Songwriter, Keyboardist, Singer
Biography
Singer/Songwriter/Keyboardist Rogue Johnsen has a unique and impressive resume. Like many, he was inspired to become a musician by recordings. But unlike most, he sought out, apprenticed with, and learned first-hand from some true legends.
Rogue Johnsen’s teachers include the great Charles Brown and slide-master Ron Thompson; he’s toured with Archie Bell and the Drells, W.C. Clark, and Lavelle White; and he’s been a sideman for Johnny Adams, Larry Davis, Sam Andrew (Janis Joplin) and Bo Diddley. Over the years, Rogue and his trio have been the opening act for Albert King, James Cotton, Dave Mason, Robben Ford, and The Blind Boys of Alabama,
With three published recordings, Rogue’s playing can also be heard on recordings by W.C. Clark, Jesse Guitar Taylor and Chris Polk...
Discography:
Heart of Gold by W.C. Clark
Texas Tattoo by Jessie “Guitar” Taylor
Live at Zigs by Chris Polk
Trouble Blues by Rogue Johnsen
Way Back by Rogue Johnsen
20/20 by Rogue Johnsen Project
HOME by Rogue Johnsen Project
The Rogue Johnsen Project
Rogue Johnsen Project
Formed in 2020, with Mike Dutton (guitars) and Joe Wells (drums), Rogue Johnsen Project plays a diverse blend of original blues, groove-jazz, and American roots music. Their first release, the all-instrumental 20/20, was critically acclaimed and received national and international airplay.
In 2023, guitarist /songwriter Mark Saurs and drummer Lance Foster joined the Project and began recording tracks for the next release: HOME
Rogue Johnsen Project HOME
Ten original compositions, and one classical Charles Brown cover.
HOME by Rogue Johnsen Project is influenced by a range of American music styles from Country Blues and Southern Soul, to Jazz/Blues and Rock & Roll.
Rogue Johnsen: Keyboards /Vocals/Lapsteel/Percussion
Mark Saurs: Guitars, / Percussion
Mike Dutton: Guitars / Percussion
Lance Foster; Joe Wells; Jeff Newmarch: Drums
Recorded at Cuckoo's Nest, Bumpass VA
and Wally Cleaver’s Studio, Fredericksburg VA
Jeff Covert, Wally Cleaver's: Mixing and Mastering
Produced by , Rogue Johnsen, Mark Saurs, and Jeff Covert
Rogue Johnsen Project 20/20
Thirteen original compositions influenced by a range of American music styles from Jazz/Blues, Southern Soul, Blues, and vintage Rock & Roll.
Rogue Johnsen: Keyboards / Keyboard Bass
Mike Dutton: Guitars / Percussion
Joe Wells: Drums
Jeff Covert: Percussion
Dean Dalton: bass for tracks 2, 5, and 8-10
Recorded 23 February to 23 November, 2020
Wally Cleaver’s Studio, Fredericksburg VA
Produced by Jeff Covert, Rogue Johnsen, and Mike Dutton
Jeff Covert: Engineer