CD title - City Music
label - Blue Loon
catalog# BLN-023
UPC# 7-51483-00232-5
Harp Attack, Make Your Blues Go Away, Got Love If You Want It, Wildflower, The Power of a Woman, Politicians, Tough Times, My Baby's Late, Honest I Do, Old Blues Man, MInneapolis Girls, Slow Burns, Paint My Mailbox Blue
Joel Johnson (guitar & vocals), Will Donicht (bass), Jon Norstad (drums), John Franken (lead guitar), and Tom Burns (harp).
“After years of payin’ their dues, singing the blues in every bar and club that would have them, the Joel Johnson Band are finally about to become overnight success stories” – Vintage Guitar Magazine
“This is a strong and well-played set by a very talented band” – Blues & Rhythm
“If you are interested in a harmonica-driven group whose playing styles compliment each other, I can strongly recommend checking out City Music” – Columbus Blues Alliance
“Well played, with an enthusiasm that’s hard to resist, this is bar band blues/rock at its best” – Living Blues
“From a harmonica perspective, Tom Burns stands out. It takes real talent and discipline to play sweet harp that consists of drawn-out phrases that go with the swing of the music” – American Harmonica Newsletter
“I’d like to see ‘em live!” – Music City Bluesletter
“Very enjoyable new disc. Tom Burns’ harp is right up front and frontman Johnson performs admirably throughout” – Long Distance Call
