My daughter just passed away 4 days ago and the good lord put ur music in my path and u somehow played my broken heart through ur guitar thanks for ur ability to help me without knowing it god bless

@MaryEBCify

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I know what you mean...I found him on my phone one lonely morning as I mourn my son's death...God must use him to help us thru these tears. God's Love, Mary

@alexandereisen3486

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you’re doing ok

@wendyspiegeland1713

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexandereisen3486 thank u

@ewaberchulska

2 жыл бұрын

@@wendyspiegeland1713 hope you both are well

@tommydaniel3549

2 жыл бұрын

I have that same shirt that he is wearing fancy shirts

Coming from a 43 year old man that has played the blues for 35 years. This is my favorite blues artist alive. For what its worth I'd love to have a session with Justin as would so many I'm sure

@imfree8500

3 жыл бұрын

I dont have Facebook unfortunately

@hockeykidd15

2 жыл бұрын

Good Lordy Lordy we have some blues here

@Man_fay_the_Bru

Жыл бұрын

Snap…35 years too,& would love to jam with him

I learned the Em chord today. Tomorrow, this.

@Airborne_Arty82

3 жыл бұрын

@Kaushik Kurudi just learned stairway. Been practicing non-stop for in all the guitar stores.

@mmgthetartarboi3037

3 жыл бұрын

@@Airborne_Arty82 Been playing for years. The magic is not what chords the man can play! Justin Johnson has the fingers of a neuro surgeon!

@Johnnywhamo

3 жыл бұрын

@@Airborne_Arty82 ...LOL!

@Johnnywhamo

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha...I hear you, now that I have B7 down I should be ready to tour Monday at the latest.

@baron6797

3 жыл бұрын

@@Johnnywhamo that one was a bitch but now my left hand will never forget it as long as I live. I just tried to do an air b7 and realised it's like you're flipping the bird with arthritis.

My depression just turned into gentle acceptance.

@tracydutton7577

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@souradip06

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Beautifully said 😍

@nickl.4979

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, perfectly said. Something about the consistency of his tempo and soft deviations to his accent notes really can penetrate deep into one’s soul!! :)

@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward

3 жыл бұрын

Well get over yourself

@MuttleyGameTube

3 жыл бұрын

My stays the same

The thing I love about this channel is the breadth of experience that you can cull from it. If you just look at this video, you fall into the typical youtube keyboard warrior trap: if I had an elite PRS guitar, the right amp, and all those pedals...then I could be a tone-master blues guru. But if you've followed this channel for any length to time, you know Justin could do the same with some string taped over a toilet seat.

@NoLiability

3 жыл бұрын

100% agreed

@stevedoingstuff3960

3 жыл бұрын

I get what you are saying, but isn't this a PRS SE anyway? It sounds great and obviously he is killing it (like he does any other thing with strings), but I wouldn't really call this an elite guitar. Also I don't see anyone saying they could do this. It looks to me like it is 100% praise and appreciation. So I'm just curious -- why bring the negativity?

@braveheart4603

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think there's many serious guitar players saying that lol not the ones playing long enough to understand where the tone master blues guru sound comes from anyway.

@DrRonaldSIpock

3 жыл бұрын

You all are taking what I said a bit too seriously. I wasn't addressing anyone or anything specifically. I just meant that when you browse youtube for stringed instrument videos--whether it is guitar, or ukulele, or mandolin--gear is often highlighted. However, when you watch videos published by people like Justin or Jack Broadbent, you become aware that the gear is an afterthought and not essential.

@NoLiability

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrRonaldSIpock 100% agreed

There isn't a problem in the world that I can't let go of for a while just sitting on the porch with my guitar. The huge difference being, I don't sound anywhere near this good. That little PRS really sings for you. Thanks for the escape.

