THIS WOMAN SHOCKED ME! Joanna Connor Unreal (Reaction!)

[@arturama8581]

She's been around for a long time. Joanna Connor (born 1962) 15 Albums (1989 - 2021) She's one of those 'hidden gems'.

[@cristianionica6853]

Also 2 Singles (1995, 2021) and a Best of Me (2023)

[@robertchapin3683]

I became a fan the first time I heard her. I bought her 1st album and was hooked. That was back when we both were a little more slim and trim.

[@bjh1]

We are the same age, been a blues and rock fan my whole life. Have gone to 26 yearly Memphis In May"s and I can't believe I haven't heard of her. Wow thanks.

[@kwilson7565]

Ive loved her guitar playing for years.

[@KathleenLewis-fc4ti]

😮😮😮😮😮……hidden gem is correct!! There are so many musically talented people out there !!

[@lgrant2540]

She's one of the most kind, loving and talented musicians I've ever met. She was teaching my daughter slide during the pandemic, all while performing to help raise money for local Chicago musicians. Shes a great Mom, and just a very cool human being. We were lucky to have her in Chicago for as many years as we did. She's now an Island girl, happy and livin the dream.

[@Jessgitalong]

I live on an island! Maybe she’s nearby! I’d buy tickets for all the ohana if she’s playing 😮

[@janflewelling6277]

Hold my beer - let me show you what a woman can do. THAT was a guitar master class. Mic dropped.

[@markupton1417]

Joanna is SO GOOD on guitar that she doesn't get enough credit for her singing... voice of a blues angel.

[@denniseldridge2936]

You couldn't pay me any amount of money to take a VIP ticket to a Taylor Swift concert, but I'd pay a million bucks to see Joanna Connor any day.

[@Laraine3]

Because you have good taste and a clear understanding of understanding of real music.

[@charlibaltimore7641]

Me too!

[@Kevin20ftw]

Huh, I thought being a musician was about expressing ones self, I don't like taylor swift either, doesn't mean she isn't talented

[@charlibaltimore7641]

@@Kevin20ftw Nobody said she wasn't talented, they just said, Ewww.

[@joelle687]

You don't have to put anyone down to prove an opinion.

[@TeamUSAFortSenitel]

Holy cow, that was amazing! I wish they would have gotten a closer camera shot of her guitar work......WOW!!

[@dougieyou]

Wow, totally awesome Sebs, now that's how great music is made by people jamming in their back yards and just enjoying the pleasure of making music !!!! She plays that thing like it owes her money !!!

[@sunsungoaway]

I went to school with a girl from Dallas who tells the story of her big sister coming home one day to tell her and her mom about a couple of guys who were jamming in their garage who were out of this world. They didn't go to check them out but she wishes she had. It was Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@dougieyou]

@@sunsungoaway wow, what a missed opportunity to witness greatness.

[@rainerader1182]

My youngest son plays guitar and bass and especially the older people here, he’s got a happy audience. My neighbor said can he play on your porch, please?😊

[@73Bugman]

I saw this video a few years ago. I thought her guitar was going to explode into flames 🔥. Bravo…..! She is amazing……👏

[@igmugleska966]

She just mixed the best rendition of Walking Blues with Eruption-esque licks. Wow. Lots have covered this blues classic, including Bonnie Raitt and Eric Clapton. That was the best guitar I’ve ever heard on this song. 😮

[@djake1107]

Joanna has been great for along time. I live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and in the 1980s there were a couple of venues that would get regional bands, including several Chicago blues bands. So, I got to see her and her band a few times back then. Fabulous talent. Stay safe and stay well. 😎🤙🏻✌🏻🤟🏻🖖🏻

[@dedideification]

And this feckless dude does not not have the chops to due her justice.

[@russellstewart5414]

Saw her many years ago and she’s only gotten better.

