Mikey Junior

When one of the oldest running blues society says, "You're the real deal." That has to mean something...When blues forums toss your name around with the likes of harmonica masters like Little Walter and Sonny Boy...that has to mean something. Of course, there will always be skeptics; but to the blues fans of the northeast United States, there is no doubt that at just 32 years old, Mikey Junior is chasing the masters at a pace that’s frightening. Growing up on the tough streets of Trenton, New Jersey, Mikey Junior is a self-taught prodigy. With his impressive collection of vintage vinyl, tapes, CD’s and videos, Mikey spent the better part of his youth immersing himself in the world of blues music. By the time he was twenty-one, he was already a road-tested player, making even ardent blues purists, take notice. Since that time, Mikey Junior has released an impressive six CD’s as well as a documentary DVD. He’s been praised by blues societies as well as players for his original take on ‘old school’ styles and his latest release, ‘It Ain’t Hard To Tell” is being hailed as a watershed effort by the blues community. Mikey Junior has been attracting blues audiences throughout the country with his refreshing original yet traditional blues and joyful swagger that gets people up and cheering. Working hard & keeping a full tour schedule, Mikey maximizes the exposure for his stage show of electrifying harmonica blues, showmanship & trademark visceral lyricism that keeps people coming back for more. Mikey Jr. never set out to re-write the pages of blues history, but through his true love of the music and his undying dedication to the masters that came before him, it seems all but certain that Mikey Junior will scribe his name in the annals of blues history - right alongside the very masters that influence his every performance. For more information check out... www.mikeyjunior.com