Percussionist Erika Johnson brings her unique musical versatility and voice everywhere, from cabarets to orchestral pits and stages.

Erika was the drummer for the Pulitzer-prize winning, pre-Broadway run of "A Strange Loop" at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Erika was also seen as the drummer and on-stage band member in Signature Theatre's highly acclaimed, "Girlfriend," where she was described as a "marvel" (DC Metro Arts). She was also featured in "A Capitol Fourth" with Lauren Alaina.
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A frequent performer of new music, Erika enjoyed introducing the West Coast to John Luther Adams' "Drums of Winter," sharing the bill with percussionist Glenn Kotche as part of the inaugural season for Stanford Live in the Bing Concert Hall. Her virtuosic playing is highlighted on Tribute to Andrew Imbrie, a recording commemorating the composer's 80th birthday.

A life-long Beatles fan, Erika is excited about her newest venture taking on the role of "Ringo" with the Magical Mystery Girls, an all-women Beatles tribute band.

Available for: cabaret, theater and pit orchestra work, orchestral substitute percussion, ensemble and session work, and band performances in the DC/MD/VA area and beyond.