@lofimore755

3 жыл бұрын

So true...thx for open another world. At least for a short while. ❤

I am 71 years old and have listened to many, many different “blues guitarist/ artists ” over my lifetime. Justin Johnson is absolutely at the top of this list! He is a “master craftsman“ and plays the guitar so effortlessly it just seems to be part of him. I guess that it is more than apparent that it part of his heart and soul....keep up the good work!👏👍❤️

@michaelgoble8200

3 жыл бұрын

Frank Carrio That is almost word for word what I was going to say. The only difference is that I am 72.

@wolf-xz6gg

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree...& we've seen many . Justin seems to be the new wave of dedicated musicians that can play any style & genre ! Love the guys sounds...

@thomasholland3289

3 жыл бұрын

I love and have supported Justin's projects from the beginning. Love his command, but Billy Strings is the king of the fret board right now. Justin just may agree. Kids bad ass just like Justin.

@SilverCottage

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelgoble8200 DITTO! I'm 66.

@JimmyMook

Жыл бұрын

How can you say that? Blues is vocals first. This guy is so far off from the blues it’s sad. Zero feeling

It isn't about whether you can you can "Play" the blues..it's whether you can "FEEL" the blues...and this man clearly possesses the latter ability. ;) great playing, def subbed.

@Sam-ky3su

3 жыл бұрын

Can’t it be both?

How lucky am I to be alive in a time when I’m given the opportunity to watch a modern master of guitar play close up. View his fingerings, techniques and listen to incredible instruments thru top of the line audio equipment. How much would it be worth to go back in time and be afforded the chance to sit this close to Son House or Robert Johnson. This old dying gray beard has listened to a lot of em come and go, and you young fella are as good as they come. BRAVO Thanks for being you and letting me watch.

@user-fb4qc1dz5v

3 жыл бұрын

His performance amazed me too. Thank you friend for the good review.

@mxh5647

3 жыл бұрын

"dying gray beard" - I can only assume you are referring to the color of your beard. Being um later in life myself, I certainly agree with your assessment of Justin's playing.

@cherrypickerguitars

3 жыл бұрын

Lindsey, the very very best technical guitarists are alive right now! Justin is a rarity because he’s got soul - so many don’t. It’s the “Gilmore syndrome “. Dave wasn’t a shredder or technical master - but he was one of the best ever! I see a lot of technical prowess, but not a lot of soul, these days. Just say’n, one dying grey beard to another - lol! Peace

@jungboomer_5362

3 жыл бұрын

I am always seeing people praising this guy and honestly he is not that great of a player, his vibrato is very amateurish and playing in general is very amateurish idk why people think he’s so great, I guess it really boils down to the fact that there are no actual real guitar players left so they cling to someone who is mediocre at best, sad state we’re in

@johnh9200

3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful response Lindsay, we are very Lucky in this Modern World, despite some inconveniences occasionally.

We need to get JJ to 1 million. Spread the word, there's a new guitar God!

@Tammy1332

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is😎👍🎶🎸

@artysta122

3 жыл бұрын

Suby przybywają bardzo szybko. Pamiętam jak tu było około 300k i to było rok temu. Za rok może być już milion.

@mxh5647

3 жыл бұрын

@@artysta122 It is good to see, isn't it.

@artysta122

3 жыл бұрын

@@mxh5647 yess

@waynebrasher

3 жыл бұрын

Tammy Lightle issfpf

And now PRS should pay you for the best ad they're ever likely to get for this guitar.

@cdswan8943

2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to buy one now.

The sound of the wind and the cicada with your playing makes this so atmospheric and therapeutic man... I absolutely love this. GOD FUCKING BLESS YOU MAN.

@RENEDU2

3 жыл бұрын

it,s a water sprinkler :P

@markstewart8171

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was cicadas too. But with it slowly coming back and slowly going out. I think you may be right. Around my house cicadas don't stop and start back like that. Plus they only talk at night.

@valeriegalbraith6225

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t care what it is .... it is amazing!

