Chad Johnson and the Minnesota Transplants at kj’s hideaway

Chad Johnson & The Minnesota Transplants (MN-T’s) are one of the most entertaining and talented bands in the Midwest, offering a signature blend of Americana and country-rock crossroads covers and original music. With their onstage chemistry, and ability to connect with and entertain audiences, it’s no wonder they’ve built a dedicated following in the Midwest, and beyond.

A longtime singer, songwriter, musician and recording artist, Chad is a seasoned professional, and is the native Minnesotan in the group. The Minnesota Transplants (MN-T’s) include international touring musician, studio engineer, and lead guitarist, Jeenti Dutta, who hails from India. Drummer Andy Jaynes, formerly of the 8th Street Band, comes from Colorado. Bassist Makai (Kai) Catudio, formerly of The Jason Paulson Band, is from the island of Hawaii. In the spirit of this, The Minnesota Transplants came to be. For short, they are the MN-T’s.

The band has shared the stage with Clint Black, Collin Raye, Craig Morgan, Jon Langston, Joe Nichols, The Gear Daddies, 32 Below, Allison Scott, Mark Joseph (of Big Wu), Communists Daughter, The Jason Paulson Band, and White Iron Band, among many others. They’ve played many festivals, most notably breaking crowd records at the Defeat of Jesse James Days festival for three consecutive years.

Chad & The MN-T’s can be heard on Minnesota radio stations The Wolf and BOB Country. They are frequently featured on Midwest Country Music Organization’s weekly show, syndicated on over 20 stations throughout the Midwest. Chad and the band have six times received the SouthernMinn Scene Best Of award.