Mikey Junior

Mikey Junior - Self-taught from his impressive collection of blues vinyl, he was a full-time musician before he even graduated high school. By the time he was in his early twenties, seasoned players were taking notice and it wasn’t long before one blues society after another scrambled to get him to their stage. Before long, Mikey was a staple of the summer blues circuit on the East Coast. 

Mikey Junior (no other name provided) grew up in New Jersey where he developed a strong penchant for the harmonica during his high school years. Now located in Philadelphia, he continues his pursuit of the blues. Mikey has a deep voice that is certainly appropriate for the old-school blues he pursues.

In recent months he has released two albums. The more recent of the two albums “Blues in The Barn” is just what it says. The Blues Barn sits on an 80-acre farm located adjacent to a river.  The barn over the years had been the source of many parties and concerts and was recognized for having some amazing acoustics. Ultimately, a decision was made to build a recording studio in it resulting in this album. Performers on the album are Mikey Junior on harmonica and vocals, Richard “Filthy Rich” MacPherson and Matt Daniels on guitar, Jimmy Pritchard on bass, Scott Stump on drums, and producer Andy Kravitz also adding drums on two tracks.

(Mikey Junior at Wilmington's Riverfront Blues Festival 2014)