@peacetrayne8627

2 жыл бұрын

@@RENEDU2 I thought it was rattlesnakes..well let's face it Justin's guitar playing could tame them probably anyways

@billaltier510

Жыл бұрын

One less word would be wise because the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge:

Where other people doodle circles and lines on scrap paper, you effortlessly draw forth magic from those strings. Thank you!

It's Friday tomorrow, and I've been dragging myself through a particularly bad week . I'm going to pour myself a glass of something nice and kick back with this playing in the background. Thank you Justin!

@mededits276

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao it's friday tomorrow actually.i am planning the same haha

Wonderful!! The Cicadas in the background just add "atmosphere".

Escape ✔️ Whiskey 🥃✔️ Back porch ✔️ Muddy water ✔️ You sir have just made my souls day!!

I built my own 3 stringed cigar box guitar, started playing slide, and continued to study the blues and playing it with my acoustic. You are such an inspiration!

The background sounds fit perfectly with the mood.

@luluwinke6581

2 жыл бұрын

Halloween 2021

JJ hi again from Afghanistan WOW WOW AND WOW !! A free concert for us over here again THE TROOPS SAY THANK YOU THANK YOU A TOUCH OF HOME !!!!!! WE APPRECIATE YOU SIR !!

Your ability to keep the bass line going at a different tempo than the melody is the mark of a true musician! That's awesome. Thanks for putting this up. i'm in.

@biosec9361

2 жыл бұрын

As someone a few months into learning fingerstlye I have a new appreciation for this right here. He makes it look so easy.

@Nick-jr6qe

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the same tempo, just different application. Bass may be whole notes where the other parts are 1/4 or 1/8 and so on. Regardless he’s very good.

@MichaelJones-gw8sg

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nick-jr6qe You're right. It is the same tempo. Just a different duration based on note duration.

When things are looking scary in the world, you give us the sweet sound of blues and it makes everything feel so much better. Thank you for these wonderful musical interludes.

@momokatara3149

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

And to get the locusts (cicadas) to contribute-wow just wow

@G_Demolished

3 жыл бұрын

They were almost acting like a flanger.

@yevgenyspetsnaz8855

3 жыл бұрын

G Demolished or a reverse tape echo

@ashthegreat1

3 жыл бұрын

You’re hearing a rich contextualised sonic tapestry. Magic innit.

@tommanion3190

3 жыл бұрын

Being a city boy from Boston, I thought it was rattlers .... HAHA. Thanks Justin.

Who knew watching and listening to one person play one acoustic guitar for over 10 minutes without a word said or sung could be so mesmerizing. Amazing. It could’ve been an hour and held my attention the whole time.

BB the King once said "It's hard to bend them 'coustic strings."

@mrblank-zh1xy

3 жыл бұрын

You just have to develop the kung fu grip. I bend mine up all the time

@meritz59

3 жыл бұрын

He also said to Stevie Ray Vaughn (and rightly so)... You pretty good, but if you listen to the king, you can be really good.

Stevie Ray is looking down on you and smiling upon you keep doing what you do "Sky's the limit"

Perfect music as I am on my porch on a lazy afternoon brushing my sister in law's service dog.

We all wish we can grab a guitar and play ten straight minutes like him

I do declare, that’s the best acoustic version of Slow Train I’ve heard yet, thank you!

Another outstanding performance Justin. You never cease to amaze me with your guitar prowess. You keep playing and I'll keep listening 🎧. I guess that for blues, you want a brighter sound. I've learned so much about guitars and technique from watching your videos.

Hi everyone, O hope you all are having a wonderful and safe day, much love from Cincinnati. Take care and God bless 🤎Gabe🤎

I'm just beginning with guitar, but I look forward to when I can pick it up and just play my raw emotions out. This seems like such a therapeutic outlet.

This clip, and a bottle of Tito's vodka over ice. And as far as you know, the rest of the world is far away. Relaxed as hell

@YT-BenG

2 жыл бұрын

TITOS!! LOVE

It is always such a pleasure to hear Justin play!

