to the humming of her first song that has led to a 16+ year career filled with soulful, poignant songwriting, backed by her full band The Funky Fresh Crew and influenced by musicians from Leonard Cohen to Billie Holiday.
Ingrid D Johnson offers an original mix of uplifting Jazz, Pop, Soul and R&B music that is catchy and socially conscious in addition to inspirational, public speaking engagements, on dealing with and learning to overcome trauma and adversity
*Book Ingrid D. Johnson for a live or virtual music gig or speaking engagement today!
Reviews
2 reviews
Joyten S.
January 25, 2023Guest Speaker - Equity Diversity and inclusion
An authentic, powerful, and captivating, virtual keynote speaker. Professionally presenting very sensitive topics relating to Equity Diversity and inclusion in a thought-provoking and non-judgmental way, from the life’s raw organic experiences.
I would very highly recommend Ingrid D. Johnson as a guest speaker, a person that you will never forget. My audience feedback for Ingrid D. Johnson had left me very proud of my Equity Diversity and inclusion event and looking forward working with Ingrid D. Johnson in the near future with other projects.
Thank you for an outstanding presentation.
Joyten Shukla - SK Arts
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew
Thank you for writing such an honest, detailed, and encouraging review, Joyten! I appreciate the great feedback, and I look forward to working with you again soon.
Cheryl H.
October 13, 2019Simply Outstanding ...
Ingrid D Johnson and The Funky Fresh Crew were engaged to perform on the Community Stage at the Red River Ex, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in June 2019. Big voice. Great range. Soulful, Powerful. Engaging. Instrumentals were tight. All performances were outstanding ... even in the rain! Ingrid and the Crew have been booked to perform on the Main Stage at the Red River Ex 2020.
Hired as: Indie Band, Spoken Word Artist
Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew
Thank you for this awesome review, Cheryl! It was an honour to play at the Red River Exhibition, last year, and we are very excited about playing the main stage in 2020! Thank you for taking the time to really listen to our band.
Booking information
Price range: $850 - $5,000
Languages: English
Gig length: 20 - 60 minutes
What to expect
Ingrid D Johnson offers a catchy, uplifting, sometimes socially conscious brand of original Pop, Jazz, Soul and R&B music suitable for all ages.
In addition to offering live music performances, Ingrid D. Johnson also offers inspirational speaking engagements on immigrating to Canada, Racism, Anti-Racism, and healing after the trauma of childhood sexual abuse.
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MUSIC REVIEWS:
What About Love? 2012 Album Reviews
"Ingrid D. Johnson's voice is simple yet soulful". - SoulMatters
"... On My Own, gives a telling story of regrets and resolution with great R&B flavour highlighted by hot piano and lead guitar with a mix of spoken word in the lyrics to dramatize the message. I've Got The Blues shows why jazz and blues are so closely connected with great trumpet and bluesy vocals. Listening to this song and others on What About Love? leaves the listener scratching their head over learning this is Johnson's first musical effort! This amazingly good." - The Phantom Tollbooth
"... Ingrid D. Johnson, based out of Winnipeg demonstrates that the vocal jazz scene is alive and well in the Great White North with her smooth sounding voice that seems to mix a little Esthero, a tiny bit of Amy Winehouse, and a whole lot of soul."
- Scribbles
" ... a hybrid of popular music with spoken word with social action". - Greyowl Point
"... With a vibe that finds its roots in 60s message music, Johnson moves the sound from the church basement up to the main sanctuary and rocks up a soulful message of hope through despair". - Midwest Record
" ... Positive vibes permeate every song, even the sad ones, on this ultimately uplifting disc. Her sound is a soulful blend of pop, jazz, and hip-hop supported by her band, the Funky Fresh Crew. An individually talented group. The Crew has a good chemistry that gives the songs a real vibrancy." - Broose Tulloch ( Stylus Magazine)
About
“Ingrid D. Johnson found her dream within a dream years ago, awaking to the humming of her first song that has led to a 16+ year career filled with soulful, poignant songwriting, backed by her full band, The Funky Fresh Crew, and influenced by musicians from Leonard Cohen to Billie Holiday.” - MondoNYC.
Honored in the Manitoba Status of Women 2011 government publication as an artist working for positive social change, Ingrid D. Johnson creates and shares her original mix of POP, JAZZ, and R&B music about love, important social issues, and having hope in life. In addition to offering public speaking engagements about overcoming adversity under her small production company, In The Closet Productions, “A voice for the voiceless.” To learn more, please visit (link hidden)
Additional booking notes
Mixer (at least 16 channels) with a sound and lighting person.
2 main speakers
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The Band
Steve (Drums) -- floor mat and power outlet for a small drum kit.
Nick ( keyboard/ Bass) -1 xlr for D.I . box/ Bass) - 1 D.I box
Frank ( Guitar ) - guitar amp,1 D.I box for classical guitar.
