Johnny Evans, guitar and vocals, Dell Mack, guitar, bass, and vocals, Roger Ogle, drums, Kevin Shreives, bass and guitar, Dale Peterson, drums. Doc Walker, sound and percussion. Big Dog, security. Bigger Dog, Backup.
I also play around the lake of the Ozarks with Cletus Mcduff and the Hillbilly Rawk Dawks. Dave Osment aka Cletus McDuff (vocals, guitar), Roger Cummins aka Dillford Skins (vocals, drums), John Evans aka Blind Willie Taylor (vocals, bass).
Influences
Roy Buchanan, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Romeo Bonifacio, James Burton, Reggie Young, Johnny Winters, Duane Allman, Albert Collins, Delbert McClinton, BB King, Mike Bloomfield, Clarence White, Tony Rice, Merle Haggard, Roy Nichols, Dell Mack, Johnny Isom, JJ Cale, Jesse Winchester, Bobby Preston, Hoyt Axton, and last but not least my dear friend and mentor Billy Charles Crider. RIP. When Billy died a few years ago we lost one of our best guitarist. (Just ask anyone who knew him) May his memory live on.
I have traveled across the U.S. for 35 years playing singles and working as a sideman on guitar.
In Lake Charles I got to work with such artist as Everitt Brady, Rufus Thibodeaux, Ricky Kelly, Michael Young, KJ, Darrell and Ronnie Fruge.
I worked in Kansas City with Southern Comfort, Conrad Morris, Billy Charles Crider, Rock-n-Rick and the Roadmasters, (I was one of the original members and still perform with them), along with years late night jams with many of KC's finest players such as Johnny Isom, Lonnie Ray, Ronnie, Brewer, Lonnie Harper, Micheal D, Spike Blake, Big John Amaro, Little Hatch, D.C. Bellemy, Bob Schnebelen, Abbe Locke, Greg Camp, Jimmy Harlowe, Batman, Frank Brown, Rick George, Kenny Tuna, Mike Harvey, Wayne Smith, Tom "Trashmouth" Baker, Glen Patrick, Mark St John, Dux Werner, Rick Hendricks and many others. Oh not to forget the best barbecue in the world compliments of Amazing Grace. Thanks from "The Slabman."
I want to make mention here of my old friend Dave "Bones" Mead. He was my friend, along with sharing his apartment for a few years, my band mate in a few bands over my time in KC, a Kick Ass drummer and he was my dearly missed running buddy when we were both running way to hard for anyone to be running. Rest in Peace Brother Bones.
Billy Charles was one of the greatest guitar players of the last century. He was a great friend and mentor to many good players. Those who knew him are at a loss. He could play like Chet, Thumbs, Dianjo, all wrapped up in one. Rest in peace Billy.
I moved to Rochester New York in 95 where I worked with Bill Coffee, Nate Coffee and Rockin Robin. While in New York I got to spend some time jamming with some great musicians such as Joe Beard, Chris Beard, Dan Schmitt and the Shadows, Steve Lyons and the legendary Dukes, Chet Catallo, Joff Wilson, The Riviera Playboys, Rick Grills, Sonny Anderson, Marshall James, and last but not least the one and only Robert "Fat Bob" Rickard. R.I.P.
Moving back to Missouri in 2001 I started working with Jimmy Fohn band playing the Route 66 area until Jimmy moved to Nashville to chase his dreams and from the demo's I've heard he's doing a damn good job of it.
Here in the Ozarks I currently work with Dell Mack (Goldband, Sun Records) and the Bluff City Boogie Kings (pictured below), who I have worked with off and on since I was a teenager playing the clubs around Ft. Leonard Wood with Bobby Preston, Red Wayne, John Starr, Ray Carson, Jim Merrill. Romeo Bonifacio, Red Ryder, Harry Verrelle, Steve Hooks, Alvin "Cave Man" Vance, and The Incredible Flop House Orchestra, which included Mike Wilkins (vocals) Rev Dehart (drums,vocals) Rick Gibson (Bass,vocals) and Joe Reppert (Piano, B3) and John Evans (Guitar,vocals).
