Alexz Johnson w/ Sam Ness

Name: Alexz Johnson w/ Sam Ness
Start: 2024-05-13T20:00:00-05:00
Location: xBk Live

Schedule

Mon May 13 2024 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

xBk Live | Des Moines, IA

xBk presents
Alexz Johnson w/ Sam Ness
Monday, May 13th 2024
VIP SOUNDCHECK + M&G Doors: 6PM
GA Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
All Ages
Tickets: $25 ADV // $30 DoS (+ Fees)
VIP Experience: $95 (+ Fees)
(Includes GA ticket, entry to Soundcheck, and a M&G Photo with Alexz Johnson)
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Add On Options:
Option 1: Floor Table For 4 People: $50 (+ Fees)
Option 2: Mezzanine Lower Deck Table For 4 People: $50 (+ Fees)
Option 3: Mezzanine Upper Deck Table For 4 People: $40 (+ Fees)
Exclusive reserved seating is offered for this event. Please note that the Reserved Table Add-On does not include a general admission ticket; therefore, each person must have their own general admission ticket for entry. To ensure your group sits together, we recommend reserving a table. Tables can comfortably accommodate up to four individuals, and those with reservations can choose between a floor table or a mezzanine table. For the remaining tables, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis
*All xBk shows are standing room with limited seating. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to [email protected]*
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ALEXZ JOHNSON
Independent Canadian/US dual singer/songwriter, Gemini-Award winning actress, and Mom of two under three, Alexz Johnson is based both in NYC and Toronto, Canada. Portraying musicians and lending her soulful sound and passionate songwriting style to both film and TV (Disney’s So Weird, Instant Star (The N), Pretty Little Liars, Blue on HULU), Alexz has garnered a massive and loyal international fan following.
After years of being signed and held by multiple major labels, Alexz decided to claim her independence by carving her own path in the industry. Raising funds directly from her fanbase she's continued to finance her tours, albums, and music videos. This past Spring, Alexz, with her family, returned from her successful headline EU/UK tour, promoting her 5th studio album 'Seasons' (released April 7th, '23). 'Seasons', was written and recorded remotely at Alexz’s home studio during the pandemic, with the financial help from her thriving Patreon community.
Alexz continues to work independently in music, holding true to her sound and vision as an artist, advocating and inspiring other budding artists in the process. She's looking forward to embarking on her 5th tour across the US, headlining her new album 'Seasons', this Spring of '24.
SAM NESS
From theater performer, to full-time busker and wanderer, festivals and cafes, Sam Ness has shared the stage with America (The Band), Styx, Night Ranger, Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), and many others. Mixing Traditional Folk/Americana roots with a new-age Alternative Singer/Songwriter feel, Sam Ness finds inspiration in the ancient cobblestone streets across the globe. Sometimes wild and dance oriented, other moments raw, emotional, and punctuated by moments of silence, Sam’s show changes every night. His percussive playing paired with an assortment of special effects including a loop system, have built a sound larger than many full bands. Sam has taken home a handful of Madison (Wisconsin) Area Music Awards including Male Vocalist of the Year (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023), Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year (2023), Folk Song of the Year - She Is Love (2022), Alternative Album of the Year (Whispered on the Wind 2018) (City Lights and Smoke 2022), Madison Area Breakthrough Artist Second Runner up (2017), Cover Song of the Year (Bonnie Raitt’s I Can’t Make You Love Me 2020), Unique Performer of the Year (2021).
Sam’s new album, City Lights and Smoke, is a story of the road. It’s the story of an introvert playing over a thousand shows across many countries, traveling to explore not only external places but the internal self. It’s sticking out your thumb in hope, it’s fumbling for a light switch in the dark. It’s the story of looking back at one’s self across the stage lights, back alley puddles, and rear view mirrors. It’s repair shop coffee. It’s City Lights and Smoke.