For the past 17 years The Rebecca Johnson Band has entertained and brought world class musicianship to every venue at which they perform.
Rebecca Johnson (Bass & Vocals) is renowned for her unique bass playing technique and has been compared to some of the world's most respected bass players. Over the years she has played and toured with numerous artists including Richard Clapton, Margaret Urlich, Ian Moss, Vanessa Amorosi, Jenny Morris and many more.
The Band plays music for all tastes, from ‘easy listening laid back classics’ to having the dance floor pumping with songs from 70’s funk to today`s contemporary hits as well as some rock & roll, reggae and Latin rhythms.
Interaction with her audience comes naturally to Rebecca, and years of live performing experience shows when requests for favourite songs are played on the spot.
Sample of just some of the broad range of songs include Stevie Wonder, James Brown, the Bee Gees, the Doobie Brothers, Jon Cleary, Sister Sledge, The Meters, Chaka Khan, John Mayer , Hot Chocolate, Jessie J, Chic, Bob Marley, Steely Dan, Macy Gray, Prince, Joss Stone, KC and the Sunshine Band as well as Aussie classics, current hits and many more.
The other talented musicians that make up the band are ;
Con Settineri (Drums) has been a regular feature at Sydney`s 'Basement' with Andrew Oh, Round Midnite, Doug Williams, Jeff Duff, Mark Williams, Erana Clark, Barry Leef and Craig Calhoun & The Brothers of Oz. Con has recorded with an African Band, 'Bu-Baca', Jeff Duff Orchestra, Doug Williams & The Black Mass and also toured and played with Jenny Morris. Along with Rebecca they form a powerhouse “bottom end” that has to be seen and heard.
James Vertley (Guitar) has spent the last 30 years playing with a diverse range of artists such as Doug Williams & The Black Mass, Robbie Krupski & many funk cover bands around Sydney.
Their original songs, a collaboration of all the musicians, are featured on their CD, ‘Handbrake Free Zone’, and orders are coming from many countries around the world, as well as their local followers and audiences at their gigs.