British guitarist reacts to the MASSIVELY overlooked talent of Joanna Connor.

[@mikewhitfield2994]

This lady is doing backyard barbeques while Ariana Grande has ELEVEN of the top forty pop chart positions, including the top three - equaling the Beatles. I'm not sure if that means we're living in end times or in the idiocracy because those positions are backward. This lady is simply an incredible talent and should be a household name, a freakin' icon. Nice analysis too.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen. That's the beauty of the current music industry! 😅

[@annmarieknapp]

Man you are so right!!!

[@MsSimple24]

She has 11 albums though. Authenticity Vs popularity.

[@jamesparker9043]

Mike Whitfield, you nailed it. Instead of allowing are appreciation for music lead us, we allow commercialization to lead us into a talentless brick wall. Ariana Grande🙄 Today’s Beatles ~ Ariana Grande We should be ashamed of ourselves! We don’t even deserve ears. Ariana Grande couldn’t clean the treads of George Harrison’s boots. I’ve heard traffic accidents that sound better than Ariana Grande. As for this lady Fil posted playing slide blues...Outstanding!!!

[@barackmycat9448]

It`s not so much how you sound as how you look. Sad but true. imo

[@philgatto6655]

Joanna is a Chicago treasure. I have seen her for 30 years having put countless hours to the wee hours of the morning in the Chicago blues clubs most particularly at Kingston Mines. Many of the great Chicago players have now passed (save Buddy Guy) but Joanna carries the torch in a most legit way and she deserves to be recognized. Incidentally, Joanna has lost a great deal of the weight you see her in this video and she is a fine looking woman. The real deal friends.

[@Makeitforfree6671]

1111L

[@seanwoodburn2616]

Gotta comment on her character. She headlined a festival that I backlined and stage managed. A fifteen year old student of mine who was very advanced was there as a stage hand. She practically adopted him and was incredibly encouraging. Utterly gracious with our crew and played a killer show for about five thousand lucky people. Glad to see her re-emerging. Thanks Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool! 😁

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Yeah, I personally got the chance to sit around and chat with her after one of her shows. A really fine lady!

[@gaylelau001]

✨⭐WoW!!!⭐✨

[@stevencurtis924]

Just awesome 👍 Thanks Fil!

[@sondyhowellweber1474]

. God bless you Fil. You are so kind! Love watching you.

[@DanielSmith-ur5lk]

Criminally under-rated. She is simply great. Love listening to her and her band.

[@myownchannel247]

not many can deliver a Robert Johnson song like that! how could anyone give this a thumbs down?

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@9wenwilson210]

David S. I couldn't agree more, but always at least one a** that is musically clueless

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Especially considering that the Robert Johnson canon by now has been done to death!

[@pjj9491]

thumbsdowners are beiber fans

[@TheGuitologist]

This woman has soul.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@truthteller1951]

Joanna is my new guitar hero.

[@inUR2teeth]

"She" is a dude.... just like that Samantha "Fish"...

[@floydshambles]

so cool to watch this 3 years later and Joanna has since had a #1 album on the blues charts. well deserved

[@stevenbrading1437]

Lol. Late again. I've been watching Joanna for a lot of years and she can really get with it. I think the BIG music labels have not backed her because she don't fit the stereotype babydoll perfect ten. Personally I enjoy her slide playing and in my opinion a great blues voice. She also has a good backing band that helps bring out her strong leads. Good show Fil!

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

I agree!

[@9ZERO6]

She looks and sounds 100% + to me.

[@stevetrivago]

Thanks for sharing that ☮️✊🏼

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@c.b.-11]

Steven Brading I agree

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

She is awesome. I’ve seen her at Kingston Mines a few times. She is totally professional. She has played and toured and worked it for years. It is great to see she is getting ears at last.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@srmperfi4608]

Dang it man, you're making it hard for people to dislike you - who else gives such credit & show's true love for talent, no matter the source..... You probably recycle too... Phftttt!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@1totheright]

🤣😂🤣✊

[@ronvonryan]

Amen to that!!!!

[@vmat1000]

ok, She looks like the local librarian or Den mother. Then she says "We're gonna make some noise" and plays and sings great!! Great Vid!!

[@carbine090909]

Love it! Beauty fades and fortunes change. Never, ever, judge on looks.

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@lelleithmurray235]

@@carbine090909 to which I add that old saying:never judge a book by it's cover!

