I've been playing blues the better part of 30 years but I've always been jealous of the players who can do the bass line/rhythm finger picking style like this. And that 9 string guitar in the first song is BAD ASS. Rattlesnake rattle for effect is cash money. Nice work. Thanks for sharing your talent.
If the Hall of Fame wasn't such a joke, I'd say you deserve it, but really you are more than that. You definitely are one amazing guitarist. What soul!
How is the blues hall of Fame a joke? It's the rock n roll hall of Fame with all of the genres that blues music created over the years. And yes even hip hop. Iron maiden deserves the hall of Fame as well
In a world where it's all been done, this guy starts over and plays like it's never been done! Words are so useless to describe his Art, he commands you listen!
think even deeper... how many absolutely phenomenal guitarist out there are as good, if not better than (enter famous person) but chose to just play mostly for fun at some local bar/venue and would rather be a family man, ALOT and I DIG . knowing that.
Just goes to say, there are a lot of great “unknown” guitar/musicians out there that are not yet heard of. I’m glad I stumbled across Justin Johnson’s RUclips video.
Some people love The Blues, Some people just feel The Blues, Some people play The Blues, And some people are connected directly to the source. We are witnessing History, Some people see that. Thank you Justin 👊
If anyone in music gives us more than Justin, I cant think of who it might be. He shares his music, how to play it, and hour after hour of wonderful one man blues of every type and sub-type. The world should be filled with people who give so freely to us who love the music he so wonderfully defines......all by himself. Thank you, Justin, for giving us so much. When I listen to you, I always wonder how you could have had the exposure it takes to catalog and play so much music.
Wait. I could hear the bass but I hear harmony on the treble notes. I look. Only to see... 9 strings?! WHAT. This sounds awesome. Going to have to try this with the ol' 12 strang.
Only a few times in m life have I seen art/artists that have made me understand the concept of fear; as in 'the fear of God,' to apprehend something so powerful and overwhelming that you are bowed down and humbled in the presence of that which is truly great, and to be filled with awe thereby. Watching this makes me despair.
''Crankin' It Up'' on that shovel-boo . . . . Jeepers creppers what a guitar virtuoso Justin is!!! (In _my_ book there's only Justin & Joe 'Bona-Who?' . . . )
Needed this after having my hours cut in half at work when I was barely making enough to survive... God bless Justin Johnson, good music, and 5 star comfort!
Omg... I love ❤️ the rattle snake tail. I have purchased several of Justin Johnson DVDs. Just stsrted the Muddy Waters & Elmore James tutorials last night on the CBG. I have a 3 string CBG. Love his videos.
Wow. I want to say, what a gift to be able to play so well. But l’m sure it’s years and years of dedication, practice and love of the art. Thanks for sharing your music. You have so many cool guitars, I figure you must have a warehouse to keep them all in.
OMGOODNESS!!!!!! As soon as I heard this, I thought, is it possible that Justin has gotten even better than before playing fingerstyle guitar. That 1st song don't remember hearing before. So, So, IMPRESSIVE!! ! You're the best. Then the next song came on, which I know, and I thought, damn this guy always sounds awesome! What a way to start my day. Thank you Mr. Justin Johnson!!!!👏👏👏👏❤
Wonderful to witness this unique interpretation and presentation from an obvious genius. Justin makes music a living and breathing entity with no limits to what he will offer and share with us his Muse…
That's some very clean, smooth, chill playing, Justin! New fan. Love how you mute the E-string to provide the bass line! Rare combination of technical mastery and soul. Definitely in the Hendrix realms
Hi Jason, what a vibe, train groove and rhythm you did put on every piece. Excellent slide playing - of course. What got my special attention was your beauty 9 string ( 6+3) guitar on your first song and that rattler tail under low E as a little snare drum 😳. We don't have rattle snakes in Finland, but need to get one from somewhere. Cool and thanks for yet an other excellent licks and songs to be added my must learn - list and brightening up my day! 🙏
those sounds are the pure absolute truth to my ears and brain
Just like no one else thanks for sharing man
I've been playing blues the better part of 30 years but I've always been jealous of the players who can do the bass line/rhythm finger picking style like this. And that 9 string guitar in the first song is BAD ASS. Rattlesnake rattle for effect is cash money. Nice work. Thanks for sharing your talent.
