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# Doug Johns

SuperFunky Bass Music

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- [News](https://dougjohns.com/news/) - 2025 Summer Gigs! So when I’m not out touring with my music, I’m lucky enough to play with Joe Bell & The Swing Lizards here in the Cleveland, OH area. Joe Bell is a legend in Cleveland, and he always has the best musicians in his band, It’s an honor to be called for a
- [2026 Summer Gigs!](https://dougjohns.com/2023-summer-dates/) - So when I’m not out touring with my music, I’m lucky enough to play with Joe Bell & The Swing Lizards here in the Cleveland, OH area. Joe Bell is a legend in Cleveland, and he always has the best musicians in his band, It’s an honor to be called for a Joe Bell gig!
- [2022 Shows with Joe Bell & The Swing Lizards](https://dougjohns.com/2022-shows-with-joe-bell-the-swing-lizards/) - So when I'm not out touring with my music, I'm lucky enough to play with Joe Bell & The Swing Lizards here in the Cleveland, OH area. Joe Bell is a legend in Cleveland, and he always has great musicians in his band, It's an honor to be called for a Joe Bell gig! Check
- [Zoom Webinar July 9 /5PM ET](https://dougjohns.com/zoom-webinar-july-9-5pm-et/)
- [Corona-words..](https://dougjohns.com/corona-words/)
- [Tsunami Bass Hang / NAMM 2020](https://dougjohns.com/tsunami-bass-hang-namm-2020/)
- [Bass Magazine Interview / Transcription of "A Tall Order"](https://dougjohns.com/bass-magazine-interview-transcription-of-a-tall-order/) - The fine folks over at Bass Magazine transcribed my tune "A Tall Order" for this month's issue. Thanks Chris Jisi, and Stevie Glasgow. Check out pages 76-86
- [Rocky Mountain Bass Slam 2019](https://dougjohns.com/rocky-mountain-bass-slam-2019/)
- [Just Play!](https://dougjohns.com/just-play/)
- [Doug's Party Mix Pre-Sale Starts Now!](https://dougjohns.com/dougs-party-mix-pre-sale-starts-now/) - I've got a new record! The first 30 pre-ordered copies will arrive signed by me! Product ships 04-20-2019. Just click on the Buy Music/Merch tab to the left. I'm pretty sure you’re gonna scrunch up your funk face while listening to Doug’s Party Mix. My sixth solo release, it's a healthy dose of gritty blues,
- [Bass Bash/NAMM Show 2019](https://dougjohns.com/bass-bash-namm-show-2019/) - Come see this band at the 2019 Bass Bash in Anaheim, California- Friday January 25th, from 8:00-8:40 PM.(not pictured here: Aris Thomas, and Tony Watson) I'll also be playing at the Museum Of Making Music stage (Anaheim convention center), on Saturday @4:00 PM in the Hall E lobby, at the winter NAMM show.
- [Midwest Rhythm Summit April 20-22](https://dougjohns.com/midwest-rhythm-summit-april-20-22-2/) - So many awesome cats at this event, see you there! Click on the picture for details please...
- [Midwest Rhythm Summit~ April, 20-22](https://dougjohns.com/midwest-rhythm-summit-april-20-22/) - Don't miss this! It's right here in good ole' Ohio! Click on the picture for more details please.
- [Hasn't everybody played at a Chasers Lounge at least once in their life???](https://dougjohns.com/hasnt-everybody-played-at-a-chasers-lounge-at-least-once-in-their-life/)
- [Dig This Band!](https://dougjohns.com/dig-this-band/)
- [Pimpasaurus Rex Rehearsal](https://dougjohns.com/pimpasaurus-rex-rehearsal/)
- [Happy Holidays](https://dougjohns.com/happy-holidays/)
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- [Rocky Mountain Bass Slam  June 3-4, 2017](https://dougjohns.com/rocky-mountain-bass-slam-june-3-4-2017/) - My Favorite Gig of the year! Hope to see you there.