[@216Numbskull]

No bout a doubt it my friend's, Joanna Connor gets down on the get down for sure. From the first time I heard her jammin' in a little bar in the Kingston Mines, I was sold. After that she was one of the first musicians I went to see every time I was in Chi-town. Joanna & her band are a class act of kick-azz musicians who are cool as they come. Good people in my book. Just keeping it a buck! ++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friends++ 🤘😜🤘

[@keith6485]

Fantastic! Her voice reminds me a bit of Bonnie Raitt and her playing reminds me a bit of a combination of George Thorogood and Roy Clark!

[@Mr05Chuck]

I thought so too.

[@justinsmith9847]

Best reaction video I've ever seen. You allow It to be played in full and interject without ruining the flow. She's a fuckn prodigy and your respect to the music is all I've ever wanted. Kudos brother, rock on.

[@jameswhitman8710]

I remember years ago getting her album, “Johanna Connor, Believe It!” She’s been ripping it for years!

[@donnakay2286]

Rosetta Tharpe ( God mother of rock) Beverly( Guitar) Watkins. Check them out they are 2 guitarists worth your time

[@pacaluvr7963]

Agree…Two of the very best who helped pave the way for all those who followed. Sebs, please consider them for a reaction video.

[@TheeAmethystEmpress6589]

Thank you for this! ❤

[@graemepenton5851]

For sure !

[@Tsass0]

Rosetta Tharpe was amazing

[@Mvtobebo]

Omg yes sister Rosetta Tharpe was awesome . My intro to her was "didn't it rain" 1964.

[@Capt.Easy1969]

I saw her in Key West a few years ago at a tiny bar, seriously good player & performer. Talked to her after the set, down to earth, friendly, funny, class act.

[@deanaltman6841]

As a huge Joe Bonamassa fan I found out about Joanna Conner several years ago because Joe produced one of her cd’s and he was promoting it. She’s pretty fantastic.

[@gerdberg4188]

I'm thinking that Joe has huge respect for her !!

[@willcordelo9582]

Wow! What the hell? I'm 60 and a huge classic rock fan, and I've never heard of her! How is this even possible? I feel like I've been under a rock! Her voice sounds a little like Janis Joplin, her slide and blues guitar talent reminds me of Rod Price (The Master Of Slide) of Foghat, and her looks favors Mama Cass!!! Time to go find more of her!!!

[@NancGall-wl5rw]

Blues world has know of her for years! Glad your finally catching up, the world of women blues is HUGE!

[@budmorgan64]

Excuse me while I pick up my jaw off the floor. Some people are gifted even when they don't look the part. This is blowing my mind, she needs to be on a big stage somewhere. Yes the drummer was killen it too. The other two laid back to let her shine . Awesome !!!!!

[@RichRobben1]

Joanna Connor has been a BAD ASS for a long frickin' time!!! Saw her in KC in the 90s... Fantastic player!!! That's frickin' some Blues how it's supposed to be played!!! Feeling EVERYTHING!!!

[@Vazzini42]

She knows that those strings are meant to be used up.

[@glen4037]

The first time I seen Joanna play she was 14 years old here in her hometown of Worcester mass , a amazing guitarist and great person

[@JimCarty]

I love that you daw Joanna at 14! The video was recorded by me in my former residence in Norwood, MA. Ralph's Diner forever! Wormtown rocks.

[@cynthiaschlie32]

I’ve been a fan since her first cd. She’s amazing. She will be on the October 2024 Blues Cruise and I can’t wait! Glad you got to see her.

[@reginademoss2880]

One of the reasons I'm going on the October cruise!!!

[@cynthiaschlie32]

@@reginademoss2880 have a blast! I had to cancel but I’m n the 2025 October cruise.

[@dragonlea13979]

I am completely mind blown by this woman’s playing. She is one of the greatest guitarists I have ever seen!! I am shocked that strings weren’t breaking and her guitar didn’t break into pieces as hard as she played it. I am completely mind blown!! I just stumbled across this and immediately subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much!! I want to watch it over and over and check out more of her playing!!

[@cosmoslogic9088]

Joanna C played with Jackie Venson and Alley Venable in Dallas she also has played at the namm show on numerous times she is a legend

[@sgholt]

Joanna Connor just rocks, she should get more attention...maybe she doesn't look like a rock star, kinda looks like my Aunt but form the Delta :) ....Thanks for spreading the music!

