Songwriters in the Round Featuring Alvon Johnson, Andrew Griffin and David Landon
Saturday, June 15. Gather 6:30 PM, Music at 7:30 PM Oakland, CA RSVP: sylapresents@gmail.com
The Why: I never ceased to be amazed by the extraordinary and eclectic talent that we are so fortunate to have in our own backyard. Indie Rocker Andrew Griffin will join forces with blues musician Alvon Johnson and singer/songwriter David Landon for an evening of eclectic original music played in the format of a songwriter’s circle. The evening will span multiple styles, performed by true seasoned professionals of the music business. It is sure to be fun, moving and filled with emotion and electrifying performances and a few surprises! Not to be missed! The Who: Alvon Johnson is one of the most versatile musicians, singers, and entertainers on the music scene today. He travels the world singing and swinging Jazz standards with Big Bands. He also gallops the globe performing the songs that he sang while working with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, The Coasters. When he travels to Russia he is referred to as the “King of the Blues” and the “Ambassador of the Blues.” His love and respect for the American art form is shared by large and enthusiastic audiences the world over. Alvon is also an accomplished songwriter and will be performing his original blues songs in an intimate setting.
Andrew Griffin is the frontman of Oakland-based indie rockers, Felsen. He started Felson after his 2006 cancer diagnosis, which led to the release of Felsen's first album, Accidental Drowning, in 2009. Felsen Loves You—an EP on the Ninth Street Opus label—followed in 2010, and in 2011 & 2013 two other full-length albums—Breaking up with Loneliness and I Don’t Know How To Talk Anymore were self-released. Their most recent album Blood Orange Moon, was released by SF’s boutique record label, Mystery Lawn Music last year Felsen has toured extensively throughout the US opening for national acts: Camper Van Beethoven, Marcy Playground, One Eskimo, Stone Foxes and Luce and has been featured on Bay Area radio stations KPFA, KALX, KZSU and were selected to be on KFOG’s Local Scene Volume 11. Felsen has performed at both the NoisePop & ULUV music festivals and was a Deli Magazine Band of the Month. The current lineup of Felsen includes 4 Non Blondes guitarist Roger Rocha, former bassist with A Band Called Pain, Bryan Dean, drummer Robert Tucker of Metallica alum Jason Newsted’s Chophouse Band and backing vocalist Dara Ackerman.
David Landon is one of the San Francisco bay area’s premier guitarists and vocalist who has performed nationally and internationally at festivals, concerts and clubs. Throughout his career ,David has performed on stage and in the studio with 80’s pop Star Tiffany, Mario Cantone, Lenny Williams, Taj Mahal, Kenny Neal and Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows. David has released 5 solo c.d.s and has played on countless recordings for other artists throughout his musical career spanning over three decades. For many years David Landon has performed with his original incarnation of searing guitar driven blues rock in the style of his guitar heroes: Hendrix, Clapton, SRV, and the 3 Kings: BB, Freddie and Albert. Since 2010 Mr. Landon has come back to his first love of acoustic music and has developed his songwriting and performing to reflect that. As a result, his current performances cross multiple musical boundaries ranging from foot stomping blues to more mellow and carefully crafted originals in the singer/songwriter style.
Suggested Donation = $25 – all proceeds go to artists Includes: great music, eclectic crowd, super cool setting, beer, wine and food. What a Deal!! Potluck. Please bring something GREAT to share.
More about Alvon, Andrew and David http://www.alvonjohnson.com/, https://felsen.bandcamp.com/, https://www.davidlandon.com/