Dean Johanesen in concert. Bon Mokadam opens

Doors 6:30. Show 7:00
Suggested donation at the door. $15/20.

Dean is an original songwriter and guitarist inspired by historical fiction, speakeasy era Americana and the sounds of Hot Club Jazz, Western Swing and American Roots Music.
A full time musician, Johanesen teaches a preschool music class he developed in his home town and performs, tours and writes original music on a regular basis.
Dean’s last release titled Semi Tennessee, was recorded in Nashville at The Owl Studio with producer and bassist Shawn Byrne of Great Hill Productions. The EP includes a stellar line up of musicians (Joe Spivey, John McTigue III and Pete Finney) that honored the Western Swing sound Dean was looking to capture.

The original music Dean writes is inspired by Django Reinhardt, Bob Wills etc. Being influenced by swing music from the 30’s & 40’s and writing original songs based on that sound, has been a great pleasure for Johanesen. It also gives him an opportunity to share his love of artists that many may not be aware of.
With a songwriter group he started in 2025, Johanesen is focusing on his passion for writing by committing to completing over 20 songs a year with the group outside of his regular writing and performance schedule.

www.deanjohanesen.com

Opening for Dean is ACMA musician Bon Mokadem:

Diwakar “Bon” Mokadam is a business executive who also creates music as a songwriter and independent recording artist. His musical background is deeply tied to his family history and a passion for progressive storytelling rock. His mother, Louise Y. Mokadam, was an accomplished musician proficient in the piano, violin, and flute. This early exposure to multi-instrumental classical music laid a foundation for his creative endeavors later in life. As a recording artist, his most recent project is an expansive, 17-track conceptual alternative rock album titled, “The Jon Banders Experiment.” The project is a mix of progressive rock, alternative rock, storytelling, and pop. It is characterized by thought-provoking lyrics mixed with guitar-driven soundscapes. You can find his music on all major streaming platforms.