[@alanlevin3003]

I've been a small venue musician for 60 years. Some of the best music I've ever heard was from the big guys and some was by folks you've never heard of, in small venues and backyards---like this!

[@deborjhablackwell6162]

Oh my g……..😮😮😮❤❤❤❤ She! Just she! I’m up here reacting my damn self! Standing O, Sis! Thank you for sharing this! OMG

[@WendyBono-um7kv]

I heard about her in the early nineties on a radio station in Milwaukee. She is even more talented now.

[@Atroll_man]

Jesus, soul and passion just pours out of her while shredding that guitar. I was just as surprised as you.

[@brunomathieu]

Woah! I've seen that video in my feed but never clicked but now I wish I had! That was awesome!

[@agent4705]

Joanna has been playing for years .... had a brief spot in the limelight back in 70's, since then has been flying under the radar. Don't know if that was by choice or not. This video was made a bit ago. Have no idea what she's doing now. Truly talented and a gift to the Blues. She needs her due and be recognized imo.

[@susanworkman529]

Sebs, ya gotta check out Roy Clark's, "12th Street Rag." and his version of Johnny Cash' "Folsom Prison Blues" and his "Dueling Banjo's" with Buck Trent. This lady is fantastic. Never heard of her before, but WOW!

[@lauraleecreations3217]

❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you for showing this! I was blown away and got goosebumps too!!!! That was totally amazing!!!!

[@dragonlea13979]

OMG!!! She is one of the greatest guitarists I have ever seen. Absolutely mindblowing the sounds she makes on that guitar! I honestly thought it was going to burst into flames!!!!

[@candybanks8717]

If Eddie V. had played Delta Blues! Stunning!

[@RogerMcCauley-s1e]

Holy smokes!!!!! That was freaking outstanding. 😁😁😁

[@tubetools5627]

What’s really shocking is that you just found her now… This lady is a force to be reckoned with. One of thee best female guitarist ever… EVER !

[@davidcochran6291]

This woman just dropped the whole house down on your, our heads. I feel bad for her, she walks like she hurts a lot. I just want to know where she has been all these years. Sebs people make decisions based on appearance and face it she doesn't present well. But those that make determinations based on talent then she kicks the doors down and kills all of us with her playing. I would have loved seeing her whole set. I guess I have to get my 'deep-dive' equipment out and see what I can find. Thanks, Brother for showing this.

[@dougmcintosh2466]

I’ve watched this video of hers a 100 times over the years. I love it!

[@theoradestra7060]

This is in 2014, so Joanna is 52 here!!! Last Month she played at the 'Dallas International Guitar Festival - 2024' !!!

[@tinadevaughn2890]

She is freaking awesome.Her voice is very soulful.Her guitar skills are just beyond perfect.So.ebody publish her.Get her on AGT she's a winner.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@OneLiterPeter]

Just so you know Sebs... That reaction you had when the guy stepped in front of the camera is the same reaction I make when you stop the song and comment. I really like this format where you just let the video keep playing and you "react" and comment over the music. I also get it that some songs you need to interrupt to get it out without the YT police canceling you. I really like your channel, Dude. Keep up the good work and cool content.

[@TheeAmethystEmpress6589]

Please do not take this badly, but I am so curious. If you want to hear the song without pauses then why not just listen to the song sans reactor? I mean, a big part of being part of a reactor community is the discussion around the song/artist/lyrics etc. If you don't want that, why do you watch reactions? I am genuinely curious as many people say the same as you when reactors pause and discuss. I myself do not understand.

[@OneLiterPeter]

@@TheeAmethystEmpress6589 Obviously, I can only express my own experience, everyone's mileage varies. I think for me it's really just a pet peeve of mine but so many times, I watch a reaction video and the song is stopped and the reactor tries to convey what they feel the song is about... and 90% of the time they're wrong and if they'd only listened for 15 seconds longer... Anyway... I find myself getting frustrated, I come back and try again... sometimes the format changes, like today which I really enjoyed, and sometimes... I tune out. I guess that's my only gripe really. No disrespect meant or taken.

