Ryan Thomas Johnson

Ryan Thomas Johnson began his entertainment career as a teenage actor, appearing in network sitcoms, commercials, and films - most notably the 90's cult classic Carnosaur 2. As he eased into adulthood, his efforts veered towards music. In the late 90's, he joined Los Angeles rock favorites Calico as they're keyboardist. In the early 2000s, he formed the prog-punk outfit Überband, serving as lead singer, keyboardist, and primary songwriter. As an in-demand rock keyboardist, he spent the better part of ensuing years touring and recording with bands Renfield, Batlord, the Fuxedos, and Earth Moon Earth. In recent years, Johnson has focused his efforts on composition and live event music direction. He has composed original music for short films, television, and stage productions. As a music director and sideman, he has worked with a wide array of artists such as Sia Furler, Kid Koala, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Alfred Molina. In 2019, he premiered Deadly, a stage musical about the crime