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Sam Johnson
- Denver, CO
- Cover Band
- Travels nationwide
- $900-$10,000
Overview
Voted BEST BAND - "Best Of The Bay" 2023
Sam Johnson’s decade long career as a performing artist boasts lineups with Foo Fighters, Guns N Roses, Train, and more. His soulful blend of Pop, Rock, and Reggae gives Sam what he calls “The California Sound.”
Sam’s repertoire includes songs you'll know and love, with a unique “California twist.” His original music can be heard in TV shows on FOX, BRAVO, MTV, SPIKE and more, and he recently signed a deal with Universal Music Group/ Lucent Records.
Sam and his band regularly perform at corporate and private events (Google, Netflix, Facebook, and more), as well festivals, including Bottlerock Napa Valley and Sail Across The Sun.
20 Reviews
Celebrating a milestone birthday with live music was made unforgettable thanks to Sam Johnson and his incredible trio. As the evening unfolded with cocktails and delightful food, Sam's signature "California Sound" set the perfect backdrop.
Sam's vocals were nothing short of incredible, weaving through well-loved songs with a chill yet sophisticated twist. Accompanied by a bassist and drummer, the trio created an atmosphere that was both fun and cool, embodying the essence of a relaxed California evening. The vibe they created was so great that it spontaneously turned our gathering into a dance party – a testament to their talent and the energy they brought to the event.
The reaction from the guests said it all. Throughout the night, the most common question was, "How did you find this band, they're amazing?!" It's a sentiment I wholeheartedly echo. Sam Johnson and his band didn't just perform; they enhanced the celebration in a way that will be remembered for years to come.
Party Band
Response from Sam Johnson:
Wow, thank you so much Pete! I think I speak for everyone in attendance when I say, please through another party!
Sam Johnson delivered an outstanding performance at our recent corporate event, and his artistry truly left a lasting impression. With a solo performance that effortlessly blended captivating music and undeniable charm, Sam lit up the entire event, creating an atmosphere that resonated with everyone present.
His musical prowess is exceptional, and his ability to connect with the audience is truly remarkable. Sam's solo act added a special touch to our event, making it an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Beyond his undeniable talent, Sam's professionalism and easygoing nature make him a pleasure to work with.
I wholeheartedly recommend Sam Johnson for any event where you want to elevate the ambiance and leave a lasting impact. His performance not only met but exceeded our expectations, and I'm confident he will bring the same level of excellence to any stage he graces. Don't miss the opportunity to have Sam be the highlight of your next event – he's an artist who knows how to create magic with his music and charisma
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Reggae Band, Cover Band
Response from Sam Johnson:
Holy cow! I am beyond flattered. Thanks so much again Sahil!
Sam was a smash hit at our event. He went the extra mile to provide a really high quality performance for our corporate conference, and everyone loved. He exceeded all our expectations. We can't wait to work together again!
Singer/Songwriter, Cover Band
Everything from booking with Sam to his performance was great and easy! He was incredible, the vibe was spot on and all our guests really enjoyed him!!
One Man Band
Response from Sam Johnson:
Love to hear it! Thanks so much Salena, happy to play for you any time.
Sam and his band played at our Summer Solstice community event last night. They are extremely talented musicians and highly professional humans. The music they played was perfect for our summer kickoff celebration, and their set list was exactly on target for our crowd. They also interacted with the audience and were extremely engaged throughout their performance.
I highly recommend Sam Johnson and his trio and I fully expect to hire them again in the future! Thanks to Sam and his band for making our event a success! You are rockstars!
Alternative Band, Caribbean/Island Music, Easy Listening Band, Singer/Songwriter
Sam really understood the vibe of the party and played music accordingly. He has a beautiful voice and is a great musician. Really lucky we were able to find him.
Party Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist, Cover Band
Response from Sam Johnson:
You’re awesome! Thanks so much Kim. Any time!
I booked Sam and his bandmates for my husband’s surprise 50th birthday party. I must’ve scrolled through hundreds of musicians trying to choose a band that would appeal to my husband. He absolutely loves music and I wanted this to be very special for him. When I first heard his videos, I knew he was the one. I sent him a message, expecting that I wouldn’t be able to afford him because he was that good. He responded promptly, and I was shocked that he was that affordable. Sam and his band far exceeded any expectations that I could’ve ever had. My husband was absolutely floored by their talent. He literally parked himself on a bench right in front of the band taking it in multiple times throughout the night. Sam’s ability to put his own twist to well known songs with his one-of-a-kind voice is breathtaking and soothing. His own original songs were beautiful and I know he’s going to be a superstar someday. I just hope he still comes back in plays at our parties when he is! At times through the night I literally got goosebumps and many of our guests have sent me videos, which gives me goosebumps again when watching ! Everyone was super impressed and kept asking. “Where did you find this guy?” my husband keeps saying “ Wow! That band was so awesome !” Sam and his band mates were professional, kind, and easy to work with. I highly recommend you book Sam and his crew for your next event.
