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Johnnie Ferro is a guitarist, singer and producer with over 2 decades of experience between performance and producing. Above all, Johnnie is passionate about helping others find their voice through music - whether by connecting with his audience with his high-energy performances, or helping other artists find their voice as their producer.

Johnnie has been involved in a number of projects and has worked with several bands and artists over the years, including Deedee O’Malley, Jeannie Deva (The Deva Method) and Josephine’s Alibi. He released his first solo album in 2012, entitled “Cockeyed Optimism,” and was named by Music Connection Magazine as one of the Hot 100 Unsigned Live Acts of 2012 at the end of that year. He also went on to work with Manny Charlton (Nazareth) singing lead vocals on the remake of Nazareth classic track “Hair of the Dog” which, along with Manny, featured Tim Bogart (Vanilla Fudge) and Walfredo Reyes (Chicago).

In 2013, Johnnie formed the band No Convention. In 2014 the band worked with legendary producer and rock musician Billy Sherwood (Yes, Asia, Citizen) to release the pop-rock charged single “121 Days.” Their last album, the full-length “Welcome To Hollywood,” was released in early 2016.

Currently, Johnnie does rhythm guitar and backing vocals for the Todd Stanford Country Band while working on his next solo album and producing music for clients throughout the US and beyond. He is also promoting his latest single, Hell And Back, which he released in February, 2020. Johnnie proudly endorses Minarik Guitars, GHS Strings, G7th Capos and Wathen Audiophile Speakers.