*… An unholy hybrid of Joe Walsh and Paul Gilbert, shreds, picks and squawks through the lead….No matter how technically dazzling his (guitar) playing gets, it always keeps a refreshing sense of humor.” – Guitar Player Magazine
"The great thing about Rockin' Johnny is that his sound is fully rooted in the old style Chicago Blues sound, but his approach is fully original ."
Harmonica player, singer, songwriter and bandleader Joel Astley has collected 18 Washington Blues Society's "Best of the Blues" Awards since he started his career in 2014.
The 5th Annual Sonoma County Americana Music Festival comes to the California Theatre on October 10 with a full day of live music. Experience the richness of America’s roots traditions, from western swing and rock ’n’ roll to gypsy jazz, blues, country, fingerstyle guitar, and unforgettable songwriting.