“I’ve really been enjoying the Pat Johnson record, Come On In My Kitchen. As the title suggests it’s an invitation into Pat’s world. He’s got a gentle way of breathing new life into some classic blues tunes, he’s made them his own while remaining faithful to the energy behind the originals. That’s not an easy task but Pat’s got the touch. 

It’s often been said that you can judge someone by the company they keep and with Billy MacInnis and Maurice Roulette in the mix …judge away. The first tune that struck me was the Robert Johnson cover, and title track, Come on in My Kitchen, it feels raw around the edges and that’s what gives it life and in this performance he nails the mood. The recording itself is clear but homey- it really feels like it was recorded in a kitchen. I can smell the cornbread cooling on the counter. 

Pat Johnson has played guitar and taught near his home in southern Ontario for a couple of decades now.  I suspect his playing and his voice will age well, just like the blues players of the past – his idols.  With that in mind I’m eager to hear what he does next.”
Doyle Dean 
Production Manager 
North Country Public Radio 
Host of The Dean’s List, www.ncpr.org/deanslist

 “When it comes to music makes the man it goes both ways.  Pat Johnson the man makes music, good music from his heart his voice and his instrument.  Combined Pat’s artistry puts a spark in your step or softness in your soul he’s a treat to listen to and shows great respect to those who came before him.  We’re fortunate to have a bluesman like Pat Johnson among us.” 
Wayne Vermette, The Blues Project CFRC  101.9 FM

Imagine Blind Lemon Jefferson met up with John Philip Sousa on his way to the Blue Note. Down home toe-tapping acoustic roots music performed on TUBA, mandolin, slide guitar and drums. 

"A sort of crossing between the legendary Hot Tuna and Leon Redbone as this trio can surely play pre-war blues very well but with the attitude of a (small) band from the early times of jazz."
Massimo Ferro, Italy www.highway61.it