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Johnson's Crossroad

Rank #5 Asheville, NC Americana / Appalachian Soul

Johnson's Crossroad

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Members: Paul Johnson, Keith Minguez, Corey Lee McQuade, Garry Segal

Sounds Like: Tom Waits, Mumford and Sons, Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings

Label: independant, Dirty Boogie Records

Manager: The L.A.M.A Agency

Bio: Johnson's Crossroad has been described by friends and fans as everything from Appalachian Soul" to "Hillbilly Metal." The band blends blues, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, and Appalachian Old Time for a sound that The Daily Times’ Steve Wildsmith calls “both mournful and jubilant, breezy and gravey... See Full Bio

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: Johnson's Crossroad has a show on 05/30/2013 at 06:00 PM @ John... in Beanblossom, IN... http://t.co/pnvbvZjRHW

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“Moving between folk, bluegrass, blues and soul, Johnson’s voice is versatile and emotive, and its rough, unrestrained rumble benefits from an exceptionally clear recording that will keep you coming back to the album, exploring the depth of his voice and its intimidating yet endearing quality.”

— Joseph Chapman , Mountain Express

“Paul Johnson's voice is surprisingly powerful, bringing to mind singers like Tom Waits, Kenny Rogers or Taj Mahal. Frontman and songwriter for the band Johnson's Crossroad, his songs are simple but clear, oozing with dark mountain feelings and catchy lyrics.”

— Carol Rifkin, Citizen-Times

“There are moments during this new album from Carolina’s Johnson’s Crossroad that you have to remind yourself that you’re actually listening to an acoustic band. That’s because on a number of great moments here, Johnson’s Crossroad rock so damn hard, often with a Stones-like swagger, that you almost don’t notice they’re not plugged in.”

— Ian Fildes, Americana-UK

“These guys have exploded in popularity since their last album, and listening to Mockingbird, it's easy to see that that popularity is not only well-deserved, but not a fluke.”

— Brent Fleury, Bold Life Magazine

“Johnson's Crossroad isn't specifically a bluegrass band. Their songs have as much strength in bluegrass as the aesthetics of Americana, Country music and small flourishes of The Grateful Dead.”

— Brian Tucker, StarNews

“Johnson’s voice barely rises above a growl, but he stretches that sound to encompass the experience of a train-hopping hobo and the wisdom of an old man recalling loves lost and wars fought from the porch of a backwoods cabin.”

— Steve Wildsmith , The Daily Times

“Paul Johnson doesn’t sound so much like he’s been round the block a few times, he sounds like he helped design and build the block.”

— Ian Fildes, Americana UK

“If this album was a few decades old, I'd swear these guys came up with Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. Can one be both Americana and Outlaw at the same time? Maybe so.”

— Brent Fleury, Bold Life Magazine

“The band has an easy feel about them. There’s no push, no stress. Band members breeze through the strains of old country and bluegrass, punctuated by Johnson’s distinctively gruff voice.”

— Jason Sandford, Mountain Xpress

“Johnson, who writes most of the band's songs…looks like a mountain and sings like a man, or, if you prefer, vice versa. Johnson's got one of those voices that's like a revelation. Simultaneously gruff, scratchy and sensitive, it contains echoes of Tom Waits or maybe a more countrified Howlin' Wolf”

— John Staton, Star News

“Johnson's Crossroad is Americana with more than a passing nod to bluegrass, but this band is not nearly as concerned with genre as it is with musicianship.”

— Alli Marshall, Mountain Xpress

"Fittingly, the bearded and burly guitarist sang the band's keening ballads about whiskey and love and lonely itinerants in his distinctively deep and gruff voice. The group's authentic brand of Americana glided on the gossamer wings of Keith Minguez's agile mandolin."

— David Hiltbrand , Philadelphia Inquirer

"This is the sound of today's Appalachian music."

— Viktorija Krulikas , Mountain Xpress

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Thu
May 30

John Hartford Memorial …
Beanblossom, IN, US | 6:00pm
John Hartford Memorial Fes...
Beanblossom, IN, US
Thu May 30 6:00pm
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May 31

John Hartford Memorial …
Beanblossom, IN, US | 12:00pm
John Hartford Memorial Fes...
Beanblossom, IN, US
Fri May 31 12:00pm
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Sat
Jun 1

Scenic View Lodge
Bloomington, IN, US | 7:00pm
Scenic View Lodge
Bloomington, IN, US
Sat Jun 01 7:00pm
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Jun 15

Poor Farm Festival Grou…
Western, WV, US | 12:00pm
Poor Farm Festival Grounds
Western, WV, US
Sat Jun 15 12:00pm
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At the gate tickets will be $50 for weekend, and $25 per day. Camping is always free, and campground is open for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights for those who want to stay longer!
Sat
Jun 22

Doyle's Cedar Hill Rest…
Murphy, NC, US | 7:00pm
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Murphy, NC, US
Sat Jun 22 7:00pm
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BEIGE FISH
Real deal ! excellent sound and production-nice dobro- great musicianship !!! greetz BF
Chuck Johnson "The Ch...
Great sound and stories!
Ben Aaron
Great singing and writing, Johnson! Keep up the awesome work.
Netty Mac
Enjoyed "Left Behind".......Cool Vocals and Sound Cheerz & have a HUGE day!
Justin Boerema
keep making kick ass music!!! www.facebook.com/pages/JustinBoerema/239177629506592
Dave Owens
Loving the music...true life through rhythm.

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Q: Where will be playing in the second week of May 2013? We will be in Asheville area.

A: Hey Syd! We don;t play anywhere the second week of May but we'll be at Jack of the Wood in Asheville on May 17th. Always a great crowd and a great time. Hope to see you there!

Asked by Syd & Margo. Answered on Sun Mar 31 2013

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