Jan Johansson

Garner, NC — Several North Carolina based Bluegrass artists,  bands, and volunteers will come together on November 8th for a benefit concert for North Carolina acoustic musician, Jan Johansson. The concert will take place from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Garner Historic Auditorium located at 742 W. Garner Rd. in Garner, NC.

The following bands and musicians are donating their time to play for the concert: The legendary Bobby Hicks, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Russell Johnson, Julie Elkins, Lindsey Times, Barney Rogers, Roby Huffman & the Bluegrass Cut-ups, Tims Family Band, Samantha Casey & the Bluegrass Jam, Hank Bowman, Jan & Friends and host band Carolina Junction.

If you are unable to attend the concert, please consider sending a donation to: National Foundation for Transplants, 5350 Poplar Dr. Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119

About Jan Johansson

Jan Johansson is well-known throughout North Carolina as an accomplished acoustic musician, producer, and music instructor. For a number of years Jan has suffered from heart-related problems, beginning with a massive heart attack at the young age of 36. In 1999, he underwent triple bypass surgery and in 2005 he had a pacemaker installed. Unfortunately, Jan’s health problems have continued. In July, Jan spent a week at UNC Hospital undergoing evaluation for a heart transplant and was recently notified that he is now on the list for a heart transplant.