Boogie Long

Soul Country #5

Airdate Aug 27, 2024

Podcast 33:25

Recorded in New Orleans, LA

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Baton Rouge native Jonathon “Boogie” Long demonstrates his sizzling guitar work with “Chickin’ Pickin'” blues and country styles from this master craftsman in Soul Country #5. With his intense, heartfelt performances, Boogie Long has established himself as a high performance sideman to Luther Kent and many others including years alongside Samantha Fish. His singer-songwriter material shows he is a well-rounded talent worthy of his 2019 admission to the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. The trailer is culled from several years of New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festivals and other exclusives. Production made possible in part with grants from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

More about Jonathon 'Boogie' Long

Boggie Long is a celebrated guitarist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, well known for his powerful blend of blues, rock, and soul. He built a reputation as a top sideman before impressing as a singer-songwriter, he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame before turning 30! Boogie gained widespread recognition with his debut album, Trying to Get There (2013), which featured standout tracks like "The River" and "Pray for Me." His follow-up self-titled album in 2018 included the popular song "Bury Me." Boogie has earned several accolades, including winning the 2011 Guitar Center King of the Blues competition. With his intense, heartfelt performances, Boogie Long has established himself as a formidable force in the modern blues landscape.

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