I love this video. It really emphasizes the challenge of being a Bluesman. No matter how good you are there are still people that just don't get it, feel it, understand it, and they will just walk on by like you are not even there. I do not give a damn what I was doing, someone like Justin walks up and starts playing like that, and I will stand, watch and be thankful for the universe allowing me to bear witness to the beauty of it all.
How about another way to make your guitar, piano, sax, etc. sound amazing... get your instrument, play just a single note...repeat...ad nauseum until you really get that note sounding just right. Then add a second note, repeat above process. Keep repeating until you really say something when you play. (N.B., A university student was working on his thesis. He had put in (what he considered to be) a lot of time and effort so he turned it in only to have it returned the very next day marked in red across the top of the front page "Too wordy". So he labored over it again and turned it in only to have it returned marked "Disjointed thinking". So he did I'd again only to have it returned again and again! This went on for a very long time and he was starting to get discouraged, but he pressed on. Finally he was sure that it was the very best work that he could possibly produce...so he took it to his Professor's office. The professor kept just working without even looking up at the student. The student exclaimed, "For all of these past weeks I have poured my heart and soul into this paper until now I am absolutely positive that it is perfect and is the best that I can possibly produce". The professor put forth his hand, took the paper from the exasperated student and simply said, Good, now I'll take the time to read it. 😎
Back to the Delta. Mississippi. Love this. Yes. This will be a lost art when our Southern brothers pass. Thanks for keeping the traditions alive. Love y'all.❤🇨🇮🇺🇸
Justin, I am an old rocker from way back. Met S.R.V. his brother Jimmie, B.B King. And countless others you've fast become one of my favorites from when I saw your video playing a shovel, ironing board etc. I show anyone I can some of your videos ! Cheers! From Utah.
The way he plays is enough to make Jerry Reed smile down on us from Heaven. I can hear Jerry now, sayin "show 'em how it's done son" !!! This Justin is beyond great....
Stoked to see you are still real enough to play next to the Lagunita's tent. They are one of the hardest working breweries from CA and you are one of the hardest working musicians from TN.... A match made in heaven.
My respects to Justin Johnson he is not copying nobody he is bieng original. And for that simple reason people should be talking about him more often. (You know damn well i got the BLUES)
@@Gravelbone don't mean too be rude but this man plays as if he is the blues, that my friend makes him a legend. Finding you're true meaning in life makes you one too, maybe not for the entire world but for the people around you. And believe me that is worth it 👍🏻 Being a real father/mother for instance is being a real hero/true legend,because there are a lot of tales out there of things(not worthy of the title fathers or mothers nor men nor women) leaving their children as if they were non existent. (not talking about adoption or all things of that nature! , just those idiots that have unsafe sex for fun but want no children and end up breaking with each other).
You live your life on your terms and share your amazing gifts on YOUR terms. I respect that. Please never stop sharing your passion for life through your music.
I was on my way to help set up for my moms retirement party and as we got closer I heard some tunes just like this...I start looking around and who do I see? Mr. Justin Johnson shredding away. I was only able to stop by for a few minutes but it was fun to see you in person!
I'm a BLUES MAN! Keep delta blues alive One of the greatest musical threads in American history From the souls of a long repressed peoples It tugs at your soul And makes you alive
LOL I kept watching that guy in the gray tshirt with the beard at the next stand, at first he wasn't doing anything and then as soon as Justin kicked it up he starts tapping his hand and eventually got his head and foot going - you just can't help but move when you hear this kind of stuff! Great job Justin!! I often wonder how easy it is for guys like you to just keep playing and doing your thanng as people are just walking around as if you're not even there? LOL your outfit makes you stand out just a wee bit from those around you huh? Great tune by a phenomenal player!!
Please slide through Salt lake city Utah sometime...lots of love for those blues here. Thanks for all your great videos and music. You are phenomenal!!!
