Old School Blues on the 4-String Gas-Cap Resonator Cigar Box Guitar - "The Long Road"

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[@lonesurvivingcourier1670]

"The Blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad" Who knew such soulful playing could be so calming..... Keep the blues alive JJ, we love you for it 🎸🥃😎

[@luluwinke6581]

very right on thing to say to Mr. Justin Johnson

[@MrPoodleguy]

Keepin the Blues Alive is Spot On & God Bless the artists doin it!!

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

Undoubtedly true

[@Sidetrakn]

I’m thinking JJ is channeling the spirit of all those lost blues legends embodied as the imaginary Curtis Loew

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

You guys know how the RAMONES saved Rock ‘n Roll?? Well I think this man not only saved the blues, I’d say he’s resurrected them. Bringing the blues back to a whole generation of people who may have never known them. How can you not be in total awe of this dude??

[@daliborzak2485]

True that! I've rediscovered blues thanks to Justin. And I actually started to learn on guitar.

[@janmueller5923]

Every kind of music i love comes down to the essence of the Blues. Haven't heard anything better than Justin playing! (OK, Robert Johnson wasn't too bad in his hotel room).

[@koolgrapp4509]

Thought the blues died with SRV, then Kenny Wayne came around. Now we have the honor of listening to Mr Johnson's amazing talent!

[@DirtJutter]

After recently buying a semi acoustic 4-string with a 20 fret neck and a P90 pickup, I'm delighted to find Justin's tutorials utelizing different tunings. You can place the man on a pedestal with the burden of carrying a torch, but if you want to help out a little Justin will teach you how. Build or buy a 3 or 4 string. They're lots of fun. And if all you have is a cheap shitty amp to play it through, that'll only add to the low-fi charm.

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

@@DirtJutter his shovels sound phenomenal

[@timmcquerry6068]

Man, This guy could play a "4 wire" fence and make it sound like it came Straight From Heaven!!!

[@MichaelMooreTx]

This is a WHOLE Mood...Thanks Justin😎

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

Impeccable blues playing my man, Robert Johnson would be proud.

[@jamiedeyes3087]

One of the most amazing musicians I've ever witnessed, absolutely love your playing, so glad KZbin recommended you to me, all the very best from the UK 🇬🇧

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

That’s how I became way of who Justin Johnson was as well ✌🏻❤️🎶

[@philipatoz]

Just goes to show you, a good guitarist can make even an inexpensive instrument sound great - cause so much of the music comes out of one's heart, head and hands - think about that the next time you see an endless debate over the fine nuances between various models of Les Pauls, effects pedals, amp types, etc. All of those are important and can inspire, but they're not even close to what is most important!

[@neilforbes1082]

Agree 100% there are thousands of technically gifted players but not that many that feel the music and play accordingly.

[@badmonkeyvids]

I’m from Memphis and that Sounds like home. Good old Delta blues sound

[@jed1166]

Goose bumps, tears, smiles, happy memories, sad memories, all in 10 minutes…stunning, as usual. Pure genius!

[@АлександрПирогов-г4с]

ИГРА И ЗВУК ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНЫ!!!!!!МАСТЕР!!!!!

[@Redneck_00]

In English Russian !

[@koolgrapp4509]

This man could send chills down your spine playing a Hello Kitty guitar.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

@Kool G Rapp, he most certainly could! Lol! (Hello Kitty, still laughing at that)

[@peterhale1349]

Melancholy sounds move me. Justin’s playing makes the day slip slide away, -troubling thoughts go with it.

[@thethresh]

JOE LOUIS WALKER, JOANNA CONNOR and JUSTIN JOHNSON. 3 of the greatest blues players alive. Thanks for all the wonderful content, Justin. You're a national treasure.

[@hugojr523]

The best of our times 🍺

[@rainmakerii2610]

Them blues don't makes me sad,they makes me happy.😀🎸 Thanks Justin!!!

[@weedyguitarstudio1715]

JJ is one of a kind and I love it when it vibrates threw my ears the soulful resonance of pain and loss has its particular beauty and heals the soul when your in that bluesy state of mind this made my day🎶🎶🎶🎸

[@moongoblinstudios8621]

I love how that was all one incomprehensible sentence!

[@weedyguitarstudio1715]

@@moongoblinstudios8621 Rock On😎✌️

[@davidboyd5155]

Great music to just listen or to jam along with. I love it!

[@flycorvus]

Perfect. Just like your "Slidin' Them Ol' Broke Down Car Part Blues" piece. I love that too. Mind boggling. Period.

