Mixing in a lot of material from his two CD’s on JSP, he wove in each original song very cleanly through all of the standards and classics. It was a seamless blend of traditional blues aesthetics and poetic motifs with a modern flair for clean arrangements, polished vocals, and uncluttered guitar attacks. Johnnie’s latest release on JSP; “With All My Might”, is chocked full of great tunes and it was a shear pleasure to hear them all live.
The straight-ahead blues of “That’s When The Blues Puts It’s Hook In You” and “Found Another Woman.” The hard-edged slow blues packed with burning guitar work in “Tired Of The Way You Treat Me”, was very moving. “South Georgia Boogie” was another guitar workout that rocked from beginning to end. One of Marshall’s strongest suits is contemporary soul/blues, as was evident in “Heart Of Gold”, “Please Open The Door” and “Lookin’ out My Window.” Topped off with a couple of Marshall’s own; “The Blues” and “Work Hard For My Money,” and the night was complete. It was a great show all in all. Don’t miss Johnnie next time he comes through town.
The Narrows is a fun place to go. They have been booking a lot of great blues acts, mostly local, but they are starting to bring in some nationals from time to time and seem to be committed to more in the future. There is still a little finishing work to be done in the place, but it’s shaping up quite nice. The only complaint I’ve heard over and over (from bands and customers) is that it’s too bright in the place. It looks great, with lots of neon, but it does distract a little from that dark, smoke filled blues juke joint atmosphere and mood that everyone is used to. The Narrows is a great venue and it will catch on real quick.
Advance Discounted Tickets are on our website: http://www.bradfordvilleblues.com/
A table/ tables will be held in your name with online purchase.
Phone: 8509060766
Email: bradfordvilleblues@comcast.net
2017/09/30 - 2017/09/30
Bradfordville Blues Club
7152 Moses Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32309