Summary: Dean Johanesen coined the genre label "circus swing." It's a genre he currently uses to identify his sound, but he may not keep that label indefinitely. In this interview, we discuss songwriter festivals, the progression of his songwriting process, the importance of open dialogue in bands, performing solo, changing his musical style, the full-time musician life, and he wants to exist doing what he loves. Hear his unreleased track Red Eyed, Red Light Hear at the end of this episode.