Took me 12 minutes to finish my jack on the rocks, it did slow me down in a good good way. Thanks again Justin.

I love how the locusts fade in and out in the background...even they are feelin’ it ;)

Something great about the internet is that it's way easier to learn instruments now. I always say I would have wanted to be born in the 50's, but man I am lucky to have videos like this to learn from.

@anthonyyoung4978

3 жыл бұрын

You used to genuinely have a mentor for everything. A trade, an instrument, or get your hands on expensive books. The internet is truly a blessing for all that want to achieve that knowledge. Honestly, on that part of the spectrum, it's a beautiful thing. I was born in 94, and was blessed by the web to learn an instrument. I'm really grateful.

If there is a better exponent of the magic art of blues/roots guitar I'd like to know who it is. It's not just the fingers it's the soul they convey that's unparalleled.

That guy is the Houdini of guitar players! Magnificent!

Uuummmmmm , YES!!!! ohhhhhhh!!!! Soooooo gooood----- . 61year s you are one of the best musicians I've ever heard---- saw a bunch of famous artists live in the 70s

I don't usually leave comments because I have nothing to say. Now I want to say something in appreciation of JJ's unbelievable talent, but I'm speechless.

That's what I call guitar playing extraordinaire.

Reminds me of hot summer nights on the porch of an old row house in Chicago. Thanks for the memories.

@antm64

3 жыл бұрын

Chicago suburb weather...hot and sticky summers!

Probably the finest bit of slow acoustic blues I've ever seen. Boy can we please have an album full. Absolutely wonderful.

Love to see guitarists of old watch you today and just realize that their style and feel never lost its soul and still finds those who embrace it now today.

Justin is always there when u need to relax listening to a good music

Thanks justin. Thanks. Beer, whiskey or a cold homemade sweet tea would be perfect when listening to this. Love it bro. Keep'er goin. 🤜🤛

the sound of cicadas in the background makes everything even more perfect

What a journey, lost deep in the highs and lows where you loose control over your neck muscles and the music is just taking you on a ride, surfing on the waves on the peaks then down into the the troughs. Beautiful, soulful, and inspiring 👍👍👍

The cicadas just make the music better, they add a background that’s just unreal

Ahh the sound of jamming to a cicada metronome :-)

@bw12765

3 жыл бұрын

The Cicada Blues..... oh hell yes!!!!

@sk8ermGs

3 жыл бұрын

sketch and jam what’s a cicada metronome ? 😅

@sketchandjam

3 жыл бұрын

@@sk8ermGs a timely bug

A true old black blues soul in Justin. I ordered this little PRS parlor yesterday and even though it’s on back order and will take a little longer to get here than usual, I can’t wait to get my hands on it. In the meantime I just keep watching Justin’s videos and dreaming😎 thanks Justin! You are a true inspiration.

Every time I watch this guy from the first camera angle without knowing the channel, I’m like this girls going in. Then it pans out and I’m like wait.

Amazing, you continually blow me away with the soulful playing and pure joy I see on your face as you do so. You make it all seem so effortless, as someone who knows better, thank you for sharing your heart and so much SOUL with us

Justin always knows how to bring out the soul in his guitars... and this PRS has a lot of soul coming through. I could listen to this all day. In fact, I think I just might! Cheers brother!

Best slow acoustic blues.. for someone like me who loves slow blues its like a food for my soul.. Seems like I can keep listen to this for very long long time.. Thanks for this wonderful blues

The whooping girl in the background at -10:40 brought the tiniest of smile on JJ’s lips...everything here is real.

What the hell, why doesn’t this guy have more subscribers? His playing is perfect! Keep up the good work 👏🏼

@warrenfloyd1484

Жыл бұрын

Spread the word!!!!