If you are lucky enough to book sam and his band do so. Besides being amazing in sound their personalities are just as good!
Acoustic Band
Response from Sam Johnson:
That was one of the most amazing parties I’ve ever been too hands down! Thank you so much for having us out, and for the incredible hospitality. Hope to see you again,
SJ
I've seen Sam multiple times, since all the way back to 2011 or 2012. He's a consummate professional and innovative as an artist. He is the sound of California for this day and age, much like how the Beach Boys, RHCP and Sublime were for their time.
Guitarist
Response from Sam Johnson:
What a guy! Thanks very much for the kind words 🙌
SJ
I first heard Sam Johnson play during his residency at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco. His sultry voice and smooth sound were captivating. 7 years later, he sounds better than ever. Not only is he an incredible vocal artist, but songwriter too. I always look forward to the new releases of music from Sam Johnson. We loved him so much we even acquired his services to sing at our wedding! He made the even memorable and added perfection to an incredible celebration.
One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter, Wedding Singer
Response from Sam Johnson:
Aww thanks Leanne! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sam made my husband's milestone birthday party a huge success, and was amazing to work with along the way. He listened to and delivered exactly the vibe i was going for (backyard birthday with tacos, covers and some originals, fun to sing along and dance), and was incredibly responsive (great at texts and calls and worked quickly to get things organized), solutions-oriented (got his friend Michael, an awesome cajon player, to join when i thought it might be nice to have a beat), kind (super thoughtful and customer-first in multiple ways), and TALENTED! our friends and family loved his voice and energy and lots of kids and adults were having the best time dancing and singing along to his music. i'm so grateful to Sam (and Michael) for making my husband's birthday so special. for anyone who is looking to hire an amazing guitarist and singer (and potentially with band), i give Sam my highest recommendation.
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist, Cover Band
Response from Sam Johnson:
Whew, I’m blushing! 😅 Thanks again Charina!
Sam came out to play Saturday night for our event and was great! He has excellent originals and great cover, and his impromptu is hilarious and fun. 5 stars all around, thank you Sam.
Guitarist
Response from Sam Johnson:
That was an epic party! Super glad to come out for it and thank you so much again for the wonderful hospitality. Hope to see you again🙌
I booked Sam at the 11th hour and he rocked it out! He had a cool vibe and made this event planner’s experience a smooth one from planning to personalization and the performance. He has a great voice and even sang a punk rock birthday song to our coordinator (matching the event theme). I’ve hired many performers through these apps but Sam has been my favorite :-) I highly recommend!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Sam Johnson:
That is awesome 🙌 Thanks so much for this Lindy!
We have hired Sam to play at a few of our parties and he never disappoints. He shows up on time and is very responsive when trying to communicate. He can play his original songs or anything you would like. He always engages the crowd as well. I would highly recommend him for your next event!
One Man Band
Response from Sam Johnson:
Woo!🥳 Thanks Elizabeth looking forward to the next one!
Sam played at our wedding and he was amazing, our guests loved it and we were thrilled! We picked one of his original songs as our wedding song.
We will always be grateful to Sam and hope to hear him many more times, especially his original songs!
One Man Band
Response from Sam Johnson:
Myriam thank you so much for this 🙌 Hope to see you both again real soon!
Sam is a great performer with beautiful talent. Great voice and great style. A perfect addition to any gathering! If it seems to good to be true, it really is. If you’re lucky to book him, do! I would hire him for every party!
Guitarist
Response from Sam Johnson:
Thanks so much Mary! Really beautiful party and your hospitality was greatly appreciated 🙌
Sam was great playing for a large garden party, super easy to work with. Thank you Sam!!!
Guitarist
Sam did such a fantastic job performing at our community event! He was a great partner, so planning and communication was very easy and his performance was fantastic! Would highly recommend working with him and look forward to our next event with him!
Acoustic Band
Response from Sam Johnson:
Thanks Senta! Love this 🙌
Sam was extremely professional, sounded excellent, and was most importantly extremely accommodating to our group. His voice + guitar sounded exactly like the clips he has on his profile, which sound great, and he was able switch over to playing Spotify music when we asked him to turn the event into more of a dance party.
