Johnny king & friends "Call it Confusion" - new blues album

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  CREDITS:

a.) Johnny King-Rhythm L. Guitar & L. VOX

b.) James Syfrett-Back/up Vox Hammond Organ

c.) Matt Lawson-Bass Back/up VOX

d.) Robert Brown Jr.-Back/up VOX

e.) Steve Warren-Lead Guitar

f.) Dr. Mark McKnight-2nd Drums

g.) Buddy Miles-1st Drums

h.) Tony TC Coleman-3rd Drums

i.) Bobby Rush-Harmonica

j.) Dennis Marion of JJ Grey & Mofro-Trumpet

k.) Van Battle of JJ Grey & Mofro-Trombone

l.) Kenny Hamilton of JJ Grey & Mofro-Saxophone

Written by:  Johnny King

Fun Fact:  Johnny originally wrote this song for BB King and Bobby Blue Bland (RIP) to collaborate.  Incidentally,  Tony TC Coleman, Buddy Miles, and Bobby Rush  (who all played with BB King and Bobby Blue Bland) are featured on this song.

  CREDITS:

a.) Johnny King-Rhythm & Classical Lead Guitar

b.) James Syfrett-Hammond Organ

c.) Matt Lawson-Bass

d.) Robert Brown Jr.-Drums 1st

e.) Buddy Miles-Lead & Skat VOX

f.) Tony TC Coleman-Drums 2nd & Percussion

g.) Van Battle of JJ Grey & Mofro-Trombone

h.) Kenny Hamilton  of JJ Grey & Mofro-Saxophone

i.) Dennis Marion of JJ Grey & Mofro-Trumpet

Written by:   Johnny King & Robert Dew

Fun Fact:  This song has 4 time signatures from slow Blues to a jazz swing to a 4/4 rock funk groove and then builds into a Latin rock.  Since Buddy Miles had worked with Carlos Santana, this is the song that is reminiscent of that sound.  

  CREDITS:

a.) John C. King Jr.-Lead Guitar

b.) Randall "Stix" Anders-Drums

c.) Johnny King-Lead VOX & Acoustic Rhythm Guitar

d.) Billy Berberette-Bass

e.) Shannon Wickline-Piano

f.) Kevin Harris of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band -Saxophone.Tenor 

g.) Roger Lewis of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Saxophone.Baritone

h.) Andrew Baham of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Trumpet 2nd 

i.) Gregory Davis of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Trumpet 1st

j.) Tony TC Coleman-Percussion

Written by:  Johnny King

Fun Fact:  Johnny remembers Savannah Red, the restaurant and namesake, and telling him about a time when they ran into the infamous Dr. John on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. 

  CREDITS:

a.) Johnny King-Lead VOX & Lead, Rhythm & Slide Guitar

b.) Bobby Rush-Harmonica

c.) Billy Berberette-Bass

d.) Randall "Stix" Anders-Drums 

e.) 7-piece Gospel Choir, Roanoke, VA-VOX

Written by:  Johnny King  

Fun Fact:  The rhythm tracks of this song were recorded live at 16Bars Studio in Jackson, MS with Bobby Rush!

Johnny King got the idea of the song title  from his own captain, his uncle, who was a Master Chief in the U.S. Navy, and was a father to him.  King thought about making it be a tribute his uncle, but the lyrics took a different turn once he began writing it.  The song came to be about a cry for help, for freedom. The end result became a universal cry for freedom! 

  CREDITS:

a.) Johnny King-Lead Guitar & Rhythm Guitar & Lead VOX

b.) Bobby Rush-Harmonica

c.) Tony TC Coleman-Drums

d.) Billy Berberette-Bass

e.) Shannon Wickline-Hammond Organ

Written by:   Johnny King & Tony TC Coleman

Fun Fact:  This instrumental was originally going to be a call and response between the slide guitar and horns, but evolved for Johnny King to play guitar with Bobby Rush responding on Blues harp.  Doing so really showcases the camaraderie with Johnny King, Bobby Rush, and Tony Coleman, who plays the best Blues Shuffle. 

  CREDITS:

a.) Randall "Stix" Anders-Drums

b.) Dr. Brennan Wood-Trumpet

c.) Steve Metzler-Trombone

d.) Rick Leatherman-Saxophone

e.) William Montgomery-Hammond Organ

f.) Johnny King-Lead Guitar & Lead Rhythm Guitar & Lead VOX & Bass

Written by:  Johnny King 

Fun Fact:  A piece of driftwood really was floating down the Missouri river,  King noticed it  and made up the song on the spot while participating at an open Blues Jam in Washington, MO!

