Bio

Billy Johnson

Billy Johnson is a singer/songwriter from Minneapolis. He is a vocalist and guitarist, playing acoustic roots and soul.  Billy has recorded 12 albums of original material. He is the frontman for The Hillcats, BJ’s Roadshow, and B-TEAM. Billy has opened for The Bodeans, Bob Schneider, Five For Fighting, Train,  Lowen and Navarro, and many others. He has played, and continues to play, bars, clubs, theaters, backyard hangs, hospital bedsides, breweries, wineries, birthday parties, and everything in between. Billy likes to play. 

“Billy has an indelible voice.”  -Molly Gillin, MN Daily

“A great vocal range, the ability to rock an acoustic guitar, and an energetic silliness make Billy Johnson a blast to watch.” - Jim Martyka, Pulse

“Billy Johnson is charismatic rock god with the ability to bring good melodies to life with nothing but a guitar.” - Toast Online

“Billy Johnson confirms he belongs on the A-list ….as one of the Twin Cities best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths.” - Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune