Los Angeles
Alexz Johnson
Friday, March 22, 2013 (8:00 PM - 2:00 AM) | 
Hotel Cafe, The 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles CA
with
Charlene Kaye
Miracles of Modern Science
Vicci Martinez
Midnight Spin
Charlene Kaye
Miracles of Modern Science
Vicci Martinez
Midnight Spin
Alexz Johnson
Alexz Johnson is never quite what you’d think: she is always, instead, a surprise. While she writes intimate, down-to-earth lyrics, they’re delivered with a larger-than-life, crystalline voice. “Growing up I was afraid of it,” she says, about realizing she could sing big as a small child- the sixth in a brood of ten— in Vancouver. “I thought it would blow me away.” And while at first she might be able to blend into the sea of other fresh-faced, struggling artists on the streets of her current hometown of New York City, she’s actually an entertainment veteran with fifteen years in the industry and a Gemini Award under her belt. Eight years ago she landed the lead role on Instant Star, a hit Canadian TV show which gave her a platform for her music. Alexz and her brother Brendan wrote the celebrated pop songs that her character, Jude Harrison, sang on the show. “I’m so grateful for my time on the show,” says Johnson who still acts and enjoys it, “and for giving me this loyal audience,” she says. “They’ve kept me going at times. At this point I know in my bones that there is an audience for what I do.”
When Instant Star wrapped after four seasons, Alexz endured her share of off-camera drama in her music career, when both Capitol and Epic, respectively, ended up shelving her records due to internal conflicts . “It’s been tough,” she says, “but something always keeps me going. Even with no money in my pocket, things land where they land and you keep moving.” Today, she’s landed in New York City, in a move to re-launch and redefine herself as an artist. “It’s been great, I’m living with my best friend in Brooklyn, and I’m meeting so many great people, working with so many great people, seeing amazing music,” says the singer who will not only start playing around NYC soon, she’s about to launch a campaign for a major tour and funding for her next full-length via Kickstarter.
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Friday, March 22, 2013 (8:00 PM - 2:00 AM)
Hotel Cafe, The 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los AngelesCA
