Johnny Burgin
@johnnyburgin.bsky.social
Delmark Recording Artist, '23 BMA Nominee posting weekly YouTube guitar lessons and Patreon chats.
youtu.be/TcupQHzpqfU?... This record is essential Chicago blues listening! I discuss the two guitars of Joe Carter and Big Guitar Red weaving together on "Take a Little Walk with Me". Join me on Patreon and subscribe to my YT channel to support these free guitar lessons.
December 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
youtu.be/TcupQHzpqfU?... This record is essential Chicago blues listening! I discuss the two guitars of Joe Carter and Big Guitar Red weaving together on "Take a Little Walk with Me". Join me on Patreon and subscribe to my YT channel to support these free guitar lessons.
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CPH/DK blues peeps come on out tomorrow nite for this benefit show for St Thomas' Church, Copenhagen in Frederiksberg.
CPH/DK blues peeps come on out tomorrow nite for this benefit show for St Thomas' Church, Copenhagen in Frederiksberg.
Koncert med bluesguitarist Johnny Burgin
Chicagoblues med Johnny Burgin
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December 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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CPH/DK blues peeps come on out tomorrow nite for this benefit show for St Thomas' Church, Copenhagen in Frederiksberg.
CPH/DK blues peeps come on out tomorrow nite for this benefit show for St Thomas' Church, Copenhagen in Frederiksberg.
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I bought wifi on this flight just to listen to this record. Total blues nirvana. I love the bass-less-ness of it and the weaving of the guitars. This will be the subject of the next lesson video and patreon chat 12 noon CST Sun, link on my patreon page.
I bought wifi on this flight just to listen to this record. Total blues nirvana. I love the bass-less-ness of it and the weaving of the guitars. This will be the subject of the next lesson video and patreon chat 12 noon CST Sun, link on my patreon page.
December 6, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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I bought wifi on this flight just to listen to this record. Total blues nirvana. I love the bass-less-ness of it and the weaving of the guitars. This will be the subject of the next lesson video and patreon chat 12 noon CST Sun, link on my patreon page.
I bought wifi on this flight just to listen to this record. Total blues nirvana. I love the bass-less-ness of it and the weaving of the guitars. This will be the subject of the next lesson video and patreon chat 12 noon CST Sun, link on my patreon page.
The class of '26 is filling up. To register and for more info, see: chicagobluesworkshop.info
December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The class of '26 is filling up. To register and for more info, see: chicagobluesworkshop.info
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latest lesson is on Memphis Minnie's Killer Diller Blues and playing in the position of G. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free guitar lessons.
latest lesson is on Memphis Minnie's Killer Diller Blues and playing in the position of G. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free guitar lessons.
Memphis Minnie Killer Diller Blues Lesson by Johnny Burgin
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December 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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latest lesson is on Memphis Minnie's Killer Diller Blues and playing in the position of G. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free guitar lessons.
latest lesson is on Memphis Minnie's Killer Diller Blues and playing in the position of G. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free guitar lessons.
I hope all you guys had a happy Thanksgiving.
Stoked to be playing in Covington KY and Richmond IN as a double bill with Noah Wotherspoon, what a great guitarist and singer. After that, Sunday I'll be in Baltimore ft Bruce Ewan. See you on the road!
Stoked to be playing in Covington KY and Richmond IN as a double bill with Noah Wotherspoon, what a great guitarist and singer. After that, Sunday I'll be in Baltimore ft Bruce Ewan. See you on the road!
November 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I hope all you guys had a happy Thanksgiving.
Stoked to be playing in Covington KY and Richmond IN as a double bill with Noah Wotherspoon, what a great guitarist and singer. After that, Sunday I'll be in Baltimore ft Bruce Ewan. See you on the road!
Stoked to be playing in Covington KY and Richmond IN as a double bill with Noah Wotherspoon, what a great guitarist and singer. After that, Sunday I'll be in Baltimore ft Bruce Ewan. See you on the road!
Master harp player/teacher Aki Kumar will teach at the '26 Chicago Blues Guitar Workshop. Fellow guitar instructors Noah Wotherspoon and Billy Flynn will return. Registration capped at 30 students, reserve your spot now at chicagobluesworkshop.info
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Master harp player/teacher Aki Kumar will teach at the '26 Chicago Blues Guitar Workshop. Fellow guitar instructors Noah Wotherspoon and Billy Flynn will return. Registration capped at 30 students, reserve your spot now at chicagobluesworkshop.info
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check out my latest lesson is a chat and jam with South Bay guitarist Johnny Cat Soubrand doing "Walkin the Dog"
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. Subscribe to my channel for weekly videos. FYI He'll be joining me at my show in Folsom CA this Sunday at Powerhouse Pub, 3-6.
check out my latest lesson is a chat and jam with South Bay guitarist Johnny Cat Soubrand doing "Walkin the Dog"
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. Subscribe to my channel for weekly videos. FYI He'll be joining me at my show in Folsom CA this Sunday at Powerhouse Pub, 3-6.
