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, Steve 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 ..s, 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
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Tuesday June 30 8pm You are INVITED to Blayneys 27th Anniversary and Open Blues Jam Session with RocknRick and The RoadMasters .. jammers /no cover!!!!!!!! 421 Westport rd Kansas City, Missouri
Show Details: James Finley Concert to honor all the fallen heroes across the country. This benefit concert is to celebrate the life of Spc. James Finley who lost his life May 31 2008 fighting for this country of ours. This concert is for the good people of Lebanon, Missouri to show our love and respect. The concert itself will feature lots of good music from christian rock to hard rock, speakers and much more. The gates open at Noon and the concert starts at 2:00 there will be drawings for prizes between bands (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) A $2.00 donation for adults and children under 12 are free. So bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends. Lets show our respect to the fallen heroes of our country. The name of our Association is "Mid West HOPE" Helping Other People Everyday" Please feel free to ask us anything you need to know. God Bless everyone, Beauty Killed The Beast and Lisa Campbell.
We hope to see everyone there May 16th Boswell Park in Lebanon, Missouri.
signed up for the Relay for life yet?
THE ROCK FOR HOPE CONCERT IS GOING TO BE IN A RELAY FOR LIFE WITH American Cancer Society Relay For Life
Here's the link to sign up for the relay for life: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/RockForHopeTeam UR FRIEND !
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Oh fine. Taunt me with visions of KC ribs dancing wantonly on a Melmac plate, or a seductive buttload o' brisket spread out on a mattress of Bunny bread, or, or... nevermind. The good news is, a drummer I work with has found a WalMart on the outskirts of Nastyville that stocks Gates sauce, and has just brought me a bottle today. Yay! And thus, I am consoled.
Happy New Year to you too, Johnny. I think we'll be coming up to Missouri in March, hope to see you then. Also, we'll be appearing with the same band again on September 19th, 09 for CowDays Festival in Dixon. Hope you'll be there? Billy Arr
Okay, so now you got me thinkin' about some ribs I ain't ate yet, but unlike you, I'm not in KC. I'm in Nastyville, where they don't know the difference betwixt ribs and hot pickled caca on a stick. Wah! This is all your fault. But meanwhile, all the best to ya for a prosperous and creative 2009, filled with music, laffs, and toasted meat products.
Hey Johnny, nice sounds. Have you managed to get your hands on a G7th capo yet?! If not, you're missing out and you should have a look and get in touch if you're interested...
BECOME A LEGEND IN THE CHILDREN'S EYE'S) ROCK FOR HOPE CONCERT SEP. 4TH, FRI . DAY IS GOING TO BE COUNTRY MUSIC ALL DAY FROM 12:00 TO 12:00 HI FROM THE ROCK FOR HOPE CONCERT!(GIVE THE HOPE BACK) BANDS BOOKED: 46 BANDS -----------NEED 75 1 .ALWAY'S APRIL 2 .LINDA DEAD 3. SAVE THE MOMENT 4. MORTICIA'S RACK 5. CONSPRIRACY OF ANGEL'S 6. EVICTED 7. J. SMITH BUT GOT TO TALK TO MANAGEMENT 8. NATHAN IS LEGEND 9. DOWN TO RUIN 10. ECHOFIST 11. DISPLACEMENT 12. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK 13. HEY MENDELL 14. STATE OF MIND 15 STAND POINTE 16. SIVA 17. OPEN HANDED SCARS 18 LAKE 32 19. SOUL; EXERTION 20. SHANE SMITH 21. D-RAILED 22. ALL FALL DOWN 23 SOONER THAN LATER 24 SCIENCE HILL 25. HOLDING CELL 26 WOO BAND 27. THIRTY 2 LIFE 28. DARKNESS FALLS 29 OCKUM RAZOR 30 JASON GLEENLAW & THE GROOVE 31. SUPERHOLIC 32. THE ARMISTICE: 33. ARYTHMA 34. NEVER MY SILENCE 35 . NEVER TO FLY 36 . ROSE FIRE 37. PENELOPE JAE 38 . RICKIE LEE TANNER 39. B. J. DAVIS 40. GLORY TRAIN 41. SEED OF DOUBT 42 . ED. ROHAN 43 . LET LOST DAYS REMAIN 44. COUNTERCLOCKWISE 45 DRIVIN' RAIN 46 CULPAPPER MOUNTAIN BAND : METAL CASTLE , ELITEROCK RECORDS, UNSIGND BANDS THANK FOR YOUR HELP MUEN MAGAZINE, MORPHINE PHOTOGRAPH'S FROM LONE STAR METAL MAGAZINE AND METAL HEAD RADIO , JAMBONES RADIO IS ABOARD NOW: ROCK FOR HOPE ( GIVE THE HOPE BACK} DO YOU HAVE A BIG HEART AND A DESIRE TO HELP? WE ARE LOOKING FOR CARING INDIVIDUAL {AND BANDS} WHO WILL DONATE THEIR TIME AND SERVICES TO HELP CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND START A NEW TRADITION. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN HAVE LOST HOPE BUT IF WE WORK TOGETHER WE CAN " GIVE THE HOPE BACK". ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THIS 3 DAY ROCK FOR HOPE CAN ONLY TAKE PLACE WITH YOUR HELP THE CONCERT IS 50 MI.FROM ST.LOUIS, MO. AT WARRENTON , MO WARREN COUNTY FAIRGROUND COME IN SEP. 4 , 5 & 6 ,2009
Gosh, I kinda hate to follow the last couple of comments but oh well, somebody had to do it! Just settin' a spell on yer front porch here, enjoying the songs and the stories immensely. Sounding wonderful JE, sweet and soulful. And as always, thanks for the spreading the good vibes. Stay cool...
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