Mar 4, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
1. What does it mean to be selected as a finalist? My wife and I are super new to Texas, and neither of us knew too much about the music scene here before we moved to Houston. Being selected as a top ten finalist is a really exciting way to dive into the scene and get...
Mar 4, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
1. Other than sweet potato tater tots, what’s the most interesting aspect to performing live in local venues? Wait, there’s more to a show than sweet potato tater tots? Are you SURE? Honestly, my favorite thing about performing live is the chance to forge...
Mar 4, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
1. Where is the best place to experience songwriting utopia? A place that serves you a fine vintage bottle of Bordeaux. Just kidding. I have enjoyed writing just about everywhere… from locations and climates that were glamorous to downright hideous. The vista is...
Mar 2, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
Who gave you the nickname “Wicked Wit of the West” and what does it mean? My friend Steve Brooks, who is a wonderful writer and songwriter, gave me that nickname several years back. We’ve written a few songs together, including “Let the Men Buy...
Mar 2, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
1. Do you have a favorite quote, lyric, or credo that you live by? My credo is real simple: be kind and be thankful. I do my very best to treat people the way I want to be treated and to show kindness and generosity whenever I can. I suppose the thing I try hardest to...
Mar 1, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
1. What does it mean to be selected as a finalist for this competition? For me, it’s an honor and a vote of confidence from the Folk and Americana music communities at an early stage in my career. The Wildflower! Festival and particularly this competition have a...
