The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 12/23 – Leo Johnson / James Tristan Redding
December 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Originally from the charming town of Franklin, Tennessee, and currently living and performing in the vibrant city of Asheville, North Carolina, Leo Johnson has had a rich musical journey over the past 20 years in North Carolina. Throughout this time, he has had the pleasure of performing with numerous local bands that showcase a wide array of musical styles. Some of these notable groups include “Firecracker Jazz Band,” “Hank West and the Smokin’ Hots,” “The House Hoppers,” “The Screaming J’s,” “The Big Nasty Jazz Band,” “Ghost Pipe Trio,” “SHA-MAN,” “Drayton and the Dreamboats,” “The Hot Club of Asheville,” “The Space Heaters,” and “Snake Prophecy,” among others.
James Tristan Redding is a British-American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His catalog of over 1,000 titles includes collaborations with hit writers Mark Narmore, Chris Gantry, Elliott Park, Steve Dean, and Pete and Pat Luboff, among others both stateside and worldwide.
Beyond his discography of 12 studio albums, Redding has also served as session musician on drums, bass, guitar, and keys for groups in the USA and Europe. His songs have been cut by Sarah Harralson, Dan Whitehouse, Eli Alger, David Easterling, Emma Gale, and more.