Johnny Mars (USA)

& the Global Rhythm Explorers

South Carolina blues man Johnny Mars has a long and distinguished career. He has headlined blues shows and festivals all over the globe and was invited to play during the Olympic Games in Barcelona. The Scandinavian press first tagged him with the title, The Jimi Hendrix of the Harmonica, a tribute to his innovative musicianship and dynamic stage presentation.

Johnny's new show is a blend of acoustic and electric R & B with Cajun, Reggae, Afro, Caribbean and other World music influences, guaranteed to get any crowd dancing. Johnny’s new band, the Global Rhythm Explorers offer a sizzling blend of styles, colours and rhythmic textures providing the perfect backdrop for Johnny’s soulful, powerhouse vocals and unique harmonica style.

Recent collaborations include gigs and recordings with Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, saxophonist Andy Sheppard & Pete Brown, co-writer of legendary Cream songs White Room and Sunshine of Your Love. Johnny has also recently recorded sessions at Pebble Mill for the Paul Jones Show.

From blues to his unique electric style, Johnny Mars is, without doubt, the most stunning and innovative harmonica player on this planet. A consummate performer guaranteed to bring any event to life and provide and experience that you will never forget!

If you would like to book Johnny Mars (USA) please read our artist engagement page and contact us

Set and press reviews
Audio Clips

Johnny’s current set is based around the following:-

Johnny's Recent Corporate Appearances

Frankfurt Music Show - Germany (Hohner, 1,000,000 attendance)

Earls Court Live Exhibition - England (180,000 attendance)

London Music Show - Wembley (Hohner, 100,000 attendance)

"...master of his chosen axe... Johnny means to update and modernize the blues harmonica... after witnessing his powerhouse performances live on stage... I couldn't believe that anyone could do those things with the harp... STATESIDE has some fascinating stuff on it, ranging from a Sonny Boy-ish acoustic number, to a new-age kind of feel, to the scorching electric playing he is famous for."

PAT MISSIN
American Harmonica

“Johnny Mars, a man who knows his Blues, and MM&K Recordings bring one of the best releases I have had the honor to review. Not only is Mars harp playing kick ass but his vocals are very strong and song writing excellent. . . This is one very tight and together release. . . Some may argue that they are not all strictly the blues. Whatever one may want to classify them, they are some bodacious sounds. . .. . Mr. Mars & the band will definitely give you a wake-up call."

ROBERT D. MURPHY Las Vegas Blues News
B.A.B.S Blues Writer of the Year

REQUEST JOHNNY'S PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FROM MEANTIME

PROBLEMS? If you have trouble playing these files, right click on the song title and select “save target as”. You can then save the audio clip to your desktop and play it from there. If you still have problems, please contact us for advice.

Early in the morning
Just A Little Bit - Live!
Messin' with the Kid - Live!
Watch Yourself - Live!