There are concerts you go to just for the music, and then there are concerts that feel like you’ve been invited into someone’s living room for an evening of stories, laughter, and soul-shaking songs. That’s what it’s like seeing JOHNNYSWIM. Lucky for us, they’re bringing that magic to Hartford on October 14th at Infinity Hall.
The husband-and-wife duo, Amanda Sudano Ramirez and Abner Ramirez, are the heartbeat of JOHNNYSWIM. They’ve been making waves for years, blending pop, folk, soul, and a spark of storytelling that makes you feel every lyric. Their new album, When The War Is Over, is their most personal yet, exploring healing, resilience, and growth through seasons of change. It’s an album you don’t just listen to, you live in it.
If you caught them recently on the Today Show performing their song “I’m Alright” or saw their electric collaboration with Tobe Nwigwe on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, you already know this is a show that will stay with you long after the last note. Their latest single “Sweet Tangerine” and the deluxe edition of the album are proof that this duo is at the top of their game. They’ve also been hard at work on the upcoming musical, One Day (based on the novel of the same name by David Nicholls), premiering next year in Edinburgh.
What makes JOHNNYSWIM extra special is the richness behind their artistry. Amanda, daughter of disco legend Donna Summer and acclaimed songwriter Bruce Sudano, carries musical history in her DNA. Abner, the son of Cuban refugees who came to the U.S. during the Mariel Boatlift, brings a perspective shaped by resilience, family, and storytelling. Together, their voices don’t just harmonize, they collide in a way that feels both intimate and cinematic.
Infinity Hall is one of the coziest, most intimate venues in Hartford, which makes it the perfect place to see JOHNNYSWIM. It’s not an arena show—it’s a night where every lyric feels like it’s sung just for you.
So, if you’re free on October 14th, come join me! Grab a friend (or a few), and let’s make it a night of great music, connection, and maybe even a little catharsis. Because with JOHNNYSWIM, it’s never just a concert—it’s a conversation.