Dean Johnson

Dean Johnson is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Seattle, Washington, who released his solo debut album "Nothing for Me, Please" in 2023 at the age of 50 after years of performing at local venues while working as a bartender at Al's Tavern in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. His song "Faraway Skies" became a breakout hit, landing in a Western AF video, soundtracking a Tecovas commercial, earning a sync in "Reservation Dogs," and accumulating over 2 million Spotify streams. Johnson's music blends Americana, alt-country, and country traditions with an intimate storytelling style that draws from small, everyday interactions. He has toured extensively, opening for artists including Jenny Lewis, Nick Shoulders, Blind Pilot, Dylan Earl, and John Craigie, and has performed at festivals such as Americanafest, Bumbershoot, and Pickathon, establishing himself as one of Seattle's most compelling songwriters despite his late start.