3 Jankys cover R.L. Burnsides’ song Snake Drive in Janky’s studio – on a Cigar Box Guitar with a heavy tone.
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...
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 /...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Bringing that Hill Country Blues all the way over the pond.
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....
Texas doing it right with a day of great CBG music.
