Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew

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, and healing after the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. Book Ingrid D.Johnson for a 30 -45 minute speaking engagement, followed by a 15 minute live music performance today!

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)

“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 www.intheclosetproductions.com

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.

Joey (bass) - 1 D.I box

Nick ( keyboard) -1 xlr for D.I . box

Frank ( Guitar ) - guitar amp,1 D.I box for classical guitar.

Ingrid - vocals - 1 microphone

2 vocal monitors