Tami Johnson’s drumming is encompassed by no boundaries. Working with Tami has opened creative avenues that are always unexpected, yet refined- She has the ability to bring a unique and solid groove to any genre, and is a true gem to collaborate with. ~ Gerard Kouwenhoven (Dolly Trolly, Karen & The Sorrows) co-conspirator
Tami Johnson is the best drummer I know. She can play anything and everything. She will instantly understand what you need and then she will take it to the next level and make your song even better. If she could play drums 24-7, she would, and that deep passion for the music shines through in everything she does. ~ Karen Pittelman (Karen & The Sorrows)
As John Bonham flew up to heaven on his departure from this world, he dropped a groove on the Johnson household.
That groove is alive in Tami Johnson. Along with the groove comes power, precision and a broad pallette of diversity.
Tami is a big part of my body of work as we've collaborated in multiple projects over the past 14 years. She has weaved me and many band mates in and out of genres like reggae, surf-punk, hard rock, alt-country, free jazz, rock-a-billy, & movie ballads.
As a beat-scientist & sound experimentalist, Tami stumbled on ''Free Drums'', which is a wireless platform to play along with songs,learn new beats, and master fills at anytime and any place. She became one of the first in the world to own one by supporting the Free Drums'' Kickstarter campaign.
And she is a vigilant soldier for justice.
Know her, see her..hear her. ~ Tara Lynne Mallon
Tami is a versatile drummer with her own unique style. Every time she plays with the band she brings a positive, fun energy and really elevates our sound. She is an intuitive player, a true pro and one of the best drummers our there. ~ James Wilson (Paisley Fields)
Tami and I first met as co-workers. At that point I was pretty much done playing music, but Tami insisted. And insisted. She is passionate about music and wants everyone to join in that passion. I finally relented, got my bass, and we played some music. Within a few months I was in two bands with her, and I was enjoying playing music more than I had in many years. She also once told me she wanted to marry her drums. Her drums are cute, but I think she can do better. ~ Matthew J. Kaplan
Playing music with tami is like having a great conversation: she is listening and talking back to you in the voice of her drums, creating stories with you that are full of life, melancholy, hilarity and joy. she rocks. ~ Angela Jimenez
Tami creates a warm jacuzzi of rhythm that lazy bass players like myself love to luxuriate in. And her train beat kills. ~ Chris Parker