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Bill Johnson Blues Band
Blues / Jazz / Rock

"A blast of majestic blues power"



Victoria, British Columbia
Kanada

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Son Giriş:  28.11.2009
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   Bill Johnson Blues Band: Genel Bilgi
Üyelik Tarihi14.01.2007
Grup ÜyeleriBill Johnson vocals acoustic/electric/slide guitar, Rick Erickson vocals bass, John Hunter vocals drums, Darcy Philips vocals keyboards. Contact at 250-652-5470 or 250-217-8347
EtkilendikleriPretty much everything I've ever heard, but I owe much to Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Freddy King, Albert King, T-Bone Walker, Otis Rush, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Stevie and Jimmy Vaughan, Robert Cray, Hank Williams, Elvis Presly, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Bo Carter, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Ry Cooder, David Lindley, Pete Townsend, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Amos Garret, James Burton, Albert Lee, Charlie Christian, Barney Kessal, Herb Ellis, Tom Lavin, Hollywood Fats, Duke Robilard, Ronnie Earl and last but not least the guy who used to play with Dwight Yokum. .............................."I do not discriminate. I borrow from every one".
Neye Benziyor?“ This man is a Canadian treasure. As soon as the rest of Canada hears of him, we won’t be just talking west coast. ” -Hornby Island Blues Society............................. "I checked out Mr. Bill Johnson's music and the guy is smoking. Some real good downhome jump and blues tunes with emotional playing and singing."................................. -Duke Robillard, multi award winning, legendary guitarist, and producer.............................. “Everyone came to dance and party to the Blues and Bill Johnson’s band delivered big time. This was the first time Bill has played in the area and if last night’s crowd reaction is any indication, it won’t be the last. The band has a tight sound, Bill’s guitar is powerful yet controlled and his voice was made for the blues, deep, resonating and passionate. The lyrics roll off his tongue with meaning and clarity, each song takes you on a journey, telling a story and above all coaxing the listener to get up and dance and be part of the experience.” Rod Dranfield President White Rock Blues Society................................ “I knew I would like this CD after the first few seconds of the first song”. -Tom Lavin, Powder Blues............................... “Unknown to me until his name appeared on the ballot for guitar player of the year, Johnson came to the show and although he lost out to Sue Foley, he did impress during his guest appearance in the winners jam after the awards. He hails from Victoria, BC and he bought this CD with him, recorded live at the Central Bar & Grille there a couple of years ago. As with many live recordings, some of the songs are warhorses and are perhaps longer than they need to be for listening outside the context of the night. That being said, he's an exciting player, from the T-Bone Walker/B.B. King school. The slow blues "Hurtin' Man" is a fine Johnson original and Preston contributes the excellent "I Feel Like Loving". Billy Branch's "How Can I Stand It?" is certainly not over-recorded nor is Duke Robillard's "Too Hot to Handle". The climax though is a treat: Papa Lightfoot's "Come On Baby", one of the most raucous Delta blues recordings you will ever hear, with its heavily distorted harp and vocals sung through the same mike. The band roars through this one, Preston is hot and Johnson tops it with his slide solo. The crowd loved it, you will too. The CD shows quite clearly why he was nominated.” - John Valenteyn, John’s Blues Picks, Maple Blues Magizine............................. “Among the many undiscovered blues artists in the country, Bill Johnson stands at the head of the line”. -Tim Williams, Juno Award winning blues artist .................................. “To my ears he’s the very best electric blues guitarist in the country”. -Ken Hamm, Juno Award winning blues artist................................... "One of Victoria's most prominant Musicians" Victoria Jazz Society........................ ..................._____________________________________________________________
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Bill Johnson began playing the guitar when he was 9 years old. Records by Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton, were his early influences, but Bill remembers: “ Chuck Berry was the one that did it for me. Chuck made me want to play guitar”. Bill became a working musician early and spent most of his teens making music. During the 70’s and 80’s Bill played with various projects, achieving respectable successes while exploring different musical genres. Then he began to study the likes of B.B. King, Elmore James, and T-Bone Walker: “ These guys knocked me out. I was immediately hooked on their rhythm and phrasing”. The mid-1980’s saw him leaving the stage to pursue steady work and to focus on the music he loved, the Blues. During the 90’s Bill Johnson returned to the stage playing in the Sidewalk Blues Band with Doug Cox, before forming his very own The Bill Johnson Blues Band in 1993. Early engagements those years included opening for Otis Rush, Delbert McClinton, and a CD and tour into Scandinavia with the Lebeau Petersen Band. In 1996 Bill moved to Calgary. During this time he played with Grammy-award winning Donald Ray Johnson and was featured prominently on his recordings. Bill continued his education as a member of the house band at the notorious King Edward Hotel, and with stints as sideman to the likes of Hubert Sumlin, Son Seals, Cash McCall, and the one and only Dutch Mason. In 1999 Bill moved back to Victoria to be close to his family, and to pursue his own recording career. In 2006 Bill was nominated for a Maple Blues Award by the Toronto Blues Society for his CD Live, confirming his stature as one of the countries top performers. In 2007 he released the Work Songs CD surprising everyone with his talents playing solo acoustic blues guitar. Bill Johnson has spent a lifetime immersing himself in the Blues. He’s a master of the form and live is a blast of majestic Blues power.