South Bay Guitar Ace Johnny Cat Soubrand Teaches Johnny Burgin "Walkin the Dog" Jam and Chat
YouTube video by Johnny Burgin
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November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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check out my latest lesson is a chat and jam with South Bay guitarist Johnny Cat Soubrand doing "Walkin the Dog"
@StaxRecords
. Subscribe to my channel for weekly videos. FYI He'll be joining me at my show in Folsom CA this Sunday at Powerhouse Pub, 3-6.
check out my latest lesson is a chat and jam with South Bay guitarist Johnny Cat Soubrand doing "Walkin the Dog"
@StaxRecords
. Subscribe to my channel for weekly videos. FYI He'll be joining me at my show in Folsom CA this Sunday at Powerhouse Pub, 3-6.
Any LA area blues fans out there? I'm playing in Arcadia (Matt Denny's), Long Beach (Melainey's Irish Pub) and Tarzana this Sat through Mon. Text the number below for tix to any of these shows. Dave Kida of Rod Piazza's band on dr, Bill Bates guitar and Chris Matheos, bass.
November 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Any LA area blues fans out there? I'm playing in Arcadia (Matt Denny's), Long Beach (Melainey's Irish Pub) and Tarzana this Sat through Mon. Text the number below for tix to any of these shows. Dave Kida of Rod Piazza's band on dr, Bill Bates guitar and Chris Matheos, bass.
Check out my latest lesson is a chat and jam with Little Village recording artist, Bollywood Blues trailblazer, Aki Kumar about backing a harp, leading a band, and more. Join me on Patreon and subcribe to my YT channel to support these free blues videos. youtu.be/ZFDeEYCy3to?...
Johnny Burgin Chat with Aki Kumar: Back to Bombay, Bandleading, Backing a Harp Guitar Lesson
YouTube video by Johnny Burgin
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November 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Check out my latest lesson is a chat and jam with Little Village recording artist, Bollywood Blues trailblazer, Aki Kumar about backing a harp, leading a band, and more. Join me on Patreon and subcribe to my YT channel to support these free blues videos. youtu.be/ZFDeEYCy3to?...
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My buddy Justin Comstock, host of the Guitar Freaks podcast-- I was a guest last year-- has started a new internet radio platform and he's playing the heck out of my latest, "Ramblin' From Coast to Coast", thank you Justin! Check out his platform!
My buddy Justin Comstock, host of the Guitar Freaks podcast-- I was a guest last year-- has started a new internet radio platform and he's playing the heck out of my latest, "Ramblin' From Coast to Coast", thank you Justin! Check out his platform!
BluesWire Radio - Free Internet Radio - Live365
Plug into the soul of the blues.
Curated by Justin Comstock, this station brings you the best of classic electric blues and modern artists who carry the torch forward. From legends like Buddy Guy and ...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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My buddy Justin Comstock, host of the Guitar Freaks podcast-- I was a guest last year-- has started a new internet radio platform and he's playing the heck out of my latest, "Ramblin' From Coast to Coast", thank you Justin! Check out his platform!
My buddy Justin Comstock, host of the Guitar Freaks podcast-- I was a guest last year-- has started a new internet radio platform and he's playing the heck out of my latest, "Ramblin' From Coast to Coast", thank you Justin! Check out his platform!
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My buddy Justin Comstock, host of the Guitar Freaks podcast-- I was a guest last year-- has started a new internet radio platform and he's playing the heck out of my latest, "Ramblin' From Coast to Coast", thank you Justin! Check out his platform!
My buddy Justin Comstock, host of the Guitar Freaks podcast-- I was a guest last year-- has started a new internet radio platform and he's playing the heck out of my latest, "Ramblin' From Coast to Coast", thank you Justin! Check out his platform!
BluesWire Radio - Free Internet Radio - Live365
Plug into the soul of the blues.
