About this Event
About the Band:
We are ASAMU JOHNSON & THE ASSOCIATES OF THE BLUES
Stages have been built across this country to showcase the beautiful art form of the Blues. When Asamu Johnson and The Associates of The Blues step on one, they uplift the rich enduring heritage of the Blues and the hearts and spirits of everyone listening. They've had all eyes and ears on them at venues and events across the nation including Chenango Blues Festival in New York, Teddy's Juke Joint in Baton Rouge, Pee Dee Blues Bash in South Carolina, B.B King's Club in Memphis, Buddy Guy's Legendary Bar in Chicago and of course right here in West Michigan including Art Prize, Billy's Lounge, Devos Place, Dockers Fish House, Black Arts Festivals and Michigan Blues Festivals all across Michigan.
Asamu and his band mates Adam Daddy Mack McMillan (Keyboards Vocals and band manager), Curtis CC Woods (Rhythm Guitar and Vocals) Melvin MC Clark (lead Guitar and Vocals), Adnan Boo Brown (Drums), John Gist (Saxaphone) and a host of Associates who have played with Asamu are skilled musicians with a captivating sound and stage presence.
A passionate and talented songwriter, Johnson's 2017 hit song Got To Go reached #1 on the POWER XR WEST COAST Radio Network. Asamu and the Associates also have 3 CDs on the market ~ Bow Legs and Big Feet, Got To Go and Blues You Can Use.
Asamu and The Associates are two-time back-to-back West Michigan Blues Society Regional Champions (2016/17) and represented Michigan in Memphis Tennessee at the International Blues Competition which hosts over 1,000 Bands from around the world!!
Asamu is also a two-time Jami Award Nominee and in 2022 Asamu was nominated and awarded the Telly Gold Award at The Fox Theatre In Detroit.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chicago Beef Joint, 822 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States
USD 12.51