@atharvkulkarni2123

Жыл бұрын

It's because blues aren't made for everyone only those who are broken can really feel the depth of it ...

at the start of the video i could already tell this is gonna be a good video. absolutely amazing man, keep up the great work!

I love the sounds of nature as your backup singers.

You know someone is super awesome at what they do when nature joins in like that! Man then things where singing to your wonderful playing!! WOW.

Love the all natural "rhythm section"

Amazing !

@Itsrafasantos

3 жыл бұрын

os BRs representando

@AlanSilva-bu1kp

3 жыл бұрын

Salve!

@leocastanon6194

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlanSilva-bu1kp ¿Iras al cielo cuando mueras? ¿Has mentido, robado, usado el nombre de Dios en vano, o has mirado con lascivia (Jesús dijo que esto es adulterio, Mat 5:28)? Si es así, Dios te ve como un mentiroso, ladrón, blasfemo y adúltero de corazón. Si mueres en tus pecados, terminarás en un lugar terrible llamado Infierno. Pero hay buenas noticias. Aunque rompimos la ley de Dios, Jesús pagó la multa al morir en la cruz: "Porque de tal manera amo Dios al mundo que dio a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree no se pierda, más tenga vida eterna" (Juan. 3:16). Luego Jesús se levantó de entre los muertos y fue visto por cientos (no es un cuento de hadas). Cumplió todas las profecías del Salvador prometido. Por favor, hoy, arrepiéntete y confía en Jesús, y Dios te perdonará y te concederá el regalo de la vida eterna (Ef. 2:8,9). Luego, para mostrar tu gratitud, lee la Biblia a diario y obedécela, únete a una iglesia cristiana y bautízate.

@leocastanon6194

3 жыл бұрын

@@Itsrafasantos ¿Iras al cielo cuando mueras? ¿Has mentido, robado, usado el nombre de Dios en vano, o has mirado con lascivia (Jesús dijo que esto es adulterio, Mat 5:28)? Si es así, Dios te ve como un mentiroso, ladrón, blasfemo y adúltero de corazón. Si mueres en tus pecados, terminarás en un lugar terrible llamado Infierno. Pero hay buenas noticias. Aunque rompimos la ley de Dios, Jesús pagó la multa al morir en la cruz: "Porque de tal manera amo Dios al mundo que dio a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree no se pierda, más tenga vida eterna" (Juan. 3:16). Luego Jesús se levantó de entre los muertos y fue visto por cientos (no es un cuento de hadas). Cumplió todas las profecías del Salvador prometido. Por favor, hoy, arrepiéntete y confía en Jesús, y Dios te perdonará y te concederá el regalo de la vida eterna (Ef. 2:8,9). Luego, para mostrar tu gratitud, lee la Biblia a diario y obedécela, únete a una iglesia cristiana y bautízate.

Justin Johnston is, without a doubt, a MASTER of the blues guitar!!!’n

It's like JJ reached down into his soul to pull out every note, string bend, hammer on, pull off, and slide. I have listened to this a dozen times already, and I just noticed this video yesterday.

Love your blues! 11:30

@alanrider7018

Жыл бұрын

And ability to play anything!

why do you make this look so easy, amazing guitar playing.

Love when he plays acoustic. My uncle got me turned onto his music, didnt even know of him until 2 years ago. So glad I finally found his youtube account!

The Blues.. the language of the heart.

Great guitar and playing. Love solo guitar playing. So relaxing! Thanks Justin,see you at the next video 😎

I'm actually working from home right this minute, and that was the most pleasant 11 minutes of my day, thank you, that was awesome 😀.

LIGHTNIN STRIKES AGAIN ✌️😎👌

There’s something about those cicadas and other bugs in the background that really make this video so much better.

Hello from Germany. You keep bringing me down after a hard day's work.

Awesome stuff, Justin! And the sound of the bugs on a second layer the whole time, really creates a hell of a mood... like we´re all over your porch just laying back and escaping to the music. Love this!

