Johnny Riley from Groveton, TX is influenced by both Gospel music and Mississippi blues with a Texas twang and some “Outlaw” influences. Johnny Riley has an unforgettable soulful voice which he can use like a field holler if need be.During his show he plays lead guitar and adds a large dose of Harmonica to the mix. His music is strongly influenced by his Mississippi and Texas roots.
Johnny has high energy shows from a catalog of highly acclaimed originals Performing blues, country, outlaw blues, rock and contemorary blues, as well as cover songs. Johnny is comfortable and at home performing an entertaining show for his fans in any size of audience or venue giving them the show they want.
1 review
Sheila C.
April 23, 2023I’ve seen Johnny perform a few of times and each time he was great! I love his music and his personality is wonderful throughout the night.
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter
Johnny Riley
Thank you so much !
Price range: $500 – $2,000 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 90 - 120 minutes
When I come to an event u will be entertained!
Music and Country Humor ! I play a mixture of Music as well comedy / Story Telling!
You got me Runnin E
Rock me baby / BB KING version
Red house #A
Death letter Blues #A son house
Just can’t keep from crying #E
Pride and Joy #E
Hey Joe #E
No letter Blues #A original
Statesborou blues #G
The Thrill is gone #B
Crossroads of my life #A/ original
She don’t call me baby #Am original
I wonder #A
Got my mojo working #E
Lonley s the night #Am original
Change #Em
Dust my Blues #A Elmore James version
Milk cow Blues #E
Love in Vain #A Robert Johnson
Crossroad Blues #A Eric Clampton version
Hey Baby #E original my version
Slow Drag Blues #E instrumental
Trouble in mind Blues #E
Freight Train Boogie #E
Cold shot # A
Texas Flood #A
Pipeline blues #E
Amarillo By Morning
Big City
Blues Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain
Boot Scoot Boogie
Bottle By Bottle
Country Road
Country State of Mine
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind Don’t Tell Mama I Was Drinking
Don’t You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me Down in Mexico
Drunk and Stoned
East Texas Nights
Farewell Party
Folsom Prison Blues
He Stopped Loving Her Today
He’ll Have to Go
Hello Darlin’
Help Me Make It Through the Night High Cost of Livin’
Houston Solution
I Heard A Heartbreak Last Night
I Heard That Lonesome Whistle Blow
I Never Go Around Mirrors
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
Long Black Veil
Long Lonesome Blues
Look At Us
Margaritaville
Midnight in Montgomery
Move it On Over
Murder on Music Row
My Hero’s Have Always Been Cowboy’s Old Cotton Field Back Home
One Night Rodeo
Country Songs
Pardon Me, I’ve Got Someone to Kill Pass Me By
Picture Me Without You
Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends Poncho and Lefty
Rebel Soldier
Right or Wrong
Seen It in Color
She Things I Still Care Silver Wings
Sing Me Back Home
Skip a Rope
Soldier’s Letter
Some Day When Things Are Good South’s Gonna Do It Again
Stars On the Water
Statue of A Fool
Swinging Door
That Girl Who Waits On Tables The Chair
The Fireman
The Grand Tour
The Green, Green Grass of Home
The Night Life
The Ride
Today I Started Loving You
Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down Troubadour
When A Man Can’t Shake A Memory Whiskey Bent
White Lightning
Wild Bill Jones
Window Up Above
You Don’t Know Me
You Never Even Called Me By My Name
George Jones , Howlin wolf, Billy Gibbons
Hank Williams,Tony Joe White
A stage and a sound system with mics I provide my own apms
Singer/Songwriter