I'm loving this music 🎵🎶
The coolest s. ..
He came in with a Shovel....... and rockt the Olymp!
Just a man doing what he was born to do.
The new generation of awsome guitar players
Whats not to like from this King? Simply one of the best guitar slingers around.
Thanks from. MAINE. USA.
Hands down, the best guitarist of the decade
Of the century ànd nobody will ever smoke this guy.
If the Hall of Fame wasn't such a joke, I'd say you deserve it, but really you are more than that. You definitely are one amazing guitarist. What soul!
Indeed!
agreed. X 10
How is the blues hall of Fame a joke? It's the rock n roll hall of Fame with all of the genres that blues music created over the years. And yes even hip hop. Iron maiden deserves the hall of Fame as well
50 years of playing guitar and I'd have to agree. Justin you are one unreal guitarist.
haha :D
i never thought rattle snake tail would be a percussion. How creative!
In a world where it's all been done, this guy starts over and plays like it's never been done! Words are so useless to describe his Art, he commands you listen!
Someone: "Make western even more western", Justin: "Say no more". Beautiful.
I am convinced that many guitarists who are among the world's greatest in history would bow to your art. Just amazing what you can do there
Yes you are right they sure would bow to Justin.
think even deeper... how many absolutely phenomenal guitarist out there are as good, if not better than (enter famous person) but chose to just play mostly for fun at some local bar/venue and would rather be a family man, ALOT and I DIG . knowing that.
@@ricknelson5493 nobody is better than Justin Johnson and it will never happen because it's impossible for someone to be as good as he is
You can not compare, or compete with it. He is his own entity. It's a joke to even thinks there's a probability.
@@robertmw1475 You can think whatever you want. I think and feel what I want. Very simple 🤷
A gift fell from the sky.
Even my oldest, whose choice in music I question, listened to this with me!
Man, that was fantastic.
sheezzzzz louieezzzzzz wish God had given me THAT gift🤠👍👍🎶🎵
Just goes to say, there are a lot of great “unknown” guitar/musicians out there that are not yet heard of. I’m glad I stumbled across Justin Johnson’s RUclips video.
yes, I say yavo to that !!!
Righteous Dude !!! I am 76yo and you really Rock ! ... Thanks !
Some people love The Blues,
Some people just feel The Blues,
Some people play The Blues,
And some people are connected directly to the source.
We are witnessing History,
Some people see that.
Thank you Justin 👊
From Robert to Justin I'd say the Johnson's know their guitar....
Well said
! ! !
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
9 strings and a snake rattle... That's a new one to me.
Nice!
Yes acoustic phenomenon he makes you want to pick up your guitar and play 🎶
If anyone in music gives us more than Justin, I cant think of who it might be. He shares his music, how to play it, and hour after hour of wonderful one man blues of every type and sub-type. The world should be filled with people who give so freely to us who love the music he so wonderfully defines......all by himself. Thank you, Justin, for giving us so much. When I listen to you, I always wonder how you could have had the exposure it takes to catalog and play so much music.
i can conjure up amazing riffs in my head, but JJ can obviously just play whatever he is thinking, or even just feeling? what a talent
❤❤
Rattlesnakes heard JJ n said go ahead bro take my shaker u have more use for it...very cool jam
Wow, the Shovel work was on another level!
I got serious chills the first time I heard / seen that.
Last song : Twin Reverb amp was just the ticket for Justin to kick it hard.
And he's kicking the shit out of it all , quite hard.
I love the Justin buffet... takes about an hour to properly enjoy it... and leaves you satisfied for the rest of the day... 🐺
Thanks! You are incredible!!!!!
Thanks for watching, and for supporting the music! 🎸
@@justinjohnsonlive I have already sent it to five people.
