Matt Johnson
Full name- Matthew Carl Johnson
Nickname(s)- MJ, Matty J, Matthew Carl (reserved for when I am in trouble with my mom), Midge, Skinny, Dimples, etc..etc..
Birthplace- St. Cloud MN
Town raised in- Clearwater MN (until age 12), St. Cloud (after 12)
Astrological Sign- Cancer
Hobbies- Music, Skiing, Snowboarding, Biking, Hunting, Fishing, Doing JJ’s Makeup and Hair
Schools attending or attended- Graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in ’98 and am currently attending St. John’s University. I am majoring in Economics (God only knows why) and will graduate in the spring of 2002 (pending all natural disasters)
What will you be doing in 2 years- In two years I will be well on my way to fulfilling my dream of opening my own music store/recording studio. Hopefully I will someday be able to help bands like Panoramic Blue get started.
Favorite author- William Shakespeare
Favorite movies- Scarface, The Crossroads, The Patriot, ANY Bond movie
Favorite painter- Molly Aberg (amazing finger painter)
Favorite Simpson- Barney (he reminds me a lot of Jason)
Favorite Panoramic Blue song- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Favorite pizza topping- Pineapple
Biggest fear- Losing my voice or hearing for life.
Any tattoo’s or piercings- 1 ear pierced (the left one)
Other bands played in- Silver Pepper, Silverlabel
Complete this sentence- “My favorite thing about Panoramic Blue is…..” Introducing the band and forgetting to introduce Frank/Jason.”
Four favorite bands you’d want to share the stage with- Buddy Guy, The Black Crowes, Martin Sexton, Semisonic
Worst border crossing- I’ve never left St. Cloud
Band member you would most want to sucker punch- JJ, he always looks like he’s up to no good.
Least favorite band member to be seated next to on an international flight- Jason/Frank, they serve alcohol on international flights, he doesn’t shut up.
Most confusing band member- Sarah, I can’t understand why ANY girl would want to hang out with the rest of us. It boggles my mind, she’s insane.
Favorite non-alcoholic beverage- Cranberry Juice (I have very healthy kidneys)
Most frequent thought during a live performance- Don’t bite your tongue…..don’t bite your tongue!
Best Panoramic Blue memory so far- Looking and listening to the band and realizing that we have so much fun when we play. I will never forget the first time we all practiced together and everything “clicked.” I haven’t stopped smiling since!
