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Johnny Burgin

@johnnyburgin.bsky.social

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Based in Copenhagen. On tour a lot. Delmark Recording Artist, Blues Muisic Award Nominee, YT Guitar Lesson Videos.

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

youtu.be/9X0ly1m_v5k lastest lesson is by request-- STROLL OUT WEST-- by Eddie Taylor. Based on Robert Petway's Catfish Blues, but with a haunting atmosphere and rhythmic elegance of its own. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on patreon to support this video series.

Stroll Out West Eddie Taylor Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

www.theskokie.com/event/5th-an... Chicagoland blues peeps, don't miss this annual show! If you haven't heard Noah, you're in for a treat! For every ticket sold, a donation will be made to Will's Place, which supports and employed developmentally disabled youth.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The tour rolls on-- this clip is from some great gigs w Aki Kumar in Bend OR. TONITE: My trio at The Spar, Tacoma. Tomorrow (Monday): Apex Club (in El Cid), Everett, WA, presented by the Washington Blues Society. Thurs: Pop Pop Bottle Shop (solo), Vashon Island.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

ticketweb.com/event/johnny-burgin-aki-kumar-wow-hall-tickets/14241824 Some very cool PNW shows coming up including this one-- all star band of Aki Kumar, myself, June Core and Randy Bermudes. Sept 9. Ben Rice opens with a solo set.

Tickets for Johnny Burgin, Aki Kumar & Ben Rice

Find tickets for Johnny Burgin, Aki Kumar, Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle showing at the WOW Hall - Eugene, US Wednesday Sep 9, 7:00PM Tickets starting at $28.46

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Hope to see you guys at a show soon! Photo credit: Freddy Vandervelpin

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The other night in Petershagen, DE, playing with Tomi Leino at Die Blues School instructor and student showcase, great times! Tomi's a great guitarist and harp man from Finland who's on many great recordings.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Johnny Burgin @burginjohnny youtu.be/ISsR4pXlaAU?... latest lesson is on a great guitarist very active in the 70s into the aughts, Johnny B Moore. So funky and stinging--- this talks about a great Delmark CD he did, Rockin in the Same Old Boat.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I'm excited to be teaching guitar at Die Blues-School Petershagen, Germany July 22-25, and for the instructor and student concert on the 25 featuring myself, Lars Näsman, Tomi Leino and others. If you are nearby, come to the show!

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

youtu.be/OuUU902DKa0 Premiering now, my latest guitar lesson sponsored by a private student, Otis Spann's 5 Spot with BB King just smokin' (and Jody Williams on rhythm guitar). Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free guitar lesson videos.

Five Spot Otis Spann w BB King Guitar Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Nice to be endorsed by Pignose amps, now owned by Aria guitars from Japan. Thank you guys, I love this amp! pignoseamps.com/artists/

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Getting together with Aki Kumar is always a blast. From last weekend at a house concert in Shorewood, WI. Steve Dougherty, dr, Guy Fiorentini, bass.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

youtu.be/ta996877Teg latest blues guitar lesson premiering now, join me on Patreon to support these free videos. It was nice to be joined by Ryan Hartt, Conneticut based harpman with a great new CD, "Be About It!"

Rockin and Twistin Rhythm Guitar Lesson by Johnny Burgin Ft Harpman Ryan Hartt

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Stoked for this event! The New England tour continues: Also: Tonite, Milford NH. Fri: Springfield, MA. Sun: Gloucester, RI. Tues: Providence RI. Wed: Montpelier VT (house concert). Full details at www.johnnyburgin.com

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Premiering now: latest lesson is on Muddy Waters's version of Baby Please Don't Go (titled Turn Your Lamp Down Low). Join me on Patreon and subscribe to my YouTube channel to support these free weekly guitar lesson videos. youtu.be/EFWzt26gXww

Baby Please Don't Go (Turn Your Lamp Down Low) Muddy Waters Guitar Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

mailchi.mp/d3dd48b18c78... latest fan email w current tour itinerary: Rochester, LOTS of New England dates, Toronto, Evanston IL, Wisconsin dates, and back to Europe. Great players along the way: Aki Kumar, Noah Wotherspoon, Billy Flynn and more! Stoked to be back on the road!