Ingrid - vocals - 1 microphone
2 vocal monitors
Services offered
Past booked events
August 2024
28
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 10:30am
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Edmonton, AB
September 2023
14
Thursday
ICC CEREMONY (National Anthem Singer)
9:00am - 10:30am
August 2023
22
Tuesday
ICC CEREMONY (national anthem singer)
9:00am - 10:30am
March 2023
26
Sunday
St. Norbert Arts Center Community Day Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
January 2023
19
Thursday
Equity Diversity Inclusion Event
10:00am - 11:00am
August 2022
27
Saturday
Festival GIG
5:00pm - 6:00pm
23
Tuesday
Immigration Canada Virtual Ceremony
12:30pm - 1:30pm
May 2022
19
Thursday
Assante Live Music Festival
7:00pm - 9:00pm
April 2022
19
Tuesday
Manitoba Music Open Mic Night
6:00pm - 9:00pm
02
Saturday
Winterruption Festival
4:00pm - 5:00pm
February 2022
15
Tuesday
Immigration Canada Virtual Anthem Performance
12:30pm - 1:30pm
October 2021
24
Sunday
ST. NORBERT ARTS CENTRE
2:00pm - 3:00pm
September 2021
05
Sunday
SAKIHIWE & ELLICE STREET FESTIVAL
2:00pm - 3:00pm
04
Saturday
RED RIVER EXHIBITION FALL FAIR
3:30pm - 8:00pm
December 2020
04
Friday
CBC RADIO ONE: MANITOBA BE KIND Virtual FUNDRAISER
3:00pm - 3:30pm
June 2020
13
Saturday
Red River Ex. Main Stage: Canceled due to Covid.
5:00pm - 5:30pm
13
Saturday
ELLICE STREET FESTIVAL/ Canceled due to Covid-19
2:00pm - 3:00pm
February 2020
18
Tuesday
Private Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
October 2019
18
Friday
MONDO NYC SHOWCASE: TEDDY'S CARRIAGE HOUSE IN NYC
8:00pm - 8:40pm
June 2019
23
Sunday
The Red River Exhibition Community Stage
5:30pm - 7:00pm
22
Saturday
The Red River Exhibition Community Stage
2:00pm - 3:00pm
October 2018
19
Friday
Bell Tower Community cafe
6:30pm - 8:00pm
September 2018
29
Saturday
(link hidden)ant Spirit Fest
12:00pm - 12:30pm
August 2018
25
Saturday
Rib Fest
6:00pm - 7:45pm
June 2018
16
Saturday
Steinbach Summer in the city festival
3:30pm - 4:15pm
April 2018
20
Friday
Handsome Daughter
10:00pm - 11:00pm
March 2018
02
Friday
Shannon's Irish Pub
10:30pm - 11:30pm
December 2017
09
Saturday
National Anthem : Pistons Hockey Game
6:30pm - 6:35pm
November 2017
03
Friday
Girls Rock Camp fundraiser
9:00pm - 9:30pm
September 2017
30
Saturday
Spirit Fest St Amant
3:00pm - 4:00pm
22
Friday
The Bell Tower
6:30pm - 8:00pm
August 2017
26
Saturday
Rib Fest Winnipeg
4:00pm - 5:00pm
12
Saturday
Canada Summer games
6:00pm - 7:00pm
05
Saturday
Canada Summer games
5:00pm - 6:00pm
July 2017
21
Friday
(link hidden)ant
6:30pm - 8:00pm
June 2017
29
Thursday
Carbone Restaurant
9:00pm - 10:00pm
17
Saturday
Steinbach Summer in the City Festival
1:55pm - 2:20pm
02
Friday
(link hidden)ant Music Cafe
6:30pm - 8:00pm
May 2017
03
Wednesday
MB Music New Music Nighy
8:00pm - 10:00pm
April 2017
20
Thursday
Speaking engagement
7:00pm - 7:30pm
08
Saturday
(link hidden)athe House Concert
8:00pm - 10:00pm
March 2017
01
Wednesday
(link hidden)athe
8:00pm - 10:00pm
February 2017
03
Friday
Ingrid (link hidden)hnson & The Funky Fresh Crew Live
8:00pm - 10:00pm
November 2016
30
Wednesday
School Public speaking Engagement
10:30am - 11:30am
September 2016
09
Friday
Belltower cafe
6:30pm - 8:00pm
June 2016
23
Thursday
Songwriting workshop
10:00am - 3:00pm
17
Friday
Steinbach Summer in the City Festival
2:35pm - 3:15pm
May 2016
20
Friday
Showcase in Nashville, TN
7:30pm - 7:45pm
13
Friday
Runway 204
8:00pm - 11:00pm
February 2016
20
Saturday
PEG CITY CELEBRATION!
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Team
Set list
SETLIST of Original. Songs Performed
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1. Hurry Up
2. Come Back
3. How can we be in love?
4. I've Got the Blues
5. Your Scars
6. Something's moving in the distance
7. I work for love, not hate
8. Not 2 late
9. My life
10. I found you
11. Stuck Inside
12. Hide Away
13. Rainbows
14 Changes
15. On My Own
16. I think of you always
17. I've Got Love on my side
18. Dreamer
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT SYNOPSIS
Join me, Ingrid D. Johnson, a multi-disciplinary artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, for an hour of personal stories, insights, and revelations about dealing with adversity and healing from Trauma.
Influences and inspiration
Billie Holiday, Susan Vega, Bob Dylan, Sade, Tracy Chapman, Leonard Cohen, and Adele.
Setup requirements
Full drum kit.
16 channel mixer with sound guy
Stage large enough to hold 5 piece band
Floor mats for the drum set.
Bass amp
Guitar amp
Cordless mic
2 Vocal monitors
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