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JOE JOHNSON AND THE BLUEBACKS
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Joe Johnson and the Bluebacks band has been helping to keep the blues alive in the Midwest since 2007. Some things just need to stay the same, and that's what we've been doing with our lineup of musicians. Our music however, is ever changing while we add new and creative songs all the time. Keep an eye out for the next one!

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JOE JOHNSON AND THE BLUEBACKS: THE STORY

Joe Johnson and the Bluebacks, a renowned West Michigan Blues Band, is made up of a talented team of creative musicians who have been performing together since 2007. We play a show of music and stage presence. Original music mixed with some of the great Chicago blues cover songs make up an exciting night of music with this band!

JJBB is a 2024 Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge semi-finalist band (top 26 bands), competing against hundreds of other blues bands from across the world in Memphis, TN. JJBB is a proud member band of the West Michigan Blues Society. Check them out and become a member yourself! We're excited to see what's next, and continuously working to add to the show! Be on the lookout for the next album!

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Upcoming Events

  • Sep 11, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Otsego, 119 E Allegan St, Otsego, MI 49078, USA
    Joe will be hosting the open blues jam at Liquid Note, so bring your guitar, harmonica, bass, singing voice, glockenspiel... whatever you've got!! And come on down. Open blues jam Liquid Note - Southwest Michigan's premier live entertainment venue!
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  • Sep 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Grand Rapids, 822 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
    Chicago Beef Joint is doing cool things in Grand Rapids! They have incredible food - and best of all they have live blues! Real musicians playing real instruments. So come on down Saturday night 6-9pm!
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  • Sep 21, 2024, 9:00 PM – Sep 22, 2024, 1:00 AM
    Saugatuck, 141 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453, USA
    Sand Bar Saloon downtown Saugatuck welcomes back Joe Johnson & the Bluebacks! One of our favorite venues to play in West Michigan! Always a great time - come on down!
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  • Sep 28, 2024, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
    Grand Rapids, 650 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
    Grand Rapids most popular Chili Cookoff is back!!! JJBB 1:15pm - 2:45pm See www.ballparkchili.com for event details Proceeds go toward benefiting fans of Valley Field
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  • Sep 28, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Grand Haven, 20 N 2nd St, Grand Haven, MI 49417, USA
    Eagles Club downtown Grand Haven! Come on down!
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  • Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sawyers Brewing Company, 4574 Dowling St, Montague, MI 49437, USA
    Joe and Scott playing acoustic - come on down! Your hometown brewery in downtown Montague. Located walking distance from White Lake, Sawyer’s Brewing Company offers beers, ciders, wine coolers and wine by the glass. Come in and unwind in their welcoming, and relaxed ambiance.
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  • Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Otsego, 119 E Allegan St, Otsego, MI 49078, USA
    Joe will be hosting the open blues jam at Liquid Note, so bring your guitar, harmonica, bass, singing voice, glockenspiel... whatever you've got!! And come on down. Open blues jam, 7 - 10pm Liquid Note - Southwest Michigan's premier live entertainment venue!
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