Johnny is an accomplished musician and music producer. He was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and moved to Arizona when he was eight years old. Johnny spent the remainder of his childhood in Chino Valley, Arizona and moved to the Phoenix area in 2003. Along with his incredible musical talents, Johnny is also talented in art, photography, and getting scared dogs to love him!
Nicole is a public administrator, animal advocate, student at NAU, and yoga studio owner and instructor. She grew up in Los Lunas, New Mexico and moved to Tempe, Arizona in 2008. When not trying to save the world, Nicole enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her dogs.
Johnny and Nicole met in 2006 through mutual friends when Johnny was touring with his band, Good With Grenades. They remained friends in the same social circle for many years, before they both found themselves single in 2016. Having both grown up in the rural high desert, both having fathers in law enforcement, and both having similar taste in music, it was about time they finally started dating! They have been dating since 2016 and have rescued, fostered, and adopted dozens of dogs in that time. After 8 years of building a life together, they are finally making it official!