[@yolandal.5164]

What’s wrong with being a librarian? Lol. I’m one.

[@daledassel5658]

She is outstanding!

[@peterkinberger9741]

Incredible ! Wow ! I'm speechless !

[@brianpatterson7332]

Superb! I must admit this is the first I heard of this wonderful musician. It won't be the last!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@Craig_Fussell]

I came across he videos a couple of years ago and was blown away at how talented and soulful she is. Her band is so tight. Couldn’t believe I didn’t know about her. Really loves the music and it shows! Thanks for sharing! 🎸🤙🏻🎼

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@shondra6]

I discovered this lady tonight in my suggestions . How cool is she . Why have I never heard her before. Thankyou for sharing .

[@sandraard4306]

Oh I loooovvvveeee her . What a great voice and talented guitar player . She probably will be discriminated against because she's not a hundred pound bleached blonde bimbo ! Plus she's a woman playing guitar in a man's world , plus she's playing the blues. It's unfortunate but your doing thousands of people a favor by introducing her to all of us that have never had the pleasure of listening to her! Great analysis as usual!

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

Check out Danielle Nicole....

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

O M Gaaaawd!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@nadinemarie3811]

@Sandra Ard I agree with you.

[@elisabethminet4676]

Oui juger la musique d abord ! C est une grande merci ! 😊🎸

[@kountrystrongpitts6063]

Been a fan of Joanna for years..she's a badass

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@Snarkapotamus]

Ever heard of a woman named Sister Rosetta Tharpe? She was playing rock 'n roll before they even had a term for it. She had a huge influence on a lot of mid-20th century blues, gospel, rock and even some country players..

[@jazzcat8786]

Snarkapotamus He covered Rosetta on August 19th.

[@johnleonard3806]

Snarkapotamus .Fil posted an analysis of the Good Sister a while back.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah she's here!

[@seanwoodburn2616]

She is our Grandmother, a real rocker!

[@LTJC70]

Not until now... Gonna go have a listen... Thx

[@southernwonder7024]

Though I quit drinking this is the style of music I enjoyed while drinking and shooting pool back in the day. Fil, you have did it again. Great great great! RRROCK!

[@richfiryn]

9 years sober and still dig the hell out of ass kickin blues

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! 👍☺

[@cavecookie1]

WOW!!! Totally awestruck. She deserves all the recognition that is surely in her future. Fil, you captured the whole heart of the Blues in your analysis. She's earning her place, Paying her dues...and sharing her soul with us. That's the Blues. David Bromberg said it well. "You got to suffer if you want to sing the Blues."

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@carbine090909]

Whoever gave her a thumbs down wishes he got invited to barbeques. :-)

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍😂

[@jennrat513]

I thumbed this up wishing I'd been at this BBQ...I'll bring the 'tater salad n a gallon of good sweet tea...😁🎸

[@Solitude54]

Joanna is awesome! Love her style...cool and collected.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@stevelawrie9115]

Yep, I have already seen this one. I couldn't agree more. Probably my latest favourite blues guitarist/singer.

[@eugenefromaustralia4644]

I have been watching and listening to Joanna courtesy of KZbin for ages. Just love her music and style. With an open heart and full of love Joanna plays her heart out. She also interacts with the audience like they are her own family, especially at BBQs. She kicks arse big time. Another beautiful soul shining a light out into the darkness. Joanna certainly has her wings.

[@michaelrobinson1003]

Nicely stated.

[@texadan314]

Never heard of her but one of the best I've heard.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@nadinemarie3811]

I've been a Joanna Connor fan for years. Thanks for doing this video.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@buska100]

So pleased You did a vid on Joanna Connor. She is Absolutely Awesome. Great Voice, Great Guitarist and You can see She is really enjoying Herself putting Her Heart and Soul into the Song.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@mariorabottini5687]

Seriously..... Bloody unreal!! Man I would’ve payed money to go to that barbecue! Voice is awesome and then blows you away with her guitar playing! Goes back to the old cliche never judge a book by its cover! Just brilliant Fil!😀😁👌👌👌

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@JimCarty]

It was my bbq, it was $20 optional donation. I never exclude people who can't afford to attend. It costs me a good 2000 to do a bbq house concert and I recoup $300 to 500 in donations. I do two to four per year. Joanna has played my home maybe six times. We're great friends, more like family now.

[@garenmcvay8097]

Great guitar playing and vocals I Love slide guitar.

