
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. Sammy Johnson 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. Not too long after, a Hawaiian-based producer contacted Sammy and offered him a record deal with Island Empire Records, home to groups like Common Kings, Tenelle, and Fiji.
Sammy has toured extensively on his own and with genre-leading artists like The Wailers and Common Kings. He continues to hone his live show with international tours and impressive festival slots, bringing his enlightening music to a live audience of anticipatory fans and new fans alike.
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Toad The Wet Sprocket
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Rock
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of Montreal
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Indie
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CARNIFEX “HELL CHOSE ME 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR”
Friday, July 25, 2025
Doors: 5:00pm / Show: 6:00pm
Metal/Hardcore
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Bloodywood
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm
Metal/Hardcore
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Jazz Is Dead: Novos Baianos
Friday, August 1, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Rock
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Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Global Music
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Mimy & Tony Succar
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Latin
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Itchy-O: THE SPLIT SIGIL RITE
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Doors: 8:00pm / Show: 9:00pm
Electronic
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Béla Fleck and The Flecktones
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Country
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Morgenshtern
Friday, September 12, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Hip-Hop/Rap
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Dareyes de La Sierra - Redención Tour
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Latin
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Sabin Rai and The Pharaoh
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
World Music
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Princess Nokia - A benefit for NorCal Resist
Friday, September 26, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Hip-Hop/Rap
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Artem Pivovarov
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Electronic
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Texas Is The Reason
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Alternative/Indie Rock
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LA LOM
Friday, October 24, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Latin
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GWAR - The Return of GOR GOR
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:00pm
Metal/Hardcore
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Murder By Death Farewell Tour
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:00pm
Folk
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Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday, October 31, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Musical Theater
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IC3PEAK
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Electronic
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KNOWER
Friday, November 14, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Indie
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The California Honeydrops
Friday, November 28, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Blues
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The California Honeydrops
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Blues
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Splean
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Rock
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The Floozies & Dirtwire: Neon Sundown Tour
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm
Dance
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THE BOUNCING SOULS EAST COAST! F#CK YOU! TOUR
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:00pm
Rock
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BLIND GUARDIAN SOMEWHERE FAR BEYOND TOUR
Friday, December 12, 2025
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm
Metal/Hardcore
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LORD OF THE LOST & THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:00pm
Rock