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Somewhere between the charisma of Frank Sinatra, the empathetic tone of Bob Marley, and the smooth and sultry vocal runs of Lauryn Hill, lives the warm and kind voice of Sammy Johnson. An Australian native, Sammy Johnson embraces his Maori and Polynesian roots to create positive and uplifting music. Blending together island reggae, soul and jazz vibes with heartfelt lyrics, Sammy’s sound is exhilarating and intoxicating.
Sammy Johnson has been waving the flag for the Pacific Island sound and has quickly become a leader of the scene alongside new school artists like J Boog and veterans like Katchafire. The Native-Kiwi-now-Los-Angeles-resident, Sammy J, got his big break via Youtube after his video for "Don't Say Goodbye" became a viral sensation, racking up over 10,000,000 plays. Sammy who was working as a social worker at the time, made the decision to pursue music full-time following the newfound popularity of the song that soon become a staple of modern era Island Sound. Not too long after, a Hawaiian-based producer contacted him to work on an album and was offered a record deal with Island Empire Records, home to groups like Common Kings, Tenelle and Fiji.
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Movements
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm
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Kublai Khan TX
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm
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Noize MC
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Panchiko
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm
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Steel Pulse
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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INNA
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Bayside
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:00pm
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Hot Mulligan: Choose Your Fightour
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:00pm
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OPIUO
Friday, April 26, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Infectious Grooves
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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OMEGA FEST: Biohazard / Forbidden
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Doors: 3:00pm / Show: 3:30pm
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Donny Benet
Friday, May 17, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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CHAOS & CARNAGE 2024: CATTLE DECAPITATION / CARNIFEX
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Doors: 4:00pm / Show: 4:30pm
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Rawayana
Friday, May 24, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Gogol Bordello
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Jazz Is Dead: Mulatu Astatke
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Jazz Is Dead: Mulatu Astatke
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Little Big
Friday, June 14, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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of Montreal
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Jazz is Dead: Cortex
Friday, July 12, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Caspian & And So I Watch You From Afar
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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Tinariwen
Monday, August 12, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
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CORNELIUS
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm