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JOE JOHNSON AND THE BLUEBACKS
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Joe Johnson and the Bluebacks band has been helping to keep the blues alive in the Midwest since 2007. Some things just need to stay the same, and that's what we've been doing with our lineup of musicians. Our music however, is ever changing while we add new and creative songs all the time. Keep an eye out for the next one!

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JOE JOHNSON AND THE BLUEBACKS: THE STORY

Joe Johnson and the Bluebacks, a renowned West Michigan Blues Band, is made up of a talented team of creative musicians who have been performing together since 2007. We play a show of music and stage presence. Original music mixed with some of the great Chicago blues cover songs make up an exciting night of music with this band!

JJBB is a 2024 Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge semi-finalist band (top 26 bands), competing against hundreds of other blues bands from across the world in Memphis, TN. JJBB is a proud member band of the West Michigan Blues Society. Check them out and become a member yourself! We're excited to see what's next, and continuously working to add to the show! Be on the lookout for the next album!

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Upcoming Events

  • Sat, Nov 29
    Saugatuck
    Nov 29, 2025, 9:00 PM – Nov 30, 2025, 1:00 AM
    Saugatuck, 141 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453, USA
    Sand Bar Saloon downtown Saugatuck welcomes back Joe Johnson & the Bluebacks! One of our favorite venues to play in West Michigan! Always a great time - come on down!
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  • Fri, Dec 19
    Sawyers Brewing Company
    Dec 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sawyers Brewing Company, 4574 Dowling St, Montague, MI 49437, USA
    Joe and Scotty playing acoustic - come on down! Your hometown brewery in downtown Montague. Located walking distance from White Lake, Sawyer’s Brewing Company offers beers, ciders, wine coolers and wine by the glass. Come in and unwind in their welcoming, and relaxed ambiance.
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  • Sat, Dec 27
    Saugatuck
    Dec 27, 2025, 9:00 PM – Dec 28, 2025, 1:00 AM
    Saugatuck, 141 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453, USA
    Sand Bar Saloon downtown Saugatuck welcomes back Joe Johnson & the Bluebacks! One of our favorite venues to play in West Michigan! Always a great time - come on down!
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  • Sat, Jan 31
    Saugatuck
    Jan 31, 2026, 9:00 PM – Feb 01, 2026, 1:00 AM
    Saugatuck, 141 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453, USA
    Sand Bar Saloon downtown Saugatuck welcomes back Joe Johnson & the Bluebacks! One of our favorite venues to play in West Michigan! Always a great time - come on down!
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  • Sat, Feb 14
    1014 S Madison St
    Feb 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    1014 S Madison St, 1014 S Madison St, Ludington, MI 49431, USA
    Come on down! Join us for a special Valentines Day show at the Danish Brotherhood in Ludington! Event is open to the public! Really looking forward to this one. This will be our first gig in the Ludington area, and we can’t wait. Come on out and join us! 7-11pm
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