[@vickymazzone5858]

Hi Phil from Pegasus. I've only seen a couple of your videos, but I enjoy your presentation. THANK YOU for shining a light on Joanna Connor - I have all of her albums, and I've been playing her stuff since 1996 on my radio show - Guitar Shop Radio. I've had the good fortune to see Joanna several times live, she ALWAYS puts on a brilliant show, and her band is rock solid. Thanks for spreading the word!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@bratacus3]

I never heard of this woman before, but I'm duly impressed...

[@ziggylayneable]

I can't remember where but I saw clips of Joanna playing a long time ago, she absolutely knocked it out of the park way back then. it's only fitting that after having paid her dues that she receives some kind of recognition for the incredible talent that she is cuz she's definitely got double trouble going on with that voice and her playing. She's a really talented woman.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@onsesejoo2605]

I think it can safely be said that this is the opposite of some Tv - talent show where some get all the exposure and still don't quite make it and where even the winners are almost forgotten within two years and none the richer if there's a bad contract.

[@comfortablydon]

I was visiting Chicago and went to Kingston Mines. She was playing there that night and I was blown away.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@kountrystrongpitts6063]

She's been playing since the late 70's..there is a really cool Artist Spotlight interview with her on Buddy Guy's Legends channel on KZbin

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@billtreusch]

Wow, Thanks Fil for another video and artist

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@kathleenstewart409]

I am loving this!!!! So much talent

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@orlandopacheco1359]

Another great video !! Joanna is an amazing talent and needs more love from the world. A working musician is a true saint. Thanks for the video ........ !!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@stevetrivago]

Wish there was more we could do to get your name out there Fil.. You’re one of the reasons I canceled cable . ✊🏼☮️🤘🏼🎸

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks!

[@melissamorris8046]

I know me too!!

[@sandrapaananen7841]

You are so right. Just look at top 40 radio and all the people on there that can’t sing or play a note, but they look good so the industry promotes them like they are the second coming.

[@74dartman13]

Bet if you take away the auto tune, many of em sound like crap!💩

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@dlou3264]

Sandra Paananen Ha Ha! Glad they’re not the second coming! An eternity of that WOULD be Hell! Stay Well!

[@michaelhendricks1206]

Reminds me of early Allman Bros Band. Long live the blues. Another great analysis Fil. Rock On Bro!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@MachineHeadDissent]

She was in a video called don’t judge a book by its cover...extremely talented...

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

HOT DAYUUUUUM!!!! I think she's my newest fav slide player, Good Lord !

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍😁

[@johnduckworth474]

Joanna Connor is up there with the best of the blues guitarists today and has been around for a good while. Check out her other videos. She is terrific. Thanks for featuring her.

[@dlou3264]

Oh, wow, here she is! You already had her, Phil! She is massively good. Wow, that’s a seriously fun group! Love your channel better every day! Stay Well Everybody!

[@74dartman13]

I've watched many of her videos. This woman is amazing!👍😎🎸🎶

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@jimstewart5739]

Excellent! Love the amazing performance... and your reaction!

[@musiclover9361]

"Gonna make some noise now." Awesome quip! This lady can play the Blues!

[@pascalpapin9020]

Thank you for this video, I’m french living in thé center of France I would like to see her si much in concert ! She ´s so great ! Thank you 🤘

[@sarahcahlik0u8me]

Joanna Connor, an extraordinary blues guitarist and singer, remains criminally underrated and largely unknown in today's music world. Her immense talent has captivated audiences for decades, yet she remains hidden in the shadows. Joanna's unparalleled skills on the guitar, combined with her soulful and powerful voice, create a mesmerizing musical experience. Her ability to effortlessly blend traditional blues with a modern twist is truly remarkable, yet her name remains unrecognized by many. It is a shame that such an exceptional artist has not received the recognition she deserves. Joanna Connor's music deserves to be heard by a wider audience, as she represents the true essence of the blues.

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

Discovered this video last year sometime and was blown away by the incredible quality of a BACKYARD BARBECUE PERFORMANCE!? YIKES! This gal is a force of nature and those guys playing with her are perfect support for her natural blues singing and guitar playing. Absolutely deserves wider exposure and recognition.

[@donaism]

So glad you're highlighting Joanna Connor!

[@michaelprice7005]

She and I have mutual friends, I'm going to meet her this Friday before seeing her for the first time, I can't wait!!!