Curated by Justin Comstock, this station brings you the best of classic electric blues and modern artists who carry the torch forward. From legends like Buddy Guy and ...
live365.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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My buddy Justin Comstock, host of the Guitar Freaks podcast-- I was a guest last year-- has started a new internet radio platform and he's playing the heck out of my latest, "Ramblin' From Coast to Coast", thank you Justin! Check out his platform!
My buddy Justin Comstock, host of the Guitar Freaks podcast-- I was a guest last year-- has started a new internet radio platform and he's playing the heck out of my latest, "Ramblin' From Coast to Coast", thank you Justin! Check out his platform!
A bit of my latest lesson featuring Shun Kikuta and myself teaching Koko Taylor's version of Wang Dang Doodle. Shun played w Koko 9 years and is on Koko's CD "Old School" on
Alligator Records. Subscribe to my channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly videos.
Alligator Records. Subscribe to my channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly videos.
October 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
A bit of my latest lesson featuring Shun Kikuta and myself teaching Koko Taylor's version of Wang Dang Doodle. Shun played w Koko 9 years and is on Koko's CD "Old School" on
Alligator Records. Subscribe to my channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly videos.
Alligator Records. Subscribe to my channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly videos.
That's a wrap for the Seoul International Blues Festival and a great trip to Osaka, Tokyo, Incheon and Seoul. Can't wait to come back to Korea and Japan! The blues scene in Korea is growing.
October 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
That's a wrap for the Seoul International Blues Festival and a great trip to Osaka, Tokyo, Incheon and Seoul. Can't wait to come back to Korea and Japan! The blues scene in Korea is growing.
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My latest lesson is part a chat about performance, inspired by lessons with students who have some big gigs coming up! Part 2 is about how I like to play "Pink Champagne" Eddie Taylor style. Join me on Patreon to support these free weekly videos.
My latest lesson is part a chat about performance, inspired by lessons with students who have some big gigs coming up! Part 2 is about how I like to play "Pink Champagne" Eddie Taylor style. Join me on Patreon to support these free weekly videos.
Performance Chat, and How I Play Pink Champagne Lesson by Johnny Burgin
YouTube video by Johnny Burgin
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October 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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My latest lesson is part a chat about performance, inspired by lessons with students who have some big gigs coming up! Part 2 is about how I like to play "Pink Champagne" Eddie Taylor style. Join me on Patreon to support these free weekly videos.
My latest lesson is part a chat about performance, inspired by lessons with students who have some big gigs coming up! Part 2 is about how I like to play "Pink Champagne" Eddie Taylor style. Join me on Patreon to support these free weekly videos.
Korean shows up soon! I"ll be backed by a really interesting, fiery young band Richiman and Groove Nice. Any Seoul residents on this platform? Thurs: Cotton Club, Fri: Muse Since 2000, Sunday, Seoul International Blues Festival. Then back to NorCal and SoCal, check my site for all dates.
October 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Korean shows up soon! I"ll be backed by a really interesting, fiery young band Richiman and Groove Nice. Any Seoul residents on this platform? Thurs: Cotton Club, Fri: Muse Since 2000, Sunday, Seoul International Blues Festival. Then back to NorCal and SoCal, check my site for all dates.
Check out my latest lesson, sponsored by a student, on "Just Pickin'" by Freddie King, with lots of attention on the strumming patterns you could do if you were playing rhythm. Have fun with this one! youtu.be/-3g6Jy7CJLE?...
Just Pickin by Freddie King Guitar w Rhythm Guitar by Johnny Burgin
YouTube video by Johnny Burgin
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October 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Check out my latest lesson, sponsored by a student, on "Just Pickin'" by Freddie King, with lots of attention on the strumming patterns you could do if you were playing rhythm. Have fun with this one! youtu.be/-3g6Jy7CJLE?...
youtu.be/cF3CLdfkfRM?... check out my friends Little Hat's new video premiering now. I love these guys-- raw blues from the Netherlands!
Little Hat – Rocking This Joint Tonight (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Little Hat
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October 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
youtu.be/cF3CLdfkfRM?... check out my friends Little Hat's new video premiering now. I love these guys-- raw blues from the Netherlands!
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I took the month off in September, I'm back at my weekly guitar videos. Check out his one is sponsored by a student, "Empty Life" by Robert Jr Lockwood. This is a great song to really learn as well as you can to master the B postion.
I took the month off in September, I'm back at my weekly guitar videos. Check out his one is sponsored by a student, "Empty Life" by Robert Jr Lockwood. This is a great song to really learn as well as you can to master the B postion.
