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About
With his debut album "Running Behind," the 23 year old Riley Johnson has established himself as a true American troubadour. Voted "Best Solo Musician in Connecticut" by Connecticut Magazine in 2024, his laid-back vibe and sound, along with his evocative and thoughtful lyrics, take you away, and down a slipstream of outlaws and ramblers, beach bums and good timers, hard luck and hard truths, but truths nonetheless. Sometimes introspective and sometimes a teller of tall tales, Johnson always brings a touch of magic.
Born in southern Connecticut, and steeped in music growing up, Johnson began playing guitar at a young age. Originally playing lead guitar in blues and jam bands, by his late teenage years, Johnson began writing his own songs and took to a more fitting, mellow singer/songwriter vibe. His taste for folk music, old-school country, and a touch of rock n' roll comes to a unique fruition in his songs and live performances
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Johnson's debut album "Running Behind" was released in the summer of 2023.
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"Riley Johnson is one of CT's top singer/songwriters who plays a unique blend of Folk and Americana. He made quite a splash onto the scene, with his tasteful melodies and crafty lyrics." -Neurotronix Records
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In November of 2022 James Taylor shared Johnson's cover of "Carolina in My Mind," check out the video in the Music section.
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