Michael Johnathon is an American folk singer-songwriter, producer, author, and playwright.
12 Facts About Michael Johnathon
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Michael Johnathon has released 20 albums, published 5 books, a play, composed an opera, performs with symphony orchestras and in coffee houses, completed a motion picture script, created three volunteer organizations and tours nationwide.
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Originally from the Hudson Valley in New York State, Johnathon moved to the border town of Laredo, TX to work at KLAR-AM.
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At the urging of folksinger Pete Seeger, Michael Johnathon moved to Mousie, Kentucky in the Appalachian mountains to learn folk tradition and music.
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Michael Johnathon began his folk career performing at schools and fairs and touring with established artists including David Gates, Odetta, Janis Ian, Tom Paxton, Billy Dean and Judy Collins.
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Michael Johnathon has recorded and released 20 albums on PoetMan Records USA most recently The Painter and "Garden of Silence"studio albums.
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Michael Johnathon has published 6 books including WoodSongs 5 and Mousie HiWay that introduces children to bluegrass music.
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Michael Johnathon produced and release the "UnXpected" album by 12 year old Phoebe White with Riders In The Sky and the McLain Family Band.
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The live album Looking Glass, featuring vocalist Melissa Deaton-Michael Johnathon, was recorded in concert at several theatres from Arkansas to Ireland.
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Michael Johnathon produces the all-volunteer, community-run Troubadour Concert Series at the Lexington Opera House, Kentucky Castle, Lyric Theatre, Kentucky Theater in Lexington, and the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Kentucky.
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In October 2018 Michael Johnathon toured with a musical concept called Songs of Rural America.
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Michael Johnathon was selected to receive the important MILNER AWARD from the Governor of Kentucky.