Basic Information
Label: Urban Folk Records
Members: Johanna Chase (git./vox) Matt Knapil (Sax) Adam Edwards (Bass) Jared McNeely (Drums)
Johanna Chase
Los Angeles, CA
Folk / Urban Folk / Folk/Funk
Bio
Folk-rock singer and songstress, Johanna Chase uses the arts of music and storytelling to share ideas of empathy, community, and humility with others. Framed in feminist perspective and abstract biblical poetics, her lyrics are deeply personal and rigorously political-distinguishing her as an honest and passionate artist. Her elegant wordplay over her powerful guitar work resonates with many and serves to inspire.
In Bothell, Washington, some 20 miles northeast of Seattle, Johanna was raise...
Comments
Kerry Leigh:
Perceptive intuitive compositions and crafted compelling performance! Take care -- Kerry
Dec 17
Press
“Strong and sentimental would be two words to describe Johanna Chase. She sits across from me on the patio in a Pasadena eatery, nibbling on lunch. Chase first comes across as an almost-tough, no-nonsense woman focused on her art, but as we chat, her softer side emerges slowly through her sweet smile to her openness about her struggles in life.
The Los Angeles singer/songwriter leads her band with her voice and guitar. Chase is joined by bassist Matthew Lee, saxophonist and woodwind player Matt Knapil and drummer Robert DeLong. The group has recently self-released the album, "Translator."
"I would say folk/funk," Chase describes the music. "It's evolving. I'm a singer/songwriter and usually I write for my guitar and my voice, but with this CD, 'Translator,' it's half singer/songwriter style and half I'm writing for a band.".....
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Artist Stats
Fans: 133
Song Plays: 585
Visits: 762
Video Plays: 3
Widget Hits: 31
Status
Status:
Posted a new photo: "Promo 2011" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/67001289
