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SALEM
salem means peace
Salem performs Todd Anders Johnson’s socially-conscious compositions blending alternative rock, world, hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul. The band is composed of snowboarders and skiers and Salem tours throughout North America with Risan Project multi-media events featuring concerts alongside action sports films and content from the environmental and cannabis industries.
Salem has performed nationally alongside acts such as Karl Denson, Keller Williams, Brett Dennen, Rose Hill Drive, Pato Banton, De La Soul, Sweatshop Union, Bomba Estereo, The Meters (PBS), Bone Thugs N Harmony, DJ Logic, Stanton Moore and Will Bernard, Hells Belles, Tab Benoit, Rebirth Brass Band, Steve Earle and Zilla.
Salem has played the Winter X Games, the US Freeskiing Open, The US Snowboarding Grand Prix, the US Snowboarding VISA Cup, the Canadian Freeskiing Championships, the Breckenridge Spring Massive, the Keystone River Run Rocks and the Northface Masters of Snowboarding.
Salem music is featured in “Tailgate Alaska: The Movie”, the Teva Stand Up Paddling Educational DVD, Hiroyuki Yamada’s “End of the Line”, Warren Miller’s “Off the Grid”, the Winter X 12 Games After Party CD Compilation and the Bolder Boulder CD compilation.
Salem National Tour with the Risan Project
Salem is engaging audiences throughout the US with arts councils and colleges at events produced by The Risan Project. The 2025 tour features Risan Media's expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability and Northward: The Salem Story. The screenings are followed by a Risan Studies Q&A with environmental filmmaker and socially-conscious musician, Todd Anders Johnson, who studied development issues at the University of Washington. The films and Q&A are followed by a concert with Salem. With a foundational perspective that more sustainable policies are imperative and that there are effective renewable and sustainable options to employ regionally, nationally and globally, Todd has dedicated himself to the arts in creating entertaining and educational film, music and events.
“Salem unites seemingly disparate topics: global peace and powder shots. Blending jazz, funk, spoken word and some Afro-Cuban beats, it makes crowds dance and think.” Katy Niner, Jackson Hole News and Guide
"It can be hard to follow Johnson's movements; he's in a constant state of motion. If he isn't splitboarding (a backcountry form of snowboarding), he might be translating the poetry of a Nigerian political activist into a song or organizing a snow sports and music event with the cannabis industry.” Nick Hutchinson, Westword
SALEM TOUR DATES
March 31st, Chilkat Center for the Arts with the Haines Arts Council, Haines, AK@ 7:00pm
April 2nd, Skagway Brewing with Explore Skagway, Skagway, AK@ 7:00pm
April 3rd, Alaskan Hotel and Bar, Juneau, AK@ 9:00pm
April 5th, Valdez Civic Center, Valdez, AK
April 9th, University of Alaska Fairbanks Wood Center Pub, Fairbanks, AK @ 7:00pm
April 10th, Sheldon Community Arts Hangar with the Denali Arts Council, Talkeetna, AK @ 6:30pm
April 11th, Alice's Champagne Palace, Homer, AK @ 9:00pm
April 12th, The Continental Event Hall, Anchorage, AK@ 8:00pm
SALEM'S TODD ANDERS JOHNSON
Todd Anders Johnson is an environmental filmmaker, socially-conscious musician and educator and independently produced Cresta Alta. With the Risan Brands family of companies, Todd merges his passions for the environment, the arts, cannabis and outdoor recreation. Todd studied development issues at the University of Washington. With a foundational perspective that more sustainable policies are imperative and that there are effective renewable and sustainable options to employ regionally, nationally and globally, Todd has dedicated himself to the arts in creating entertaining and educational film, music and events. Todd’s passions for exploring big mountains brought him from Vermont to Seattle and then Alaska, where his first of many tours and expeditions began throughout the glaciated state. Todd now lives with his family high in the mountains of Colorado.