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

youtu.be/z4QLzvPCvPY?... Here's some killer Billy Flynn w Barkin Bill. Billy's teaching with me at the Chicago Blues Guitar Workshop. Billy's a great player and an encouraging, patient teacher who's great at breaking things down. I have 4 four spots open. Drop me a line to reserve your spot.

Sweet Home Chicago BARKIN' BILL Live in Chicago 1986!!

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thanks Ronnie Littlejohn at JAZZFM91, Toronto for the upcoming spin tonite! He'll also be announcing my show at Donnelley's in Thorold, ON, Thursday May 28. Stoked to come back to the Toronto area!

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Last weekend in Aalborg, DK. That's the longtime rhythm section for Sven Zetterberg along w Peter Nande, harp. Next show-- playing with Kyle Rowland at the BMAs in Memphis, Thurs May 7. Then an East Coast tour, Chicago Blues Guitar workshop, and back to Denmark!

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Song from "The Call of Loneliness" play this Thursday at Biblioteket Rentemestervej, Kobenhavn, 17hr. Tickets available on Billeto.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Bruce Ewan, great DC harpman and vocalist, is coming to DK. It's a long planned vacation, but he'll have a bit of time to join me as a duo at MOJO Blues Bar in Copenhagen, the best blues dive in Denmark. This Wednesday, 7-8:30pm. Incidentally I met him through Bobby Radcliff, his older brother!

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

youtu.be/8bn8txR7Mpc my latest lesson is on "Bad Luck", from 1956 by BB King. We'll be studying this tune in my Chicago Blues Guitar Workshop May 31-June 4. (There are 5 spaces left, pm me through my site for more info.) Join me on Patreon to support these free weekly guitar lessons.

Bad Luck by BB King Guitar Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

roskildebeat.safeticket.dk/jburgin?fbclid This Sat! Roskilde, Denmark, kl. 15. Also Thurs and Sat kl. 21 at MOJO Blues Bar, the greatest blues dive in Denmark.

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Johnny Burgin Band

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

youtu.be/t8IXmodQFug?... latest lesson is on "Sad Hours" by Little Walter. We'll be covering this tune and many others at the Chicago Blues Guitar Workshop 5.31-6.5-- only three spaces are still available.

Sad Hours by Little Walter/Myers Brothers Guitar Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Tune in at WEVL.org Memphis community radio 6.30-7.15 tonite CST for an interview on "Soul Stew" by long-time dj Brett Flemming. Awesome harpman Jacob Huffman will join me for a couple tunes and a chat.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Heading back to Memphis, and then Copenhagen tomorrow. Sad to leave Mexico! I love playing and visiting this wonderful and complex country. Here's a highlight from one of my shows (with Emiliano Juarez and his band) in Mexico City.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This show will be fire. Tix link here-- I expect a sell-out so reserve them now. www.ticketweb.com/event/johnny...

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

youtu.be/z51XSeClIlM My hotel room in Mexico City was a perfect Ferriday Cage, so uploading was a lost cause til now! Here's my latest lesson on Sunnyland's Slim's "Lonesome Ride". Subscribe to my YouTube channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly lessons.

"Lonesome Ride" Sunnyland Slim w Louis Myers Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

youtu.be/6HuCF3O0wlI?... Latest lesson is on Freddie King's version of "Remington Ride". Freddie's on fire on this one and it's interesting to hear him over these different changes. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on patreon to support these free weekly video lessons.

Remington Ride Freddie King Chat/Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Along with Chris Matheos and Bob Corritore, I taught a brief master class to these music students at Centro Municipal de las Artes in beautiful Mazatlan, Mexico today. Very sharp, talented and nice students, it was such a pleasure!

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

youtu.be/MYebqVKcGt8?... playing at MOJO last month with a great young player Oscar Mukherjee. I'll be back in April, but right now I'm still getting some sun and blues in Mexico!

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Five shows this, week at this great venue, several featuring Bob Corritore on harp as well and my road dawg bass bro Chris Matheos. Can't wait, first time in Maztlan!

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

great times last night at La Rosa in Tucson w Chris Matheos, bass, and Brian Fahey drums, and Benny Rickum from Milwaukee WI sitting in! photos: Marilyn Stringer. Tonite: Prescott AZ. Thanks to the Southern AZ Blues Heritage Foundation and co-billed band Black Cat Bone!

