Mountaindawg music is original "Heartfelt Rock 'n' Roll".
Mtndawg songs have a solid Rock 'n' Roll feel, with a little bit of Pop, Blues, Folk, Reggae, and Americana. Jamming is this Artists forte', as other musicians have said that Jodawg could play with anybody, and compliment their music.
With easily understood lyrics, and all original, melodic Guitar based music, Mountaindawg is gaining popularity fast. Mtndawg aka Jodawg performs both with a band, and Solo/Acoustic. Jodawg's lyrics are often about serious subjects, yet the songs are uplifting, addictive and dance-able. Live performances are fun filled and memorable, leaving YOU wanting more.

Jodawg's mission is sharing heartfelt messages of Love, Peace, and Freedom through his original Mtndawg music. And, he is having a blast doing just THAT! After decades of songwriting, casual performing, recording, and touring, Mountaindawg went International in 2007. The Mtndawg "Handmade" 2-CD set is scheduled for release on Mutt Records Summer 2008, and will be pleasing music lovers for years to come.
Mountaindawg Joe aka Jodawg, gets a great deal of his songwriting inspiration from his mountain top home, and its beautiful surroundings. "Dirt Road Studio" overlooks miles of forests and valleys. Some famous things nearby: The Russian River, the Pacific Ocean, Korbel Champagne Vineyards and Sonoma Valley Wine Country.

MOUNTAINDAWG's band leader is

Joe "Jodawg" Johnson Johnson Joe is a singer,songwriter, musician and artist. He has been playing and composing his own music since he was 16 years old. His current project includes him playing Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Resonator (simular to a DoBro) and singing Vocals, in addition to playing some keyboards and percussions once in awhile. Jodawg's moving music has a way of touching people, spreading smiles.
In his past, Joe has played Lead Guitar for various bands, including: Feast of Friends (Hard Rock), Nunda Sisters (Melodic Rock). He has also played Mandolin & Lead Guitar in 2 Sonoma County Folk Rock bands, Peggy day & The Gypsy Knights, and Erics Road Band with legendary Dickie Peterson of BLUE CHEER.
Mtndawg Joe sometimes referred to as "Jodawg", but always billed as Mountaindawg, also performs solo, acoustically. Joe has been performing 16+ years at numerous venues, Festivals, private events.


When MOUNTAINDAWG performs as a band, often included are:
Mark Eads on Bass Guitar . Mark has excellent intuition with the Bass Guitar, and an AA Degree in Recording Arts. He & Jodawg have a long term professional relationship and close friendship, making music together, on and off, for over 10 years. Mark graduated from the well known Los Medanos College Recording Arts Program in the East San Francisco Bay Area. He spent some time as an apprentice at a major professional recording studio, The Plant, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mark also does sound engineering, including for the City of Fremont, festivals, concerts, and events. Mark was the Bass guitarist for "Feast of Friends" a popular hard rock band in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1990's.

Fast Freddie Dean on Drums and Backup Vocals. Freddie met Joe & Mark during the summer of 2004, and he immediately fit right into MOUNTAINDAWG, as if he has been making music with Joe & Mark for many years. Freddies intense drumming innovations help make Mountaindawg music stand out. He has been a percussion fan since he could crawl, started playing Bongos at the age of seven, and Drums in Middle School. Freddie has been in professional bands most of his life, including: "Taker", "Vanishing Point", "Terror","Jake Richmond Band", "Manny & The Maniacs", and "Mountain River". Freddie has been performing everywhere from the largest venues around, to local nightclubs & concert venues regularly for many years.

Mountaindawg has various other musicians contributing to our live music, including: Kelly Johnson on Backup Vocals and Angelina Gargano on Backup Vocals and Harmonica. We like to bring up guests at our performances, and often surprise the crowd with "who" might show up for a song or two. In addition, we have performance artists at some Mountaindawg events.