Rogue Johnsen Project Electronic Press Kit

Singer/Songwriter/Keyboardist Rogue Johnsen built an impressive resume in preparation for the Project. Like many of his contemporaries, he was inspired to become a musician by recordings. Unlike most, however, Rogue Johnsen moved from D.C. to Seattle, from Oakland to Austin and back to Virginia, seeking out, apprenticing and learning from the greats: only student of Charles "Merry Christmas Baby" Brown; sideman for Bo Diddley, Johnny Adams, Norton Buffalo, Larry "Arkansas" Davis, and Sam Andrew (Janis Joplin), Rogue has toured nationally and internationally with W.C. Clark, Miss Lavelle White, and Archie Bell and the Drells.

In 2017, Rogue Johnsen Trio with Lady D was voted the DC Blues Society’s “Best Blues Band.” Rogue Johnsen Project was formed with the critically acclaimed release of the recording, 20/20. Dedicated to continuing the traditions of Blues and Roots music and to recording and performing new music that passes on the spirit of those traditions, the band was named by co-producer/guitarist, Mike Dutton. The Project’s first recording session was in 2020, with Joe Wells on drums.

Richmond legend and Northern Virginia Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Mark Saurs joined on guitar and vocals in 2023. Adding Lance Foster on drums, Rogue Johnsen Project began recording HOME. Available 02/23/2024, HOME was co-produced by Rogue and Mark Saurs and mixed at Wally Cleavers in Fredericksburg, with the majority being recorded at Rogue’s studio, The Cuckoos Nest.

Rogue Johnsen Project is currently performing in support of HOME while preparing more projects to release (songs will be available to purchase and stream throughout 2024!).