by janky | Sep 16, 2022 | News
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...
by janky | Aug 17, 2022 | News
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 /...
by janky | Jun 20, 2022 | News, Slider
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....
by janky | Jun 17, 2022 | News, Slider
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...
by janky | Jun 17, 2022 | News, Slider
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,...
by janky | May 2, 2022 | News, Slider
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...
