Sammy Johnson

Somewhere between the charisma of Frank Sinatra, the empathetic tone of Bob Marley, and the smooth and sultry vocal runs of Lauryn Hill, lives the warm and kind voice of Sammy Johnson. An Australian native, Sammy embraces his Maori and Polynesian roots to create positive and uplifting music. Blending together island reggae, soul and jazz vibes with heartfelt lyrics, Sammy's sound is exhilarating and intoxicating. He has toured extensively on his own and with genre leading artists like The Wailers and Common Kings. He continues bringing his enlightening music to a live audience of anticipatory fans and new fans alike. The Expendables started out as a spirited party band in high school performing surf rock covers for birthdays and family gatherings. A quarter century later, elementary school buddies Raul Bianchi, Adam Peterson and Geoff Weers, along with bassist Ryan DeMars, who joined in 2000, have forged a unique sound