"Paints blues riffs as radically as Picasso, he pushes blues to experimental and quirky heights". Char Ham, Southland Blues
"An exceptional talent with a unique guitar style and an infectious energy". J. Blake, American Blues News
"A highly unusual blues-rock six stringer" Zack Slovinsky, Southern California Blues Society
"Seldom have we heard an artist so firmly rooted in the genre yet so riding on the edge of inventive and creative twists within. [GROOVE is] highly Recommended" Bob Kisielius - Barrelhouse Blues
"A marvelous blues guitar player in the mainstream tradition". Jim Santella, Southland Blues
"A triple threat...touch, timing and taste". Sherman Reidy, Southland Blues
"A songwriter with an unusual flair for exciting arrangements, rhythms and dynamics". Sherman Reidy, Southland Blues
"A new landscape of the blues painted by a true one of a kind Artist" John Vermilyea, Blues Underground Network
"All the factors that elevate the average blues player to above average greatness!" J. Blake, American Blues News
"I’m sold- this is one helluva bluesman and I highly recommend the CD and DVD". Steve Jones/Blues Blast Magazine
"A refreshingly unique, energetic and unorthodox style of guitar playing" J. Blake, American Blues News
"We haven't heard a guitarist like this emerge in a long time" Nathan Norgel, Wasser Prawda
"GROOVE has it all...quirky lyrics, unconventional delivery, experimental soloing, interesting use of effects with a traditional structure". American Blues Blog
"An extreme blues talent...GROOVE combines a traditional style of blues music with Johnny's own experimental style of blues guitar. Rick Davis, Crossroads Blues Society
You can hear the pain and passion and love in every single note of Johnny Childs. GROOVE CD should be nominated for "Blues album of the Year!" Nathan, Norgel, Wasser Prawda
"One of the most fearless players I've ever seen" Jon Boyer, Time out Magazine
Groove CD: "Where roots, tadition and unfettered freedom meet to reveal one of the most creative, grounded & soulful Blues artists I've heard in years." Shira Saykoff, Los Angeles Blues Guide
More Quotes:
"If Thelonious Monk played guitar, it would sound like you!" J.B. Moore
"I bought a Gibson because of your movie 'The Junkman's son'. Keep up the great music". Craig Coffield
"Damn - Just heard 'Groove'. Outstanding tunes and your guitar burned a hole in my speakers". Ernie Lisi
"Just watched "The Junkman's Son" Very well done with humor and great music throughout". Really enjoyed it". Vinny Marini
"You're wacky! I like that. I think you really got something there". Bruce Bromberg
"You are bad ass guitarist. Wish you woulda come jammed with us at Flying Saucer in Memphis" Vincent Hayes
"Great playing. I don't dig in to my notes and make those crazy sounds like you do!" Kirk Fletcher
"He's sort of like a cubist painter in a way, with the guitar" Zack Slovinsky
"Man, you really play that thing son, you get on it!" Louisiana Guitar Red
"You're a fabulous guitarist and the Groove CD sounds amazing" Michael Packer
"I love that note! You got a great feel on that thing" Preston Smith
"Man, you kill on guitar, very unique style" Dave Fields
"Groove" is a truly excellent blues cd" Big Ed Sullivan
"Loved your new Cd, some crazy stuff on there and loved the video [Walk The floor]". Bill Sims Jr
"You are the man - a blues man - the legendary Johnny Childs - a man with an amazing life and music which you created - lots of love and respect". Les Opiola
"Johnny I had a blast watching you go". Stephen Bailey
"Great set! You remind me of Thelonious Monk, outside phrasing but then landing in the pocket". Matt Daniels
"Great Show with fantastic talent, Thanks for the Music! Hope you make it back to Cleveland soon". Joanne Maher
"Ya put on an amazing SHOW. And it was fire works and FUN along with taking care of BUSINESS !!! You rocked the lower EAST SIDE with some powerful SOUL. Great Material beautifully played for KEEPS". Jake Bialos
"Real Deal great stuff ya'll layin' down !!" Jimmy Lloyd Rea
"listening to your CD right now - some serious stuff going on there! Will definitely be given you some airplay". Gary Grainger
"Hey BMA nominators-give this guy a break and give him a well deserved nomination! Brilliant work! Both the Cd and DVD!" Vincent Hayes
"I really love the whole CD, hope you come back to Cleveland soon!" Joanne Maher
"Mr. Childs - I was checking you out on Youtube. Great stuff!" Rick Fink
"Really dug your set the other night!" Dean Shot
"You're a refreshing voice in the Blues world. Head down to Delaware next time you're on tour". Craig Coffield
"Love the vid, I'm watching it for the tenth time or so. Definitely have the CD on my stocking stuffer list!" Timothy Budig
"Really dug the Walk The Floor video...super groovy tune" Jake La Botz
"Johnny, you crazy, raw, goose steppin Hellhound! I love this shit, not the same old same old. Like an exposed nerve or an open wound, it hurts, but kinda feels good too. Be sure to visit the Doc when you can". Gabby Hendricks
"Love it Love it Love It . You go Johnny you go! You got it with this one my friend! [Walk The Floor Video]" Sandi Rose
"Such a crazy solo on "Walk The Floor" love the phrasing and that fuzzy tone is perfect for the feel of the song!" Timothy Budig
"hey Johnny it was nice meeting you at the grisley pear last month,,,,you played a killin set!!!" Tom Terry
"Johnny I had a blast watching you go. I really enjoy your playing -- You're good for the blues". Stephen Bailey
"Nice CD! Good to hear new stuff with a sound of its own :-))))" Dave Arcari
"You're CD "Groove" is so raw and just flat out kicks ass". The Blues-Rockers
"Johnny flat out lays it down. He puts everything he has into it. Truly a breath of fresh air in a sea of sameness - very inspiring". bluzgy
"We saw Johnny Childs last night at Longfellow's Square, this guy is a great blue's guitarist!!! Johnny if you don't get signed you can be a blues cantor". richlaskin
"Groove" is so raw and just flat out kicks ass". thebluesrockers
"You play that guitar like it owes you money!" Mark Greenberg
I've been playing the blues for 29 years and have NEVER heard anyone that plays like you. Your phrasing reminds me of Robert Cray". Anonymous
"You're like the blues version of Joe Cocker". Anonymous
"Love this song! [Walk The Floor] I seriously just played it three times in a row in my car this morning!" Michelle Wilke Velotta