Rachel Johnson and Backroad Blues

Emerging in 2025 from Atlanta, Georgia USA Rachel Johnson and Backroad Blues blends blues into a genre-defying sound.

Back Road Blues. Soul. Grit. Energy.

Rachel Johnson & Back Road Blues deliver authentic back road blues with soul, grit, and energy. Every performance is rooted in the heart of traditional blues, from fiery guitar riffs to powerful vocals and driving rhythms., bringing a genuine and captivating experience to every stage.

“Marvelous Marvin Manahay” the leader of this outfit not only won the Atlanta Blues Band challenge with The Trouble Tones he also went to Memphis to represent Atlanta in the International Blues Challenge. Marvin has also toured Europe with Big Bill Morganfield(Muddy Waters son)…Eddie Floyd.. Roger Hurricane Wilson.. Johnny Burgin.. Skyler Saufley (Alabama Blues Hall of Fame)… amd played on Eddie 9V's first record.. on the Billboard Blues Charts.

Together with powerhouse multi genre vocalist Rachel Johnson of SheBeSangin' Music which is her company providing other musical services including singing telegrams, DJ services and party bands, Travis Peek owner of Studio Dirt Studios on electric and steel guitar and Mike Ferrara on drums, the band stays true to the back road blues tradition.

Performance Highlights
• Band residency at Blind Willie’s (May–June 2026)
• Northside Tavern
• Old Courthouse Tavern
• Anthony’s Pizza
• Senoia Brewing Company
• The Green Room

Festivals & Featured Appearances
• Breeze Festival (2024, 2026)
• Atlanta Blues Society – Host Band (2026)
• Duluth Fall Festival
• Additional regional festival appearances