Jimmy "Flim" Johnson

[lbpesq]

Bummer!  Hope your symptoms are as minimal as can be and you have a quick and full recovery, Jimmy.  It all starts with health.

Bill, tgo

[rv_bass]

Sounds like an extremely challenging environment and logistics to manage. Sorry to hear that you caught it as well.  Hoping you have mild symptoms and a full and speedy recovery!

[Stumblecat]

  Thanks so much for the (detailed) explanation, Jimmy, and I’m glad it didn’t hit you too hard:) Of course the show was fantastic, and I am also a big fan of Bob Glaub, so it was cool to see him there! Although to be honest, the bass was the ONLY thing that was boomy/diffuse/undefined in the mix. I have heard that large stadiums and P-basses can be a challenging combo to get right, however.
 
  I had forgotten to book a ticket for the Halifax, Nova Scotia (my home) show after the initial Covid rescheduling, and had the drummer in my band tell me at my gig, “Saw James Taylor last night, it was awesome!”. My hand slapped my head as I realized I had completely forgotten about the show. Doh! I have an aunt here in Calgary, so I thought “second chance!”, and flew out. Unfortunately I can’t make it to the Edmonton show (budget constraints), but I will be watching carefully to see where you are playing with anybody within the next few years. I would LOVE to see ya live (in person).
 
  I have been a fan since I saw the live in Tokyo (Holdsworth) video in the 80s. I don’t know why it took me so long to finally check out the Wayne Johnson Trio, but discovering/enjoying these recordings has been a highlight of the last few years for me, and a lot of fun. Those “Live at the Comeback Inn” clips of the Trio posted by “IC Manygrins” on YouTube are a blast! So cool that somebody got some video footage of the band.
 
  Attaching a picture of me begging Wayne Johnson for some MP3 versions of my vinyl (he was very gracious), and my Alembic bass. Gotta love those superb walnut tops


- Luke (Stumblecat)

[JimmyJ]

Hey Luke,

Thanks for the stories, kind words, and pics of your fine looking axe.  All good stuff.  Sorry I missed you this time around up here - even after you chased us out to Calgary.  But yeah, James and Jackson are both great Artists, excellent songwriters, and both bands have some terrific players in them.  The set and video stuff is also amazing so it's a nice show to attend for both ear and eye candy.  And in this case you got a rare double-dose of Bob.  Ha! 

We had some fun with the Wayne Johnson Trio back in the day.  We had played together in Minneapolis in the late 70's before I left for LA.  Then we reunited after we all individually ended up in SoCal some years later.  He had a freeform style of writing that encouraged lengthy jamming and that seemed like a good musical fit for the Comeback Inn.  Always fun playing with Bill Berg too, a great drummer and lifelong pal.

OK, carry on.  Seeya somewhere down the line.

Jimmy J

PS: I've already tested negative so tomorrow I'll try to catch up with this tour.  Whew!

[hankster]

Sorry to hear of your Canadian tour tribulations Jimmy. Glad you’re on the mend. Looking forward to the Victoria show on Wednesday. It’ll make up for the one I had to miss in Hamilton a few years back. Stay safe, be well!

[goran]

Jimmy glad all went good with covid and that you tested negative! Have fun on tour, hope these are the last breaths of this pandemic.

[hankster]

Great show in Victoria last night. Great to see you live Jimmy!

[JimmyJ]

Thanks Richard.  Glad you enjoyed it and sorry I couldn't say hello.  Next time.

Last night Jackson's band was short one BG singer and his regular lighting guy due to positive test results.  We only need to get through one. more. show. and we can go home - unless we're stuck in quarantine!  It sure is great to play live music, and the audiences have been terrific, but this has been crazy!

Jimmy J

[hankster]

Vancouver will be great for you tonight I’m sure. I really feel like we were honoured that you all came out and travelled under these conditions to play for us. It was a beautiful show. I hope everyone can get some time to recover. Stay well, and thanks!

[hankster]

PS. If you look out the port side of the ferry as you pass the last of the islands in Active Pass right before you cross the Georgia Strait you’ll see the little hamlet on Galiano Island where we make our home. About as far from my Toronto days as we could get.

[JimmyJ]

Wow Richard, this is certainly a beautiful part of the world up here.  I have a good pal living on Orcas too.  Seems idyllic.  Our band actually flew over and back on a small plane yesterday and last night so I guess I saw your place from above in the afternoon.  Our trucks, crew, and Jackson's team are on the ferry this morning.

Fingers crossed that everybody on the team can make the gig tonight!

Jimmy J

[David Houck]

  

[eddievig]

Sorry to hear that the bug got through to your team, and glad you are all feeling better. I'm also glad to hear that there were ways to make some of the shows happen.

 COVID got around the Jazz Fest here in New Orleans too, with lots of artists making it through the first week but having to pull out of the second week. Unfortunately, there are no "bubbles" where the local musicians are concerned, with lots of them playing 2-3 sets with different groups at the Fest and then a night show too for 3-4 days a week. I guess it was bound to happen, but the recoveries were quick here too from what I've heard.

My best to you and the gang, and to your continued health on the road.

Ed V

[rv_bass]

Jimmy, I’m on the Cape through the fourth, so will miss Tanglewood (which is a great place to see a show), but I see you guys will be at Fenway in August and hope to make one of those shows.  Hope all goes well this summer!

[JimmyJ]

Hey Rob,

Tanglewood ... fun in some ways and kinda not great in others.  Since it's an orchestra hall there's no room for our touring light and video rigs.  Plus it's obviously a very "live" room so tricky to play with PA, drums, amps...  Plus, most of the lawn seats can't actually see the stage.  Ha!  But it's a good hang.  And the catering is excellent! 

Yes, I guess we're playing that new theater at Fenway?  That should be fun.  Seeya there.

Thanks,
Jimmy J