- [Check out my new bass!](https://dougjohns.com/check-out-my-new-bass/) - Yep, finally bought a new bass. Mike Pedulla built an incredible feeling instrument here!! Played my old Pedulla for 30 years, so it was time:)
- [For your Grammy consideration. Thanks!](https://dougjohns.com/for-your-grammy-consideration-thanks/)
- [Berea Ohio, Arts fest](https://dougjohns.com/berea-ohio-arts-fest/)
- [August 12th, Friday, Cleveland. Lets groove again!](https://dougjohns.com/august-12th-friday-cleveland-lets-groove-again/)
- [July 2nd, Cleveland. Be there or be square.](https://dougjohns.com/july-2nd-cleveland-be-there-or-be-square/)
- [Vodka is Everywhere!](https://dougjohns.com/vodka-is-everywhere/) - Not Just the Woodpile! You can now pick up my new CD, "Vodka in the Woodpile" (physical or digital) just about anywhere: Click "Merch" to the left, or click CDBaby or ITunes at the bottom of my home page. Click on the "Listen" page and you can hear it in it's entirety! Thanks, Doug~
- [Where's the Vodka?](https://dougjohns.com/wheres-the-vodka/) - My new CD, Vodka in the Woodpile, is available RIGHT NOW! Special pre-sale available only here on my website. Click "Buy Music/Merch" to pick up your copy today.
- [New CD April / 2016](https://dougjohns.com/new-cd-april-2016/) - New CD in April, 2016!! Feat: Jordan Simmons, Kenny Anderson, George McSears, Joe Miller, Rafael Guzman, Jr., Bri Bryant, Utah Witherspoon, Dennis Chambers, Steve Herrman, and Oz Noy.
- [NAMM Show 2016!](https://dougjohns.com/namm-show-2016/) - It's that time of the year again!! Check out the shows/events page for next week's NAMM show in California. I'll be performing at the show for some great companies that I couldn't do without! Thursday night 1/21, is Pedulla Bass Night, by invitation only at Hosan House in Santa Ana 92780. (stop by the Pedulla
- [Chuck Rainey Bass Camp](https://dougjohns.com/chuck-rainey-bass-camp/) - Hope to see you there! ~Doug
- [Nashville!](https://dougjohns.com/nashville/) - I'll be in Nashville this weekend for the Summer NAMM show, and playing Douglas Corner on Saturday night with Adam Nitti and friends. Hope to see you there! "Douglas" Corner...,sounds like a cool club:) ~Doug
- [Doug Sits Down with ForBassPlayersOnly](https://dougjohns.com/doug-sits-down-with-forbassplayersonly/) - ForBassPlayersOnly Interview Doug and Jon from ForBassPlayersOnly.com took a few minutes to talk about Doug's background, his new release, Stank, and plans for another busy year. ForBassPlayersOnly / Feb 2011 / Jon Liebman What kind of musical upbringing did you have? Didn’t you grow up in Cleveland? I grew up in a small town
- [NAMM Show 2015!](https://dougjohns.com/namm-show-2015/) - How to play the bass as LOUD as you want at the NAMM show. So dig this. This year at the NAMM show in sunny Anaheim, CA I'll be performing at the Pedulla Guitars booth, but with a twist... If you've ever been to a NAMM show, you know how crazy loud it can get
- [I'm an Artist In Residence!](https://dougjohns.com/im-an-artist-in-residence/) - Don't worry, I had to google it too ;) It's really cool, and I'm grateful to Terra for asking me to be a part of its community this fall. We're gonna have fun first! Check the calendar for coming dates throughout September, October & November. Terra State is located in Fremont, OH. 2830 Napoleon Rd,
- [The Dougumentary Is Here!](https://dougjohns.com/the-dougumentary-is-here/) - I'm proud to announce....The Dougumentary!! Filmed at Terra State Community College/Terra Video Club/ Brandon Beining, Mark Grine, Chris Cavera. These are all talented cats! I'm grateful for their time and expertise in the making of "The Dougumentary." Sit back, grab a drink, maybe some potato chips, dip, another drink, and watch (please do in that
