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Johnny Fury

Austin, TX | Established. Jan 01, 2013 | SELF

Austin, TX | SELF
Established on Jan, 2013
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"Music in the Morning: Johnny Fury Band"

Johnny Fury and his band stopped by the studio to talk about his weekly show at Bat Bar and upcoming album, and to perform. - Dave Froehlich


"New Music From Indie-Artists Frank Viele, Alannah McCready And Johnny Fury"

Arriving May 11th is the sophomore release from blues-rocker Johnny Fury. The new album titled "Johnny Fury II," features nine-tracks, beginning with the horn-infused funk groove of "Lucky Man" as Fury's vocals sound as if he is a veteran bluesman. He swings with the rockabilly rhythm of "Without Me," before slowing down for the smooth R&B delivery of "Life On The Streets." The album features a couple of outstanding covers, including the slow blues of "All Your Love" by Samuel "Magic Sam" Maghett and the jazz-infused classic "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)," originally by the late, great Marvin Gaye. Johnny Fury wraps up his new album with the funky blues of "Arizona Women" and the guitar driven rock of "Blue Sunrise" as he closes the album on a powerful high. To find out more about Johnny Fury and his latest release "Johnny Fury II," please visit johnnyfury.com/. - JP's Music Blog


"HOW DID I GET HERE? PODCAST WITH JOHNNY GOUDIE"

Hello friends! We have a double-header on "How Did I Get Here?" today. First up, Arizona born/Berklee College of Music grad blues guitarist, Johnny Fury! Johnny's latest album, Johnny Fury II which was recorded in the "old school" analog way, is available now where ever you stream or download your jams. You can find him on 6th Street here in Austin every Thursday & Friday at Bat Bar and every Sunday at Maggie Mae's. Go to johnnyfury.com for music, videos and more Johnny stuff. - Johnny Goudie


"ESSENTIAL 8: Johnny Fury"

"Johnny Fury may be drawn to creamy white Stratocasters and flashy flying Vs, but no matter what kind of guitar lands in his hands, the Austin bluesman always makes it sing. On Johnny Fury II (released May 11, 2018), Fury shows his prowess in soul and rock as well as blues and jazz, with a smooth, nuanced tenor capable of delivering splintering blues and affecting ballads. " - The Daily Country


"Twists of Fury"

"It has been said that Johnny Fury fell in love for the first time at the age of 12, when he wrapped his fingers around a guitar neck and started playing. But, I wanted more of the story." - Buddy Magazine


Discography

Johnny Fury II (2018)

Chronic Blues (2016)

Johnny Fury (2014)

The Johnny Fury EP (2013)


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Johnny Fury may be drawn to creamy white Stratocasters and flashy flying Vs, but no matter what kind of guitar lands in his hands, the Austin bluesman always makes it sing. Add in his vocal and songwriting skills, and he’s a triple-threat talent.

On Johnny Fury II, the follow-up to his self-titled 2014 debut, Fury shows his prowess in soul and rock as well as blues and jazz, with a smooth, well-nuanced tenor capable of delivering splintering blues and affecting ballads with equal finesse. He’s already impressed industry judges; Fury was a finalist in the 2014 Jimi Hendrix Guitar Competition and a 2016 semi-finalist in the New York-based International Songwriting Competition. The latter nod came for “Without Me,” which appears on Johnny Fury II. It’s one of seven originals on the nine-track album; his well-chosen covers are Marvin Gaye’s “Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology),” to which he added verses to further update that still-urgent environmental alert, and “All of Your Love,” by Chicago bluesman Samuel “Magic Sam” Maghett.

Not only has Fury carefully studied those who came before him; he also emulated their recording methods for this album. At Yellow Dog Studios in Wimberley, Texas, outside of Austin, Fury, who produced, recorded to old-school analog tape, which was transferred to computer for editing.

“The best of both worlds!” he says.

The same could be said of his music. Combining blues traditions with his fresh outlook, Fury creates music that could easily take its place alongside his heroes. And someday, it very likely will. 

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