Ninja Jam Records

07/10/2024

Friends, Heroes, and Random Fandom: A mix of songs and bands that are resonating with me this Summer. There are folks I’ve had the pleasure of playing with, bands/artists I’ve seen out, and songs that are just hitting. Hope you enjoy! 🎧✌🏻

03/18/2024

SXSW is a fever dream in the best way. An overstimulating, exhausting adventure of discovery and sound. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the enormity of venues and bands and events. I’ve found the best way to navigate it is a delicate balance of intentional wandering and accepting invites from friends that are in bands or work with bands. And that leads to the coolest surprises. Because nothing in the world beats finding great, new music.

With that said, here is a list of my favorite discoveries of . Enjoy

- is rarely wrong with suggested friends or bands - spot on. - Showcase at

- they fu***ng rip. Fast, loud, and dope. Check them out. - Showcase at

- SUCH a fun band. I’m a sucker for live synth too - and then you add Latin beats?? Uhhhh sold.
Put your dance pants on. - and showcase at the Yeti Flagship

- Hilarious with catchy songs like “Vaping in Vegas”. 80’s/early 90’s lite rock vibes with silly songs. Loved it. - and showcase at the Yeti flagship.

- WOW. Happened upon this band from an invite to and … Holy s**t. Killer. Solid, catchy indie rock. “Hello” was (and still is) caught in my head. Go see them (or stream) now. - at

- His music is like him - geniune, warm, and fun. - / showcase at Arlyn Studios

- You guys know I’m a sucker for a mix of twang and fuzz. Caught them briefly last year and super glad I got to catch a show this year at Arlyn Studios. Solid as hell. - / at

- There’s a reason for the buzz. Great songwriter. I always admire solo/acoustic acts that are able to give weight to their lyrics with calm and purpose. He’s impeccable at it. - Arlyn Studios

- Loud, Melodic , and fun as hell - Showcase

- Another band that matches the buzz. Bonus points for the Offspring cover - Showcase.

- Americana on shrooms - good thing

02/19/2024

11/16/2023

10/02/2023

09/30/2023

After Dad passed I kept going back and forth whether proceeding with the UK/EU tour was poor or good timing. I put a lot of myself into my performance and at the moment I’m absolutely emotionally exhausted. But on the other hand, I love to play. And it will be great to be back in some of my favorite cities in the world with some of my favorite people.

That’s a long winded way of saying it’s still on. See y’all across the pond in a couple weeks ✌🏻🤍🗺️

09/19/2023

With my whole heart - thank you to everyone who has messaged or reached out the past week with your well wishes and love. I can’t tell you what that means to have you all in my corner. I’m forever grateful for that.

Along those lines, I can’t count the times on my hand when I’ve been at my lowest or most vulnerable and music has been there for me when I’ve needed help to heal. And Dad wouldn’t want me to sit and wallow - he’d want me to work. So I’ve decided to head down to in Nashville to play this incredible event with all these great artists. I can’t wait to see some friendly faces and listen to some amazing performances. It’s Noon till 6PM tomorrow Dee's Lounge.

See you guys in TN ✌🏻❤️

09/08/2023

Going back ✈️🗺️

Finally…So damn excited to announce that I’m headed back overseas in October for a set of shows. Returning to some of my favorite places in Ireland, UK, and Switzerland. And I’m so over the moon happy to be going back to my adopted home in Italy to play shows with my pals. Can’t wait to be back over there, play these shows and to hang out with all of you guys 🖤

10.13 Kilkenny - Hole in the Wall
10.14 Dublin TBA
10.15 Belfast - American Bar
10.17 Glasgow - Vinyl Bar
10.18 Glasgow - 18 Candleriggs
10.19 Manchester - Lock 91
10.20 London - Spiritual Bar
10.21 High Wycombe - Kingsmeade
10.25 Milan - TBA
10.26 Lugano - TBA
10.27 Como - TBA
10.28 Milan - TBA

08/22/2023

08/09/2023

Before embarking on his next tour of the East Coast and Europe, Johnson sat down with CincyMusic at Rhinehaus in OTR over drinks to tell his story and what comes next for the singer-songwriter.

08/09/2023

Gearing up to hit the road next week 🚗 Can’t wait to hang out and play with a ton of pals in some really cool places on the summer leg of the tour. Hope to see y’all out there, homies ✌🏻🍻😘

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11.10 - Columbus -
11.11 - Pittsburgh - Music on the Lawn
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11.19 - Brooklyn - .nyc
11.20 - Providence -

08/09/2023

WE ARE BACK! Join us Wednesday September 20th starting at noon for a kick ass lineup of artists at
👊🏻💥 We can’t wait to be back for the second annual “September Social” 💜

07/09/2023

07/09/2023

What an absolute pleasure to chat with the legend Mike Watt (of The Minutemen) 🖤 !!

https://www.twfps.com/past-episodes/on-air-guest-nicholas-johnson-from-cincinatti-oh-via-skype

07/04/2023

🌆EAST COAST SUMMER 🌆

After an insane Spring we’re rested and headed your way next month to play some shows with friends, eat your food, and watch your local baseball team.

Here’s what’s cooking on the burner:

7/10 - DAYTON - Belmont Billiards w/ and

7/20 - CINCY - Oddfellows Liquor Bar - w/

7/22 - BETHEL - Harmony Hill Vineyards
8/4 - NEWPORT KY - The Southgate House Revival w/
8/10 - COLUMBUS -Woodlands Tavern
8/11 - PITTSBURGH - Music on the Lawn
8/13 - QUEENS - Bar Freda
8/16 - NEWARK NJ - Crossroads
8/17 - PLEASANTVILLE NY - Lucy's Garage w/
8/18 - BEACON NY - Dogwood
8/19 - BROOKLYN - TBA w/
8/20 - PROVIDENCE - Parlour

06/26/2023

NKY/CINCY Folks!! This’ll be a good one!! 👀

08/04/23
Free Lounge Show

Goldpine Music
“Goldpine is folksy and falls within the Americana genre but their musical arrangements are very innovative and eclectic.” - Melissa Clarke (Americana Highways, July 7, 2022)

From festivals like 30A Songwriting Festival and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, to listening rooms throughout the United States, Goldpine has been offering their own brand of raw Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and finalists in the Kerrville Folk Fest 2021 New Folk Competition, the duo's bold harmonies are clearly a channel for their highly charged songwriting. Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose, Goldpine is cathartic, moody and relevant.

Nicholas Johnson
“Cincinnati, Ohio: Where the south meets the Midwest. It’s also the best way to describe the music of Kentucky-born Singer/Songwriter Nicholas Johnson; Southern roots meets Midwest rust belt rock. His new EP “Shady Pines Vol. 2” puts all of that on display by crafting a mix of heartbreakingly genuine songs and genre-bending rockers in the spirit of songwriters like Tom Petty, Ryan Adams, and Jeff Tweedy.”

06/07/2023

Kentucky country and Rust Belt rock with a dash of La Dolce Vita. He may have been born and brought up in Kentucky and is currently a resident of Cincinnati, but singer-songwriter Nicholas Johnson …