Brand new album from Jonathon ‘Boogie’ Long

Few artists distil the pure spirit of blues and rock quite like Jonathon ‘Boogie’ Long, the Baton Rouge guitarist, singer-songwriter who’s spent decades forging a sound based in Southern tradition while carrying the energy of modern blues rock. Known for his commanding stage presence, expressive guitar work and emotionally direct songwriting, he’s earned a reputation as a musician whose performances feel both powerful and highly personal.

Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, his connection to music began almost as soon as he could hold an instrument; growing up in a gospel-singing family meant that music wasn’t simply entertainment, it was a language. By the age of six he was already carrying a small guitar into churches, nursing homes and even prisons, playing songs like “Amazing Grace” and watching how the sound transformed the atmosphere of a room.

Guidance from mentor Mark Wascom helped shape Jonathon’s approach during his early years and instead of relying strictly on theory, Mark encouraged him to trust his ear, a lesson that became central to his musical instincts. Outside of formal lessons, Jonathon found another education through blues jam sessions with Louisiana veterans such as Kenny Neal and Larry Garner. Those gatherings introduced him to the living tradition of Southern blues, where improvisation, storytelling and experience carry as much impact as technique.

By the age of eleven he’d already landed his first paying performance and a few years later his life took another decisive turn when at fourteen, he left school to tour with Henry Turner Jr., stepping into the demanding rhythm of life on the road while most teenagers were still navigating classrooms. Recognition soon followed and in 2011, Jonathon won the Guitar Center “King of the Blues” competition, earning the title of best unsigned blues guitarist in the United States.

The achievement placed a national spotlight on his playing and marked a turning point in his career. Over the years he’s played alongside artists including B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa, ZZ Top, Robert Cray, Gregg Allman and Gov’t Mule while also appearing alongside figures such as Dr. John, The Meters and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, performing across festivals and venues around the world. That lifetime of experience now converges on his latest release, the brand new album titled Courage In The Chaos, issued through the Myrical Records imprint.

The eleven-song outing reflects decades spent learning the craft of songwriting and performance, arriving like a map of Jonathon’s musical journey, combining newly written material with songs he’s carried with him for years. Several tracks provide early insight into the record’s emotional landscape such as the single “A Fool Can See” which explores the difference between illusion and truth through a confident groove and sharply observant lyrics.

“Hell or High Water” presents a song that points toward the future rather than dwelling in reflection, built on a rhythm reminiscent of a long drive down a two-lane road, the track carries a sense of determination rooted in the Southern gospel music Jonathon grew up hearing. “Baby I’m Through” flows with a tone of personal resolve, capturing the understanding that arrives when someone decides honesty is the only path forward.

Across the album, blues grit from his Baton Rouge upbringing meets gospel phrasing and flashes of jam-band freedom and through it all, Jonathon’s incredible guitar and voice remain tightly connected, functioning less as separate elements than as two parts of the same conversation. More than anything, Courage In The Chaos captures the steady perspective of an artist who’s lived inside his music for decades. Jonathon ‘Boogie’ Long gathers the stories, sounds and lessons that shaped him and turns them into something honest. offering music that can roar when it needs to, but just as often chooses to sing.

Listen to Courage In The Chaos below