PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Alvon Johnson on Top of the Bay Area Blues Game

The blues game has a new shot in the arm, and his name is Alvon Johnson. His aggressive style of playing the guitar has ignited a new generation of blues fans. Johnsons introduction to music came early on, as he followed in the footsteps of his mother. His talent as a young man was evident, and singing and playing guitar for a living was an obvious career path. Early influences included legends Wes Montgomery, Andre Segovia, Charlie Christian and Jimi Hendrix. While attending Portland State Un...

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