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.

Love Got The Devil but it Won’t Get Me

3 Jankys cover R.L. Burnsides' song Snake Drive in Janky's studio - on a Cigar Box Guitar with a heavy...

Live at the Crossroads Confined Countdown Festival

« Crossroads » magazine is rising from its ashes with this unique event, piloted from France but including artists from 25+ countries and 5 continents, a confined festival like no other that will broadcast 200 exclusive concerts from May 1st to June 29th....

Headed to France – Loaded for bear

Headed to the Festival Terri'Thouars Blues in France so I loaded up on Janky gear. I will soon have it up on my ETSY. I have these fancy new T-Shirts and Richardson Janky ball caps. Also, freshly tagged Teles. ...

Free Janky Hat

I am giving away a nifty Janky hat to one lucky person. Just complete the form on this page and I will randomly select one person. (US shipment only.) [mc4wp_form id="436"] ...

Janky in France

I am super excited that I will be playing the blues in France this March for the Terri' Thouars Blues Festival. Please come check me out if you are a fan across the...

Janky Blues & Co Le magazine “Autrement Blues” Interview

As part of being selected to play the 2020 Terri' Thouars Blues Festival in France this March, Janky sat down with Blues & Co Le magazine "Autrement Blues" for an in-depth interview. Janky is so excited to play his good-time blues music in Thouars,...

blues.gr Janky Interview

Q&A with Texas-based Scott "Janky" Lindsey - music with lopsided, janky sound focused on having a good time Posted by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 4, 2019 at 10:00pm...

Janky Produced, Robert Kimbrough Release wins AMG Album of the Year

Janky produced, engineered and played some spicy leads on Robert Kimbrough Sr's fourth CD, I Been Fixed - The Cotton Patch Soul Blues Sounds of Robert Kimbrough Sr. This release won Album of The Year at the 2019 AMG Heritage Music Awards in Charlotte, NC. Janky is...

Kinney Kimbrough plays drums on Janky’s fourth CD

Janky is honored to have Kinney Kimbrough, son, and drummer for the great Junior Kimbrough play drums on his 4th coming CD. Janky's is hugely influenced by both Junior and the drumming of Kinney Kimbrough. Kinney is the drummer you hear on most of Junior's...

3rd Janky CD in the works

Since I am transitioning to Austin from Dallas, I had a stint when I was drummerless so I decided to record a whole CD with my newfangled OneManBandDrumCo suitcase foot-drum. All drums on the next release are performed by me on the suitcase foot-drum. I really...

Janky – In the Music Room Session Video

Janky and the juke joint boys had a great time in Waxahachie, TX on episode #323 of In The Music Room. https://youtu.be/Wg_bbKU9vEI Janky & the Juke Joint Boys live In the Music...

Austin done got Janky’er

Austin done got Janky'er

Danky Janky – One Man Band Drum Co Suitcase Foot Drum

This old suitcase was outfitted by Myler Russo at OneManBand Drum Co. with a kick drum on the right foot and a snare on the left foot.

Janky Holly Springs, TX Living Blues Magazine

Janky’s Holly Springs, TX CD Living Blues Magazine Review

Janky's CD, Holly Springs, TX gets a great review in Living Blues Magazine

Janky’s Glitter Hog

The Sparkle Hog - Janky's custom garage built chopper

Mississippi License Plate Pickguard

Janky shows you how to make a fancy-smancy pickguard out of a 1975 Coahoma County Mississippi license plate.

Black Friday Janky Sale

Super low prices on Janky Music... No reason not to order. It's like buying a beer but good Juke Joint Music. I am a struggling musician and really do not make any money off music. Please support independent musicians. Janky's New CD...

Free Download Release – Lately, I Got Too Much Need

Janky quickly followed up the Holly Springs, TX release with the FREE single, Lately, I Got Too Much Need. This song finds Janky a little angrier and heavier than the material on Holly Springs, TX. Recorded in his studio with Dallas drummer Chad Litersky and Janky...

Janky and Robert Kimbrough at Red’s

Janky was on hand to help Robert Kimbrough Sr celebrate his new CD at Red's in Clarksdale, MS. Red's is the best place for real blues music in America. Janky played a set with Robert Kimbrough on drums and Robert's drummer Rick Long on bass. Some great photos...

Press Release – Janky – Holly Springs, TX CD

Press Release Sept 25, 2018 Janky - Holly Springs, TX Release (RU18-02) ReverbUnit Records (ReverbUnit.com) Contact: ReverbUnit Records [email protected] (214) 734-4791 Dallas, TX songwriter/singer/guitarist has released his second...

Janky Stage Plot

Janky getting professional with this fancy-smancy Stage Plot. This helps the sound guy or gal better understand all the parts that makeup Janky and The Juke Joint...

Apple Music Memo App – Easy idea enhancement

Making music is easier than ever these days. Apple's iPhone App Music Memo helps you take those music ideas a step further at the beginning of the creative process. Just record your riff(s) and Music Memo listens to your parts and adds a simple drummer and bass so...

Janky Pictured In Living Blues Magazine

Janky's mug finally made it into the pages of Living Blues Magazine, issue# 253, with RL Boyce on the cover. The Living Blues is and always has been the best blues rags out there and Janky is honored even though it is a small pic. Janky is seen in the Robert...

Janky Back at Bucky Moonshines

Janky used to play Bucky Moonshines in Deep Ellum - Downtown Dallas with Reverend KM Williams all the time. Janky also produced, played bass on and recorded a live Reverend KM Williams CD at Bucky Moonshines called Live in Deep Ellum. People would often ask for a...