Debra Heesch & Beachcrest Present Stephanie Anne Johnson and Patrick Magada.
A singer’s talent is complete when they can bring a crowded dive bar to a collective hush and also get one of the biggest audiences on the planet to a collective standing ovation. Stephanie Anne Johnson is that special singer that can don a cowboy hat and sing over a slide as old timers weep. And they have wowed judges on the immensely popular NBC TV series, The Voice, showcasing their gifts.
Perhaps it’s no surprise that Johnson is so affecting. Their mantra, after all, is “Find your joy and go there.” Their prowess exudes whether they are singing the Black national anthem - “Lift Every Voice And Sing” - to a packed auditorium or whether they're cooing acoustic lullabies to Saturday night tavern regulars. Their music, which is rooted in all that’s American, expresses the pain of the past, the roots of the down home and the hope that hard work will lead to proper reward.
Their latest album 'Jewels' was released on April 7th, 2023. Produced and engineered by Jeff Fielder.
Stephanie Anne Johnson has opened for acts that include political figure Bernie Sanders, and artists such as Macy Gray, Mavis Staples, Robert Cray, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Durand Jones, Joseph, Cedric Burnside, and Black Joe Lewis.
Patrick Magada is a Filipino-American producer and songwriter based in Oregon. Originating from Malabon, he watched in awe as his mother sang nightly in various Manila bars, which inspired his path toward music. With a humble start, Magada’s music journey began through an Oregon talent show: Lincoln Counties' Got Talent. Winning in first place he continued forward and even went as far as competing in the Oregon State Fair Talent Contest in his second year of performing live. With support from home, he has been featured by Filipino stations such as WISH 107.5, WISH U.S.A, Beat This Philippines, We The Pvblic, TOPSIFY 's GloPM, and Pinoy Music Station. He has also been featured in Spotify editorials such as, FRESH FINDS PH, NEW MUSIC FRIDAY PH, and U.S. editorial THE NEEDLE - EMERGING.
Magada's background of OPM (Filipino Music) 90's - 2000's Rock, Pop, and more recently Electronic music has created a beautiful combination of lyrical storytelling, catchy melody's, and a cinematic experience.
Garnering over 900,000 views on YouTube, he is most known for his song ‘SANTA CRUZ’ which was featured on a commercial by Bank of America. More recently, his ballad "You Are Worth It" was chosen as the closing theme song for national event "A WORTHWHILE TELETHON" performed live by American Idol finalist Justin Guarini. Patrick Magada is currently an independent artist.