The Luke Johnson Band is a high energy three piece posse of musical pioneers who thrive on improvisation and conscious lyrical hooks. Blending elements of rock, funk, jazz and roots with their original grooves and freshly spread jams, they transcend limitation with a strong voice. A keyboard based band that continually refines the musical essences of the past while morphing each song into a new landscape of sound, this band stirs the crowd, ignites the dance floor and unifies everyone within its range.
Since 2009 LJB has travelled to many venues and festivals such as Wilderness Jam, Full Moon Fest, SoundQuilt, Healing Waters, Buffalo Gap Jam Fest, Burning Leaves, and Stop the Kaboom. Pouring through their diverse set of original music and choice covers they captivated the crowds with their unique presence and effortless precision. Luke has had the pleasure of opening the stage for New Riders of the Purple Sage, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Kung Fu, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Jerry Garcia Band, Rusted Root, American Babies, ekoostik hookha, Parliament Funkadelic, The Recipe, The Hackensaw Boys, Donna the Buffalo, Project Object, The Bridge, Funk Ark, Vince Herman, Toubab Krewe, Papa Mali, Vince Welnick, Tom Constanten, and many more.
The LJB core fan base is well established and expands into Northern VA, Baltimore and WV. With no end in sight the band continues to drive towards its goal of bringing quality music back into the mainstream where it belongs.
The group collects influence from a wide range of acts such as The Dead, Dr. John, Bruce Hornsby, Tom Waits, Thelonious Monk, The Beatles, Parliament Funkadelic, Allman Brothers, Fela Kuti, Herbie Hancock, Medeski Martin and Wood, Bob Marley, Spearhead, Matisyahu, Umphrey’s McGee and Bob Dylan. LJB blends infectious piano lines, funky bass riffs, soaring vocals, edgy guitar leads and dynamic drum grooves to showcase there diverse musical vocabulary. The intense creative energy between the members grows stronger with each performance. Be prepared for anything because this band follows the current of ideas in every moment. To sum it up these guys always deliver the goods.
Booking Contact
Luke Johnson 540-931-2730
lukejohnsonpiano@yahoo.com
Charles Town, WV's kick ass new Brewery is having Luke reign in the New Year!
LJB made an amazing apperance and played there best set to date! The crowd really was getting down like crazy, what an killer show!
Blue Fox in Winchester, VA
We got out of the time machine in the 1950's for a set, co billing with Threesound who played a 80's set and Flux Capasator brought us in to the future with there groovy jams.
LJB is opening for one of the funkiest bands around!
with guest appearances from
John Paul Miller- Guitar, and Derrick Johnson on Trombone! What a treat! Watch the entire set here--> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI_ZiHgyUag
The stage was set to melt faces... Kung Fu blew our minds and LJB played a very inspired show to packed house. All funked up in Winchester!
Amazing art show, we were also featured in the Winchester Star Newspaper for this event.
Been listening to these guys for years and really enjoyed there show... such great energy!
Another packed house in Luray, VA! Had a great time talking with the New Riders Band. Lots of new friends made and good vibes all around!
RELIX-"Keyboardist and singer/songwriter Luke Johnson is undeniably a positive force in jam music. While he enjoys recording and composing, his first love is performing. Luke’s latest creative endeavor is his debut album Light Bringer, an introspective journey through the uplifting genres of rock, funk, jazz and bluegrass."
www.lukejohnsonband.com
Article and streaming "Love like Yours"
http://www.relix.com/media/audio/luke-johnson-love-like-yours
Produced by Chirs Henry with guest apperences by Jesse Shultzaburger of the Woodshedders, as well as local bluegrass lengend Murphy Henry.
"Lightbringer" Luke's first solo effort wraps in many influences and generes to make a versitle journey through jamband music.
download here...
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lukejohnson3
Luke appeared at The Dalton Brill Tribute and wrote a tribute song to the late banjo player who was native to the Shenandoah valley Bluegrass scene. Laura Oleniacz wrote a great article also featuring Chris Henry who put the event together.
Strausburg, VA
Frederick, MD
opening for KINGS OF BELMONT
Charles Town, WV
Martinsburg, WV
Martinsburg, WV
Martinsburg, WV
Frostburg, MD
Berryville, VA
Hedgesville, WV
Charles Town, WV
Hedgesville, WV
Strausburg, VA
Mannassas, VA
Terra Alta, WV
Terra Alta, WV OPENED FOR.... DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND
Blacksburg, VA
Winchester, VA
Charles Town, WV
Winchester, VA
Shepherdstown, WV
Winchester, VA
Shepherdstown, WV
Shepherdstown, WV
Leesburg, VA
Terra Alta, WV
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
Berkeley Springs, WV
Washington, DC
Winchester, VA
Paw Paw, WV
Berkeley Springs, WV
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
356 Fairfax Pike
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 868-0111
76 Wolfcraft Way
Charles Town, West Virginia
(304) 724-1975
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Longshots-Billiards/84243493022
Winchester, VA
opened for KUNG FU
opening for Yo Mama's Big fat Booty Band
Winchester, VA
http://harpersferryoutdoorfestival.org
show time TBA
Winchester, VA
Ashburn, VA
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
Shepherdstown, WV
Bethesda, MD
Round Hill, VA
WInchester, VA
Martinsburg, WV
Martinsburg, WV
Georgetown- Washington, DC
OPENED for Tom Hamilton's American Babies in Winchester, VA
Festival in the streets of Chambersburg, PA
Winchester, VA
Leesburg, VA
Winchester, VA
Front Royal, VA
Winchester, VA
Richmond, VA
Berryville, VA
Capon Bridge, WV
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
Gore, VA
Winchester, VA
Chambersburg, PA
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
Leesburg, VA
Leesburg, VA
Winchester, VA
Aldie, VA
Charles Town, WV
Leesburg, VA
Leesburg, VA
ROund Hill, VA
Leesburg, VA
Leesburg, VA
Chambersburg, PA
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
Berryville, VA
Fairfax, VA
Round Hill, VA
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
Berryville, VA
Charles Town, WV