Riley Johnson’s laid-back vibe and sound, along with his evocative and thoughtful lyrics, take you away, and down a slipstream of stories and melodies. Sometimes introspective and sometimes a conveyer of amusing wit, with the possible intention of painting some sort of scenery in your mind, Johnson always brings a touch of magic. 

Born in southern Connecticut, and steeped in music growing up, Johnson began playing guitar at a young age. Originally playing lead guitar in blues and jam bands, by his late teenage years, Johnson began writing his own songs and took to a more fitting, mellow singer/songwriter vibe. His taste for country, folk, and rock n' roll comes to a unique form in his songs and live performances.

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Riley was voted "Best solo Musician" in Connecticut by CT Magazine in 2024.

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In November of 2022 James Taylor shared Johnson's cover of "Carolina in My Mind," check out the video in the Music section.