You are incredibly talented.
You have worked hard at this.
Amazing!!!
A Born Star! Justin has the power to change anyone’s mood.
May GOD always Bless you Jay.
Please let me know whenever you come to Miami… ❤️🇺🇸🎶🎸
Wow, what a great idea of using snake rattle in such way
Been playing since 1980, This is rare coupling of amazing ingenuity, and amazing talent
Hallelujah! Amazing human being with supernatural artistry, inspired by the great blues players of the past. Lightnin’! Muddy! Robert!
This guy can make anything into a guitar or guitar accessory, and he rocks it all.
Wow ! The Rattle Snake rattle is Awesome
Justin a legend. Love to listen to him play blues🎃
Hey! I finally found a use for all my rattlesnake rattles! Thanks, that was GREAT until it fell off...
there are very few people in this world that can make a shovel jam! you are blessed brother
Search his videos for Crankin It Up on the ULTIMATE 3-string shovel guitar. You will NOT be disappointed!
A 3 string "spade guitar", 2nd track, made untold sense to me, enough said.
Absolutely impressive, it's easy to hear thousands of southern ghosts through your playin'. Too much time in Earth without something like this.
Diamondback blues... soo cool..
Love listening to anything JJ plays. It's all so good.
I've never seen a guitar like this one...9 strings? Awesome sound ..... Good rattle!
A little venom in that blues, Love it !!
As a guitarist, singer/songwriter I must say this is freakin crazy incredible!
Keep it goin Justin!!!
U not though
Oh yea
Where there is smoke,shortly comes fire. Your pickin’ shakes my spine. God Blessyoursoul.
Treasure
Seventy years plus and not worth a nickel. Your runs bring me life.
Could Listen To This Man Play All Day..🤘🎸🤘
rattlesnake tail goin on there is beyond cool man so unique of a artist
Thanks!
Thanks, You rock! 🎸🔥
Wait. I could hear the bass but I hear harmony on the treble notes.
I look.
Only to see... 9 strings?!
WHAT.
This sounds awesome.
Going to have to try this with the ol' 12 strang.
This made me do a double take. 6 High 3 Low. A 9 string guitar? WOW! That is freaking awesome.
Duuude, that 9-string is such an answer. Justin's the sh**, fo' real.
Just what the soul doctor ordered! Love this!
Only a few times in m life have I seen art/artists that have made me understand the concept of fear; as in 'the fear of God,' to apprehend something so powerful and overwhelming that you are bowed down and humbled in the presence of that which is truly great, and to be filled with awe thereby.
Watching this makes me despair.
Is there anything that you can’t do with a guitar? Every time I watch one of your videos I am amazed at your talents!
33:23 - "Spanish Moss" Dark Blues on the Fender Lap Steel i love it, thank you
The actual coolest thing I’ve ever seen. That rattler 🤘🏼🔥
''Crankin' It Up'' on that shovel-boo . . . . Jeepers creppers what a guitar virtuoso Justin is!!!
(In _my_ book there's only Justin & Joe 'Bona-Who?' . . . )
Never heard anything as good as this for a long long time. Amazing work,
When ever I need some feel good...
I look up JJ.
Needed this after having my hours cut in half at work when I was barely making enough to survive... God bless Justin Johnson, good music, and 5 star comfort!
I think a smooth, 'Yessss Sir', is appropos.
Thanks for putting this together. I’m saving the link as it’s got to be the best compilation of Swamp Blues I’ve heard. Haunting, yet motivating.
You play from your soul brother Justin ,, the voice you hear in your soul & all the other parts as well...
Every video I see of Justin's, I walk away totally amazed!
Guitar made from a shovel...Unbelievable...Awesome.
Cool
9 string!
He is like a metronome in keeping GREAT rate in everything he plays.Has a Super sense of rhythm.
This guy is the modern day Robert Johnson...soul sold and living his music!
