Born and raised in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, as the second of four kids, Deanna Johnston didn't truly discover her musical calling until early adulthood. As a sports-oriented graphic-design major at St. Lawrence College, she began exploring her music skills and found more than she'd ever bargained for. Her pure vocal talent led to a touring offer from the band MASK; she accepted and never looked back.

Over five years, Deanna became a successful centerpiece of the vibrant Vancouver music scene, then relocated to Los Angeles, where she performed with the band The MVP's. Since then, she has shared the stage with artists including Edgar Winter and Chaka Khan, and even had the thrill of performing for Oprah Winfrey.

Deanna now has 14 years of professional musical experience under her belt. Drawing on U2 and Led Zeppelin among others, she has fused a unique blend of blues, rock and R&B that maximizes her engaging vocal style, which combines tonal clarity with real-deal grittiness. As she has grown as a performer, Deanna has drawn ever more flattering comparisons, to such legends as Melissa Etheridge and one of her own great inspirations, Janis Joplin.

Now, the journey that began with an unexpected detour during her college years, may culminate with an opportunity for Deanna to achieve the same status as her idols. She sees no reason why 2005 can't be the year everything comes together.