James Johnsons’ grandfather was Robert Johnson’s cousin. His uncle was Big Jack Johnson. James ‘Super Chikan’ Johnson knew all the legends: Muddy Waters, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Jimmy Reed, Willie Dixon. He’s won a W.C. Handy Award, five Living Blues Awards, and the Mississippi Governor’s Award for Excellence.

James “Super Chikan” Johnson is the 100% real deal. He has the most amazing lineage of any living bluesman. He makes his renowned “chikan-tars” himself. He writes his own songs and he’s played everything from dirt-floor Delta juke joints to major European festivals. Join us May 23rd at Jazzbones with some down-home blues.  https://www.resourceentertainment.com/entertainers/super-chikan