Dude you are a true innovator... that rattle... and that 9 spring MATE that sound !!!
the rattle snake buttons are awesome and original!!!😎😎😎😎
Justin is such a wonderful and gifted musician. A blessing to music. And using the actual rattle from a rattlesnake shows class.
Jaunathan
The snake might not agree :D
@@BadCo1999 lol
@@BadCo1999 lol 🐍
Mariachis use a rattlesnake rattle but on the inside of the guitar. They say it improves the resonance.
I could listen to blues 24/7 when its this good!
Omg... I love ❤️ the rattle snake tail. I have purchased several of Justin Johnson DVDs. Just stsrted the Muddy Waters & Elmore James tutorials last night on the CBG. I have a 3 string CBG. Love his videos.
Unbelievable!!!!! So outrageous!!!!
talent to no end
talent to no end
I love his ztyle
It's a 9 string rattlesnake...
Man can that boy play!...
Where do people come up with these innovations? Truly a gift.
your music always make me smile Justin, also inspires me to keep playing, Thank you ROCK ON!
Never seen a 9 string guitar, awesome
Nothing more badass than playing a9 string guitar with a rattle snake tail attached as a rattler. True Guitar God!
Wow. I want to say, what a gift to be able to play so well. But l’m sure it’s years and years of dedication, practice and love of the art. Thanks for sharing your music.
You have so many cool guitars, I figure you must have a warehouse to keep them all in.
Shovel blues is next level cool.
I am always amazed by your talents Good Sir!! I could literally listen to you play like this all day!!!
your sTyle is BREATHTAKING
YOUR MUSIC ALWAYS HAS SUCH A HAUNTING FEEL-SOUND. CAPTIVATING!!! YOU'VE EARNED A NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!
Doing all of us guitar players proud! Saaawweet!!!
I'm so glad I stopped to listen to this awesome guitar playing man. What a talent. I'm definitely a fan!!! You are badass.✌️🎸
Perfect guitar for finger style
It's all awesome - it always is, of course - but man, that shovel jam just SLAPS. Every single thing about it is just mind-blowing.
Balm for the soul, here. Thank you, Justin...
OMGOODNESS!!!!!! As soon as I heard this, I thought, is it possible that Justin has gotten even better than before playing fingerstyle guitar. That 1st song don't remember hearing before. So, So, IMPRESSIVE!! ! You're the best.
Then the next song came on, which I know, and I thought, damn this guy always sounds awesome! What a way to start my day. Thank you Mr. Justin Johnson!!!!👏👏👏👏❤
Wel that does go on for quite a while
I love this! It came up in my suggestions and I've been listening to it as I work (I'm a writer), so relaxing, what a great playlist!
Justin soul guitar!!!
Wonderful to witness this unique interpretation and presentation from an obvious genius. Justin makes music a living and breathing entity with no limits to what he will offer and share with us his Muse…
The man is playing a bloody shovel? And it sounds bloody Awesome?
Mágica Incrível !💫💛
MORE THAN GREAT Music , IT'S REACHING UR SPIRIT
I like that 9 string effect. I always thought that doubles on the wound strings was useless.
Very nice sound love the rattle very 😎
That's some very clean, smooth, chill playing, Justin! New fan. Love how you mute the E-string to provide the bass line! Rare combination of technical mastery and soul. Definitely in the Hendrix realms
He's a riot, only Justin could pull off the rattle snake theme.
Amazing !!! I wish I could play 1/100 as well as this guy !!!
Love the skateboard guitar with kitchen drawer handles and soapbar pickup. Nice! Oh yeah, Justin is a good as they come. 😎
Hi Jason, what a vibe, train groove and rhythm you did put on every piece. Excellent slide playing - of course. What got my special attention was your beauty 9 string ( 6+3) guitar on your first song and that rattler tail under low E as a little snare drum 😳. We don't have rattle snakes in Finland, but need to get one from somewhere. Cool and thanks for yet an other excellent licks and songs to be added my must learn - list and brightening up my day! 🙏
there are certain seed pods that they make rattles out of too, probly from tropical climes, easy to find in F-land right?
cool, just so cool