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sonny zanchetta

sonny zanchetta



22 Kas 2009 00:30

going to tofino tomorrow!!!

i wish i could stay longer in victoria on my way back!!

if you have any idea,let me know!!

ciao big bill!!!
Heavy Manic Souls

Heavy Manic Souls



21 Kas 2009 00:19

Thanks for the friendship !!!
The David Rotundo Band

The David Rotundo Band



18 Kas 2009 02:54

Thanks for the add and your support!
Hope you have a great week!
Cheers,

The David Rotundo Band

www.davidrotundo.com
www.myspace.com/davidrotundoband
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sonny zanchetta

sonny zanchetta



17 Kas 2009 02:51

it was great, for me!!!

thanks a lot bill!!!
Whoover

Whoover



10 Kas 2009 11:58

Thanks so much for the add.
Layla Zoe

Layla Zoe



6 Kas 2009 02:16

have u seen this one B-Diddy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTYd_19iK2s
Barry Richman Band

Barry Richman Band



2 Kas 2009 03:28

Hi Bill,

Greetings from Atlanta.

Good to meet you on here !!!

I enjoyed listening to all your songs ...
very tasty playing and great guitar tones !!!
You are a blues master and I hope we
get a chance to play together one day.

Keep in Touch,
Barry Richman
www.BarryRichman.com

Leo Matthew Chamberlain [Guitar/Piano/Organ]

Leo Matthew Chamberlain [Guitar/Piano/Organ]



31 Eki 2009 22:24

Sound great my musical brother! peace and thanks for the inspiration


Leo
Lui Costa

Lui Costa



31 Eki 2009 21:27

Hi,
thanks for the add.

Best wishes from an Italian in Germany

Lui Costa
Layla Zoe

Layla Zoe



31 Eki 2009 07:07

Born under a bad sign sounds great B-Diddy!
Leo Matthew Chamberlain [Guitar/Piano/Organ]

Leo Matthew Chamberlain [Guitar/Piano/Organ]



29 Eki 2009 15:11

GREAT job on the Albert King song! You got it down my musical brother! Leo
PATJE BLUES

PATJE BLUES



28 Eki 2009 19:01

Thanks for the add !!!!!!!!!!
Alphobit

Alphobit



28 Eki 2009 07:33

Thank for add me.how are you? Greeting from Thailand.
Keef Trouble

Keef Trouble



27 Eki 2009 15:05

A belated thanks for becoming a myspace friend Bill.
Much Appreciated.
Best wishes,
Keef.
Jean Humenry

Jean Humenry



17 Eki 2009 08:53

TO DAY 20 ANS DE DROITS DES ENFANTS

Some day they'll learn words they'll have trouble understanding.
Indian children shall ask:
"What is hunger?"
Alabama's children shall wonder:
" What is segregation?"
Hiroshima's children shall be surprised:
"What's the atomic bomb?"
And school children will question:
"What is war?"
And you will answer them,
You will say:
"Those have been abandonned
like stagecoaches,
galleys or slavery.
Words that no longer make sense.
Which is why they've been dropped from dictionaries."
Jean HUMENRY
krzysm

Krzysztof Melder



16 Eki 2009 11:30

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/3036306.html?b=4&w=46
SandyBone

SandyBone



16 Eki 2009 07:44

Hey Bill, how goes it my friend? Might be over your way in November, maybe hook up whaddays say...
Momentum

Momentum



14 Eki 2009 21:20

Thank, Bill. Enjoyed seeing you live a few times. Good stuff. Cheers. Alexander (of Momentum).
Chris

Chris
Online!


28 Eyl 2009 21:08

Hi Bill
Thank you so much for the friendship !!!
Really dig your music and your playing is awesome !!!
krzysm

Krzysztof Melder



27 Eyl 2009 18:11

Thanks For The Friendship And Thanks For Your Great Talent.
Best wishes from Kaszuby (Poland)
Krzysztof
Dave Arcari - uncompromising alt.blues...

Dave Arcari - uncompromising alt.blues...



22 Eyl 2009 18:50

;-)
Dave Arcari - uncompromising alt.blues...

Dave Arcari - uncompromising alt.blues...



21 Eyl 2009 08:22

Cheers for linkin' up - cool stuff...

Dave
Breakdown Blues Band

Breakdown Blues Band Breakdown Blues Band



18 Eyl 2009 06:33

Hi Bill,

thx for friendship.
I've listend your Blues this morning.... now.. The Day is mine :)))

Bluesy GreetZ from cologne/germany
chris
http://www.breakdown-blues-band.de
Jean Humenry

Jean Humenry



15 Eyl 2009 17:33

SALUT BILL

CE PETIT MESSAGE BLUES

Man is a suspect unaware of himself.
Man is a defendant unaware of himself.
Man's dignity is so hard to bear
that many would rather wear a tie or suit.
Man is so fragile,
so threatened,
so hard to protect,
that the only chance for him to save himself
is to slip by unseen
among the cats, the dogs, the canaries or the pigeons.
And a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Man hasn't been invented yet.

jean HUMENRY
Vitalij Engbrecht

Vitalij Engbrecht



10 Eyl 2009 09:14

Hello Bill,

cool Blues. You make a good work.
Wish you a nice week.

Vitalij

www.vitalijengbrecht.de
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