Over 10 Minutes of Laid-Back Acoustic Blues Guitar to Escape To • "BLUES ESCAPE"

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Whatever's going on in the world, nothing helps me relax more than sitting back on the porch, picking some slow, meandering blues. One of my favorite guitars to take outside & kick back with is my new P20E Parlor guitar from ‪@prsguitars‬ It's got that down-home bluesy tone, and is compact enough to be comfortable anywhere.
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[@wendyspiegeland1713]

My daughter just passed away 4 days ago and the good lord put ur music in my path and u somehow played my broken heart through ur guitar thanks for ur ability to help me without knowing it god bless

[@MaryEBCify]

Yes, I know what you mean...I found him on my phone one lonely morning as I mourn my son's death...God must use him to help us thru these tears. God's Love, Mary

[@alexandereisen3486]

I hope you’re doing ok

[@wendyspiegeland1713]

@@alexandereisen3486 thank u

[@ewaberchulska]

@@wendyspiegeland1713 hope you both are well

[@tommydaniel3549]

I have that same shirt that he is wearing fancy shirts

[@Airborne_Arty82]

I learned the Em chord today. Tomorrow, this.

[@Airborne_Arty82]

@Kaushik Kurudi just learned stairway. Been practicing non-stop for in all the guitar stores.

[@mmgthetartarboi3037]

@@Airborne_Arty82 Been playing for years. The magic is not what chords the man can play! Justin Johnson has the fingers of a neuro surgeon!

[@Johnnywhamo]

@@Airborne_Arty82 ...LOL!

[@Johnnywhamo]

Hahaha...I hear you, now that I have B7 down I should be ready to tour Monday at the latest.

[@baron6797]

@@Johnnywhamo that one was a bitch but now my left hand will never forget it as long as I live. I just tried to do an air b7 and realised it's like you're flipping the bird with arthritis.

[@lindseyhinck6298]

How lucky am I to be alive in a time when I’m given the opportunity to watch a modern master of guitar play close up. View his fingerings, techniques and listen to incredible instruments thru top of the line audio equipment. How much would it be worth to go back in time and be afforded the chance to sit this close to Son House or Robert Johnson. This old dying gray beard has listened to a lot of em come and go, and you young fella are as good as they come. BRAVO Thanks for being you and letting me watch.

[@ЮНим-ь3к]

His performance amazed me too. Thank you friend for the good review.

[@mxh5647]

"dying gray beard" - I can only assume you are referring to the color of your beard. Being um later in life myself, I certainly agree with your assessment of Justin's playing.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

Lindsey, the very very best technical guitarists are alive right now! Justin is a rarity because he’s got soul - so many don’t. It’s the “Gilmore syndrome “. Dave wasn’t a shredder or technical master - but he was one of the best ever! I see a lot of technical prowess, but not a lot of soul, these days. Just say’n, one dying grey beard to another - lol! Peace

[@jungboomer_5362]

I am always seeing people praising this guy and honestly he is not that great of a player, his vibrato is very amateurish and playing in general is very amateurish idk why people think he’s so great, I guess it really boils down to the fact that there are no actual real guitar players left so they cling to someone who is mediocre at best, sad state we’re in

[@johnh9200]

What a wonderful response Lindsay, we are very Lucky in this Modern World, despite some inconveniences occasionally.

[@imfree8500]

Coming from a 43 year old man that has played the blues for 35 years. This is my favorite blues artist alive. For what its worth I'd love to have a session with Justin as would so many I'm sure

[@imfree8500]

I dont have Facebook unfortunately

[@hockeykidd15]

Good Lordy Lordy we have some blues here

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

Snap…35 years too,& would love to jam with him

[@paulpierce7634]

I'm right there with ya, man. I'm 51, and started learnin' them blues at 13. I fail at solo, but I can lay down some real feels, when it comes to rythym and back up vocals. A night, jammin' out with Justin, would be a wholesome memory to take to my grave! 👍👍👍

[@DrRonaldSIpock]

The thing I love about this channel is the breadth of experience that you can cull from it. If you just look at this video, you fall into the typical youtube keyboard warrior trap: if I had an elite PRS guitar, the right amp, and all those pedals...then I could be a tone-master blues guru. But if you've followed this channel for any length to time, you know Justin could do the same with some string taped over a toilet seat.

[@NoLiability]

100% agreed

[@stevedoingstuff3960]

I get what you are saying, but isn't this a PRS SE anyway? It sounds great and obviously he is killing it (like he does any other thing with strings), but I wouldn't really call this an elite guitar. Also I don't see anyone saying they could do this. It looks to me like it is 100% praise and appreciation. So I'm just curious -- why bring the negativity?