SALEM VIDEOS AND SOUNDTRACKS
Dedication
Going Without Fail
salem performing Dedication live at the Belly Up Aspen
Thomas Haupt - Guitar
Zach Antonio - Bass
Stephen Thurston - Keys
Todd Anders Johnson - Drums and vocals
Video - Jimmy Iles
Produced by Risan Media
salem performing Northward live at the Belly Up Aspen
Thomas Haupt - Guitar
Zach Antonio - Bass
Stephen Thurston - Keys
Todd Anders Johnson - Drums and vocals
Video - Jimmy Iles
Produced by Risan Media
salem performing Terra live at the Belly Up Aspen
Thomas Haupt - Guitar
Zach Antonio - Bass
Stephen Thurston - Keys
Todd Anders Johnson - Drums and vocals
Video - Jimmy Iles
Produced by Risan Media
salem performing Timeless live at the Belly Up Aspen
Thomas Haupt - Guitar
Zach Antonio - Bass
Stephen Thurston - Keys
Todd Anders Johnson - Drums and vocals
Video - Jimmy Iles
Produced by Risan Media
Northward by salem in TEVA's "The Ultimate Guide to Stand Up Paddling"
The Ultimate Guide to Stand Up Paddling trailer
Harvest by salem in Line Skis video with Eric Pollard
Eric Pollard Paints His 2012/13 LINE Skis in 1 minute
Timeless by salem in Rooster TV's Inaugural Dixie Elixirs Secret Society of Budtenders Gathering
DIXIE ELIXIRS PRESENTS: The Secret Society of Budtenders - The Inaugural Gathering
Harvest by salem in Warren Miller Trailer with "Playground"
"Harvest" by Salem in Warren Miller's "Playground" trailer with Corona by Warren Miller music and video editor, Kim Schnieder.
Harvest by salem in "Tailgate Alaska: The Movie"
Tailgate Alaska The Movie
Many Have Tried by salem in Hiroyuki Yamada's "End of the Line" ski film
Hiroyuki Yamada's "End of the Line" ski film featuring Kaz Zackrisson skiing Valdez, AK backed by salem's "Many Have Tried".
SALEM PHOTOS
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SALEM PRESS
Risan Media’s short film, Northward, is now being distributed throughout Europe on the AbsintheTV channel on Samsung TV Plus and is available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK.
Risan Media’s short film, Northward, is now being distributed throughout Europe on the AbsintheTV channel on Samsung TV Plus and is available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK. Northward is a short documentary that chronicles the story of Colorado-based band, Salem, that performs Todd Anders Johnson’s socially-conscious composit
Risan Media’s short film, Northward, is now being distributed throughout Europe on the AbsintheTV channel on Samsung TV Plus and is available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK. Northward is a short documentary that chronicles the story of Colorado-based band, Salem, that performs Todd Anders Johnson’s socially-conscious compositions blending alternative rock, world, hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul. The band is composed of snowboarders and skiers and Salem tours throughout North America with Risan Project multi-media events featuring concerts alongside action sports films and content from the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
AbsintheTV is a 24 hour linear channel with video on demand options that launched February 12 on Samsung TV Plus. It’s here to legitimately represent the past, present and future of five categories that appeal most to people emerged in boardsports culture: Art/Music/Surf/Skate/Snow. A free channel on TV Plus, AbsintheTV is available on all Samsung smart TVs in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the UK. As Samsung expands their TV Plus program, AbsintheTV will be included in France in September and Italy and Spain shortly thereafter, with North America coming in the not too distant future. For now, look for AbsintheTV on Samsung TV Plus in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on Channel 4076 and in the UK on Channel 4071.
New film explores the creative journey of Todd Anders Johnson and his band, Salem
Being a singer-songwriter is not easy. Like many creative pursuits, songwriting requires a level of craftiness and ingenuity that can be hard to capture.
Colorado-based musician Todd Anders Johnson likes to find his creativity in nature. An avid snowboarder and mountain athlete, Johnson captures this creative process in his new short film titled, “Northward”.
11 News Grand Junction Interview with Todd Johnson from Salem
11 News Grand Junction Interview with Todd Johnson from Salem
Magic 93.1 Interview with Salem's Todd Anders Johnson
11 News Grand Junction Interview with Todd Johnson from Salem
Salem Drummer Todd Anders Johnson Is a Brand Ambassador for Outdoor Gear
The artistry of Todd Anders Johnson lies at the intersection of jamming and shredding.
THE RISAN PROJECT 2019 WINTER TOUR – FEATURING “POCKET MEAT”
The Risan Project is traveling between Alaska and Colorado next month, hosting multi-media events that include live music, snowboard film showings, and on-site activations from cannabis industry partners.