- [The Dougumentary: April 7th Trailer](https://dougjohns.com/a-dougumentary-april-7th/) - Premiers April 7th at Terra State CC I am so grateful to Terra State CC's video club for what is about to be my very first movie premier! Their film, A Dougumentary, makes its debut in Fremont, Ohio, on April 7th at 7:30pm. The Dougumentary steps back from the music - but not completely -
- [Where the hell is Doug?](https://dougjohns.com/where-the-hell-is-doug/) - I'm still here!!! Yeah, it's been a while since I've posted, but for good reason.... We bought a house!!! So I've been going through all that house fixin crap...... And..... I'm building a new recording studio, so you'll be hearing some new grooves real soon. ( We've got some tunes already recorded, just waiting to
- [Summer NAMM Show](https://dougjohns.com/summer-namm-show/) - Hey ya'll, how's it goin? The Summer NAMM show is coming up in Nashville, on July 12th & 13th! I'll be playing Roy Vogt's Bass Bash at Douglas Corner on the 13th, w/Adam Nitti, Sean Smith, Quintin Berry, Jordan Simmons, and, there's rumor Kenny Anderson might stop by to grace us with his awesome sax
- [Introducing Blue Mouth Productions](https://dougjohns.com/introducing-blue-mouth-productions/) - I want to play in YOUR town! My awesome new booking agency, Blue Mouth Promotions, LLC (BMP), wants to get an idea from you, my fans, about the best places for the Doug Johns Duo to play in your area. Of course, this doesn’t guarantee we’ll be playing in your backyard next time we’re out,
- [August Tour opening for The Aristocrats!](https://dougjohns.com/august-tour-opening-for-the-aristocrats/) - This is gonna be fun.... Jordan Simmons and myself will be on the road in August opening for good friends, and incredible musicians, The Aristocrats. Check the Shows/Events page for details. Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Charleston WV, Indianapolis, Chicago, and we're planning on adding more dates. Hope to see you there!
- [Post NAMMblings](https://dougjohns.com/post-nammblings/) - And This Just In... Hello all, just wanted to babble a little bit on what's going on since the NAMM show this past January. (Heres a Dunlop demo vid at NAMM) And, here's some cool video shot by The Liquid Canvas from the show at The Winchester back in December. (Liquid Canvas Vid) Lots of
- [Wanna Listen To My New CD, BLOMP?](https://dougjohns.com/wanna-listen-to-my-new-cd-blomp/) - Thanks for stopping in. I've got a brand new CD, Blomp, and I'd love for you to hear it in its entirety! Ya see the word "LISTEN" to your left? Just click on it and enjoy!! Thanks,
- [BLOMP! Official Press Release](https://dougjohns.com/blomp-official-press-release/) - In-your-face bassist, Doug Johns, announces the full release of BLOMP! BLOMP! hits you with ten greasy tracks, each armed with a fresh approach and Doug Johns’ unique brand of superfunky music. Returning artists Kenny Anderson (horns), Oz Noy (guitar) and Otmaro Ruiz (keys) enforce Johns’ signature compositional flavor, while newcomer JSimms (drums) keeps the groove
- [BLOMP! Digital Release](https://dougjohns.com/blomp-digital-release/) - Special Digital-Only Early Release Be the first to buy BLOMP! at the stroke of midnight on November 1st. This early digital release is only available here on dougjohns.com. Click on Music/Merch (to the left) and get your copy now! Are you old school like me? Physical CD's coming in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned.....
- [BLOMP! Available November, 2012](https://dougjohns.com/blomp-available-november-2012/) - Hit Me Two Times: Blomp! Blomp! Finally, CD number 4 is on its way! Can't wait to get this one in your hands and in your ears!