[@christinebehm8157]

Talent plays music. Blues come from the soul

[@KujoStorm]

Just ordered my first cigar box guitar last night... finally at 50 y/o can learn some pickin'. Add it to my list... Native Drum, Native Flute, Drums, Pan Drum, Hand Drum, Trumpet/Cornet, Keyboard, Harmonica, Turntables (Scratch/Mix/Blend), Mixer, Sampler, Engineer Mix Board, going after the guitar now:) Love your videos Bro- your about to be my guitar Yoda from a distance.

[@justinjohnsonlive]

That is awesome! Love that you added the guitar! Rock On!

[@sapelesteve]

When JJ plays them Old School Blues, I'm watching & listening! 👍👍🎸🎸👏👏

[@michaelbarrow4007]

As a kid. I grew up on music like ZZ top, Santana. Now we have Justin Johnson! Love the music! Keep on playing 🎶

[@АлександрБочаров-ж6к]

Звук сразу со старого винила! Потрясающе!

[@mxh5647]

Google Translation:The sound is straight from the old vinyl! How thrilling! .... and yes it is. Very enjoyable.

[@johnsee7269]

Every one's (almost...) the best blues I've ever heard; consistently. 🤘

[@PrairieNightMoon]

A purring kitty on my lap, a good drink in my hand, and your blues in the background....I'm so relaxed I could melt.

[@colicarot]

Always did love blues especially on guitar

[@stevegroves]

When we see a great player we often use the saying that this guy is so good he could take a shovel and string it and still make great music, thing is THIS guy does just that for real! Incredible music full of soul and feeling awesome.

[@lazydazs]

Justin you just show that it's not how many strings there are in a guitar.....but it's what you did with the three of them.A magnificent performance thank you.😂😂

[@scottdejong2406]

That's what I love about music, it is what it is straight forward no bullshit

[@thehouseofronin9209]

You built one sweet resonator there JJ! And your soulfull and sorrow filled song fills the air with her cries...

[@edphillips3415]

Touching my soul with this one. So great Justin.

[@kostakispap2]

Respect from Greece...you are amazing...

[@guitarifuldexter6366]

This is a blessing to my ears! That resonator is sick! 🤘🎸

[@monasandin762]

Such talent from such a young man.

[@rickoliver2059]

Nostalgic tones galore , absolutely lovin` it , drench me in Delta Blues , I am so at peace now , cheers .

[@pianoekket]

This makes me think of the movie Crossroads. Sounds amazing

[@luluwinke6581]

I see Red and Black so be it. Merry Christmas over and over I feel the coolness of snow falling here in teh beginning

[@robinemery]

Chillin in the hospital after surgery, timing is everything ❤️❤️JJ❤️❤️

[@Love.AnitaBlue717]

SWEETNESS! Ooh Na Na! 💃 ✋✨🤚

[@addaiiablues]

Thank you man. This poping up again in my feed reallly helped me out today. Blessings to you and Nikki.

[@AubryG]

Where there is no words, your CBox speaks! Awesome mood 😍👍

[@PaPaFresh]

Man, the soul can be felt from your guitar, keep on rocking brother

[@mattnobrega6621]

Music for the lonely soul. True grit. 👍

[@celticfury7328]

Sweet, dulcid tones from a tiny lil' ol' box...thanks again for starting my day off with a smile, Justin!

[@ToshiSanglir-qx3cn]

King of the cbg!

[@StacyFaulknerOutdoors]

I am from Mississippi and let me tell you one thing, "That's all Mississippi right there. Mississippi Delta Swamp Blues."

[@steverushton5598]

What a fantastic way to relax! Thank you Justin.

[@wolfil8019]

Your playing is, as always, marvelous. And the instrument has a sound that is perfect for the blues. The music flows from it like a lovely blue mountain stream, one into which I shall frequently dive ...

[@terryblackman6217]

Beautiful.

[@Skurge357]

To preface, I'm level 50, so when I say kid, it's relative and not derogatory. That said, this kid is effing amazing and needs a contract

[@rebeccadavis1785]

Ohhh Yeahhh! Love it Justin 😍

[@OSMARHARP]

Amazing !!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏from Brazil

[@murphyjeffriesjr4932]

One of the best guitar players I have ever heard. You should give lessons. I would like lessons

[@justinjohnsonlive]

Hi Murphy! I have a new members only guitar lesson section here on KZbin, specifically teaching my style of playing. If you're interested in guitar lessons, you can check it out by clicking the "Join" button under this video, or this link: kzbin.infojoin

[@billanderson5808]

Awesome as usual. Absolutely love it.

[@michaeloyo4817]

Thank you Justin, and greetings from Shenzhen!

[@claudioduran1161]

Saludos desde Rio Tercero CBA ARGENTINA!!!!!!

[@elijahtalbot5288]

Love the guitar playing

[@DeadMansPartyFilms]

Somebody done had themselves a little talk with Legba at them crossroads...😉

[@motorhead359]

Great as always. I see all of the instruments that he plays and how good he is and just sit back in amazement

[@rossentownsend4936]

Beautiful notes carefully released from this humbling box of soul.

