Lyndon Anderson Band are a blues group from the United States, fronted by harmonica player and vocalist Lyndon Anderson. Their sound blends blues with funk, jazz, soul and boogaloo, with a strong emphasis on groove, harp playing and muscular vocals.

Style and sound

The band is associated with a swampy, funk-influenced take on soulful blues. Their music combines chromatic harmonica runs, bent-note phrasing, boogaloo guitar, tight bass lines and high-energy rhythms, while also keeping a raw juke-joint feel. Lyndon Anderson’s playing is described as intense and emotional, and his vocal style is noted for its soulful power.

Performances and collaborations

The group performs at major blues and jazz events, including the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, the Great British R&B Festival and the Stanley Blues Festival. At Stanley Blues Festival they play to audiences of over 15,000. They have shared stages with Jack Bruce, Eric Bell, Paul Jones, Sugar Blue, Eugene Hideaway Bridges and Paul Lamb.

Recordings and reception

The Lyndon Anderson Band have two CD releases, both of which receive national and international airplay and positive critical attention. Their recordings are noted for an authoritative and distinctive sound, with a high-energy mix of soulful vocals, harmonica, guitar, bass and groove-driven backing.

Personnel

The act centres on Lyndon Anderson, who plays harmonica and sings. The available information does not list other members by name.