Scott Janky Lindsey

Janky’s 4th CD, CBG Throwdown Focuses on Cigar Box Guitars

C.B.G. Throwdown finds Janky bringing a release that focuses exclusively on cigar box guitar. This 9-song release is Janky’s 4th CD in his catalog. Janky features Cody Cotton on harp who played on Hill Country Foot Stomp and Janky’s go-to drummer, the amazing Cole...

New Janky Single Out!

Today I released the first song off my 4th album, CGB Throwdown. This is a song about growing up in Louisiana. Janky / Vocals, CBGs, Bass Cody Cotton / Harp Cole Koenning / Drums Bear Ryan / Backing Vocals Kelly Allison / Backing Vocals (My vocal coach) Chuck Ebert /...

Janky Blues Royalty Session in Holly Springs, MS

I have started a non-profit organization set up to help blues musicians get their music out there. I have been recording blues guys and gals for years for free including Reverend KM Williams, EJ Mathews, The Kimbrough Brothers, and Robert Kimbrough to name a few....

Inside Junior Kimbrough’s Juke Joint (A Pictorial Glance)

I am always fascinated by all that went on in Junior Kimbrough's infamous Juke Joint just west of Holly Springs, Mississippi. I have been there several times over the years but all that remains is a wall of kudzu and a few beer can pull tabs beside the road. I have...

Creating Non-Profit to help blues musicians called the BluesFund

I have been recording blues musicians for years. I have also been doing this at no cost to the musicians. I have recorded the likes of EJ Mathews, Reverend KM Williams, The Kimbrough Brothers, Robert Kimbrough Sr, Peggy Sue Hemphill aka Lady Trucker, Trenton Ayers,...

Janky @ Festival Terri’ Thouars France

I had such an amazing time at this great festival in Thouars, France. Everyone was so welcoming and it is such a beautiful place. I was invited to headline this great festival two years ago but COVID had other plans. So after a two-year postponement, it happened. I...

Qui Qui. Passer Un Bon Moment en France

France is treating Janky right. I have been here for a few days and I love it. So far, I have been given a tour of a winery by one of the owners, played in a castle, eaten a ton of great food, and met the most amazing people. The best is yet to come. I play Saturday...

JANKY HEADLINING 2022 FESTIVAL TERRI’ THOUARS BLUES IN THOUARS, FRANCE

Bringing that Hill Country Blues all the way over the pond.

Janky Geared Up on The YouTube

I love helping people decide on Guitars by doing in-depth guitar reviews so I have geared up the Youtube. You can find reviews on both cheap and expensive guitars as well as Fender Rhodes and guitar amps.Check out my YouTube channel for more cool stuff....

Janky Headlining the 7th Annual Republic of Texas Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Texas doing it right with a day of great CBG music.

Janky’s 4th CD, CBG Throwdown Focuses on Cigar Box Guitars

New Janky Single Out!

Janky Blues Royalty Session in Holly Springs, MS

Inside Junior Kimbrough’s Juke Joint (A Pictorial Glance)

Creating Non-Profit to help blues musicians called the BluesFund

Janky @ Festival Terri’ Thouars France

Qui Qui. Passer Un Bon Moment en France

JANKY HEADLINING 2022 FESTIVAL TERRI’ THOUARS BLUES IN THOUARS, FRANCE

Bringing that Hill Country Blues all the way over the pond.

Janky Geared Up on The YouTube

Janky Headlining the 7th Annual Republic of Texas Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Texas doing it right with a day of great CBG music.

Janky Song a Finalist in Songwriter Comp

(POSTPONED to Jan.) – Wrapping Up 4th CD – (All Cigar Box Guitars)

Janky's 4th CD will be out soon and it is slap full of Hill Country Blues goodness recorded exclusively on Cigar Box Guitars.

Soaked Juke Joint Jams on S. Congress

We were having a good time busking on the streets of Austin when it came a downpour.

Fender Telecaster Printable Headstock Template

Junior Kimbrough Quote – Cotton Patch Blues

“See, I have a different type of music from other peoples. They playing the other kind of blues, and I'm playing cotton-patch blues.Ain't nobody now can play the blues that I play.”
— Junior Kimbrough

Junior Kimbrough Quote – One Chord

“My songs, they have just the one chord, there's none of that fancy stuff you hear now, with lots of chords in one song. If I find another chord I leave it for another song.”
— Junior Kimbrough

From Here to the Moon – New Single Release

Janky veers from his usual dirty blues sound with this single which was originally released on the Rooted in Song Americana compilation. Janky channels David Gilmour and Bob Seger on this lonely sounding track.Recorded in Janky's Studio in Dallas, TX. Janky - All...

Spotify Playlists

I have created playlists of various styles and genres from both my research and listening pleasure.

Hill Country Foot Stomp Living Blues Review

Hill Country Foot Stomp Living Blues CD Review

Ghost Town Grooves

Janky took his harmonica player hunting. They both got huge 8-point bucks. On the way back they stoped in a ghost town to play a little hill country blues....

Janky Produces Robert Kimbrough Sr’s – Pain Won’t Stop

Janky took a trip with full studio gear in-tow to Ashland, MS to the home of Robert Kimbrough, Sr, who is the son of one of Janky's biggest influence — Junior Kimbrough. On bass was Lee Stafford and on drums was none other than Kinney (Kent) Kimbrough, the same...

New Janky CD – Hill Country Foot Stomp

Janky's new foot-stomping CD, Hill Country Foot Stomp, will be available for purchase or stream August 1st, 2020. This CD was recorded by Janky in his Dallas & Austin studio. It is a hard-hitting North Mississippi Hill Country Blues focused CD. Janky plays all...

FYC: Best Contemporary Blues Album

"Such a fresh approach to the Mississippi Hill Country sound with a Texas Blues influence on a real suitcase drum set! It’s so JANKY you just gotta hear it!" – Chuck Ebert – GRAMMY® Award-Winning Producer...

Blues Blast – Hill Country Foot Stomp Review

Janky - Hill Country Foot Stomp Reverb Unit Records www.getjanky.com 9 tracks A student of the music of Junior Kimbrough and R. L. Burnside, Janky is an Austin, TX-based musician who prefers up close and personal performances to the big concert hall. Mentored by...

Janky – From Here to the Moon

So I have a new song appearing an Americana CD compilation put together by The Cabin Record Co. This song is a definite veer from my normal music style. It has a Bob Seger meets Pink Floyd feel. This song was recorded about 4 years earlier. I play all instruments....