[@jessestyron6148]

was so glad to see you cover her story. just some bad assed playing, just awesome

[@SuperRicky1961]

I have followed Joanna for a number of years and am so thankful that you are giving her something she should have gotten a very long time ago, RECOGNITION. You are so spot on when you say people judge before they listen. And that is very sad when you consider the talent that simply flows out of her.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it's a shame.

[@sbardellajulio3114]

🤘🤘🤘 great video🤘🤘🤘 one of blues talented guitarist 🎸 style & cool 👍🎸👍 cool & style

[@wingsofpegasus]

🤘😁

[@Fouremyleofceres]

Actually, I am glad that someone recommended this to you. I saw this years aao and thought, she is dam good. Backyard music, makes my day.

[@drewpall2598]

Fil, I enjoy how You break down each performance and point out things that might be missed other wise. Joanna Connor, is a true artist in every sense of the word! She plays for the sake of expressing oneself not for notoriety if that come it's an added bonus. great analysis.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@elaineandjohn9599]

Wow she is incredible! Thanks for introducing me to Joanna Connor. I’ll be checking out more of her.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@robduncan2816]

man Fil, i freaking owe you for this one. i never knew about her until you put this video up almost a year ago. ive watched yours and hers video of this several times now. this woman is on FIRE. THIS is why you watch youtube videos of people that know good musicians.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@9ZERO6]

Wings! Once again you have opened my eyes. That slide and attitude killed me immediately. Ain't no joke my friend.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@lynette.]

Got loads of clips to watch thank you for introducing me to her.

[@clicerio2]

Tremendous player. Glad to see you came across her.

[@rosegeaber7533]

I discovered this video and Joanna about 5 years ago. I agree she has not received her overdue appreciation. She is amazing and has been amazing for a long time. I am so happy I found this video and gets her credit! Another overlooked female player is Carol Kaye. She is only the bass player behind many big hits in the rock and roll area of the 60's and 70s in America! Another unsung artist!

[@wtfisgoingonhere1076]

Damn she great! I love live blues and she killed it at a backyard bbq?! Wow. I’ve gotta say that the drummer really stood out to me. Like the syncopation was on spot and really drew me in. Syncopation is one of the elements in music that I love immensely. Great analysis of Joanna!

[@rantoolio]

Joanna is a wonderful human being and a very talented musician.

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

I love the blues. She has amazing talent! Thanks, Fil. Keep those blues coming!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@3rd-eye-neenja563]

love joanna! amazing person.,.,guitar skill is amazing,,singing is amazing,.,.,.awesome

[@GuppyCzar]

Been a fan of hers for some time thanks to KZbin. Great vid Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@josephvargas480]

Not only is she one of the all time greats playing her guitar but I believe her singing is widely overlooked. God bless her all the way!

[@als3243]

I cannot believe YOU have done an analysis of Joanna Connor. This is my absolute favorite video of her doing Walking Blues. She is beyond cool. I mean, the whole band! So excited to find this. I've been watching this particular video for years. I see you nodding your head with the music. She has learned from a nd played with the best and really is pretty well known in Chicago. PS, she's doing this backyard bbq as a favor to the guy who owns the house where the band is playing. I think he's a local club owner and he asked them to come play, so she said yes. Somebody said, "That's like having Van Halen come play for your birthday party!" I think she's played at Clapton's Crossroads and the NO Jazz Fest. She's an unsung star for sure.

[@lizardas]

I was lucky enough to see her in the 1990s when she was touring. She was one of my favorite live blues performers at the time. She is well-known in the blues world, but as you said, dreadfully overlooked in general. Just watched a video from this year's Chicago Blues Festival. She's lost some weight. There's an awesome bass solo and organ solo in the video too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJTVm5KHpLOriMk

[@shondra6]

How awsome is this lady. I found her just by accident. Have I been livin under a rock . I wanna live next door to her lols....🙏🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@futuredirected]

Wow! Joanna ROCKS! Thanks, Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem! 🤘

[@stevemccart9109]

Why Joanna wasnt huge years ago is beyond me. Thanks for recognizing her Fil.

[@illoominate]

We saw her on 7/24/21 in Jasper GA, and during the break I mentioned her "backyard" performance. She chuckled and said it's funny cuz she didn't even really want to be there that day at first. Joanna is FAR too overlooked, but she knows the secrets of success: 1. Show up. 2. Deliver a stunning performance.

