Johnny DeMarco is a Vancouver, B.C. based, songwriter/performer/producer who understands the value of a well crafted song. Be it a ballad…soundtrack or a rocker, Johnny’s powerful, melodic and anthem oriented radio-ready songs are jam packed with attitude, honesty and integrity.
His intent on creating a catalogue of timeless musical works that address various and diverse themes are evident, and reach out to people from all walks of life. With 5 albums behind him “If These Walls Could Talk”… “everything matters”… “Living Out Our Dreams’’… “Silhouette”…and now with his new release “All Roads Lead To You”, Johnny offers a distinct and diverse character to each song. With dynamic memorable melodies, well thought out arrangements and soaring choruses the new songs are delivered with emotion, passion and intensity and much thought is given to the importance of the lyrical content and its message. “All Roads Lead To You”, embraces the Rock n Roll attitude with some R&B punch, as well as some sentimental touches. Everything from relationships, standing up for your freedom, to the introspective as well as tongue in cheek are subjects explored on “All Roads Lead To You” The songs were recorded at Armoury Studios…The Warehouse Studio and his own Casa Mia Studio in Vancouver, B.C. and features some of Canada’s and International finest musicians.
Johnny’s song “I’m Gonna Find My Way” from the “everything matters” album found it’s way on the Odd Squad’s compilation fundraising CD for street youth, with the likes of Bruce Springsteen as well as a list of many other respected artists.
Johnny’s music has resonated with the public in many different markets. The single “I’m On Fire” was featured on the USA television show Higher Ground and gained international success playing to audiences in the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe. Johnny also wrote,’ “We Are All Canucks” which is played to 20,000 fans at every Vancouver Canucks hockey game.
As Johnny points out, “Songwriting is a gift and in this ever changing and challenging world of music, I’m inspired to keep it real, fresh and current”.
“Life is a journey, and whatever road you,re on…may you find the truth, the light and your way!”
– Johnny