Singing Guitarist
As an event planner, finding professional entertainment can be difficult. I had heard of Sam Johnson because of his recent performance at BottleRock and thought his laid back California sound was perfect for some upcoming events. Well it turns out I was right. He blew me away with his talent, professionalism, general friendliness and customer centric attitude. I’ve worked with him a few times now and every time the guests talk about how great the music was afterwards. He is such a vibe, beautiful voice, classic and interesting covers, some original tunes too and on top of that very professional, which makes my job easier. He’s a total crowd pleaser, you will not be disappointed to have SJ at your event. Thanks again for everything Sam! Can’t wait to work with you again!
Cover Band, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Sam Johnson:
Thanks Nicole!! Hope to play for you again soon 🙌😎
Booking Info
Price Range: $900-$10,000
Gig Length: 10 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial Liability
Website: Visit website
What to Expect
Sam Johnson is the ultimate combination of talent, charisma, and fun. Raised in the beach cities of Southern California, his soulful blend of Acoustic Pop and Reggae gives Sam what he calls "The California Sound”.
Whether you’re hosting a sophisticated event or a good old-fashioned house party, Sam's wide array of cover songs and originals are sure to please any audience.
Sam is available as a solo performer, duo, trio, 4 piece, or 5 piece band.
Professional Audio for groups large and small can be provided upon request.
About
Sam Johnson’s decade long career as a performing artist boasts lineups with Foo Fighters, Guns N Roses, Train, and more. His soulful blend of Pop, Rock, and Reggae gives Sam what he calls “The California Sound.”
Steeped in surf culture from a young age, Sam’s repertoire includes many songs you'll know and love, with a unique “California twist.” His original music can be heard in TV shows on FOX, BRAVO, MTV, SPIKE and more, and he recently signed a deal with Universal Music Group/Lucent Records.
Sam and his band maintain a busy performance schedule at over 150 shows per year, playing dozens of college events, corporate and private events (Google, Netflix, Facebook, and more), as well as music festivals, including Bottlerock Napa Valley and Sail Across The Sun.
Sam Johnson is available for your next event as a solo performer, duo, trio, four-piece or a full five piece band. Sound, lighting, and decor can be provided for events large and small upon request.
Reviews:
Dave Matthews (of Dave Matthews Band) - "Sam has a beautiful voice. He reminds me of my friend Martin Sexton."
"Sam is crazy talented. A natural born songwriter with a gift for playing guitar and singing from his soul. He does both incredibly well and you believe every note. Not bad with a crowd either :)"
— Arion Salazar, bassist of Third Eye Blind
"Sam Johnson's natural voice and sound are a breath of fresh air in this day and age."
— Stephen Bradley, band member of No Doubt
"Sam is one of the most complete rock musicians I've ever heard. "
— Robert Gunter, Yahoo! Voices
"About Sam Johnson's 'The City' - This, my friends, is the song MTV will use when they do establishing shots of the city in the next San Francisco iteration of either Catfish or The Real World, whichever comes first. And if it's not, well, more the fool them."
— SFist
Additional Booking Notes
Professional Audio can be provided for groups of up to 500.
Set List
California love - 2pac and Dr. Dre
Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
Rooster - Alice in Chains
When I Drink - Avett Brothers
No Diggity - Black Street
All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan
Redemption Song - Bob Marley
Stir It Up - Bob Marley
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
Is This Love - Bob Marley
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Sons Gonna Rise - Citizen Cope
Gangsters paradise - Coolio
You and Me - Dave Matthews
Memories - David Gueta ft. Kid Cuddi
Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry
Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
In The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
I wanna know - Joe
Heart Of Life - John Mayer
Baby - Justin Bieber
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Can’t Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz
Sex & Candy - Marcy Playground
Say It Right - Nelly Furtado
Heart Shaped Box - Nirvana
Wonder wall - Oasis
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Black And Gold - Sam Sparro
Smooth - Santana ft. Rob Thomas
The Greatest - Sia
Closer to the Sun - Slightly Stoopid
Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson
Badfish - Sublime
Garden grove - Sublime
Santeria - Sublime
What I Got - Sublime
Every morning - Sugar Ray
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
Hotel California - The Eagles
Friend of the Devil - The Grateful Dead
Sweater Weather - The Neighbourhood
Such Great Heights - The Postal Service
My Girl - The Temptations
Waterfalls - TLC
Red Red Wine - UB40
Say It Ain't So - Weezer
Influences & Inspiration
His soulful blend of Acoustic Pop, Rock, and Reggae gives Sam what he calls “The California Sound”.,Inspired by artists like Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, and Sublime.
Setup Requirements
Can provide all sound equipment in many cases
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