Carrie Johnson

Hey friends!!

Hope everyone is doing well and living with less fear and worry. With Covid slowly in the rear view I'm allowing myself to be excited about live performances again! Got a whole summer filled with gigs on beautiful Block Island, RI!

2020 and this past spring haven't been a complete bust though. I've been busy writing and working as a co-writer,  guitarist and vocalist on several project that are hitting online stores this summer! 

Last year my sister Libby and I went into the studio to record some songs completely live, mainly bluegrass covers because we love that genre, and we'll be releasing an EP soon of those songs. 

I found myself working more closely with my husband especially when I needed to find songs to fit his sermon. For those of you who don't know, my husband Peter is the Pastor of Harbor Church on Block Island, RI. As the Music Director I can't always find the perfect song.so I decided to write my own, and co-wrote one of them with my friend Kerrie Stelly. The result is a 4 song EP titled "Looking Up" which I'll be releasing at the end of July! It's a departure from the usual style I write but I'm excited to share these songs with you! 

Lot's of music coming your way, recorded and live! I hope to see you soon! 

We are living in an exploding world right now. Updating my website seems almost insignificant in light of so much loss, so much fear. As I write this, protests are erupting all over the country for George Floyd, another black man murdered by a white police officer. Yes, #blacklivesmatter and I'm sick to death of the racial divide in our country. I'm sick to death of waking up to yet another incident involving white against black.

Covid19 is alive and well even as the country is opening up. Out here on our tiny island we are playing it safe, following the rules, wearing masks and social distancing. I'm blessed that no one in my immediate circle has gotten sick.

So what does music have to do with this? There are no live performances in sight for the foreseeable future but that doesn't stop me from being completely engaged in writing, co-writing, recording and singing at the top of my lungs. Music has always gotten me through tough times and thank God it's something I can immerse myself in. 

Be well friends. Take care of yourself and others. Be kind. 

I feel a protest song coming on. 

As of September, 2018 a monumental event occured in my life! I moved to my favorite place in the world - Block Islsnd, RI. It's been an adjustment but I'm settling in to my new home and loving every minute of it! I'll be living in the historic Harbor Church with my husband (Pastor Peter Preiser) and continuing to perform on the island and off, as well as weekly music at the church. So much change - but change is good and I'm writing new songs and plan on recording in January 2019, with my daughter, Julia Davis at the helm producing! Life is a blessing. 

HAPPY 2018 EVERYONE! 

2017 was a wonderful year performing with my band and amazing songwriters. I've been busy writing and am about to record a new EP - release date? When it's finished. Songwriting is always a personal journey for me and I've taken some experiences from this past year to document in song. I'm excited for you all to hear so be on the lookout. 

In the meantime, I have shows in the winter and already I'm already lining up gigs for spring, summer and fall! I hope to be able to perform for you live - so check out the calendar and come join me! 

As always I wish you all a year ahead filled with great music, good health, lots of love and happiness and of course, a heart filled with gratitude. 

Peace and Love. 

Carrie

I am so happy to announce that recording artist, Julia Russo won Songwriter of the Year 2017 for our song "Hearts In The Water" at The New England Music Awards! WOOT!!