I want to mention my friend Tommy "Butch" Smith who taught me so much. Tommy if you're out there here's a big "hay" from "outlaw land." Hope you are having a ball.
I have also shared the stage with such artists as Joe Beard, Muddy Waters, Joel Sonnier, Little Hatch, Levon Helm, Russel Smith, Chris Beard, Steve Gaines, John Moss, and Don Ships.
I have been writing new tunes and working in the studio (_hit House Recording) with Dell Mack, Danny O"Reilly, Kevin Shreives, Keven Shreives Jr., Dale Peterson, Ted Tyson, Shelly Tyson, and our engineer/sound man Earl "Doc" Walker.
The first song, I found you, is one I wrote with Cloyce "CJ" Roberts. CJ is a fine singer/songwriter and I have written some good ones with him.
The last three songs I have posted are some of mine. I recorded them at Hit House a couple years ago on a Fostex 16 track. Doc Walker engineered and I did the mixdown except on Savannah which Doc mixed down.
I found You: CJ Roberts (Vocals), John Evans (Guitars) Shelly Tyson (Bass), Tossi (Keyboards), Ted Tyson (Drums)
Savannah: John Evans (Guitar, Strat & Acoustic), Jay (Drums), Danny O'Reilly (Bass)
Don't let the Door: John Evans (Acoustic Guitar and Vocals), Danny O'Reilly (Tele), Ted Tyson (Drums), Shelly Tyson (Bass).
Wyandotte Co. Jail: John Evans (Guitar,Tele and Vocals) Kevin Shreives (Drums, Bass, and Background Vocals).
The Pictures below are of "The Bluff City Boogie Kings" featuring Dell Mack on Bass, Roger Ogle on Drums, Harry Martin on Keys, Doc Walker on Percussion, and Johnny Evans on Guitar. The others are dear friends. Johnny Isom, Jimmy Fohn, Joe and Chris Beard, The late Bill Coffee, plus my late brother Hank Brake that died last year. That's Hank on the Harley. He was known for his "go fast" skills as a stroker builder. His last ride was in the Hearse pulled by a three wheeler. Hank, I hope you are having a lot of fun up there. I love you brother. You too Bill.
To all of my friends and visitors to this page I want to welcome you and thank you for your support. Please feel free to leave a comment and please don't leave without adding me as your friend.
My alter ego "Blind Willie Taylor" has recently been working with a new band the Rawk Dawgs around the Lake of the Ozarks. I will keep you posted on gigs. You can listen to us at www.myspace/cletusmcduff
Danny Gatton - Guilty
Hey Johnny.Thanks for stopping by. Im glad you like that song. We need to take a trip to Twang Town soon.I am moving back there permanently after the summer.Later. C J
Johnny, Making a stop to soak up some tunes, kick back and enjoy! When's a trip to KC gonna happen for you? The sheriff has probably forgotten all about that stuff, anyway - it's cool! Cheers......Whitey
hey Johnny Evans !!!What the _ _ _ _ Just stopping by to sey hey!!Keep on doing that thang you do. Tell everyone in the great state of Missouri I said hey!CJR
Sorry I missed your call!Got in the KCBlues news page 15 palying with Tommy castro and Magic Dick [J Geils band harp].Then I went to chicago and played with The Johnny Drummer Band!Hope all is well with you!!!
hi there willie!!! so happy u made it home safely. hope you are feeling better. ramada isnt the same without u guys. miss you more!!! see you in april, i hope!!!! u owe me a jam session. haha
Well, I was wrong. Again. I won't be comin' ..round in December...The recording is still in progress and I won't be headed that way until a spring tour. I'll look for you then. Maybe we can demolish a little BBQ and smear the sauce on a Telecaster? Ya dig? gp
