Mark “Mojo” Johnson is a Nashville-based solo artist who lives at the crossroads of blues, folk, and rock — forever bluesy, deeply human, and unpolished in all the right ways. His songs feel lived-in, like a favorite pair of jeans or an old worn t-shirt you can’t seem to throw away. As a natural storyteller in song, Mojo’s writing reflects the beauty of simple things done well: love that’s worth fighting for, fights worth showing up for, and truths worth living even if uncomfortable. With more than 2000 captivating shows under his troubadour belt, live performances are built on connection — engaging audiences through shared moments, honest conversation, and music that breathes in real time. Mojo has shared the stage with respected and influential artists such as Dave Mason, Charlie Musselwhite, Eric Sardinas, Coco Montoya, and Walter Trout, among many others — experiences that have further shaped his respect for musicianship, authenticity, and the power of live music.
Mark “Mojo” Johnson’s work is not about spectacle. It’s about connection. It’s about songs that sound like they’ve been lived, played, and believed — and performances that leave audiences feeling like they were part of something real.
“Sweet Loving, God Fearing, Hard Working, Homegrown Man” by Mark Johnson has a way of writing songs that feel familiar, like they’ve already been part of your life for a while. This one is a celebration of simple things done well: early mornings, late nights, and love worth working hard for. No pretense, just truth and good music.” -Ashley Beth (Cedar City Agency)
Mark Mojo Johnson, a folk-rock troubadour weaving personal narratives in universal themes on his life's journey of love, loss, and resilience. Forever bluesy with a passion for life in a uniquely raw, straight forward and honest approach to songwriting. Mark has been wearing his heart on his sleeve every day of his life with his breakout hit ‘Need You’ that debuted all the Sunset Strip club scene stages in Hollywood California during the 80s when live shows were the heartbeat of the music industry.
Marks follow up hit ‘Sweet Loving, God Fearing, Hard Working, Homegrown Man’ that was finally released in the age of the internet with the 1999 album release ‘Shame’ that immediately received over 10,000 downloads in Japan alone and was welcomed with rave reviews in global publications after the subsequent heart felt LA Music Connection interview about Mark’s fond affection and his time spent with Elizabeth Sabine, “The Grandmother of Rock & Roll”.
The 2009 album ‘Changes’ and his 2023 duets in London England ‘Set Me Free’, ‘Time Won’t Let Me Go’ and ‘How Many Times’ with female British artist Paula Jasmine James as well as his 2024 solo acoustic release ‘Peaches’ with each release striking a chord in hearts of its listeners.