JOHNSON & DANTONA is a live electronic act — two men on stage: a guitarist and a DJ. Vocals are performed by self-sung recordings converted into AI-generated female and/or male characters — singers and dancers implemented live via hologram technology on stage.
Aka Levent Cogal — lived on the island of Ibiza from 2003 to 2009, performing 238 concerts with his duo Baklava (together with DJ Malte) for international audiences.
Baklava-Ibiza Live Tour, Summer 2006 — 11 concerts, 5 of them at the legendary Café del Mar
Residencies:
Played guitar and bass on the Pacha Club Funky Room sampler "Penthouse" — main track "Penthouse Bitch" for producer Torsten Stenzel and Pacha (Funky Room) Resident DJ Matt Caseli. Further productions with DJ Pippi.
Performed 3 concerts on guitar alongside Miko Weaver on bass — former guitarist of Prince (1984–1990: Parade Tour 1986, Sign o' the Times Tour 1987, Lovesexy Tour 1988–1989, Nude Tour 1990).
Over 20 years of experience as a music producer and mixing engineer for national and international acts. Multiple chart placements in Germany.
As a guitarist and bassist, experience at over 200 concerts and festivals across Europe.