Brother John - Johnny Never and John Colgan-Davis
Band Details
About the Band
#1 on the RMR Radio Charts for acoustic blues in March through May of 2026, the core of Brother John is the duo of veteran Philadelphia blues artists, Johnny Never and John Colgan-Davis. The name “Brother John” reflects the strong bond of their musical partnership. Johnny Never has been performing Delta and Piedmont style blues for over two decades and John Colgan-Davis has been performing since the 1970s. He performed with Bonnie Raitt, recording with her at WMMR in Philadelphia, and toured with Sparky Rutger and the John Cadillac Band.
Mr. Never brings roots blues into the 21st century as a gifted guitarist and consummate song writer. “Brother John are energetic performers with instantaneous appeal. They fit together like hand to glove on this delightful, mostly original set that’s packed with plenty of traditional feel.” - BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE
Brother John’s 2025 album, Black Crow was nominated for Best Self-produced album at the 2026 IBC. It parked at the #1 spot in the RMR Acoustic Blues charts for over a month in spring of ‘26. It came well within the top 20 of all blues albums in the U.S.
“Highly Recommended” Brian Harman - Blues In the South Magazine.
Discography
Songs on the Album
| Track # | Song Title | Style | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bread and Salt (feat. Mark Shewchuck, Monica Moran, Holly Hoffman & Shannon Robards) | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 2 | New Sovereigns Blues | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 3 | Svelte Man Blues | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 4 | Black Crow (feat. Mark Shewchuck) | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 5 | Dirt Road Blues | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 6 | Wandering Eye Blues (feat. Alan Lewine & Mark Shewchuk) | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 7 | No Place Like Home (feat. Mark Shewchuck & Jimmy Pritchard) | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 8 | That Thing You Did Last Night | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 9 | Old Man Mose (feat. Jimmy Pritchard, Holly Hoffman & Monica Moran) | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 10 | Sexy Baby Blues (feat. Mark Shewchuck & Alan Lewine) | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 11 | Whiskey Glass | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 12 | Five Miles | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
| 13 | Cook It to the Bone (feat. Mark Shewchuck & Chicago Carl Snyder) | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
Songs on the Album
| Track # | Song Title | Style | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Whiskey Glass | Acoustic Blues | Blues |