[@braveheart4603]

I don't think there's many serious guitar players saying that lol not the ones playing long enough to understand where the tone master blues guru sound comes from anyway.

[@DrRonaldSIpock]

You all are taking what I said a bit too seriously. I wasn't addressing anyone or anything specifically. I just meant that when you browse youtube for stringed instrument videos--whether it is guitar, or ukulele, or mandolin--gear is often highlighted. However, when you watch videos published by people like Justin or Jack Broadbent, you become aware that the gear is an afterthought and not essential.

[@NoLiability]

@@DrRonaldSIpock 100% agreed

[@OldWorldRadio2]

The sound of the wind and the cicada with your playing makes this so atmospheric and therapeutic man... I absolutely love this. GOD FUCKING BLESS YOU MAN.

[@RENEDU2]

it,s a water sprinkler :P

[@markstewart8171]

I thought it was cicadas too. But with it slowly coming back and slowly going out. I think you may be right. Around my house cicadas don't stop and start back like that. Plus they only talk at night.

[@valeriegalbraith6225]

I don’t care what it is .... it is amazing!

[@peacetrayne8627]

@@RENEDU2 I thought it was rattlesnakes..well let's face it Justin's guitar playing could tame them probably anyways

[@billaltier510]

One less word would be wise because the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge:

[@WonkyPapa]

There isn't a problem in the world that I can't let go of for a while just sitting on the porch with my guitar. The huge difference being, I don't sound anywhere near this good. That little PRS really sings for you. Thanks for the escape.

[@lofimore755]

So true...thx for open another world. At least for a short while. ❤

[@frankcarrio]

I am 71 years old and have listened to many, many different “blues guitarist/ artists ” over my lifetime. Justin Johnson is absolutely at the top of this list! He is a “master craftsman“ and plays the guitar so effortlessly it just seems to be part of him. I guess that it is more than apparent that it part of his heart and soul....keep up the good work!👏👍❤️

[@michaelgoble8200]

Frank Carrio That is almost word for word what I was going to say. The only difference is that I am 72.

[@wolf-xz6gg]

Totally agree...& we've seen many . Justin seems to be the new wave of dedicated musicians that can play any style & genre ! Love the guys sounds...

[@thomasholland3289]

I love and have supported Justin's projects from the beginning. Love his command, but Billy Strings is the king of the fret board right now. Justin just may agree. Kids bad ass just like Justin.

[@SilverCottage]

@@michaelgoble8200 DITTO! I'm 66.

[@JimmyMook]

How can you say that? Blues is vocals first. This guy is so far off from the blues it’s sad. Zero feeling

[@avalondreaming1433]

We need to get JJ to 1 million. Spread the word, there's a new guitar God!

[@Tammy1332]

Yes, there is😎👍🎶🎸

[@artysta122]

Suby przybywają bardzo szybko. Pamiętam jak tu było około 300k i to było rok temu. Za rok może być już milion.

[@mxh5647]

@@artysta122 It is good to see, isn't it.

[@artysta122]

@@mxh5647 yess

[@waynebrasher]

Tammy Lightle issfpf

[@southernviking2462]

It isn't about whether you can you can "Play" the blues..it's whether you can "FEEL" the blues...and this man clearly possesses the latter ability. ;) great playing, def subbed.

[@Sam-ky3su]

Can’t it be both?

[@tlabelle1965]

The background sounds fit perfectly with the mood.

[@luluwinke6581]

Halloween 2021

[@boomerdell]

Who knew watching and listening to one person play one acoustic guitar for over 10 minutes without a word said or sung could be so mesmerizing. Amazing. It could’ve been an hour and held my attention the whole time.

[@joaquinbalabanian4107]

I built my own 3 stringed cigar box guitar, started playing slide, and continued to study the blues and playing it with my acoustic. You are such an inspiration!

[@1031jdg]

Escape ✔️ Whiskey 🥃✔️ Back porch ✔️ Muddy water ✔️ You sir have just made my souls day!!

[@raunaqsahu6488]

It's Friday tomorrow, and I've been dragging myself through a particularly bad week . I'm going to pour myself a glass of something nice and kick back with this playing in the background. Thank you Justin!

[@mededits276]

Lmao it's friday tomorrow actually.i am planning the same haha

[@gunguy5409]

Love to see guitarists of old watch you today and just realize that their style and feel never lost its soul and still finds those who embrace it now today.

[@Dracorvis]

When things are looking scary in the world, you give us the sweet sound of blues and it makes everything feel so much better. Thank you for these wonderful musical interludes.

[@momokatara3149]

Yes!

