His guitar solo, played on his Telecaster Thinline, was in a word, extraordinary. This tune could break your heart, especially the way Lang sings it. Slowing things down a bit, perhaps to give us a breather after the first two power-punch numbers, Jonny Lang opened an emotional vein on the blues scorcher, “Quitter Never Wins,” originally by Tinsley Ellis. This guy is superb, as were the other members of the band-Jim Anton on bass, Tyrus Sass on keys, and Zane Carney on guitar, who opened as a solo act for Lang with some impressive guitar playing and jazz/indie vocals. Considering the rhythm of Lang’s music, he’d have to be some kind of drummer. Let me first mention Lang’s drummer-Barry Alexander killed it on this tune and on the others. Lang’s guitar solo, dissonant in places and in service to the meaning of this original tune, delivered a powerful whack. It’s a dark, blues-rock number with meaningful lyrics about the state of the world, and a heavy, foot-stomping beat. With stripped down, soulful vocals not unlike a contemporary Joe Cocker, Lang launched into the title track on his album, Signs. The perfect tune to energize a room of devoted fans, and all eyes were on him.

Lang and his equally exceptional band, opened the show with “Freight Train,” a funky rocker with plenty of groove, from his album, Turn Around. Perhaps that stems from a certain authenticity or maybe it’s just about giving himself over to the music in a way that few can. Vulnerable and formidable at the same time, he has a powerful stage presence. With every single song, he immersed himself into the music, a deep dive with each note. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an artist bring it like Jonny Lang. It’s the juxtaposition of the fresh-faced, unassuming guy and the musical beast he transformed into, that at first, was so stunning. All you could do was fall back against your chair, mouth open in disbelief. When he started to play and sing, this ferocious, soulful voice emerged along with virtuoso guitar chops. He greeted everyone in the room the boy next door, friendly and humble, perhaps a bit shy at first, until he picked up his Gibson Les Paul guitar. Lang appeared on stage in a t-shirt and jeans, as if this were just another night. The takeaway is outstanding musicianship and a virtuoso guitarist with plenty of soul. Except for, of course, the blues scorchers and ballads that bring you to tears. From blistering rock, to blues, gospel, and jazz, Lang’s music has groove, and it’s fun. I suspect I was one of the few who’d never seen him live as the pre-show conversation with those around us focused on a previous Jonny Lang concert only two months before.

Jonny Lang came alive on stage at The Canyon in Santa Clarita, CA, on Sunday April 8 th. To see him perform live is something else altogether. changing the world one good deed at a time.To listen to Jonny Lang’s music is one thing. So I have started to purchase all that he has done.This being his first. gives you hope and PEACE.I wish somehow, I could let him know how much he has done for me with his gift. This song writer and performer is brilliant. I bought it, a song called 'I am just a man'.THIS SONG STILLED MY SOUL.I have never felt like this before because, of a song. One day, I heard the song from.Jonny Lang's album. that I am now driving because, of a wheel chair. When some one, or something comes along that’s helps you do is god. I have to find my love ones and make sure that they are at peace. I have opened the door and stepped in to a room in which that door behind me has been shut. I lost my mother and my son.and am now caring for a brother, with cerebral palsy.I have learned that this is the real stuff.

Jonny lang a quitter never wins