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Jonathon Boogie Long is one of modern blues’ most distinctive voices, uniting disparate genres and eclectic styles into a captivating tapestry. A guitar prodigy, Long toured with local Louisiana legend Henry Turner at age 14, followed by Chris Duarte, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Luther Kent. At 22, he was awarded Guitar Center’s “King of the Blues”, besting over 4,000 contestants. B.B. King took notice, inviting Long to tour with him. Infinity Music Hall related King confiding, “You can really play that guitar, boy. I stole some of your licks.” A wide-eyed Boogie replied, “That’s OK. I think I stole all of yours.”Long was first signed by Samantha Fish, who produced two albums with him. She offered, “He’s an all-around star, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to witness and take part in his rise.” Boogie was then snatched up by industry mogul Jim Odom (PreSonus, TuneCore, SoundCloud), as the debut artist for his Myrical Records label. Odom attested, “Boogie is what music is all about…pure talent, passion, and a natural performer. He was born to be on stage.”
Already a fixture in the Blues festival scene, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival releases his yearly performances as live albums. High ISO Music recounts, “Boogie shredded the other bands at the Best of the Beat awards. Terrorized the Blues and BBQ festival. Was easily the best blues act at Jazz Fest.”
In March of 2026, Long released Courage in the Chaos, via Myrical Media. Produced by LeRoux’s Jim Odom, the album is a mix of unexpected inventions and contemporary traditions. Again gracing Billboard’s Blues chart, it’s the young bluesman’s biggest, yet. Heralding it are three stirring singles and inventive music videos, a collab with guitar legend Steve Morse and son Kevin, and the most ambitious tour of his career—proving that there is not only courage in the chaos, but triumph.
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