[@MichaelJones-gw8sg]

Your ability to keep the bass line going at a different tempo than the melody is the mark of a true musician! That's awesome. Thanks for putting this up. i'm in.

[@biosec9361]

As someone a few months into learning fingerstlye I have a new appreciation for this right here. He makes it look so easy.

[@Nick-jr6qe]

It’s the same tempo, just different application. Bass may be whole notes where the other parts are 1/4 or 1/8 and so on. Regardless he’s very good.

[@MichaelJones-gw8sg]

@@Nick-jr6qe You're right. It is the same tempo. Just a different duration based on note duration.

[@innocentoctave]

And now PRS should pay you for the best ad they're ever likely to get for this guitar.

[@cdswan8943]

I’m going to buy one now.

[@SwirlingSoul]

My depression just turned into gentle acceptance.

[@tracydutton7577]

Yes

[@souradip06]

Wow. Beautifully said 😍

[@nickl.4979]

Yes, perfectly said. Something about the consistency of his tempo and soft deviations to his accent notes really can penetrate deep into one’s soul!! :)

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

Well get over yourself

[@MuttleyGameTube]

My stays the same

[@tomheinze6676]

Wonderful!! The Cicadas in the background just add "atmosphere".

[@samrichards589]

Every time I watch this guy from the first camera angle without knowing the channel, I’m like this girls going in. Then it pans out and I’m like wait.

[@justinjohnsonlive]

🎸🎸 Printable Guitar Tabs for this Song Available HERE: justinjohnsonstore.com/collections/guitar-tablature

[@elizeulira5813]

K.

[@danielleanderson8601]

Sounds great

[@joesaboateh3829]

@@elizeulira5813 8

[@KangOkimkagok_KOK]

Already tune. Gue ude sabskrybe channel ini. Musik yg asiik. Y'r inspirin me a lot Mr Johnson😎

[@brucek8934]

Amazing

[@benjaminlewismaxedon6769]

Thank You J.J. Nobody does it like YOU I always go back to the heart of it all and you have expressed the heart and soul of it ...Bless you eternity I feel you ...thank YOU

[@glennrobbins2372]

Perfect music as I am on my porch on a lazy afternoon brushing my sister in law's service dog.

[@neil758]

You know someone is super awesome at what they do when nature joins in like that! Man then things where singing to your wonderful playing!! WOW.

[@kevinwolukis9984]

Stevie Ray is looking down on you and smiling upon you keep doing what you do "Sky's the limit"

[@dixieboy58]

Justin Johnston is, without a doubt, a MASTER of the blues guitar!!!’n

[@toddalan4251]

JJ hi again from Afghanistan WOW WOW AND WOW !! A free concert for us over here again THE TROOPS SAY THANK YOU THANK YOU A TOUCH OF HOME !!!!!! WE APPRECIATE YOU SIR !!

[@Toddy9cent]

Thank you JJ - for DOING and SHARING!

[@DeltaDonnaLynn]

I do declare, that’s the best acoustic version of Slow Train I’ve heard yet, thank you!

[@rudydbg75]

This video is the reason i got interested in blues, back in the first covid lock down.... started playing haven't stopped.

[@bautiwitt]

We all wish we can grab a guitar and play ten straight minutes like him

[@Mrbluesplayer43]

Probably the finest bit of slow acoustic blues I've ever seen. Boy can we please have an album full. Absolutely wonderful.

[@karlkascha1261]

Another outstanding performance Justin. You never cease to amaze me with your guitar prowess. You keep playing and I'll keep listening 🎧. I guess that for blues, you want a brighter sound. I've learned so much about guitars and technique from watching your videos.

[@sandymacpherson9400]

Does it for me too! I like the birds on the fret board and the sound, very laid back.

[@Ilikepicking]

That's what I call guitar playing extraordinaire.

[@Yeon8888]

My first time watching someone playing blues like this.

[@moondogdieselworks3883]

Took me 12 minutes to finish my jack on the rocks, it did slow me down in a good good way. Thanks again Justin.

[@jmvmike]

This song an Blues Guitar Meditation help me get the day going. Thank you sir

[@joeblincoe3122]

Amazing, you continually blow me away with the soulful playing and pure joy I see on your face as you do so. You make it all seem so effortless, as someone who knows better, thank you for sharing your heart and so much SOUL with us

[@jeffreymorter7063]

I'm just beginning with guitar, but I look forward to when I can pick it up and just play my raw emotions out. This seems like such a therapeutic outlet.

[@magistersteveperkins]

Where other people doodle circles and lines on scrap paper, you effortlessly draw forth magic from those strings. Thank you!

