Yesterday I had the opportunity to listen to a small selection of songs from DAVE'S album. My
honest opinion of the songs is that his knowledge and experience in the industry and guitar palying technique as well as mandolin has all come to fruition in this very enjoyable album. An easily listend to album. His experiences while travlling around has given him the knowledge that he has put to pen and song as only a local West Australian could.
Next Album please...
Posted by Rob Greenhalgh
Below is the link from a fellow Perth Reviewer
BLOKE JUST A SUBURBAN BLOKE
Sunday, October 10, 2004
DAVE JOHNSON LEAVIN TIME
Dave Johnson was originally from Geelong in Victoria but having travelled this vast country found his roots and niche in the Port City of Fremantle Western Australia. Once settled in Fremantle Dave has provided the City with the Heart and Soul of Music it was once accustomed to prior to the Americas Cup which resulted in Venues and Hotels going up market and ignoring the local talent opting to satisfy the needs of the Plastic Yuppie Society. A Western Australian based singer/songwriter of some fifteen years plus experience as a solo performer and as part of several 'Critically Acclaimed' folk/rock outfits. Dave is now performing his music solo. Having travelled throughout Western Australia with his music Dave has found much inspiration for his songs. Dave Johnsons songs are a reflection of the people and the times he has discovered in Western Australia. Dave also delves into the history surrounding the State. Leavin Time is a compilation of 12 tracks written over several years, many which were inspired by Daves travels and/or tribulations. The CD presents the listener with a wide variety of themes whilst "retaining a common aural experience Throughout." Dave Johnson in this Blokes opinion is one of the finest Singer/song writers today in the state of Western Australia. Dave Johnson's powerful voice and punchy guitar and tireless mandolin picking and melodies are always instantly appealing to listeners of any age. If the chance ever arises I strongly recommend that you listen to Dave Johnson live...BUT...if this is not at all possible then do yourself a favor and purchase Daves latest CD and add it to your collection. A local flavor of highly acclaimed and talented Fremantle musicians together with the talents of Dave Johnson make this album a must to have The musician Lineup is as follows; Dave Johnson -Vocals Guitar Mandolin and Composer Trent "Trunk" Humphreys -Citern, Harmonium, Reason, Electric guitar Konrad Parks -Drums Ben Franz -Bass, Double Bass Geordie Batey -Viola Lucy Fisher -Violin John "Lou" Reed -Master of the Citern Some of the songs on Leavin Time can be downloaded at the following link.
DAVE JOHNSON LEAVIN TIME
Dave Johnson was originally from Geelong in Victoria but having travelled this vast country found his roots and niche in the Port City of Fremantle Western Australia. Once settled in Fremantle Dave has provided the City with the Heart and Soul of Music it was once accustomed to prior to the Americas Cup which resulted in Venues and Hotels going up market and ignoring the local talent opting to satisfy the needs of the Plastic Yuppie Society. A Western Australian based singer/songwriter of some fifteen years plus experience as a solo performer and as part of several 'Critically Acclaimed' folk/rock outfits. Dave is now performing his music solo. Having travelled throughout Western Australia with his music Dave has found much inspiration for his songs. Dave Johnsons songs are a reflection of the people and the times he has discovered in Western Australia. Dave also delves into the history surrounding the State. Leavin Time is a compilation of 12 tracks written over several years, many which were inspired by Daves travels and/or tribulations. The CD presents the listener with a wide variety of themes whilst "retaining a common aural experience Throughout." Dave Johnson in this Blokes opinion is one of the finest Singer/song writers today in the state of Western Australia. Dave Johnson's powerful voice and punchy guitar and tireless mandolin picking and melodies are always instantly appealing to listeners of any age. If the chance ever arises I strongly recommend that you listen to Dave Johnson live...BUT...if this is not at all possible then do yourself a favor and purchase Daves latest CD and add it to your collection. A local flavor of highly acclaimed and talented Fremantle musicians together with the talents of Dave Johnson make this album a must to have The musician Lineup is as follows; Dave Johnson -Vocals Guitar Mandolin and Composer Trent "Trunk" Humphreys -Citern, Harmonium, Reason, Electric guitar Konrad Parks -Drums Ben Franz -Bass, Double Bass Geordie Batey -Viola Lucy Fisher -Violin John "Lou" Reed -Master of the Citern Some of the songs on Leavin Time can be downloaded at the following link.
This site also provides a bio on Dave Johnson and lists his Venues and Tours etc.
http://davejohnson.com.au/leavin_time
Any inquires, bookings or performances Dave Johnson can be contacted on;
E-mail http://www.blogger.com/app/davejohnson@bigpond.com.au
or telephone 0419190725
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http://davejohnson.com.au/leavin_time
Any inquires, bookings or performances Dave Johnson can be contacted on;
E-mail http://www.blogger.com/app/davejohnson@bigpond.com.au
or telephone 0419190725
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