Photo: Show unites music of Salem, film premier of ‘afterForever,’ March 10
Salem will bring Todd Anders Johnson's socially conscious hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul compositions to Main Street Grill in the Riverwalk at Edwards on Friday, March 10. The band travels with Risan Project tours, which include concerts, ski and snowboard film premiers and avalanche awareness videos with partners in the outdoor and cannabis
Salem will bring Todd Anders Johnson's socially conscious hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul compositions to Main Street Grill in the Riverwalk at Edwards on Friday, March 10. The band travels with Risan Project tours, which include concerts, ski and snowboard film premiers and avalanche awareness videos with partners in the outdoor and cannabis industries. Salem will perform with film premiers of Absinthe Films' latest snowboard film, afterForever with ski and snowboard videos from Inspired Media and Luca Rolli, cannabis animation from Nug Nation and Mary Jane's Medicinals, educational videos from the Marijuana Policy Project and AIARE. Local partners for this show are Roots RX and Tumbleweed.
Nature Jams
Next Thursday, the Risan Project is back in Anchorage on their annual tour of Alaska, bringing with them Colorado- based band Salem. The Risan Project's mission is to raise awareness of climate change through entertainment and action-based engagement, with their Alaskan tour focusing on snow sports like skiing and snowboarding. Combining
Next Thursday, the Risan Project is back in Anchorage on their annual tour of Alaska, bringing with them Colorado- based band Salem. The Risan Project's mission is to raise awareness of climate change through entertainment and action-based engagement, with their Alaskan tour focusing on snow sports like skiing and snowboarding. Combining film, music and activism, Risan's Alaska Tour offers audiences the chance to learn more about how to protect and enjoy nature while jamming to some incredible music.
‘Being There’ at Down East
Just because the weather says it’s spring doesn’t mean ski movies should be taken off your Netflix queue. The Down East is making sure the ski season stays alive and strong next Wednesday with the showing of the 2011 ski film “Being There” and slush-skiing rock of the band Salem from Breckenridge, Colo.
"Dance and think" with Salem at the Gold Pan: Summit Daily News
Songs and split-boards: Summit Daily News
Boulder band Salem partners with Voile for winter tour, plays show at Gold Pan in Breck. The Salem shows combine songwriter Johnson's original blend of hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul with the Voile backcountry ski culture, promoting good vibes, great powder and Voile skis, split-boards, bindings and avalanche safety equipment.
Cool Tunes for a warming planet
When Boulder based funk-groove band Salem’s Todd Anders Johnson saw the Protect Our Winters/TGR movie Generations, which shows the impact of climate change on snow culture, he knew he had to promote the film through concerts. The result? The Risan Project, combing live music, ski and snowboard film premiers, and presentations from environ
When Boulder based funk-groove band Salem’s Todd Anders Johnson saw the Protect Our Winters/TGR movie Generations, which shows the impact of climate change on snow culture, he knew he had to promote the film through concerts. The result? The Risan Project, combing live music, ski and snowboard film premiers, and presentations from environmental organizations like Protect Our Winters and SunCore Solar.
Todd Anders Johnson Performance and Panelist with Bono's ONE CAMPAIGN
Todd Anders Johnson was a panelist and performed his original music with Bono's One Campaign at the University of Pennsylvania Campus Challenge.
Salem's Harvest Soundtrack in Warren Miller's Corona Edit
Salem’s Harvest, composed by Todd Anders Johnson, backing a Warren Miller ski edit with Corona.
Salem in Aspen: Give the drummer some (and this drummer gives some back)
ASPEN – Most everything about Todd Anders Johnson lines up quite neatly, as a left-leaning, environmentalist, socially engaged type. Johnson has done work with Bono’s One Campaign, an organization dedicated to fighting poverty, and has been affiliated with the Climate Project Canada. Not content to simply join other movements, in 2009, Johnson formed his own organization, the Risan Project, that links music and sporting events with alternative energy and sustainability efforts. While living in Seattle, in 2004, Johnson started his band, Salem, taking the name from the Hebrew “shalom” and the Arabic “salaam” – both of which translate as “peace.”
Modern Drummer Magazine: Todd Anders Johnson of Salem
MD featured me in the On The Movedepartment a couple of years ago, so I thought I’d let you know what I’ve been up to with my group since then. I’ve been living in Boulder, Colorado and have now tied together my passions for drums, music, touring, social activism—and snowboarding!
Jubilee Coalition Blog the Debt: Todd Anders Johnson
"I believe that through the long tradition of resistance music, we can celebrate while contesting the injustice that we identify before us as a global community." - Todd Anders Johnson
Salem Snowsport Competitive Event Performances
Salem Outdoor Industry Features and Soundtracks
Salem Outdoor Industry Features and Soundtracks
Salem Outdoor Industry Features and Soundtracks
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SALEM
Salem performs Todd Anders Johnson’s socially-conscious compositions blending alternative rock, world, hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul.