  CREDITS:

a.) Johnny King-Lead VOX & Lead Guitar & Rhythm Guitar

b.) George Porter Jr-Bass 1st

c.) Billy Berberette-Bass 2st

d.) David Pigman-Drums 1st

e.) Julian Addison of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Drums 2nd 

f.) Shannon Wickline of the Charlie Daniels Band-Hammond Organ

g.) Rick Leatherman-Saxophone

h.) Steve Metzler-Trombone

i.) Dr. Brennan Wood-Trumpet 1st

j.) Kevin Harris of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Saxophone.Tenor

k.) Gregory Davis of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Trumpet 2nd

l.) Roger Lewis of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Saxophone.Baritone

m.) Andrew Baham of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-3rd Trumpet

Written by:  Johnny King

Fun Fact:  King testifies about answering a calling from God, after years of feeling unworthy.  This song transcends multiple genres!

  CREDITS:

a.) Bobby Rush-Lead VOX vs. 1 Harmonica

b.) Tony Coleman- Lead VOX vs. 2 & 3 Percussion

c.) Johnny King-Drums, Bass &  Lead Vox vs. 4, Lead Guitar & Acoustic Rhythm

d.) William Montgomery-Hammond Organ & Piano

e.) John C. King, Jr. -Lead Guitar

f.) Steve Metzler of Steel Pterodactyl-Trombone

g.) Rick Leatherman of Steel Pterodactyl-Saxophone

h.) Dr. Brennan Wood of Steel Pterodactyl-Trumpet

Written by:   Johnny King & Tony TC Coleman

Fun Fact:  King extracts lyrics from some talkin' Blues when he & Tony Coleman did a show together in Clifton Forge, VA.   Tony was speaking candidly during the show and on the spot coined the term “Re – love – lican” which was an immediate hit with the audience.   

  CREDITS:

a.) Johnny King-VOX & Lead Guitar & Rhythm Guitar

b.) Matt Lawson-Bass

c.) James "Big Jim" Syfrett-Hammond Organ

d.) Buddy Miles-Drums 1st Played with Jimi Hendrix

e.) Tony Coleman-Drums 2nd Played with B.B. King

f.) Steve Warren-Lead Guitar

g.) Roger Lewis of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Saxophone.Baritone

h.) Kevin Harris of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Saxophone.Tenor

i.) Gregory Davis of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Trumpet 1st

j.) Andrew Baham of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Trumpet 2nd

Written by:   Johnny King

Fun Fact:  The Dirty Dozen did a great job with this song!

Tony Coleman plays double drums with his hero, Buddy Miles!

  CREDITS:

a.) Johnny King-Lead Guitar & Rhythm Guitar

b.) Matt Lawson-Bass & Backup VOX

c.) James "Big Jim" Syfrett-Hammond Organ & Backup VOX

d.) Robert Brown Jr.-Backup VOX

e.) Buddy Miles-Lead VOX & Drums 1st

f.) Tony Coleman-2nd Drums

g.) George Porter Jr.-Bass

h.) Mark Van Allen-Lap Steel Guitar

i.) Kevin Harris-Saxophone.Tenor

j.) Gregory Davis-Trumpet 1st

k.) Roger Lewis-Saxophone.Baritone

l.) Andrew Baham-Trumpet 2nd

m.) Julian Addison-Drums

Written by:  Johnny King and Matt Lawson

This song is reminiscent of the Band of Gypsies!

You couldn't ask for anything better than having The Dirty Dozen Brass Band playing horns!

CREDITS:

 a.) Johnny King-Lead VOX & Piano & Lead Guitar & Lead Rhythm & Slide Guitar

b.) Billy Berberette-Bass

c.)  Randall "Stix" Anders-Drums 

Written by:  Johnny King

Where there is water, there is life.  We are simply water walkin' around! 

 This is not the typical 1-4-5 Blues standard chord progression and the lyrics are a bit galactic and cosmic.  This song showcases King's ability to write outside of the box, as well as showcasing his soul-singing, piano, and acoustic slide guitar skills. 

CREDITS:

a.) Bobby Rush-Lead VOX & Harmonica

b.) Billy Berberette-Bass

c.)  Randall "Stix" Anders-Drums

 d.) Johnny King-Hammond Organ & Lead VOX & Lead Guitar & Rhythm & Slide Guitar  

Written by:  Slim Harpo

Probably the first 12-bar version of this song to be released and the only time that Bobby Rush ever sang and recorded it.   Rush has two Grammy Awards and is the oldest living Blues Legend in the world.  He is the “King Bee” right now.!
Bobby Rush was making his way through on a book tour.  King noticed the proximity to his current location and arranged for Rush to meet up at Final Tracks Studios in Roanoke, VA for a quick recording.  King asked Rush to include that song in his catalog since it was befitting of his current world status and just to have fun.