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Clemons & Johansen
4+ albums
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Clemons & Johansen is a singer/songwriter duo formed in 2001 to write and record original material spanning several genres, including Rock, Country, Pop, Latin and Blues. All songs are co-written and feature Joe Irey Clemons on lead vocals (lyrics) and Carl Johansen on guitars (plus production, bass & keyboards). To date, they have completed three original CD’s. “Down on the Corner Of Wrong & Right” was released in 2003, featuring the country rocker “Cold Cold Home”, and is available through CDbaby.com. Their current effort, “ American Lowlands” was just released in Jan. 2007. The sound features layered vocals and guitars, while staying true to their Southeast Texas roots. Joe and Carl’s musical association began in 1998, as members of the Houston based, blues rockin’ bar band “Shaken Not Stirred”. The band explored their musical influences and was a finalist in the 2000 Houston Blues Competition, sponsored by the Houston Blues Society. Their collaboration in this band and the desire to take their musical career to another level lead to the formation of Clemons & Johansen. Now, something about the individuals… Carl Johansen began his “garage period” when he picked up the guitar during the psychedelic 60’s. Quickly mastering his instrument lead to a series of cover bands and a two-year gig as guitar instructor. While in college completing an electrical engineering degree, Carl developed a life long fascination with recording and music production, which continues to
