The Bruce ‘Mississippi’ Johnson Band
Bruce 'Mississippi' Johnson Band
Entry Requirements: Under 16s are not permitted in the venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
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Award-winning blues/soul singer Bruce ‘Mississippi’ Johnson is bringing his unique brand of contemporary blues & soul music to the Bull’s Head. Johnson, whose effortlessly soulful bass-baritone vocals have captivated audiences the world over will be performing songs off his debut album, “That’s The Deal Baby” as well as some numbers from his favourite blues and soul singers such as Gil Scott Heron. “It’s an impressive, long brewing introduction to a fine dramatic storyteller in the Bobby Bland soul/blues tradition with 70’s influences …..” - The Wall Street Journal
Mississippi born Bruce Johnson has worked with the legendary blues bassist Big Joe Turner (BB King, Albert King), appeared on the French version of ‘The Voice’ and recorded with France’s leading ‘Rat Pack’ ensemble, “Forever Gentlemen whose CD of the same name went triple platinum in 2013. His A -List band includes Dan Smith, guitar, Matt Jacobs, Keys, Carl Stanbridge, bass & Max Revell, drums, together with the brilliant horn section of Simon Finch, trumpet, (Lemar, Matt Bianco, Katie Melua) & Simon Bates, saxophone (Rick Astley, Chaka Khan, Jamie Cullum, Eddie Floyd).
8.30pm (Doors 8.00pm) Tickets £14 in advance & £16 on the door
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Bruce 'Mississippi' Johnson Band
Eclectic mix of funky blues and sweet soul music fronted by vocalist and bandleader Bruce Johnson whose expressive bass baritone vocals has captivated audiences in national and international venues all over the world including The Montreux Jazz Festival & The Royal Albert Hall. A consummate performer with a dynamic line-up whose musical repertoire is reminiscent of the Hot Buttered Southern Soul sounds of Memphis, the Stax era and beyond, with a celebration of such soul legends as Isaac Hayes, Bill Withers, Gill Scott Heron and Barry White.
