Live Performance by John Emil Montagnino

“A top slide player, slick and rhythmical, drawing the listener in and keeping them on the edge of their seats. Combine this with a voice that is rich in authenticity, and you have the great live act that is ‘John Emil.’ Close your eyes, and you will be transported to the Mississippi Delta …but with his own take on an old style, the results are mesmerizing as John draws you into a world of American roots music. A quality musician and an enchanting live performer!”

John Emil, an accomplished singer/songwriter, guitarist, and a master of slide guitar, has delivered show-stopping performances at major music festivals like the Atlanta Blues and Bluegrass Fest, Leek Blues & Americana Festival UK, Abber Jazz & Blues Fest Wales UK, and Garden & Gun Festival support act for The Steep Canyon Rangers.
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Equally adept with the acoustic Hawaiian lap steel guitar and Dobro, fans hear haunting, subtle hints of Delta bluesmen Son House and Blind Willie Johnson. Still, John Emil ultimately creates his own unique style by integrating country blues, folk, and bluegrass sounds into his repertoire.