JOHN EVANS & BLEU EDMONDSON (SONG SWAP)
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John had music in his blood; his grandfather not only played guitars; he made guitars. Surely he could put that talent to good use. As it turned out, John actually seemed to prefer pretty girls talking to him over big ugly guys tackling him. It is rumored that it was about this time on John’s life that he ditched the Marine Corps flat top, but no one really seems to know for sure. John picked up gigs throughout Southeast Texas, often playing cover tunes with a few originals mixed in. The originals became more frequent as John’s songwriting talent emerged. John teamed up with Ronnie Walker, another songwriter, in 1996. Evans-Walker released Ride Shotgun, which, although country, was not typical country. Soon after, John formed the John Evans Band and began making even less typical country music. It was a little less George Strait and a little more Sid Vicious. You can still hear echoes of both of those icons in John’s music. A John Evans album usually includes several musical styles. Commercially, this may not be a great thing, but for his fans it certainly is.
Bleu Edmondson is a rare breed—someone who bypassed the glitzy allure of the mainstream to weave tireless tales grounded in grit, depth, and soul. Though less visible for stretches, his return proves that sometimes the most resonant voices burst back not for fame, but for truth.