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

youtu.be/mkJA9qn7UEU my latest lesson looks at three versions of Bobby Bland's "I Don't Believe" ft Clarence Holoman on gtr-- the live Magic Sam version and another killer live one by Hi Tide Harris. I'd love to learn more about HI Tide, lmk any memories or stories about him!

I Don't Believe, Bobby Bland, Magic Sam, and Hi Tide Harris chat by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

youtu.be/sQ1gDwVIrKk?... I post blues guitar lesson/chats every week, almost always on Monday. These aren't about 'licks', 'shredding' or some kind of guitar 'system', they're about interesting and compelling blues guitarists of the past, and what they actually played.

I Live the Life I Love Muddy Waters Guitar Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I'm excited to play guitar in the premiere of this play "The Call of Loneliness" ft Dr. Salman Ayan Bandish and my wife Lotte Arnsbjerg, at the Biblioteket Rentermestervej in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

youtu.be/JPJEtTu1HLk?... latest lesson is on Blue Guitar by Earl Hooker, the true GOAT of electric post war blues guitar imo! Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly blues lessons, and meet for an online weekly guitar chat.

Blue Guitar (Sun Records 1953) Earl Hooker lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Sad news from Chicago, I'll miss you Rob Lorenz. I first met him when he was playing with Dave Myers at The Checkerboard. He played w Lurrie Bell, Eddie C. Campbell, Tail Dragger for a long time, and for a few years in my band. He loved his family, his friends and playing the blues.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

youtu.be/uadXVqZJmiA?... Premiering now, my latest lesson, sponsored by a student, on "Lonely Man" by Robert Lockwood from the Trix recordings. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly videos.

Lonely Man Robert Lockwood Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

youtu.be/RcaX3rnuGVY?... Hey Good Lookin by DK pianoman Esben Just w yours truly on git-tar. My next MOJO (Copenhagen) appearance is hosting the jam on February 12. After that: Mazatlan Mexico w RJ Mischo.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

youtu.be/-NKMFiEoA7U?si=q8yiUHARbX3SFeJA latest lesson is by sponsored by a student in Canada, great choice! Look on Yonders Wall by Elmore James. Join me on Patreon and subscribe to my YT channel to support these free weekly videos.

look on yonders wall elmore james lesson by johnny burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

billetto.dk/e/johnny-burgin-blues-show-billetter-1844878?utm_source=organiser&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy_link&utm_content=2 Copenhagen blues peeps: duo show coming up a week from Saturday at TeaterGruppen Batida!

JOHNNY BURGIN BLUES SHOW

Johnny Burgin will perform an intimate duo show at Teatergruppen Batida on February 7 from 19.30-21...

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

youtu.be/I8eHNw3wYU0 Premiering now: Pretty Baby/Chance for Love by Jimmy Rogers guitar lesson. Join me on Patreon and subscribe to my YT channel to support these free weekly guitar lessons.

Pretty Baby Chance to Love Jimmy Rogers Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I'm excited to play with Esben Just this WED at Mojo Blues Bar. DK blues peeps, come on out! There are lots of great musicians in DK to play with and I'm just scratching the surface.

Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

youtu.be/Dc17bXDbs9M Latest lesson: Eddie Taylor's "You'll Always Have a Home". The more I listen to ET's VeeJay stuff (and beyond), the more I'm convinced he's the GOAT electric Chicago blues guitarist. Subsbcribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly lessons.

You'll Always Have a Home Eddie Taylor Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

open.spotify.com/track/0MRYFAyis16OBo4Q73Me1p?si=yu3NcuVsSbWfApPwN0B0nA Check out Italian harp man Lorenzo Albai's chaotic take on early electric blues out now on Spotify. This was fun to play on!

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

youtu.be/o6H2Jp1hrIY?... latest lesson, the last one of '25, is on Charles Brown's Black Night w the great Johnny Moore on guitar. Join me on Patreon and subscribe to my YT channel to suport these free weekly blues guitar videos.

Black Night Charles Brown Guitar Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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Johnny Burgin @johnnyburgin.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

youtu.be/XHPeKd_kM24 Premiering now, latest guitar lesson video on "Keep Loving Me Baby", original version by Otis Rush and the @delmark_records Magic Sam version. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly lesson videos. Happy Holidays!

Keep On Loving Me Baby Magic Sam/Otis Rush Lesson by Johnny Burgin

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