You’re too good for a parking lot! You deserve a Stage in Vegas! People should be paying you to entertain them! I’m blessed that I’m able to listen to you for free! 👍💕🥰
When did Howard Stern learn to play the blues? Jokes aside, dude, you're really fucking good. A true talent in this world. Already subscribed and I look forward to hearing what other joys of music you bring to this world.
I love this video. It really emphasizes the challenge of being a Bluesman. No matter how good you are there are still people that just don't get it, feel it, understand it, and they will just walk on by like you are not even there. I do not give a damn what I was doing, someone like Justin walks up and starts playing like that, and I will stand, watch and be thankful for the universe allowing me to bear witness to the beauty of it all.
Well said
people have different tastes
I’d a sat my butt down on the asphalt and stayed till he went home.
Correct
Oh, YEAH. So glad I discovered Justin Johnson. A contemporary master of guitar ... and, seemingly, all stringed instruments.
In France I can feel the air from America by listening to your music. 🎶🎵
Thanks a lot Justin
Same in Russia!
également pour moi haha, l'odeur des pacaniers et des sandwichs crevettes a même paris ! haha
Same in Portugal
This by far my favorite 🥲🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Old Muddy would be proud your keeping it alive.
Exactly what I was thinking! 👍🏻
Want your guitar to sound amazing? Just let Justin play it!
How about another way to make your guitar, piano, sax, etc. sound amazing... get your instrument, play just a single note...repeat...ad nauseum until you really get that note sounding just right. Then add a second note, repeat above process. Keep repeating until you really say something when you play. (N.B., A university student was working on his thesis. He had put in (what he considered to be) a lot of time and effort so he turned it in only to have it returned the very next day marked in red across the top of the front page "Too wordy". So he labored over it again and turned it in only to have it returned marked "Disjointed thinking". So he did I'd again only to have it returned again and again! This went on for a very long time and he was starting to get discouraged, but he pressed on. Finally he was sure that it was the very best work that he could possibly produce...so he took it to his Professor's office. The professor kept just working without even looking up at the student. The student exclaimed, "For all of these past weeks I have poured my heart and soul into this paper until now I am absolutely positive that it is perfect and is the best that I can possibly produce".
The professor put forth his hand, took the paper from the exasperated student and simply said, Good, now I'll take the time to read it. 😎
Lol good one. Just saw tool live btw \m/ keep up the funnies
YUP I am bring him mine to play!
Tool 🤩🥰
J
This guy is amazing and makes it look so easy because it is easy for him, doing what he’s supposed to be doing
JJ, I have a feeling you could make the box that guitar came in sound great.
Mr Johnson could make a barbed wire fence sing like an angel at quittin' time
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As long as it was wrapped in string.
Back to the Delta. Mississippi. Love this. Yes. This will be a lost art when our Southern brothers pass. Thanks for keeping the traditions alive. Love y'all.❤🇨🇮🇺🇸
Justin, I am an old rocker from way back. Met S.R.V. his brother Jimmie, B.B King. And countless others you've fast become one of my favorites from when I saw your video playing a shovel, ironing board etc. I show anyone I can some of your videos ! Cheers! From Utah.
I saw the shovel playing vid too and was wondering if this was the same guy. Thanks! Going to go look for the ironing board now 😊
You inspire me.
The happy face on the end when hè folds his Guitar is priceless xD. Hope to see this guy live one day!
The way he plays is enough to make Jerry Reed smile down on us from Heaven.
I can hear Jerry now,
sayin "show 'em how it's done son" !!!
This Justin is beyond great....
Stoked to see you are still real enough to play next to the Lagunita's tent. They are one of the hardest working breweries from CA and you are one of the hardest working musicians from TN.... A match made in heaven.
My respects to Justin Johnson he is not copying nobody he is bieng original. And for that simple reason people should be talking about him more often. (You know damn well i got the BLUES)
Dude, incredible tune.
Never quit, you are going to be a legend.
