Derek Johnson

Derek Johnson is a New England based folk/americana artist that has crafted an intimate and sincere sound. Derek grew up outside of Worcester Massachusetts. At 18, Derek moved to Nashville TN where he grew as a songwriter and performer. While setting roots in Nashville, he performed under the stage name "Derek W. Curtis" in homage to a family name of Homestead porch-playing musicians. In the 7 years Derek's released "Carpetbagger", a conceptual album about his experience of moving to the country music capital  with his northern folk music roots.

After releasing "Carpetbagger", Derek hit the road and toured throughout the Midwest, East Coast, and all throughout Canada spanning from Montreal through Vancouver. At the end of 2018, Derek moved back to the northeast, bringing his refined live show back with him.  A couple weeks before leaving Nashville, Derek spent a couple days in the studio with his dear friends he had…