Kings of Crownsville at Germano's Piattini

Annapolis-based actKings of Crownsvilleare a roots Rock band with a New Orleans flavor. The brainchild of New Orleans-raised guitarist/singer/songwriterSteve Johnson, the Kings play a rollicking, entertaining set that stirs Americana, Blues, and Jazz into the mix.

Their signature horn section transports listeners to the streets of the Big Easy, while they also add precise three- and four-part harmonies to their musical gumbo. Think Louis Armstrong meets Steely Dan.

The Kings of Crownsville features Johnson backed byEd Justiceon trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals;Jim Taveneron trombone, percussion, and vocals;Mike McCormickon keyboards and vocals;David Vermetteon bass and vocals; andRob Creathbehind the drums. Johnson's songs are destined to become classics....

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Annapolis-based actKings of Crownsvilleare a roots Rock band with a New Orleans flavor. The brainchild of New Orleans-raised guitarist/singer/songwriterSteve Johnson, the Kings play a rollicking, entertaining set that stirs Americana, Blues, and Jazz into the mix.

Their signature horn section transports listeners to the streets of the Big Easy, while they also add precise three- and four-part harmonies to their musical gumbo. Think Louis Armstrong meets Steely Dan.

The Kings of Crownsville features Johnson backed byEd Justiceon trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals;Jim Taveneron trombone, percussion, and vocals;Mike McCormickon keyboards and vocals;David Vermetteon bass and vocals; andRob Creathbehind the drums. Johnson's songs are destined to become classics.
"Homegrown Americana boogie blues and big band rockin' swing jazz is a chunky description of the Kings.  The 6-piece band lends guitar, bass, drums, piano, trumpet, trombone, and vocal harmony.  The result is a robust, polished sound that makes for easy toe-tapping and dancing." Stephen Perraud. The Live Wire. June 2011

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