I am pleased to announce that I will be performing two concerts of lute music for the Dallas Museum of Art "Late Night" program on January 20th. The concerts will take place at 9:30 and 11:00pm on Friday the 20th…
Jan 7 2017
Dec 24 2016
New Release Spotlight: Derelict Hands' "Eyes to the Future"
It is my great pleasure to recommend to you the debut album by classical guitar duo Derelict Hands, "Eyes to the Future", which was released 12-23-16. Derelict Hands is Calum Borthwick and Russ Callison, both musicians of a very…Read more
Mar 21 2016
2016 LSA Lute Fest
I am excited to announce that I will be in attendance for the Lute Society of America's biennial Lute Festival! I have already purchased my airfare, I've made arrangements to stay with one of my cousins that lives in the…Read more
Mar 13 2016
Texas Guitar Competition and Festival, UT Dallas 2016
Well, the Texas Guitar Competition and Festival hosted at UT Dallas has come and gone. It has been a busy week, so I haven't had a chance to sit down and write an update. I played well in the semifinal…Read more
Feb 6 2016
New Lute!
Last Tuesday I sold my first lute and on Monday 2-1-16, I received a brand new 8-course renaissance lute built for me by luthier Mel Wong of Blackbird String Arts in San Francisco. I am very excited about this gorgeous…
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Dec 17 2015
Jacob Johnson with the Millennial Choirs and Orchestra
Last night was my first performance as a soloist with the Millennial Choirs and Orchestra! Both the 12-15 and 12-17 concerts sold out quickly. It is a pleasure to work with so many fine musicians. Here's a picture from our…Read more
Dec 5 2015
Mesquite Symphony Orchestra and Eastfield Chorus featuring Jacob Johnson, guitar
Today was my first rehearsal with the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra and Eastfield Chorus! I will be joining them for part of their Christmas program on 12-19. The pieces I am playing are from a Spanish traditional drama called "Los Pastores"…Read more
Nov 8 2015
9th Annual Collin College Guitar Competition
I was entered in Collin College's 9th Annual Guitar Competition on Saturday, 11-7-15 in the Advanced division. There were several really fantastic players in each division, but I was not able to stay and hear everyone's sets. Instead, I had…Read more
Jul 2 2015
M.A.D.E. at Stage West Theatre
I will be playing at the M.A.D.E. event at Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth! Come out and enjoy some great music, art, food, and drink. I will be on the Main Stage, so stop by and say hello!
May 4 2015
Mountain View College Guitar Competition
This weekend was the very first Mountain View College Guitar Festival and Competition. The festival had a youth guitar orchestra and four competitive categories; Youth under 15, Youth under 18, Early College (freshman and sophomores), and Professional. I competed Friday…Read more
Mar 8 2015
UTD Competition Update #2
The semifinal round was held on Friday morning, and the finals round was an open concert on Friday evening. Before the finals round, the competitors met for dinner. It was nice to be in the company of such amazing musicians! …Read more
Mar 6 2015
UTD Competition Update
Well, the 14th Annual Texas Guitar Festival and Competition is now under way, and there is so much cool stuff going on! After a delay due to icy weather, I personally kicked off the semifinal round of the international concert…Read more