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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

  • Mar 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Holland, 10820 Paw Paw Dr, Holland, MI 49424, USA
    Holland American Legion! Hope to see you there!
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  • Mar 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sawyers Brewing Company, 4574 Dowling St, Montague, MI 49437, USA
    Joe and Scott 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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  • Mar 29, 2025, 9:00 PM – Mar 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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  • Apr 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Kelly's Bar & Grill, 977 Butternut Dr, Holland, MI 49424, USA
    A favorite local spot of the band! Come join us at Kelly’s 7:30 - 10:30pm!
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  • Apr 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Grand Haven, 20 N 2nd St, Grand Haven, MI 49417, USA
    Eagles Club downtown Grand Haven! Come on down!
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  • Apr 26, 2025, 9:00 PM – Apr 27, 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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  • May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sturgis, Sturgis, MI 49091, USA
    Bourbon Bacon and Blues! Festival will take place from 5:30 to 10pm in the Sturgis social district. Food vendors featuring bacon themed dishes! Bourbon tasting from various distilleries, and of course blues. We’ll see you there… wear your drinking shoes
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  • May 31, 2025, 9:00 PM – Jun 01, 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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  • Jun 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Holland, 13 W 7th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
    Come on down to Big Lake Brewing! Summer Solstice Party Friday June 20th on the back patio. Joe & Scott playing acoustic. Great food and the best beers in town! 6-9pm
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  • Jun 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Sandy Point Beach House, 7175 Lake Shore Dr, West Olive, MI 49460, USA
    See event “Details” below for info! Show of the summer right here - You won’t want to miss this one. Click on event “Details” below
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  • Jun 28, 2025, 7:00 PM
    8347 E Washington Rd, 8347 E Washington Rd, Branch Township, MI 49402, USA
    Kick the tires and light the fires! Here we go. Silver Bullet Saloon - come on down!
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  • Jul 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Holland, 13 W 7th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
    Big Lake Brewing anniversary party! Come down and help us celebrate the anniversary of our favorite brewery in West Michigan. Our friends and incredible band Rochelle and the Spoilers play 2-5pm, and we’ll be 6-9pm Great food and the best beers in town! We’ll see you there.
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  • Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 AM
    Whitehall, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    FREE outdoor music festival in downtown Whitehall and Montague. Save the date!! More details to come! https://www.walkthebeat.org/whitelake
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  • Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 PM – Jul 27, 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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  • Aug 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sandy Point Beach House, 7175 Lake Shore Dr, West Olive, MI 49460, USA
    Come hungry! BEST FOOD ON THE LAKESHORE Sandy Point Beach House is a casual fine dining restaurant featuring New American cuisine: bringing new culinary trends, fresh seafood, and steaks of the best quality to your plate. Aug. 2nd come join the band for a fun night on the lakeshore! 6-9pm
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  • Aug 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Holland, 13 W 7th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
    Come on down to Big Lake Brewing! Joe & Scott playing acoustic outside on the patio! Great food and the best beers in town! 6-9pm
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  • Aug 30, 2025, 9:00 PM – Aug 31, 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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  • Sep 27, 2025, 7:00 PM
    8347 E Washington Rd, 8347 E Washington Rd, Branch Township, MI 49402, USA
    Kick the tires and light the fires! Here we go. Silver Bullet Saloon - come on down!
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