Empty Life by Robert Lockwood Lesson by Johnny Burgin
YouTube video by Johnny Burgin
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October 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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I took the month off in September, I'm back at my weekly guitar videos. Check out his one is sponsored by a student, "Empty Life" by Robert Jr Lockwood. This is a great song to really learn as well as you can to master the B postion.
I took the month off in September, I'm back at my weekly guitar videos. Check out his one is sponsored by a student, "Empty Life" by Robert Jr Lockwood. This is a great song to really learn as well as you can to master the B postion.
Cleveland blues peeps! Come on out tomorrow night 7.30 hit at the Treelawn Social Club. Electric duo with Noah Wotherspoon.
September 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Cleveland blues peeps! Come on out tomorrow night 7.30 hit at the Treelawn Social Club. Electric duo with Noah Wotherspoon.
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lastest fan email-- get your tix now for the 4rth Annual Johnny Burgin Blues Bash ft Noah Wotherspoon this Sunday, 7.30 at The Skokie Theatre, Skokie IL.
lastest fan email-- get your tix now for the 4rth Annual Johnny Burgin Blues Bash ft Noah Wotherspoon this Sunday, 7.30 at The Skokie Theatre, Skokie IL.
September 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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lastest fan email-- get your tix now for the 4rth Annual Johnny Burgin Blues Bash ft Noah Wotherspoon this Sunday, 7.30 at The Skokie Theatre, Skokie IL.
lastest fan email-- get your tix now for the 4rth Annual Johnny Burgin Blues Bash ft Noah Wotherspoon this Sunday, 7.30 at The Skokie Theatre, Skokie IL.
My mom passed last Tuesday. Age 87, she lived on her own in Gretna, LA til the last six weeks of her life. I miss her so much. Obit link: www.mothefunerals.com/obituaries/j.... If you knew Jeannine, please consider a donation to The Alzheimer's Assocation.
September 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
My mom passed last Tuesday. Age 87, she lived on her own in Gretna, LA til the last six weeks of her life. I miss her so much. Obit link: www.mothefunerals.com/obituaries/j.... If you knew Jeannine, please consider a donation to The Alzheimer's Assocation.
Premiering now: "I'm Ready" by Muddy Waters guitar lesson with deft and sensitive accompanying guitar by Jimmy Rogers. Join me on Patreon and subscribe to my YT channel to support these free weekly blues guitar videos. youtu.be/Wng5gAEszN8
I'm Ready by Muddy Waters Guitar Lesson by Johnny Burgin
YouTube video by Johnny Burgin
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August 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Premiering now: "I'm Ready" by Muddy Waters guitar lesson with deft and sensitive accompanying guitar by Jimmy Rogers. Join me on Patreon and subscribe to my YT channel to support these free weekly blues guitar videos. youtu.be/Wng5gAEszN8
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latest lesson is a chat on learning note for note & a look at Liverpool Drive by Chuck Berry. I first heard this song performed by Billy Flynn at one of Mississippi Heat's first shows. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free lessons.
latest lesson is a chat on learning note for note & a look at Liverpool Drive by Chuck Berry. I first heard this song performed by Billy Flynn at one of Mississippi Heat's first shows. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free lessons.
Liverpool Drive Chuck Berry, Thoughts and Lesson by Johnny Burgin
YouTube video by Johnny Burgin
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August 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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latest lesson is a chat on learning note for note & a look at Liverpool Drive by Chuck Berry. I first heard this song performed by Billy Flynn at one of Mississippi Heat's first shows. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free lessons.
latest lesson is a chat on learning note for note & a look at Liverpool Drive by Chuck Berry. I first heard this song performed by Billy Flynn at one of Mississippi Heat's first shows. Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free lessons.
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Latest lesson is a change of pace: one of my own tunes, "I Did the Best I Could". It's a chat about how you can put a song together. I hope it helps some of you band folks, let me know in the comments!
Latest lesson is a change of pace: one of my own tunes, "I Did the Best I Could". It's a chat about how you can put a song together. I hope it helps some of you band folks, let me know in the comments!
I Did the Best I Could Songwriting Chat/Guitar Lesson by Johnny Burgin
YouTube video by Johnny Burgin
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August 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Latest lesson is a change of pace: one of my own tunes, "I Did the Best I Could". It's a chat about how you can put a song together. I hope it helps some of you band folks, let me know in the comments!
Latest lesson is a change of pace: one of my own tunes, "I Did the Best I Could". It's a chat about how you can put a song together. I hope it helps some of you band folks, let me know in the comments!