Thanks.
he already is a legend as far as I'm concerned . dude has chops
he is a living legend already
I'd be apt to agree, but in my book legend implies old age.
Our man here looks younger than me, and I'm no legend lol.
@@Gravelbone don't mean too be rude but this man plays as if he is the blues, that my friend makes him a legend.
Finding you're true meaning in life makes you one too, maybe not for the entire world but for the people around you.
And believe me that is worth it 👍🏻
Being a real father/mother for instance is being a real hero/true legend,because there are a lot of tales out there of things(not worthy of the title fathers or mothers nor men nor women) leaving their children as if they were non existent.
(not talking about adoption or all things of that nature! , just those idiots that have unsafe sex for fun but want no children and end up breaking with each other).
You live your life on your terms and share your amazing gifts on YOUR terms. I respect that. Please never stop sharing your passion for life through your music.
So, I about an hour ago Justin playing a shovel showed up on my feed, don’t know why, don’t know how but man, am I thankful! Love from Australia.
I was on my way to help set up for my moms retirement party and as we got closer I heard some tunes just like this...I start looking around and who do I see? Mr. Justin Johnson shredding away. I was only able to stop by for a few minutes but it was fun to see you in person!
Cool venue; people relaxed and barbecuing in the background. Wish I were there..
No more public bbqing after that covid shite :D
I would never let you play my guitar as it would certainly emphasize the fact the instrument is not the issue.
Thanks Justin, I'm happy to see that 'Silent Bob' in the background loved it as much as I did.
If it makes you move, it's good!
I noticed the same thing ... the booth next door was as big of a fan as the rest of us!
I'm a BLUES MAN!
Keep delta blues alive
One of the greatest musical threads in American history
From the souls of a long repressed peoples
It tugs at your soul
And makes you alive
Justin, When I needed you, there you are! I need to practice, play, practice, practice, play, play, play! Thank you!
07:50 in the morning …
I´m shooting a bit of JJ round the neighbourhood, ´cause good stuff should be shared ;)
Thanks Justin for being amazing !
Love the insert bell bottoms and the extra wide leather watch band. This is authentic 70’s. I know cuz that’s what we all wore back then.
I had a pair of Levis like that a long time ago, in 1969 to be exact. They went with my Triumph motorcycle. The music takes me there.
Such natural feel and groove. Unique really. It's like Tommy Emmanuel technical with a simplistic John Fogerty funkiness.
This is not only amazing I love your outfit as well! You have incredible talent! Thank you for... well... you! ♡
So talented! Absolutely fantastic slide guitar. Just cannot get enough of Justin.
You are the best since Jimi Hendricks. Thank you for bringing real music I to this generation. Blessings on your journey.
hendrix*
Amazing! Such a brilliant talent. Every time I hear Justin play, I get a big smile and goosebumps! 😊😎👍🏼🎸
You just made my Monday 100% better, thanks Justin, excellent.
Amazing talent! Just got "If Walls Could Talk" in the mail today on vinyl. Awesome spin!!!
Always awesome.....full of soul and technical perfection. I love the way you play.
This is what you get when your father is a Gibson and your mother is a Stratocaster...I guess 🔥
LOVE what you give US!
LOL I kept watching that guy in the gray tshirt with the beard at the next stand, at first he wasn't doing anything and then as soon as Justin kicked it up he starts tapping his hand and eventually got his head and foot going - you just can't help but move when you hear this kind of stuff! Great job Justin!! I often wonder how easy it is for guys like you to just keep playing and doing your thanng as people are just walking around as if you're not even there? LOL your outfit makes you stand out just a wee bit from those around you huh? Great tune by a phenomenal player!!
One of the best guitar players I've heard my favorite blues player!
Incredible! Justinn Johnson is simply incredible. Please come to Dallas Texas.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful artistic expressions. Peace
Justin Johnson. ...the coolest dude ever!
Please slide through Salt lake city Utah sometime...lots of love for those blues here. Thanks for all your great videos and music. You are phenomenal!!!