[@TheeAmethystEmpress6589]

@OneLiterPeter Thank for responding in kind. I understand what you are saying as I also find myself going " Ahh! Don't pause tjere!" However, I know that I have already heard the song and they don't yet know they just paused and interjected in a less than ideal spot. Therefore, it doesn't bother me, it makes me look forward to the discussion on video and in the comments. I guess I just don't understand why one would bother watching a reactor, knowing this was gonna happen and then critique the reactor for their reaction. Anyway, thanks for answering me 😊

[@OneLiterPeter]

@@TheeAmethystEmpress6589 You're welcome. I agree with what you say apart from critiquing their reaction... I don't think I am per se. There's the reaction, Wow, OMG, gasp, etc and there is commentary. I say react all you want, save the comments for the end. It's what I prefer and possibly what some others would also prefer. That's all.

[@TheeAmethystEmpress6589]

@OneLiterPeter I wasn't meaning you were critiquing. I see many othersnwith long rants lol. Thank you again. 😊

[@Escapenurse01]

That was a pleasure watching you discover Joanna Conner. She helped me get through covid with home concerts. She is aslo looking pretty svelte these days. She is well respected with musicians.

[@lindamama09]

She’s been around for at least 40 years dude. She’s from Chicago and lives in Jamaica. One of the best most humble guitarists of our time!

[@RwalterMI]

Awesome. Have been a fan of Joanna Connor since summer 2017 thanks to KZbin and and also Facebook proving that so much great music is being recorded today and so many great musicians touring and doing awesome live shows .

[@lizardas]

Joanna Connor has been around for decades. I first saw her in South Florida in the 1980s. On top of everything else, she toured with her little kids, as if touring by by yourself isn't hard enough. She always had an awesome band with her.

[@827dusty]

As the saying goes, "You can't judge a Book by it's cover. So talented.

[@valogden]

Taj Farrant started at 7 and he just turned 15. Taj is incredibly gifted. They're doing a 40th anniversary tribute to Prince and Purple Rain in a couple of weeks in Minneapolis. Taj was picked as the feature guest artist. He will be opening for the Prince's NPG band and Morris Hayes at Paisley Park. Taj performs Purple Rain as the closing song at his shows. He has had Morris Hayes;the musical director and keyboard player of NPG; play onstage with him a few times. I sent a request during a live for you to watch him playing Parisienne Walkways at The City Winery in Nashville. Taj will have his first album come out in August. He's released 5 original songs Crossroads, Cruz, Bad Trip, House Always Wins and 2x2. He has done this in the past year. The first 4 went to #1 on the iTunes worldwide blues charts. 2x2 went to #1 in Australia and #2 in the US. Taj is a lead guitar player who sings, too.

[@marlew6629]

This isn't about Taj.

[@juliecrane9647]

Taj is phenomenal 😊

[@reneemaciag3084]

There are and always have been so many incredibly talented musicians out there who have not achieved the highest levels of attention for a variety of reasons. With women, especially, they have to have a certain "marketable" look (which was why I loved Janis Joplin and why much later I was thrilled to watch Brittany Howard perform with Alabama Shakes, and Miss Bonnie Raitt kept plugging away at college venues for well over a decade before she got her huge break.) All that said, I love KZbin reactions like this that take a back-yard jam like this and give it a wider audience. Thank you! Support your local musicians!

[@CharCanuck14]

Yes! I was thinking about Brittany Howard while while watching this.......also Bonnie Raitt. Saw Bonnie in concert twice in the early 70's and was so blown away!

[@carlaharrington5120]

Since you are on the subject of female Blues guitarists, you should also check out Samantha Fish and Joanne Shaw Taylor! Both women can light the stage on fire with their guitar licks!!

[@kathygoldade6959]

That was friggin' amazing!

[@debravaughn7115]

Love this !!!

