Member Since: 10/3/2006
Band Website: kingjohnson.com
Band Members: Oliver Wood, guitar & vocals
Chris Long, bass & vocals
Greg Baba, drums
Chris Uhler, percussion
Marcus Henderson, woodwinds
Adam Mewherter, brasswinds
Influences: King Johnson has shared the stage with the Meters, Tinsley Ellis, Toni Price, Derek Trucks, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Government Mule, Col. Bruce Hampton (Ret.), Blueground Undergrass, Jimmy Vaughan, Bernie Worrell, Delbert McClinton, Chubby Carrier, Johnny Winter, Francine Reed, Medeski Martin & Wood, Dr. John, Tommy Malone, Merl Saunders, Carl Weathersby, Mofro, Mothers Finest, Doogie Phi, Morris Day & The Time and Delta Moon.
Sounds Like: "Adult Contemporary Roots Rock Blues Jazz Funk"
Price: $14.98 Production notes: Live '05 was recorded live at the Double Door Inn (Charlotte, NC) and at the Blue Ridge BBQ Fest (Tryon, NC) by Archie Lisco of Hoy Dog Productions and also at Neverland Farms (Cleveland, GA) by Dynasonic. Mixed by Marty Kearns at Down in Deep Studios. Mastered by Rodney Mills, Masterhouse. Cover Painting by Chris Long. CD design and layout by Richard Kiggins.
Prior recordings:
Hot Fish Laundry Mat in 2003
Luck So Strange in 2000
King Johnson in 1998
Cats & Dogs in 1995
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"As the members of King Johnson gather in the upstairs lounge at the Double Door, I am amazed at their individual normalcy. Their music is a delightful collage of roots music styles that immediately brings to mind seminal artists like Dr. John and Taj Mahal, two of the most colorful individuals on earth. By this token, the combination of the members is definitely what drives the band and creates the wonderful music they play. In contrast to almost every band I have met, the bassist is the most outspoken one. The only member with musical family that influenced them is the guitarist, whose brother plays bass for the jazz trio Medeski, Martin, and Wood. There is nonstop competetive ribbing between the band members who zap one-liners at each other for the entire interview. They ask me just as many questions as I ask them. In the confines of the graffiti-covered walls, it feels like the world's weirdest fraternity meeting" —Bryan Rodgers, Hittin' the Note Magazine
"Their creative springs are as sweet and clear as mid-60s James Brown, early Allman Brothers and the Meters all flowing from a blues bedrock" —Houston Press
"Sweat inducing blues funk throwdown" —TV Guide
"Heady mix of Crescent City funk, gritty jazz and percolating boogie" —Tallahassee Democrat
"Atlanta's funk and soul roadhouse rockers finally make an album that lives up to their live-performance skills" —New York Post
"They kick major ass !" —Jambands Magazine
"Whiffs of the Meters, James Brown, Little Feat and Miles Davis...a groove supreme" —Charlotte Observer
Type of Label: None