at The Bluesberry Cafe
235 Yazoo Avenue
Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614
662-627-7008
http://www.myspace.com/superchikansplace
Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
8 pm - Live Blues
Friday, August 8, 2008
2 pm - Open Mic
6 pm - Jawbone & Jolene
7 pm - Robert Bilbo Walker
8 pm - Bill Able
9 pm - Davis Coen
Saturday, August 9, 2008
12 noon - Bill Able and Matt Harvey
2 pm - Open Mic
7 pm - Incode
8 pm - Theo D.
9 pm - Matt Harvey Band
Sunday, August 10, 2008
1 pm - Open Mic
3 pm - Jon Short
4 pm - Delta Highway
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About Super Chikan:
James 'Super Chikan' Johnson is today's Delta Bluesman,hatched
in Clarksdale, Mississippi, just like the Blues itself. He has released five
acclaimed albums and his newest, 'Sum Mo Chikan' reveals both the
traditions he learned there and his own distinctive personality. One of his
trademarks is the spontaneous fun and humor he brings to his music,
both live and recorded. Whenever you hear him, it's 3 a.m. Sunday
morning in a crowded roadhouse.
Super Chikan is recognized worldwide as one of today's most
entertaining and authentic Blues performers. He was nominated for a
Best New Artist W.C. Handy Award in 1998, received five Living Blues
Awards, an Excellence in Performance Governor's Award from Mexico
City, and a Mississippi Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts.
That's a long way to go with cluckin' and pluckin'.
Another Super Chikan
trademark is his 'chik-can-tars' - he crafts ornate, funky gas can and
broomstick stringed instruments on which he paints scenes from the Delta.
They are symbols of a life of making do with what he had in order to give voice
to his talent, as authentic and original as the Blues itself. He also plays the hell
out of more conventional electric guitars.
When he was a boy, Super Chikan tried to talk to
chickens and understand their fascinating
sounds. Thus he earned his 'Chikan Boy' nickname.
As he grew up with the sounds of the barnyard
and Blues all around him, he learned to play
inspired artist such as Jimmy Reed, Elmore
James Lightnin' Hopkins, and Slim Harpo.
Soon he was performing with his uncle, Big
Jack Johnson, and Sam Carr, Frank Frost,
Wesley Jefferson, and Jackie Brenston.
Growing as a musician, Super Chikan
combined his influences and stage experience
with his own personality and found his own
original voice and approach.
Poised to
build on his accomplishments and talent, Super Chikan has produced his most powerful CD yet. "Sum' Mo' Chikan"
was recorded at legendary producer Willie Mitchell's Royal Studios in Memphis
and is not only the latest but the most fully-realized expression of Super Chikan's musical
personality.
Super Chikan crows, "I'm left brained, left minded, left eyed, left handed,
and left out!" He can't say the "left out" part anymore. He has brought his
roadhouse show to concerts and clubs all over the world, and "Sum Mo'
Chikan" will bring him new friends and fans.
No more searching for that tiny "add comment" link!!
Make your mark right here in The Bluesberry Patch!
Super Chikan having some fun at his birthday party at The Bluesberry Cafe.
Sorry i missed the party Sunday. I was too damn tired from counting my money as usual. It's a shame i'm this rich, but i guess someone has to be. I'll come by again soon. Save me some birthday cake ok? Also, you guys are invited to my baby show this Sunday, june 22nd at 2pm at Patty Johnson's house 251 Clark street. come party, if you aren't busy. later! -daddy
Blues Girl Beverly Just Passing Through To Leave Some Love On Your Page. Never Seen A Man Dance Like You, Super Chikan. And I Am Sure I Never Will. Keep Singing Them Blues and Keep Dancing Your Dance, There Will Never be Another Super Chikan !!!!!!!!! You Are Loved by So Many People and You Have Inspired So Many People. I Am So Blessed To Call You Friend. Thanks For Keeping The Blues Alive !!!!! Thanks For Sharing Your Great Blues Music With All Your Fans. You Are The Blues Man !!!!!!!!!!! Love Ya, Blues Girl Beverly
HI SUPER CHIKAN, JUST PASSING THROUGH TO SAY HI AND LEAVE SOME LOVE ON YOUR PAGE. HOPE ALL IS WELL YOUR WAY. KEEP SINGING THEM BLUES !!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YA, BLUES GIRL
Thanks Jane! Please let Art know that we're linked up if you could. I spoke with him last night and he wanted to get up about playing. Cheers and look forward to seein yall soon. DC
HEY SUPER CHIKAN, I FORGOT TO SHOW YOU THE PICTURE. THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING SO KIND TO TAKE A PICTURE WITH ME. WE LOOK GOOD, OH YEAH !!!!!!!!! HUGS, BLUES GIRL
HI THERE SUPER CHIKAN. HOW ARE YOU? I AM EXCITED ABOUT COMING BACK TO YOUR PLACE TO ENJOY SOME GREAT BLUES MUSIC. YOU ARE AWESOME !!!!!!!!!! I LOVED DANCING WITH YOU AT GROUND ZERO ALSO. YOU SURE CAN DANCE. HOWEVER, NEXT TIME, I WILL KICK OFF MY SHOES, SO GET READY. HUGS, BLUES GIRL
Thanks for the Add. I Had a Great Time There this Past Sat. Night. The Blind Ducks Were Awesome !!!!!!!!! I am Excited About coming Back real Soon. You Guys Were so Nice. Hugs, Blues Girl Beverly
A very Happy Birthday to the guy with the biggest smile in the delta. You were very affable to me when I met you at the bar in Ground Zero in Sept. 2004, and I don't forget kindness. Take care, Billy.
Art and Carol - you two are great! Once again, we had a great time playing there, and really had a lot of fun. We're looking forward to coming back sometime soon and doing it all over again!