[@debravaughn7115]

So sweet!!

[@michelevk569]

Wow! She even out shine that Les Paul Gold Top! lol Shreddin’!

[@rantoolio]

I used to book this woman any chance I got at Crawdaddy Bayou in Wheeling, IL What a joy. Great player & a wonderful human being.

[@Donna-ff3ek]

Amazing guitarist!! You go girl!!

[@DeborahKramer-k3j]

Welcome to the world of people who love Joanna Connor. My husband and I first saw her almost 15 years ago in Michigan at Blues on the Beach in Caseville. She blew us away. (as she did you) We see her every chance we get. She plays Kingston Mines in Chicago on the regular.

[@christie4336]

Sebs: Love your reactions. before today, it was stuff I had heard. Whe got just a few min in and , truthfully, I blew off your reaction and went and listened to the orig video. Fell down the You Tube Hole .... I completely forgot about everything but this music. Wowza. Please forgive me.

[@scottjw0219]

I saw Joanna Connor at Kingston Mines in Chicago about 20 years ago. Been blown away by her since. Great to see her get some attention!

[@jodellbertwell1270]

FANTASTIC! Get her on AGT she would get the golden buzzer for sure!!

[@jeffdennison3347]

Seen her in the 90s twice at the rock island brewing company in illinois and went on a blues cruses on the Mississippi river with the band also. I have her Cd's.

[@notimportant2166]

Okay, that was 100 percent Awesome!!!

[@lorriredmon8212]

This feels CHICAGO all the way! I can hear this coming from down the alley, walking towards the sound, grabbing a beer and rocking with the block!!!! AMAZINGGGG!!

[@joelamaro4525]

I got to see SRV many years ago at Starlight with my dad (who’s been a blues musician for 60+ years) and it was incredible.

[@Tampahop]

She sounds a little like Bonny Raitt, both in voice and guitar. Raitt also plays a mean slide guitar. You might try listening to "Thing Called Love." There's another video on KZbin where she performs with John Lee Hooker on "In the Mood." Talk about legends.

[@donstand2195]

She was supposed to do a concert and it came an ice storm only about 9 people showed up and she did the whole concert for those who came out how awesome is that

[@unprecedented9997]

Saw her perform at the Alpena Blues Festival. She is a awesom guitarist.

[@jameslytle8527]

Awesome!! Her style reminds me of George Thorogood!

[@DiscoFang]

What's that KZbin video summary software/app you're using? With the Sentiment, Positive/Negative and Key Takeaways analysis.

[@susanyoung1600]

I got chills the first time I heard her, too. She was smokin'.

[@davidstephens6462]

This has happened for most of my life!! Been playing with the best of the ATL since the late 70’s. Have had the pleasure of playing with the best around.

[@calipidgious]

I always find watching Adrian Legg play guitar to be absolutely fascinating. You may really enjoy checking him out. He plays hybrid guitars that are combo elect and acoustic. He's english and honestly delightful. I went to see him live years ago and it was a fantastic night of guitar. He's a fingerpicker and is amazing at altered tunings. I'm particularly partial to his song A Waltz for Leah but honestly, he's got ton of great stuff.

[@thumbsaloft]

She is the kind of artist that should be a SUPERSTAR!

[@anthonydemayo9367]

CHICAGO, 1970 at Tangelwood, the late Terri Kath guitar solo. 25 or 6 to 4. Check it out.

[@michellepeters6532]

Sickest guitar playing I’ve ever heard!

[@GotWag]

Now do Roy Clark, Glen Campbell ;) (Live, of course). Maleguena, William Tell Overture, 12th St. Rag, Dueling banjos....

[@RobRager]

Go to your favorite streaming service.. She has ten, or eleven albums, most recent one, from last year.

