Johnny Sansone

Johnny After been feature on Sunday 8/12/13 on the HBO Hit series Treme Tuesday the Blues foundation awards Nominations came out and Johnny Sansone this year nominated for song of the year for “The Night the Pie Factory Burned Down” - and best male contemporary Blues artist . Blues music foundation awards 2013  winner of the 2012 Blues awards song of the year for "The Lord is Waiting & the Devil is too" also nominated for Album of the year, Best Blues Album of the year as well as ...

Johnny After been feature on Sunday 8/12/13 on the HBO Hit series Treme Tuesday the Blues foundation awards Nominations came out and Johnny Sansone this year nominated for song of the year for “The Night the Pie Factory Burned Down” - and best male contemporary Blues artist . Blues music foundation awards 2013  winner of the 2012 Blues awards song of the year for "The Lord is Waiting & the Devil is too" also nominated for Album of the year, Best Blues Album of the year as well as male artist of the year has been impressing audiences in both clubs and on festival stages with his high energy performances, top-notch harmonica and accordion playing, and roots rocking song-writing.  He incorporates blues, zydeco and swamp-pop to come up with a unique sound.Sansone grew up Building on the traditional styles of Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, and Big Walter, Johnny has forged his own style with horn-like phrasing and monster tone.  His showmanship earned him the nickname “Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone.”  Johnny joined Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters in the 1980’s, furthering his reputation as a top notch singer and showman.  While with Earl, he toured with such blues legends as Robert Lockwood Jr., and Jimmy Rogers.Sansone moved to New Orleans in 1989, taking the city’s blues scene by storm.  He played with many Crescent City legends as well as developing his own sound.  Johnny quickly gained a loyal audience, moving from musical strength to musical strength and never failing to impress.  Sansone’s recording career has also been very fruitful.  His first solo record, Where Y’At? on Kingsnake records,  featured Ronnie Earl, and Sansone’s original songwriting.  Mr Goodthing for the  Ichabon label, before creating Crescent City Moon on Rounder records.  Crescent City Moon swept the OffBeat music awards in 1996, with its haunting title track and good time party tunes all from Sansone’s original pen.  Sansone followed Crescent City Moon with the well-received Watermelon Patch.  Johnny has also recorded as a member of Sansone, Krown, and Fohl; the Grammy-nominated Tribute to Mississippi Fred McDowell; and the Juno award-winning Radio Guantanamo by Jane Bunnett, and with Tab Benoit for Voice of the Wetlands.Sansone has earned a reputation for his powerful festival performances.  His set at the New Orleans Jazz Festival is always a yearly highlight.  He has been featured at Jazz and Blues Festivals throughout the US and Europe.  He has also performed at such hallowed halls as the Lincoln Center in New York City. Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone’s rich musical experiences, deep traditional roots, and endlessly creative playing and songwriting have earned him the respect of his peers, and a place at the top of everyone’s list of modern musical masters. Awards 2012 The Blues Music Awards: Winner song of the year for “The Lord is Waiting & the Devil is too”  Also Nominated for Male Artist of the Year, Best Album of the year, Best Blues Album of the year 2007 Blues Music Awards nominated for Best Song of the Year & best Instrument (accordion) of the year 2007 Blues wax Awards nominated for Best Album of the Year & entertainer of the year   2007 Off Beat Magazine  nominated for best country folk roots rock album of the year    2005 Juno awards Winner for best contemporary jazz Album For Jane Bunnett's "Radio Guantanamo" Contribution (Writer ,  composer ,Musician & Vocalist  2004  Big Easy Awards     Best Group      2003 , 2002 , 2000 to 1998   Off Beat Magazine Awards    Best harmonica   2001   Off Beat Magazine awards     Grammy nomination contribution to a tribute to Mississippi Fred McDowell. ( Writer , Composer, Musician & Vocalist) 1997 OffBeat Magazine Awards voted best harmonica, best blues band, Best Album and best song of the year