Mark Johnson - The Midnight River Crew based in London/North Kent ,UK.
Motivated by human stories and current affairs, both local and global.
Current album 'My City Of Fire' released 2015
Two music films have been produced to support this latest release, reflecting the songs 'Over The River Tonight' and 'My City Of Fire'. (see You Tube).
First album. 'Going Live. South of the Equator'. released in 2012.
Influences? Ray Davies and Graham Parker. Smokey Robinson and Curtis Mayfield. Gladys Knight, and Nina Simone. Oh and Dusty! And don't forget Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell!
My songs have thus far gained the attention of Jennifer Crook, My Darling Clementine, and Bob Andrews (music producer and keyboard player with Graham Parker and The Rumour ).
Mark Johnson now working with Sharon Mari, Voice Coach and Singing Teacher from Medway, Kent in August 2015. They have been recording their new original material at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios with Paul Midcalf producing.
Sounds Like: Fleetwood Mac, London Grammar