[@dirkgibbens377]

Amazing how tuning down a 1/2 step can give it such a nice rich sound for blues

[@DominiqueFanton]

I REALLY love and adore his playing, seems so simple but is damn top of the blues scene

[@Thomas83KO]

That guy is the Houdini of guitar players! Magnificent!

[@brunoantoniobene]

blues is the best music in the world!!! greetings from italy!!!

[@joeblincoe3122]

And to get the locusts (cicadas) to contribute-wow just wow

[@G_Demolished]

They were almost acting like a flanger.

[@yevgenyspetsnaz8855]

G Demolished or a reverse tape echo

[@ashthegreat1]

You’re hearing a rich contextualised sonic tapestry. Magic innit.

[@tommanion3190]

Being a city boy from Boston, I thought it was rattlers .... HAHA. Thanks Justin.

[@michaeldavis9411]

Thank you so very much! Extremely grateful to be a part of your talents....Best wishes 👏

[@guilhermespironelli]

Justin is always there when u need to relax listening to a good music

[@davidefia8196]

"Ciao"from lucca, italy...... you are actually one of the best guitar player in the world for me , your music is really fantastic ......

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

Hi everyone, O hope you all are having a wonderful and safe day, much love from Cincinnati. Take care and God bless 🤎Gabe🤎

[@rodnocker505]

A true old black blues soul in Justin. I ordered this little PRS parlor yesterday and even though it’s on back order and will take a little longer to get here than usual, I can’t wait to get my hands on it. In the meantime I just keep watching Justin’s videos and dreaming😎 thanks Justin! You are a true inspiration.

[@denthepom]

If there is a better exponent of the magic art of blues/roots guitar I'd like to know who it is. It's not just the fingers it's the soul they convey that's unparalleled.

[@AncientCreature-i2o]

The Blues.. the language of the heart.

[@nonamemusic8328]

Something great about the internet is that it's way easier to learn instruments now. I always say I would have wanted to be born in the 50's, but man I am lucky to have videos like this to learn from.

[@anthonyyoung4978]

You used to genuinely have a mentor for everything. A trade, an instrument, or get your hands on expensive books. The internet is truly a blessing for all that want to achieve that knowledge. Honestly, on that part of the spectrum, it's a beautiful thing. I was born in 94, and was blessed by the web to learn an instrument. I'm really grateful.

[@pauldibari4288]

There’s something about those cicadas and other bugs in the background that really make this video so much better.

[@zachrich8896]

The cicadas just make the music better, they add a background that’s just unreal

[@swimcat2333]

Uuummmmmm , YES!!!! ohhhhhhh!!!! Soooooo gooood----- . 61year s you are one of the best musicians I've ever heard---- saw a bunch of famous artists live in the 70s

[@walteroneal4047]

I love how the locusts fade in and out in the background...even they are feelin’ it ;)

[@DEI-HIRE]

The Gucci Cowboy. I love the way you always accessorize! Don't listen to those that call you a poser, you do you.

[@sherrymcdade3366]

It is always such a pleasure to hear Justin play!

[@codytyler1534]

My mind is at ease, that is soul medicine

[@johnnybirk7890]

why do you make this look so easy, amazing guitar playing.

[@aasti3000]

Stumbled upon this by accident and I can’t stop playing this video. Fantastic playing. I played this pretty much all day sitting on my back deck with a cigar and some honey Jack Daniels.

[@chonzel3635]

I don't usually leave comments because I have nothing to say. Now I want to say something in appreciation of JJ's unbelievable talent, but I'm speechless.

[@erinpurdy4926]

Thank you Justin!!! Stress to breathing slow with eyes closed!!

[@muchelleeaton6131]

I'm actually working from home right this minute, and that was the most pleasant 11 minutes of my day, thank you, that was awesome 😀.

[@edwgwilymedwgwilym2827]

Telling stories about our lives, each one an individual passage through time full of unsharable experience and feeling. Ultimately we are are alone despite love.

[@thehouseofronin9209]

Justin always knows how to bring out the soul in his guitars... and this PRS has a lot of soul coming through. I could listen to this all day. In fact, I think I just might! Cheers brother!

[@jmvmike]

I love the sounds of nature as your backup singers.

[@misterflibble6601]

Love the all natural "rhythm section"

[@EchoLostAvakin]

What a journey, lost deep in the highs and lows where you loose control over your neck muscles and the music is just taking you on a ride, surfing on the waves on the peaks then down into the the troughs. Beautiful, soulful, and inspiring 👍👍👍

[@KennethJLave]

BB the King once said "It's hard to bend them 'coustic strings."

