The Best Band you've never heard: YouTube sensations
Chris Rutledge
Issue date: 2/1/10 Section: Entertainment
Another thing Danielle is well known for is her wide variety of cover songs, which range from Creedence Clearwater Revival to Shakira to Miley Cyrus.
Visit http://www.youtube.com/user/daniellesmagic to see some of Danielle's videos.
Wade Johnston
Sounds Like: Jazzy acoustic music comparable to early Jason Mraz.
Biggest Career Moment: A self-proclaimed lover of Julia Nunes, in November 2008 Johnston was invited to be a part of her ukulele orchestra on YouTube's first ever live streamed, event YouTube Live.
Songs You Have To Hear: "Jane," "The Middle," "Gimme Some Sugar"
The Skinny: Wade Johnston has been playing guitar since he was 13. He was in musicals in high school, and played an original song at his high school talent show.
In the summer of 2008, Johnston created an account on YouTube and began to post originals and cover songs. When Johnston, covered one of Nunes' songs, he caught the blossoming artists attention. Johnston along with several other famous YouTube musicians, was invited to be part of Nunes' backing band at YouTube Live in San Fransisco, Calif.
When he returned home, he released his first solo CD, Jane-EP.
In late 2008, Johnston formed the band Wade Johnston and the Navigators with friends.
Along with his collaborations with Nunes, Johnston has also collaborated with other YouTube celebrities including Jack Conte and Danielle Ate The Sandwich.
Visit http://www.youtube.com/wadejohnston to check out some of Johnston's material.
Visit http://www.youtube.com/user/daniellesmagic to see some of Danielle's videos.
Wade Johnston
Sounds Like: Jazzy acoustic music comparable to early Jason Mraz.
Biggest Career Moment: A self-proclaimed lover of Julia Nunes, in November 2008 Johnston was invited to be a part of her ukulele orchestra on YouTube's first ever live streamed, event YouTube Live.
Songs You Have To Hear: "Jane," "The Middle," "Gimme Some Sugar"
The Skinny: Wade Johnston has been playing guitar since he was 13. He was in musicals in high school, and played an original song at his high school talent show.
In the summer of 2008, Johnston created an account on YouTube and began to post originals and cover songs. When Johnston, covered one of Nunes' songs, he caught the blossoming artists attention. Johnston along with several other famous YouTube musicians, was invited to be part of Nunes' backing band at YouTube Live in San Fransisco, Calif.
When he returned home, he released his first solo CD, Jane-EP.
In late 2008, Johnston formed the band Wade Johnston and the Navigators with friends.
Along with his collaborations with Nunes, Johnston has also collaborated with other YouTube celebrities including Jack Conte and Danielle Ate The Sandwich.
Visit http://www.youtube.com/wadejohnston to check out some of Johnston's material.