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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

  • Jan 17, 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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  • Jan 25, 2025, 9:00 PM – Jan 26, 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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  • Feb 15, 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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  • Feb 16, 2025, 2:00 PM
    241 E Kalamazoo Ave, 241 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
    Stay tuned. More info to come!
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  • Feb 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    Grand Haven, 20 N 2nd St, Grand Haven, MI 49417, USA
    Eagles Club downtown Grand Haven! Come on down!
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  • Feb 22, 2025, 9:00 PM – Feb 23, 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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  • 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 22, 2025, 9:00 PM – Mar 23, 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
    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. Wear your drinkin shoes and we’ll see you there!
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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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