Joanne Shaw Taylor is UK’s number one star of the blues-rock world. The big voice from the Black Country has toured internationally, receiving critical acclaim from people everywhere. After debuting her first album, ‘White Sugar’, the door to Taylor’s career was opened, and she broke into the U.S. market. Beating stereotypes of age and gender, Taylor set herself up for... read full bio
"Joe Bonamassa’s remarkable knack for playing the guitar was obvious when he picked up a guitar for the first time at the age of 4. By age 12, Bonamassa was playing gigs with adult bands in Upstate New York and even opened for the renowned B.B. King at a show in Rochester. King was so impressed with Bonamassa’s talent that... read full bio
Joe Louis Walker is one of the most important blues stars. He is a very successful guitarist, singer and producer. Over the years Joe Louis Walker managed to come up with an outstanding guitar style. One just needs to hear his guitar and knows it's Joe Louis Walker. Another strength of Joe Louis Walker is his own original material. He... read full bio
Australian guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson has spent the last several years touring North America, playing festivals and headlining clubs. Having also played China, Japan, Europe and Australia, Robinson has been able to define himself as a budding world visionary. He walks a tightrope between the instrumental music that’s put him in the spotlight and a unique fusion of vocally based... read full bio
The John Butler Trio is a roots and jam band that was founded in Fremantle, Australia. John Butler, the band's vocalist and guitarist, is responsible for the band's inception. The John Butler Trio has come a long way since its early days as a band that relied on self-recorded cassette tapes and self-organized tours to establish itself as a formidable... read full bio
John Hammond began playing guitar in high school and now he is an award winning American blues guitarist and singer. John Hammond is more known for his acoustic style, playing with his National Reso-Phonic Guitars and singing barrelhouse style. Hammond has produced 34 albums with vanguard Records, then in the 1990s he began recording with the Point Blank Record label.... read full bio
John Mayer received a total of seven Grammy Awards for his career after celebrating two victories at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. The guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter currently has seven Grammy Awards to their name and has sold approximately 14 million records throughout the globe. John Mayer has established himself as a musician and collaborator who transcends genre barriers ever... read full bio
John Nemeth is an American electric blues and soul harmonists, singer and songwriter from Boise, Idaho. Nemeth started his career singing at his local church and over the years he started playing in different local bands before forming Fat John and the 3 Slims alongside his friend Tom Moore. The group stayed together for nearly a decade before Nemeth started... read full bio
Without a doubt, John Primer contributed to the development of the Chicago blues' current sound and aesthetic. Every chord he plays now is tinged with the pulse of heritage that echoes from the birthplaces he played, such as Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard, and Rosa's Lounges. A Chicago Blues Living Legend is John Primer. Raised in 1945 on sharecropper land in Mississippi,... read full bio
Johnny A. has captivated people around the country with his six string guitar skills. This earned him the honor of having his name be placed on a signature Gibson Guitar, with Johnnys specifications. This American guitarist and songwriter bought his very first guitar at the age of 12. Working with many different bands during his career including, The... read full bio
For almost two decades, Johnny A. has traversed the globe with grace, navigating and fusing various musical genres to present his distinct brand of instrumental guitar music. His obsession started when he was 13 years old and saw the Beatles for the first time in Boston. Two years later, he saw Jimi Hendrix live. He was immediately enthralled and bought... read full bio
With a powerful, unified sound that encompasses a cross-section of New Orleans styles, and a songbook of contagious, soul-drenched originals, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen released their debut album, Moonburn, on Virgin Records in 1999. By then, Cleary had already won the praises of roots music aficionados the world over. With nods from the likes of Maria Muldaur... read full bio
Based in Yorkshire, UK, Jon Gomm is an acoustic solo musician and singer-songwriter who is renowned for his virtuoso guitar technique. In order to create a massive, multi-layered sound with bass, drums, and almost orchestral depth and intricacy from a single guitar, he slaps, taps, and retunes while playing. With or without his gentle, moving voice, his songs frequently have a... read full bio
Dallas, Texas-based rock band Jonathan Tyler was formed by Jonathan Tyler, Nick Jay, Jordan Cain, and Brandon Pinckard. Right after the band’s formation, they went over to record their debut independent studio album with record producer Chris Bell. They released the album entitled Hot Trottin.’ The band continued to promote their music by playing at a number of venues in... read full bio
Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights are an American rock band from Dallas, Texas, that is led by Jonathan Tyler and consists of members Brandon Pinckard, Jordan Cain, Emotion Brown, and Chase McGillis. Jonathan Tyler formed the band in Dallas, Texas, and after their formation, the band immediately began recording music in the studio with producer Chris Bell to record... read full bio
When he was barely a teenager, Jonny Lang was well on his way to becoming a household name for his transcendent guitar playing and voice reminiscent of a seasoned blues singer. He began taking guitar lessons with Ted Larson of the Fargo-based Bad Medicine Blues Band. By the time he was fourteen, he had joined the band, which had been... read full bio
Jontavious Willis is an American country blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist from Greensville, Georgia. While growing up, Willis began singing gospel music alongside his grandfather at his local Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. He gained a love for blues music after watching Muddy Waters perform the song “Hoochie Coochie Man”. From there, he began to learn how to play different styles... read full bio
Jools Holland is an English pianist, singer, composer, and bandleader who rose to fame as a member of the band Squeeze. Holland is also known for being a television presenter who has hosted his own show, ‘Later… with Jools Holland,’ as well as ‘Hootenanny.’ Holland was born in Blackheath, London, England, and he began his career as a musician performing... read full bio
July Talk is a Canadian alternative rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The group consists of members Leah Fay, Peter Dreimanis, Josh Warburton, Ian Docherty and Danny Miles. Since started the band, July Talk has released two studio albums, “July Talk” and “Touch”. After the release of their self-titled debut album, July Talk went on to tour with artists such... read full bio
JJ Julius Son, David Antonsson, Daniel Kristjansson, and Rubin Pollock make up the Icelandic indie pop/rock/folk band named Kaleo. The group has released two studio albums, “KALEO”, and “A/B”, which peaked at number 16 on the US Charts and went BPI certified Silver. The group's song “Vor i vaglaskogi” earned their rise to popularity, as it was heavily featured on... read full bio
