Johnny Ray Jones “The Godson of Soul" is an american singer/songwriter & longtime Americana Soul Blues rocker from Los Angeles/Southern California
MYSTIC CHIEFS Released!
Mystic Chiefs, the third album by Southern California blues shouter Johnny Ray Jones, is a hard-hitting 11-track collection that pays homage to generations of the region’s best blues and roots bands — including Canned Heat, the James Harman Band, the Blasters, the Red Devils, and the Blue Shadows — and introduces a powerhouse new band featuring some of the genre’s most skilled and exciting players.
“Impeccable work by all hands, indeed.” — Talkin' the Blues with Microwave Dave
“If you’re looking for a great contemporary set of vintage electric blues, as the song says “Don’t Go No Further” than Johnny Ray Jones and the Mystic Chiefs. This is a fine set that will drive your blues away.” — Blues Bytes
“Killer band that really lays down the feel for the whole album of covers from some of the greats. I will give this a 10 on Blues Content and a 9 on Music Content.” — WTJU Virginia
In his long career, Johnny Ray Jones has performed with a who's who of blues royalty.
Johnny Ray Jones grew up in the LA blues music scene. Sam “Bluzman” Taylor, Johnny’s voice coach & mentor, traded him lessons for driving Sam to his shows & recording sessions. Percy Mayfield’s widow Tina Mayfield, Johnny’s godmother, booked Johnny Ray his first weekly blues shows at her club, Blues Unlimited. Johnny Ray has performed with Big Joe Turner, John Fogerty & LA’s beloved blues-rockers The Red Devils.
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