The Johnny Lingo Band hails from Providence, Rhode Island, where vocalist/pianist Johnny Lingo has been wowing crowds since he hit the scene in 2004 after winning 95.5 WBRU’s Rock Hunt competition with his band, The Lingo. In 2008 he launched a new oufit, The Johnny Lingo Band, and recorded “Shake It Off.” Members of the legendary local group ZOX contributed to the album and drummer Chase Leonard rounded out the live act. In 2009 The Providence Phoenix named Johnny the "Best Male Vocalist of 2009" and featured him on the cover. In 2009, The Johnny Lingo Band showcased at the NACA Mid-Atlantic Festival, resulting in immediate bookings at Cornell University and Mount Saint Mary’s.

Johnny Lingo has performed with the Violent Femmes, Spin Doctors, The Presidents of the United States of America, State Radio, Max Creek, Dispatch, ZOX, Pete Francis, Pete Kilpatrick and others. The piano/drummer duo appeals to fans of Billy Joel, Elton John, Ben Folds and Jack’s Manequin.