- [New CD Coming!](https://dougjohns.com/new-cd-coming/) - Can You Smell It? The Funk's Comin' Hello all~ Sorry I've been out of touch, but it's for good reason :) I Have been buried in the studio working on my next recording, and if all goes well, it shall release in October 2012!! I say, "If all goes well," cause, well ya know, it's
- [Reunion Blues Endorsement](https://dougjohns.com/reunion-blues-endorsement/) - Hey everybody, Doug here. I'm proud to say I've officially signed with Reunion Blues Gig Bags! They carry my instruments everywhere - specifically, the Midnight Black RB Continental Electric Bass Bag #RBB4BK. Growing up, Reunion Blues was - and still is - considered the Cadillac of bass gig bags. I'm proud and honored to be
- [Naked Washing Machine](https://dougjohns.com/naked-washing-machine/) - This is Funny I can't stop laughing at this. I stopped by Mike's Barn last weekend with my bass, looking for inspiration.... and this is how I found it!
- [Want to Smell Like Doug?](https://dougjohns.com/want-to-smell-like-doug/) - Put Some STANK On It! Even though I've been keeping busy with the 4th CD, I still found a few minutes today to throw a new video up on YouTube. Check out JSimms stanking it up behind the kit! And of course, what good would this video be without the bass charts to go along
- [Hey Mom! I'm on the Cover of a Magazine!](https://dougjohns.com/hey-mom-im-on-the-cover-of-a-magazine/) - And There's an Interview, Too! Many, many thanks to Vic Serbe and Tom Bowlus at Bass Gear magazine for the opportunity to "talk with" the bass community. I can't say how flattered I am. Very, very cool. Check out more about the January 2012 issue (#7) at www.bassgearmag.com.
- [Looking for a New Bass?](https://dougjohns.com/looking-for-a-new-bass/) - Look No Further! You might remember I spent a few days this past summer with Mike Pedulla, trying out just about every bass in his shop. Well, some really great video (and audio!) from my Pedulla fantasy camp has just been posted on Pedulla's YouTube channel. Click the photo to check this out! Have you
- [Mad Props for Mike!](https://dougjohns.com/mad-props-for-mike/) - Mike Pedulla's in Bass Player Magazine! Gotta give mad props to my friend and guitar builder, Mike Pedulla! He's in the December, 2011 issue of Bass Player magazine, featured in the "Meet Your Maker" series. Sometimes it's hard to put into words why one instrument feels better than another. But I think Mike may have
- [Another Awesome Week!](https://dougjohns.com/another-awesome-week/) - Life is Good Doug here. You know, the last time I came home from the Pedulla shop, I thought I had done the coolest thing ever because I got to see the whole operation on a "tour" with Mike Pedulla himself. I now know that I was wrong, because I am going to do the
- [What's Up, Midwest?](https://dougjohns.com/whats-up-midwest/) - Tony Monaco, Barry Mando & Anthony Wellington... Oh My! What are you doing on October 1st? Busy? Well, how about the 7th? There is no shortage of opportunity to catch a serious case of the grooves over the next couple of weeks! Saturday, October 1st: Stop by the coolest Cleveland venue ever - Mike's Barn
- [Go West to Grandma's Music in Albuquerque](https://dougjohns.com/go-west-to-grandmas-music-in-albuquerque/) - Over the Mountains & Into the Canyons Drummer Eddie Garcia will be grabbing the drum chair for a rhythm workshop and Doug Johns Duo performance on Saturday, September 17th. Thanks to the great people at Grandma's Music, look for an "ask anything" atmosphere meant to create an afternoon of community for all musicians - with
- [Guts & Groove](https://dougjohns.com/guts-groove/) - All the Cool Kids Will Be in Indianapolis! Come on out to The Lodge Recording Studio in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 27th and spend the day with Anthony Wellington and Doug. Workshops and Performances start at 2pm. Check out the "Events" page for more details!
