Jeremiah Johnson Band to perform at The Big Chill

The Jeremiah Johnson Band will perform at The Big Chill at 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $20.

Jeremiah Johnson has been writing original music for decades and continues to polish his art through consistent rehearsals and tireless touring, a news release said. Though born and raised in St. Louis, he seasoned his songwriting by spending a decade on the Gulf Coast of Texas, working hard at making a name for himself as an original blues artist. Boasting a five album discography, Johnson performs with Benet Schaeffer, drums, Frank Bauer, tenor sax, and Tom Maloney, bass.

The Jeremiah Johnson Band’s latest album, “Blues Heart Attack,” was released in July 2016. This unique record is a blend of Johnson’s entire musical career.

“It’s a combination of our earlier works, including ‘Grind,’” he said in the release. “There’s horns and keyboard reminiscent of ‘Brand Spankn’ Blues,’ but also some heavy guitar driven tracks. It’s the evolution of everything in a ‘Blues Heart Attack.’” Special guest performers include Tom “Papa” Ray on harmonica and Nathan Hershey on keys. “Blues Heart Attack” reached No. 5 on the Billboard Blues Charts.

“Grind,” the band’s fifth studio album, produced by Devon Allman, features Grammy Award winner Yonrico Scott on drums. “Grind” has been featured on SiriusXM’s B.B. King’s Bluesville and on the international radio show “Confessing the Blues,” broadcasting on 50 stations in 10 countries worldwide. “Grind” reached the No. 8 slot on the Billboard Blues Charts the week of Nov. 7, 2015.