[@markhoyle2275]

I’ve seen her perform live a couple times unbelievable

[@karrierobertson1209]

This was awesome!!❤

[@sandrasotom8169]

😂 FUNNY UR REACTION OF JOHANNAS GUITAR MOVEMENTS, AND LIKE ALL THE COMENTS AT ALL ALL YOUR VIDEOS, BLESSINGS TO U, FAMILY AND FANS, FROM PUERTO RICO U.S CARIBEAN ISLAN WITH LOVE AMEN 🙏

[@lontollison6771]

Check out Nuno Bettencourt the guitarist for Extreme, he plays w the soul of a drummer😉

[@thorstambaugh1520]

Nuno is probably the most technically talented metal guitarist alive

[@pdterre5496]

Got chills when the piece started after the intro!

[@creinicke1000]

This was 9 years ago!!!! Looking forward to seeing more, I subbed to the original clip's channel.

[@gkiferonhs]

You need to watch Roy Clark or Glen Campbell for some amazing guitar picking and Paul Simon for esoteric guitar chords.

[@ronaldpaul3703]

JUST DAAAAMMM !! What a talent and the band is TIGHT TOO 😵‍💫😵‍💫😳😳👍👍👍

[@karenwalsh1143]

That was cool!!!! I new nothing about her? GREAT SUGGESTION ❤

[@kathypullis816]

Greetings from Biloxi 😊❤

[@sammyrothrock6981]

I saw this woman live about 5 years ago out in Indiana PA she's got a whole lot blues soul!!

[@stenovitz]

Now YT is going to the extremes. Was one of the very first matchers of the original video. Last half year I've been rebuilding my house. Then found my old blues records from a time as a poor young man during late 80ies dusted off my old Hifi system, got it installed in a really wife-friendly way in the 4x10 meter living room (laid lengthwise in 3 x 120mm TV white matt neutral IKEA cushions), my old Rotel control- and power amplifiers, and so on. And then the man in the cave here was alone @ home...muuahahaha, completely ready to fire up on my old records. But then I changed my mind - I plug the analogue/digital converter into my smartTV...because I just wanted to listen to this excellent tune from Joanna Connor once again, more than a decade later. ....and then ...before I even clicked into the search field, YT suggests me this video!! I remember that I really enjoyed it then, but that the video has got 12 million views. views?? I'm a happy caveman. Knowing that the blues are still good makes my day. Also this reaction, never been on this channel before, but hereby subbed. Greets from Denmark

[@hlawrencepowell]

First I heard of her was many years ago. I did album reviews as part of my job as a journalist and one of her CDs was sent to me. I remember I was impressed. Still hav e the CD.

[@catherinedun3429]

What are you drinking, it looks so good?! I've been checking out Joanna Connor for awhile back, I'm in my 70's young, just checked into your UTube channel ❤️ from New Zealand

[@williampeak8851]

Awesome!❤️👍

[@glenciesielski]

Check out West Australian slide guitar master Dave Hole and his Short Fuse Band. Plays the slide from over the top of the fret board.

[@jonnno243]

Oh yeah. This is my kinda music. Love it. I also like what Chantel McGregor did/ does with the guitar.

[@johnhaas9984]

Brooooooo!!!!!!!! Could you imagine being their neighbor?!?! Holy crap I wish I could get them to play at my summer cookout/pool party! That would be epic AF!!! Oh, new subscriber here! Glad I came across your channel!! Love the vibe!!

[@WALTRIPFLAIR]

I love the drummer just chillin back there like, go ahead baby I'm wicha.

[@CliffG527]

Have you seen Roy Clark playing Malaguena? It's a must see!

[@CharCanuck14]

I have to agree with you. Time for Sebs to be blown away by Roy!

[@scottwischmeyer4928]

I've seen her play at Kingston Mines in Chicago a dozen times. She's awesome.

[@danielhawkins4073]

Go to Kinston Mines in Chicago and you're bound to see her. It's her home away from home. Btw I believe this is Nick's outdoor summer band space in Chicago. Not just someone's backyard

[@williamcarter4242]

I would like to see a close-up of just her face reminds me of that Facebook thread, where that woman plays this beautiful song and she gives all this facial emotions. This woman exemplifies everything she did, great rock ‘n’ roll and no, I didn’t expect it from her.

[@brucecronin6396]

Great stuff !!