I was not the least bit disappointed!

The only reason I was concerned was because the first time I saw Jonny
Lang
it was in the intimate setting of an Austin City Limits taping. He came
out
looking like any ordinary 18-year-old boy, but when he began to play an
old
soul emerged. The best part of the taping will never be aired. Jonny
took off
into the audience with the confidence of a seasoned veteran, playing
his
guitar right in the face of adoring fans. Unfortunately, for the TV
audience
the camera could not keep up with him. He was so entertaining, posed
and
"hot" on that guitar I could not get over the fact that he was only 18.

So, when I heard he was coming to the Austin Music Hall I knew I had to
see
the show but, I hoped that in a bigger arena he would not lose the
charm and
appeal that had stuck me previously.

Again, I was not the least bit disappointed! He took the stage and
started
the show with the same grace he had in a smaller setting. The place was
packed with "Children of All Ages". He draws a diverse crowd from older
folks
that have listened to blues all their lives to young girls who are
attracted
to his teen idol look and find the blues an addicting sound they never
knew
existed. He bridges a gap.

Plus, he is one of the finest guitar players today. One thing that
makes him
so attractive on stage is his ease and smile. He really enjoys playing
and it
is evident.
 I cannot compare him to anyone, he is very unique and he can play with
the
best.

He has played and toured with greats like BB King, The Rolling Stones,
Blues
Travelers, and has headlined numerous events. He has been honored to
play in
the midst of President Bill Clinton at the White House and people call
him a
lucky kid. He is not lucky; he is a fine musician that has earned his
notoriety. The only thing he lacks is age. Some people won’t take him
seriously as a blues artist because of his age and that’s too bad….for
them!
They are really missing out on years of great music waiting for him to
grow
old. I plan to follow him every step of the way. If he is in your area
you
should not miss him, he is a real treat.

His first album was Smokin, an independent release in 1995 that sold
over
25,000 copies. His second was Lie to Me, released in 1996 by A& M
Records.
His last, Wander this World, was release in 1998.