- [Calling All Clevelanders!](https://dougjohns.com/calling-all-clevelanders/) - Two Great Weekends Coming Up! Stop by Cleveland's West Side on Saturday August 13th for a funk-filled evening out at Mike's Barn. If you haven't heard me say it before - or even if you have - I've got to say that the Barn is one of the best venues I've ever played. With some
- ["Jam" Packed Weekend Coming Up](https://dougjohns.com/jam-packed-weekend-coming-up/) - Celebrate Life! This coming weekend (July 22 - 24) promises to be both sweet and bittersweet as I finally achieve a long-time dream and sadly, also mark the passing of a dear friend. First, the dream: I will be spending a couple of days with Mike Pedulla AT THE PEDULLA SHOP!! Talk about a kid
- [Hey, I'm on TalkBass!](https://dougjohns.com/hey-im-on-talkbass/) - Stop By the "Ask a Pro" Forum & Say Hi I'm really honored to join the legendary TalkBass community - I've already met a lot of new friends and reconnected with some oldies but goodies, too. It's a great space for conversation and shedding new ideas, and no question is a bad one. Hope to
- [Tune in & Hear Doug on the Radio!](https://dougjohns.com/tune-in-hear-doug-on-the-radio/) - Mark your calendar, and be sure to tune in on Tuesday, May 17th from 8-10 PM, live on WJCU 88.7 FM in Cleveland, or WJCU.ORG for the Internet Stream. Doug gets to chime in with two other Cleveland bass giants: Mike Barrick and Gene Schwartz. The show is hosted by Madcat Blue, and Doug's is
- [Stanking Up Both Sides of the Pond!](https://dougjohns.com/stanking-up-both-sides-of-the-pond/) - Check these reviews in the April editions of both Bass Guitar Magazine (UK), and Bass Player Magazine (US). Bass Guitar Mag / UK / April 2011 Bass Player Mag / USA / April 2011
- [BassMusicianMagazine Interview!](https://dougjohns.com/encounters-at-the-end-of-the-world/) - Check out this Doug Johns Interview Since the October, 2010 release of his third CD, Stank, Doug's been talking with his friend Jake Kot at BassMusicianMagazine. Bass Musician Magazine / December 2010 / Jake Kot Funkmaster Doug Johns has just released his third solo effort, Stank, and has easily shown us he is a force
- [The NoTreble.com Interview](https://dougjohns.com/the-notreble-com-interview/) - Doug answers Wayne McLeod's questions about a little bit of everything... NoTreble.com / Feb 2011 / Wayne McLeod What music was being played around your house and in Cleveland when you were growing up? Ray Charles, Thelonious Monk, Frank Sinatra, Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Pat Metheny, Weather report, Freddie King, Earth, Wind and
- [Welcome to my New Website!](https://dougjohns.com/our-brand-is-in-crisis/) - It's an All New DougJohns.com! Things have been so busy 'round here that it was time for a new & improved website - something with more music, more information, and a store to get all your Doug Johns stuff.... and here it is! Click around a little and check it out. I'd love to hear

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- [Doug Johns](https://dougjohns.com/) - SuperFunky musician, Doug Johns, is known for his raw presence, energy, and all-around crowd-wowing prowess. Doug has had the privilege of working...
