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The first time I heard Johnson’s Crossroad, it was this song (‘Tween You and I) and I got goosebumps. Not many bands or songs do that to me these days, so I knew these guys had something special. Maybe it was that haunting melody or maybe it was lead singer Paul Johnson’s gravelly voice. I don’t know for sure, but they instantly rocketed into my favorites. After I heard more of their songs, their place of honor in my music collection was solidified.
They will be playing Jack of the Wood on August 27th. From the press release:
Johnson’s Crossroad is taking their love of the old time mountain music, bluegrass, and the Texas singer/songwriters of the 1970’s and putting their own stamp on the ever-widening and increasingly popular ‘Americana’ genre, nurturing a sound they like to call “Appalachian Soul.”
The band was born in the bars of small town Lewisburg, WV. Johnson’s Crossroad performed the old songs they love and began to craft their own material. As audiences began to grow founding members Paul Johnson and Keith Minguez decided to head south over the Blue Ridge Mountains to the budding music scene of beautiful Asheville, NC where they found like-minded musicians and formed a touring band.
Their debut album “Blood in Black and White” brings together some of Asheville’s finest musicians to perform JXR’s original material. The album is steeped in the traditional country themes of lost love, lost fortune, lost time, and overcoming hardships, but Johnson’s Crossroad have clearly found a unique voice. With “Blood in Black and White” they give country music fans an alternative to the “polished” sound, though staying true to the roots that have made country music great.
Johnson’s Crossroad
Jack of the Wood
Friday, August 27th, 2010
8pm, $5, 21+
95 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC? 28801
(828) 252-5445 ext 105