[@mrblank-zh1xy]

You just have to develop the kung fu grip. I bend mine up all the time

[@meritz59]

He also said to Stevie Ray Vaughn (and rightly so)... You pretty good, but if you listen to the king, you can be really good.

[@gustavoribeiro781]

the sound of cicadas in the background makes everything even more perfect

[@mitchellw6811]

This clip, and a bottle of Tito's vodka over ice. And as far as you know, the rest of the world is far away. Relaxed as hell

[@YT-BenG]

TITOS!! LOVE

[@lry76]

It's like JJ reached down into his soul to pull out every note, string bend, hammer on, pull off, and slide. I have listened to this a dozen times already, and I just noticed this video yesterday.

[@texasrider4D5]

Thanks justin. Thanks. Beer, whiskey or a cold homemade sweet tea would be perfect when listening to this. Love it bro. Keep'er goin. 🤜🤛

[@terrywallace5181]

I could listen to this all night.

[@MrBUESUM]

Hello from Germany. You keep bringing me down after a hard day's work.

[@drsteviejasengnsangma8739]

Best slow acoustic blues.. for someone like me who loves slow blues its like a food for my soul.. Seems like I can keep listen to this for very long long time.. Thanks for this wonderful blues

[@anarchyrituals1184]

at the start of the video i could already tell this is gonna be a good video. absolutely amazing man, keep up the great work!

[@TJ-cg8mq]

... thank you Sir....for teaching me good habits ...and saving me from years of therapy !!!

[@argantm2391]

Awesome stuff, Justin! And the sound of the bugs on a second layer the whole time, really creates a hell of a mood... like we´re all over your porch just laying back and escaping to the music. Love this!

[@aylamiller5752]

Love when he plays acoustic. My uncle got me turned onto his music, didnt even know of him until 2 years ago. So glad I finally found his youtube account!

[@chriselliott8709]

Absolutely beautiful, you are truly gifted, you have a calming effect 😊 and a very pleasing demeanor as you play with seemingly effortless precision. Thankyou for making me get back into my piano 🎹, your amazing.

[@edphillips3415]

Thanks for the playlist, hope you wouldn't mind if just sit back and listen till the sun goes down.

[@bobf5360]

that is a BEAUTIFUL guitar, and such great relaxed playing. Love this.

[@Brembelia]

Some people think that Justin plays so well b/c he is using quality equipment. What they are failing to understand is that the magic is in the fingers. Justin can and does play everything from high end instruments down to cigar boxes and ammo canisters!! Justin is a magic musician with the heart, soul, and digital dexterity to make it all happen. :D (And we are loving it!!) Great job, JJ. Gorgeous blues riffing. Keep it coming, y'all. :)

[@danielfisher999]

Who would leave a dislike?? I learned to pick from just one of your vids man!

[@davidgough7552]

Never played it the same way twice. Exceptional!

[@Magnum_Opus_Music]

Great guitar and playing. Love solo guitar playing. So relaxing! Thanks Justin,see you at the next video 😎

[@JoshuaAvery-gp5dm]

Sitting on the porch at the sun goes down in Louisiana listening to this priceless

[@EMEMES93]

What the hell, why doesn’t this guy have more subscribers? His playing is perfect! Keep up the good work 👏🏼

[@warrenfloyd1484]

Spread the word!!!!

[@atharvkulkarni2123]

It's because blues aren't made for everyone only those who are broken can really feel the depth of it ...

[@carlossalinas9139]

If PRS needed a advertisement to showcase how great their parlor guitar is they got it! Love the videos

[@michaelemerick4764]

Awesome as always, Justin. Love your pure childlike enthusiasm when reviewing a new guitar...be it a CBG or a $16K French high tech custom. Thanks for sharing your love of music with us...no matter from which instrument it emanates. You are the pandemic quarantine antidote! 🎩

[@justinjohnsonlive]

Thanks for watching and for the comment. I appreciate ya!

[@mathieubaker1548]

I don't understand... this guy's playing is nearly flawless.. and there's thumbs down?? I swear a person could absolutely be playing perfect and someone would give a thumbs down... like man if you don't dig the type of music it is, then move along!

[@sketchandjam]

Ahh the sound of jamming to a cicada metronome :-)

[@bw12765]

The Cicada Blues..... oh hell yes!!!!

[@sk8ermGs]

sketch and jam what’s a cicada metronome ? 😅

[@sketchandjam]

@@sk8ermGs a timely bug

[@jamiefrederick7498]

I could listen to this all day long

[@carlkoepp1112]

Damn that's some smooth stuff to my ears. Justin Johnson, always great to hear you play. This one in particular id like to learn.