That's Delta Blues, no doubt, J.J. is awesome
Damn dude is the blues master. Awesome and special
It's funny but every time I hear Justin play I feel like drinking some whiskey...
Already am...lol..
Every time I hear Justin play I do drink a couple raw shots
It's funny but every time I drink a whisky i feel like Justin is playing...
Ain't that the truth
Or sip some moonshine which I'm doing rite now
Este guitarrista va a ser una leyenda!
Mesmerizing and how could those people just a few feet away be ordering a beer when this fantastic player was performing? Pearls Before Swine
He's the best in his style, very cool music .
I could jam blues with you for hours brother. Next you're in Christchurch New Zealand, it's on! 😅
Love that foldable neck! Super-hot slide/blues playing!!! U d maan!!+
Well this the art of playing guitar! Thank you for sharing Mr JJ
JJ, the outfit and look are important too. Be different and draw attention is the law of show biz. Love all your music.
Kickass groove man really good stuff
JJ you are absolutely incredible in how you combine the old the new and your own. Where can we see you live ?
Just awesome! No other words for it! Über Kühl!
Чем то меня напоминает в молодости! Только рок"н" ролл...👍👍👍👍👍
Bro at the Lagunitas tent diggin' the jam.
Deep Delta Blues!!!
Justin your music is magic!!!!
Really cool
That sounds about right... Traveling Man... nice job, Mr. Johnson.
Parabéns muito proficional, sou fã. Brasil
Bravo mon ami pour cette belle leçon musicale ..!!
Bisous de France
Hubert Etienne
Peace... Love... Blues!!!
Hot damn son!! Great as always JJ. Love it! Do you play guitar in your dreams? Ha! Nice one lad.
So nice, I'll listen more than twice
Music you can feel❤️ thanks Justin
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I'm really liking his sound! Who gives a thumbs down?! Jeez people😕
Oh yeah that's what I'm talking about😎👍🎶
I noticed that the the booth next door was as big of a fan as the rest of us by his continued attention on Justin's licks!
You’re too good for a parking lot! You deserve a Stage in Vegas! People should be paying you to entertain them! I’m blessed that I’m able to listen to you for free! 👍💕🥰
Excellent Justin... Quelle sensibilité des deux mains ! Rythmique énergique et parfaite... Style de musique parmi mes préférés... Cool !
Makes it look so easy
Fantastic Job brother thanks for sharing your gift of music.
Just perfect !!! Thanks !
Instant download. Period.
When did Howard Stern learn to play the blues?
Jokes aside, dude, you're really fucking good. A true talent in this world. Already subscribed and I look forward to hearing what other joys of music you bring to this world.
Потрясающе, как посмотрю твои видео, ажно на душе кайф
Great Rythm, faaatastic played with a real groove sound!!!
When the guitar sings the lyrics better than you can
Ok!!
So talented.
Yes.
i love your music so much, huge love from germany
Nice groove, Justin.
Your guitars sind immortal Justin wonderfull
Pure fucking genius.....one word... Awesomeness
Yep That’s what it’s all about Thanks for sharing
Fantastic technics !Slide guitar rrrules!
Dude you're talent is incredible!
Masterful once again
you should be playing at the grand ole opry.....MAD SKILLS
Dang man! I wanna grab my blues harp and jam and sing with ya! Epic!
Blues in god mode 🙏🏻
Nice Nice...veri nice..guitars teacher👍
Excellent job Justin, my fellow musician!
Please tell me..which Pedals you used.. and how you set it... All your video ive seen sounds like this... And it is amazingly relieves
Git it JJ 💜💜💜 Rockin the outfit too 💜💜💜
JJ 🌵🌵🌵 true Delta Blues still jealous brother what a sound
maaaaaan Justin..i´m stunned, fantastic job...! :-) greetz from Germany
Hi Justin. This old gal just liked/subbed. Thanks for sharing your talent. Thumbsdowners...they just jealous.