Johnson's Crossroad is taking their love of the old time mountain music, bluegrass, and the Texas singer/songwriters of the 1970's and putting their own stamp on the ever widening and increasingly popular 'Americana' genre, nurturing a sound they like to call "Appalachian Soul." The band was born in the bars of small town Lewisburg, WV. Johnson's Crossroad performed the old songs they love and began to craft their own material. As audiences began to grow founding members Paul Johnson and Keith Minguez decided to head south over the Blue Ridge Mountains to the budding music scene of beautiful Asheville, NC where they found like-minded musicians and formed a touring band. The debut album "Blood in Black and White" brings together some of Asheville's finest musicians to perform JXR's original material. The album is steeped in the traditional country themes of lost love, lost fortune, lost time, and overcoming hardships, but Johnson's Crossroad have clearly found a unique voice. With "Blood in Black and White" they give country music fans an alternative to the "polished" sound, though staying true to the roots that have made country music great.

MEMBERS:

Keith Minguez - Mandolin, Harmonies. “The deader, the better” that’s the country and old time music that drives this New Jersey native. A successful, working glass blower, Keith’s Life is dedicated to music and art. Keith has made a career of bringing practical and passion together and marrying his enviable talent with equally enviable drive and ethic.

Paul Johnson - Rhythm, Vocals, Songs. “West Virginia movin’ slow” there is so much stimulation in our life today that one can easily miss a national treasure when he’s right in front of you. Paul Johnson is a powerhouse songwriter. Lyrics tough and tender, a visceral growl to his voice that calls up and reminds us of the broken majesty inside us all.

Chris Weller - Bass fiddle. "And so on" you can find these words written upon nearly every page Kurt Vonnegut has ever published. Hailing from Indianapolis - just like the esteemed writer himself - Chris would describe himself as a jack of all trades and master of none, preferring to live less like a machete and more like a swiss army knife. Aside from music, he dabbles in writing, design, podcasting and so on...