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Date: July 29, 2026
Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio
S11: E3: Jonathon "Boogie" Long - Courage In The Chaos
SHOW SUMMARY:
A great guitar player can impress you in 10 seconds, but Jonathon “Boogie” Long is after something harder: a sound that tells the truth. Randy Hulsey talks with the Louisiana blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter about what it takes to build a career when the music industry is driven by algorithms, short-form video, and streaming numbers that can make even a great record feel invisible. Boogie gets real about the pressure to “go viral,” why that can feel forced, and how he’s chosen a more authentic lane through TikTok live streaming, daily improvisation, and genuine fan engagement that slowly moves the needle on Spotify.
We also go back to where it started, from Baton Rouge roots to life in Hammond, and the family gospel tradition that shaped his ear, his phrasing, and his commitment to uplifting songs. Boogie explains how he learned to hear chord progressions without an instrument, why he thinks like a vocalist when he plays guitar, and how early gigs, road work, and mentorship helped him grow up fast in the Louisiana music scene. Along the way we touch career turning points like playing Jazz Fest, winning Guitar Center’s King of the Blues, and the long road from accolades to sustainable momentum.
Then we dig into Courage and the Chaos, the album that pushes through genre lines and lands on the Billboard blues chart, plus the realities of releasing new music while competing with legacy acts. You’ll also hear practical talk on recording sessions, touring goals, future album ideas, and a quick hit of guitar gear favorites for tone chasers. If you care about modern blues, independent artists, and the behind-the-scenes work that never shows up in a highlight reel, this one’s for you.
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