Music maker Donald Johns dies at 64

Pioneering member of the Travelers with cousin Skip.

  • Donald Johns, second from right, meets comedian Jerry Clower during a 1977 performance in Lake City. Donald was at the time part of his cousin’s band, Skip Johns and the Travelers. Skip Johns is pictured at center. (COURTESY)
    Donald Johns, second from right, meets comedian Jerry Clower during a 1977 performance in Lake City. Donald was at the time part of his cousin’s band, Skip Johns and the Travelers. Skip Johns is pictured at center. (COURTESY)
  • Donald Johns, far left, plays the upright bass at the Florida Folk Festival in 1979. (COURTESY)
    Donald Johns, far left, plays the upright bass at the Florida Folk Festival in 1979. (COURTESY)
From Seattle to Tokyo, freelance musician Matt Johns has performed at some of the best concert halls in the world, all equipped with high-end sound systems set up by master-class technicians.  None…

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