This video is the reason i got interested in blues, back in the first covid lock down.... started playing haven't stopped.

My first time watching someone playing blues like this.

Only been playin a lil under a year and always felt more comfy with my finger picking dynamics over my aggressive flat picking playin this makes me never wanna play with a pick again lol

@shaunduffy3912

3 жыл бұрын

There's never any harm in doing both so you can use whatever the occasion calls for, I'd recommend checking out Chris bucks technique for a bit of inspiration

Thanks Justin! Perfect fix for a shitty day ;) Always sending love your way! Wife and I (we're old timers, late 50's) look forward to your content. Some of the riffs here remind me of Lonnie Mack's Oreo Cookie Blues. Thanks again man, your music always makes a rainy day have sunshine :)

Some people think that Justin plays so well b/c he is using quality equipment. What they are failing to understand is that the magic is in the fingers. Justin can and does play everything from high end instruments down to cigar boxes and ammo canisters!! Justin is a magic musician with the heart, soul, and digital dexterity to make it all happen. :D (And we are loving it!!) Great job, JJ. Gorgeous blues riffing. Keep it coming, y'all. :)

For those of us that aren’t at that level of playing , it’s awe inspiring ! Absolutely killer , sweet guitar ...

that is a BEAUTIFUL guitar, and such great relaxed playing. Love this.

Awesome as always, Justin. Love your pure childlike enthusiasm when reviewing a new guitar...be it a CBG or a $16K French high tech custom. Thanks for sharing your love of music with us...no matter from which instrument it emanates. You are the pandemic quarantine antidote! 🎩

@justinjohnsonlive

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the comment. I appreciate ya!

The Gucci Cowboy. I love the way you always accessorize! Don't listen to those that call you a poser, you do you.

I never knew William Fichtner could play guitar so well. What a multi talented guy

In a parallel universe, I'm this dude.

I would love to hear Lightning Hopkins do some singing to this..your playing here would fit him perfect..amazing Justin🔥🎶🔥🎶

blues is the best music in the world!!! greetings from italy!!!

I'm 25 minutes away from starting my weekend, I am going to go home, pour myself a scotch and just listen to this channel all evening.

Damn that's some smooth stuff to my ears. Justin Johnson, always great to hear you play. This one in particular id like to learn.

Save these to ‘best’ on my old iphone5. Play back with my “Poundland buds”. And it sounds so good. Thanks for the sharing, and your wonderful guitar touch! X

@johnrenfrew8083

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much. From my Glasgow tenement. X

It's a treat. You make it look so easy. Enjoy every time.

Does it for me too! I like the birds on the fret board and the sound, very laid back.

Who would leave a dislike?? I learned to pick from just one of your vids man!

Absolutely beautiful, you are truly gifted, you have a calming effect 😊 and a very pleasing demeanor as you play with seemingly effortless precision. Thankyou for making me get back into my piano 🎹, your amazing.

Amazing how tuning down a 1/2 step can give it such a nice rich sound for blues

This man never ceases to amaze me.

Wow is all I can say I honestly don’t know the first thing about playing a guitar but man this dude makes me want to to learn how

@MH-en7yg

3 жыл бұрын

U need at least 3h per day for 4 years to play at ease like him

All notifications turned ON, like my old lady when I put this on for ambiance when she has some of that Tequila Rose ;)

@MultiStormish

3 жыл бұрын

shit that was funny dude

@semiprofessional8470

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to try that!

@MaryEBCify

3 жыл бұрын

If only my hubby knew what this music does for me...maybe he'd turn off the tv, or let me turn this guy on in our room!...amazing idea!

Wow, love this. Simple blues melody in the key of A-Flat with a continuous base line taken to an insane level of creativity and all in time. Could listen to Justin play all day long on an acoustic guitar. Very inspiring and helping me to be a better player just watching him.

love the ambient sounds of the wind rustling through the leaves. Oh, and the guitar work is masterful