Come Out Tonight! Posted: Oct 18, 2008

Hey everybody. Happy Saturday... The time is coming on fast when we will be in the mountains for most of the winter with Justin James, but we'll be playing here in SD as much as possible before we go and possibly in between. For those of you looking for something to do on Saturday nights, including tonight, come on down to the Lafayette Hotel lobby bar in University Heights. I will be playing a duo show with guitar, bass and loops from 9:00 - 12:00 tonight, as well as Saturday 10/25 and Saturday 11/01. The Lafayette is an old hotel on the border of University Heights and North Park. The have a great outdoor area with a large pool and pool deck, and a mellow bar attached where we will be playing. They offer great drink prices and a relaxed atmosphere, with comfortable seating and heaters outdoors. The Hotel is on the corner of El Cajon Blvd and Louisiana St, San Diego 92216. I've been working hard on getting the new album started, and it's going to be a long journey from here, but I'm looking forward to sharing some new music with you all. Hope this finds you well, and don't forget to vote! Peace, Jesse

Winters on the Way! Posted: Sep 27, 2008

Hey Everyone. Most of you all know that I have left New York, and am Living in San Diego again. I brought Jony Jatom, my good friend and incredible bass player, with me from the NYC as well. We've been busy trying to get our lives together here in California, and trying to find our musical footing. We've been playing with a few different folks, some more regular than others, but are most excited about the new project, The Jesse Johnson Trio. We'll be touring around California for the Winter with another young artist living in SD, Justin James. We'll be touring as the Jesse Johnson Trio, while also playing as the backup band for Justin (kind of like the Heartbreakers and Bob Dylan). Justin is a recording artist for 10 Spot records, with US distribution on Universal. He is a growing force in the states, and his record, "Sun Drenched," is flying off the shelves by the thousands in Japan! Keep your eyes on the calendar for different JJ Trio shows, as well as Justin James shows. We'll be playing at Mammoth Mountain Resort for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and much more of the winter and spring. Anyone looking to come have a good time in the snow come on out. We'll be snowboarding all day and playing music in the evening. Also, be on the lookout for late night shows in the Mammoth Lakes village after the resort shows are done! Happy Fall Everyone. Peace, Jesse