[@seanrdonnelly3802]

So good!

[@scottdejong2406]

Hey Justin perfect time for some blues! I got the Covid 19 blues, so stoned I can't even tie my shoes.

[@oldmanfred8676]

Scott, Five weeks for me, finally getting some better. Wife in the Hospital for two weeks. This is no fun at all.

[@scottdejong2406]

@@oldmanfred8676 Sorry to hear that, My prayers are with you & yours Fred

[@thearabe6101]

Thats some gold

[@johnedwards1685]

In my ignorance I’d have thought that humble guitar less. Art and beauty will have its way said And its voice be heard.

[@rebelrocker7494]

Amazing,Catching Up,Thanks for Sharing This ,Totally Rocks..🤘🖤🔥✌

[@eddiehughes371]

Hello from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇬🇧. I’m 34 and will be picking up my first guitar on Xmas day 🤞 🤞. I’m sure this channel is going to give me a lot of guidance and inspiration on my journey. A toast, to Justin 🍻

[@trevofbillysville1655]

Wow !!!! Can this man play the blues . Fabulous

[@motorhead359]

Justin you look like you feel every note inside your soul. Love it man

[@Zer0CraftGaming]

I think this is my favorite yet....blown away

[@sbw1794]

Impeccable timing Justin!!! I've been needing some J.J. cigarbox slide guitar in my life! The soul stirs, calms, that Mona Lisa slight smile curls and all is right with the world, even if just for a few moments❤🍻😎🤘

[@trwsandford]

I have shared his “gimme back my bullets”. Played on an ammo can guitar so many times a clip from that is a good friend of mines ring tone when I call. Lol

[@sbw1794]

@@trwsandford that's awesome!!!!

[@МихаилКлюкин-г3д]

🔥🔥🔥

[@satanssurfer5965]

Your playing inspired me to pick up my partners bass and play it, at 62 you can teach old dogs new tricks

[@mexicanweeb231]

Wow that’s really awesome considering the fact the guitar is hadmade

[@paulajohnson139]

Mesmerizing and soulful. Thank you.

[@LonaPua_Pouliuli-Popoki]

🌊Aloha Mahalo Justin and Nikki & crew 🎵🎵

[@walentinmelnitsch8891]

Поймал струю, однозначно лайк.

[@LogicalAspect1]

On the first day.... the Lord created Justin Johnston... and it was good!

[@brianwagar4512]

Brian is all over this.

[@patcollard3635]

Enjoyed that Justin, outstanding slide playing my friend 👏👏👏

[@davidtucker2668]

I love all the different types of guitars he plays! I love the three string shovel guitar!

[@LewiDoesMusic]

You’re so inspiring! Great playing 👏

[@akerns68]

Perfect

[@louleane300]

Perfect 🎸🤘

[@antonkulic1885]

Hey Justin. Good to see the Rooster Blues cbg getting a run again. Keep them cbg Blues comin. Love your work 👍

[@SandlotRider]

just wow

[@artwhat..]

Hi..nice colors,the guitar ones to,like those slide up than down riff's, I'm in Shelbyville, you'll see me at the shows sometime, enjoy x-mas, brought to many presents for myself..ha..

[@Bjornlundstrom]

Brilliant blues Justin!! 🔥🎸🎶🤘

[@denverbranson]

This makes me want to go on home to Louisiana. I've never been to Louisiana.

[@Liesl_Cigarboxguitar]

Great to see the the return of the Cigar box guitar 😊💜

[@tedc3895]

Awsome ... Purely a gift from God

[@BTENERY]

Lot of ballad of Curtis Lowe, love it!

[@renatoilsonhunninghausencl5879]

Pure dinamite... Great!!! Keep this great work, already a fan... Amazing musical creativity!!!

[@popatyourecords]

Great stuff my friend cheers liked

[@grahameedwards7972]

This is fantastic

[@rogerdugan7676]

How on earth is this man not bigger than most of the garbage bands out there today,? Totally amazing musician.

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

No doubt brother. I can’t believe the number of people who’ve never heard of him.

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

I’ve been telling everyone since late 2017.

[@pedroo8363]

Grande.... grazie

[@74dartman13]

Awesome!👍😎🎸🎶

[@shawnskiba5874]

Hey Justin, love this music. Makes any day better, even a great one! Thanks so much.

[@paulym5814]

Incredible talent. I wish my hands allowed me to play. Arthritis has done them in. Justin, you make it look too easy man.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

@Paulym58, I truly feel your pain. I don't have enough strength in my left hand to hold the strings downward enough. Very sad.

[@thejoshbtv]

Getting some very heavy Curtis Lowe vibes here. Very nice.