- [Subscribe](https://dougjohns.com/subscribe/) - Thanks for signing up for the Doug Johns newsletter! With this subscription you'll get my latest news on things such as upcoming shows, new recordings and the answer to the general question, "What's Doug up to?" You will NOT get a bunch of spam, cause we will never give out your email address. I publish
- [Shows/Events](https://dougjohns.com/showsevents/)
- [Endorsements](https://dougjohns.com/endorsements/) - Doug Johns endorses these fine companies because he uses their products out on the road and in the studio. Doug is grateful for their support and especially for the quality equipment they make. Doug has been playing Pedulla basses for more than 30 years. Doug’s main bass is a 1986 Pedulla Buzz Bass with frets
- [Press Kit](https://dougjohns.com/press-kit/) - Promo Video for "Summer Song" from Doug Johns' Stank, released Oct. 2010 Download Hi-Resolution Photos here for print or web: Download Lo-Resolution Photo: Bass Magazine / Transcription of "A Tall Order" / Nov 2019 Bass Player Magazine / Composing On Bass / Sept 2016 Bass Musician Magazine / Interview / Dec. 2011 NoTreble.com
- [Doug's Party Mix](https://dougjohns.com/cd/dougs-party-mix/) - Copyright 2019 Published by Muntjac Music/Sesac Want to listen to Doug's previous recordings? Doug Johns - 2006 Pocket Fulla Nasty - 2008 Stank - 2010 BLOMP! - 2012 Vodka in the Woodpile - 2016
- [Vodka in the Woodpile](https://dougjohns.com/cd/vodka-in-the-woodpile/) - Copyright 2016 Published by Muntjac Music/Sesac Want to listen to Doug's previous recordings? Doug Johns - 2006 Pocket Fulla Nasty - 2008 Stank - 2010 BLOMP! - 2012
- [Bio](https://dougjohns.com/bio/) - Doug Johns Bassist / Composer / Performer / Adventurer Musician Doug Johns knows it’s all about the rhythm. And more than likely you’ll be swinging your hips and scrunching up your funk face with Doug Johns’ sixth solo release, Doug’s Party Mix (April 20, 2019). Doug’s Party Mix comes out swinging with the opening track,
- [Blomp](https://dougjohns.com/cd/blomp/) - Copyright 2012 Published by Muntjac Music/Sesac Bass Player, February 2013 On his fourth CD, Doug Johns doesn't change what ain't broken: He's still super-funky, still up in the mix, still surrounded by great players, and still using hellacious chops in the service of feel-good tracks with roots in the 70's.... and his solo bass piece,
- [Doug Johns](https://dougjohns.com/cd/doug-johns/) - This is where it all began..... Copyright 2006 Published by Muntjac Music/Sesac Ohio-based Doug Johns gets his rocks off on some seriously hyper-fueled large-band funk on this brash, daring solo debut. This deserves a listen. ~ Bass Player Magazine You can add Doug Johns´ name to the populace of bad-ass electric jazz-funk/fusion electric bassists. ~
- [Contact](https://dougjohns.com/contact/) - Need to Contact Doug? Contact Doug by email, or sign up for his monthly newsletter to stay on top of the most current news & shows. (You'll need to copy and paste either email- prevents spamming:) Book Shows & Clinics: or to talk to Doug... info@superfunkymusic.com CD Sales & Distribution (or anything else): info@superfunkymusic.com Sign
- [Pocket Fulla Nasty](https://dougjohns.com/cd/pocket-fulla-nasty/) - Doug's second CD... Copyright 2008 Published by Muntjac Music/Sesac Bassist Doug Johns drops a battery of funk bombs all over his aptly named Pocket Fulla Nasty… Johns coolly slips and slides through a decidedly urban landscape… bumptious… groove-oriented… spanking horn section. Dangerous fun. ~Jazziz, Fall 2009 Johns is an imaginative electric bassist with a seemingly
- [Stank](https://dougjohns.com/cd/stank/) - Doug's 3rd CD.... Copyright 2010 Published by Muntjac Music/Sesac Stank is not your typical funk CD, as Johns learns to bend the genres beyond a category. You can hear this player’s voice beginning to emerge beyond the groove, which makes this CD an overall impressive effort by a man that clearly loves his art, loves
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- [My Other Life](https://dougjohns.com/my-other-life/) - Doug? Doug who? Wait, do you mean Buzz over there? That's most likely what you would hear on any given day... if you happened to see my two worlds collide. Few people in my Car World know me as Doug, but even fewer Music World people know me as Buzz. It's just always been this
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