JOHNNY BURGIN COMING TO THE SIDE BAR

"Johnny grew up in Mississippi and South Carolina and went to University of Chicago with the intention of becoming a writer.  When a friend took him out to a West Side ghetto club to hear the blues singer Tail Dragger, it was a conversion moment.  The blues came to life for Johnny and he fell headfirst into the vibrant Chicago blues scene.  By persistence and practice, Johnny gained a spot in Tail Dragger’s band, and started gigging and recording with traditional blues veterans like Sam Lay, Billy Boy Arnold, and Pinetop Perkins.

 

Johnny’s recordings have evolved from being very Chicago-centric, to a fusion of West Coast and Chicago styles, and finally, to a more inclusive, international approach. His latest CD, “Ramblin’ From Coast to Coast”, has made several Best-Of-’24 lists and received a Blues Blast nomination for Best Traditional Blues CD."

 

Renowned blues guitarist and vocalist Johnny Burgin is coming to The Side Bar (The Bar on Market) on September 13th with special guest, HanNah PK!  Doors open at 6:30 pm and music starts at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. 

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