Gis Johannsson
Biography
A rising country music artist Gis Johannsson is the newest star on the Southern California country scene. With two
albums under his belt, this hot new artist is already a celebrity in his native country, Iceland.
Gis (pronounced geese) grew up in a family with a strong musical background. His father is a well-known musician in
Iceland. Growing up, Gis' musical direction was shaped by some of country music's biggest icons such as Merle Haggard,
Roger Miller, and Johnny Cash. Today when attending a Gis Johannsson and Big City live performance; you will hear
these influences.
On stage, some outstanding musicians back Gis. The band, named after the famous Merle Haggard tune "Big City", is
known for its high-energy stage presence that makes you dance all night long. Some of the US venues Gis and Big
City have appeared at include the famous Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth, CA, Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks,
CA, The Maverick in Santa Ynez, CA and The Brandin' Iron Saloon in San Bernardino, CA.
Gis Johannsson' debut album Bring Me You was released independently in August of 2002. Followed up by a successful
summer tour to Iceland and drawing record crowds, the albums' success continued as Gis and Big City returned to the
States. To date, "You Live On" and "This Won't End the Pain" are still playing on Icelandic radio stations with
national broadcast exposure.
On the heels of the 2002 Bring Me You tour, Gis and Big City headed overseas to Iceland at the end of July 2003 to
release and promote the sophomore album titled, Native Son. Its first released single "Native Son", a song where high
school is rekindled, is currently in A-list play rotation at RAS 2, a national broadcast station.
Although Gis Johannsson is proud of his Icelandic heritage, he is beginning to put his handprint on today's American
country music scene. You can find out more about Gis Johannsson and Big City by exploring his website.
Visit the Official Gis Johannsson Web Site
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