“QUALITY MUSIC WITH AN INSPIRING MESSAGE & A POWERFUL MISSION”
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Finding my own unique, singing, voice has been an emotional journey. It has taken lots of therapy, 3 years of voice lessons, and most of ALL … leaning on my strong Christian faith to keep pursuing my goal to be an amazing singer-songwriter that uses MUSIC for social change all around the world.
It has been a hard journey. One that has taught me lots about myself and the word perseverance, especially when not everyone can see you as a singer … and some people probably think you are crazy for putting GOD first, by not wanting to be like everyone else.
However, I feel truly blessed to be able to write original songs and perform them with my band … whenever the right opportunity comes along! There is nothing like using your gifts to be a blessing to others in the world.
Yes, my voice is different and my mission and vision is bold. However, in the process of time … I hope that more and more people will come to really enjoy my music. After all, there is a time for everything and everyone under the sun … and I have faith that our time is coming SOON!
- Ingrid D. Johnson -
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” INGRID D. JOHNSON”
( LEAD Singer - Songwriter & Spoken word Vocalist )
Ingrid D. Johnson is creative, spontaneous, fun, free spirited, and a developing singer- songwriter and producer. She is an original artist with unique vocals that some say is reminiscent of Billie Holiday, Estelle, and Erykah Badu. In addition to a fierce spoken word skills & style … that boldly captures an audience.
Johnson is skilled at writing poetry, spoken word, pop, R&B, Jazz, Rock, Gospel, and country. She is gifted at creating her own melodies, arranging the music for her songs, and co-producing each track on “Wounded Soul” Vol 1 & 2.
A “Born-again Christian”, who refuses to be put in a box. Johnson is committed to creating quality, music with healthy messages that everyone can enjoy and listen too. MUSIC that will inspire others to overcome evil with love.
A poet/artist second, and founder of In The Closet Productions, third. Johnson feels blessed to be a singer - songwriter who can share her personal story of overcoming abuse and also perform her original songs with the help of her amazing band … ” The Funky Fresh Crew”!
Ingrid D. Johnson is .. ”A Voice for The Voiceless”.
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MEET HER BAND … THE ” THE FUNKY FRESH CREW”
FRANK RIZZUTO (Guitar)
Frank has played guitar since the age of thirteen. He has played in many local music venues in Winnipeg and throughout Canada.When he’s not teaching any of his guitar students Frank spends most of his time writing music,recording and performing with other musicians in Winnipeg.
PHILLIP COLLINS ( Trumpet Player )
Philip Collins is a freelance trumpet player born and raised in Winnipeg Manitoba. Collins, completed his formal education at the University of Manitoba where he studied under Richard Gillis and Steve Kirby. Phil currently leads his own jazz group and can be found playing in groups whose style range between funk, rock, traditional Israeli music and avant-garde classical improvisation. When not playing, Collins enjoys reading and a good cup of coffee.
MIKE CANN (Bass Player)
At 21, Mike Cann is becoming an in demand bass player for performing and teaching. He has studied with some of North Americas top musicians, including Steve Kirby, Chris Tarry, Dale James and John Hyde. As a performer, Mike has been busy playing all over Winnipeg and Calgary, including the Calgary International Jazz Fest. He is currently on faculty at the FAMI (Foot Hills Acoustic Music Institute) as bass teacher, and a clinician for a few Winnipeg schools.
STEVE MARTENS (Drummer)
Steve Martens has performed and/or recorded with Patrick Keenan, Ash Koley, The Idgets, Olaf Pytlikk’s Rock Opera ‘The Wave’ at the Manitoba Theatre Centre, Record of the Week Club, Texas based punk band Scaterd Few, Singer/ producer Mike Petkau, The Todd Hunter Band, Julia Kasdorf, Querkus, Chris Goertzen & the Hazy Pilgrims, Monica Schroeder, Bryce Pallister, Alana Levandoski, Rik Leaf & Tribe Of One, Don Amero, The Perms, Darren Day, Rick Unruh, Jon Buller and Dave Quanbury. Steve has toured throughout the US, Canada, Lithuania, Germany, Holland, and Denmark.
NICK MULLIN (Keyboard Player)
Nick Mullin is an accomplished and widely respected keyboardist, songwriter, and arranger in the Winnipeg music community. He makes his living teaching Piano, Drums, and Rock Shop at Whyte Ridge Music Centre and also spends his time working on original projects with local recording artists Andrew Hedlin and Kalandra Perron. Mullin is also actively involved in church music, leading worship and playing at many churches across Winnipeg.