[@powercourageandwisdom]

Awesome. Again, showing us great not so well known players. Cheers 👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@marcinstarnawski1695]

I saw her at Poland's biggest blues festival in 1994. She was fabulous back then and she surely still is. A living blues history! Thanks a lot for the video and your analysis.

[@LTJC70]

I had never heard of this lady but this BBQ vid showed up on my utbe and WOW!!! I was immediately hooked!!! I've got a lot of years of listening to make up for... She's a captivating player/singer!!! Thx for showcasing her...

[@JohnEAdams]

Awesome post I caught this a few weeks ago - badassed guitar and vocals!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@ly776]

Thanks for featuring her. Your comments about her talent were spot on - it's about the music. Imagine if someone had never recorded Mama Cass because she didn't look like someone's stereotype of a female singer? You continue to do do great justice to all the artists you feature.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@valorie3157]

Another Wonderful analysis Fil, I don't play any guitar (does air guitar count, lol) but I so enjoy your commentary. Your channel has brought a lot of artists to my attention that I otherwise would have missed... \m/

[@wingsofpegasus]

🤘😁

[@anthonyxuereb792]

I could hear the intro time and again, if I didn't know better I would have guessed it was Johnny Winter playing. Music is an art but for the labels it's an art to be exploited to make money and If the fickle finger of fate doesn't touch you you can forget about fame and fortune. Your analysis is spot on.

[@marcuspfister2047]

Thanks for giving credit to joanna. I ve been a fan of that super girl for a long time. You are able to get into words what i feel for this great artist. She deserves a much bigger audience . For me she s a star !! Important video

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I had seen Joanna a couple years back, and made sure to listen to all her videos on YT. What a player. Great video, and as I always say, You can ALWAYS tell a book by her cover. What a book.

[@causticmedia3621]

Joanna is awesome. And man that drummer is tasty too.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

I said that first time I saw this video! ✌🏼

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@mikecook7530]

Gotta agree, 100%

[@carolyndefiore874]

Been seeing some of her videos lately..Thank you for sharing this one with your thoughts. I definitely think shes on her way to getting more notice!! Great player!

[@MrBfg586]

Im glad I discovered your channel because you have either made me aware of musicians I have forgotten about , never heard of or just didn't know they could play. Joanna Conner fit under the "never heard of " list. Im glad I know now, goodness.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍😁

[@basildavidson4597]

Great and insightful reaction to some awesome playing.

[@mauallen4234]

She is awesome.

[@o.gnegishi6574]

She’s a legend

[@jennrat513]

This? Just bumped me right on up...lol... quality...✔️....female picker/slider.....🔛...great stuff...I'll be looking for her music and supporting her...🎸. Thanks again Fil...and thank you for saying how I've felt for so long..good is good regardless of gender etc...

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Her live version of 'You Better Come Into My Kitchen' put goose bumps on me and tears in my eyes - I'd forgotten guitar could do that.

[@dirkditmer453]

You nailed it. Who cares what someone looks like, close your eyes and listen to that music. Joanna is an incredible musician. And I agree, there are thousands of immensly talented musicians out there for every one that got that break. My little brother picked a guitar for the first time at 16. Within 6 months he was shredding solos to songs he'd never heard before. Absolutely phenomenal, but never got heard by the right person at the right time and still pounds nails for a living. Thx for giving Joanna a spotlight, keep up the good work.

[@DribblaNibblitBF2]

Her meaty guitar tone mixed with her loose slide work is so enjoyable. A player like that could give a band like Greta Van Fleet some real charisma.

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@chuckbarlow4864]

She plays the House of Blues in Chicago fairly often. I first saw her at the Rentiesville Blues Festival in Oklahoma. Amazing performer.

[@eazyrider6122]

Im glad you found her. I love her Walking Blues it goes off big time.

[@stacey37m]

more talent to follow. I thank the person who shared this on the web we may never have discovered new artists worthy of our attention.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@anthonypalermo5515]

That was the most wicked sickest psycho slide I have ever witnessed.BRAVO!!!!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@AKICITA]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! Been listening to her for about 15yrs Everybody going crazy for that "Fish" girl who doesn't even come close to the talent of Joanna, who BLOWS THAT LITTLE FISH AWAY!!!

[@danbgt]

I was late to the party discovering Joanna not long ago. She is phenomenal! She has recently lost something like 75 pounds. Good for her!!