Unique and Original South Texas Blues and Blues Rock.

Rockin' On The Frisco Line

Melancholy Blues (written by Dan Thornton).

The Corner

Smooth South Texas Blues, a low-down, dirty shame.

What Am I Living For?

Got Nothin' Left To Show

Our rendition was influenced by B.B. King's original 60s recording, and includes our own distinctive intro and tag. Enjoy!

Rock Me Baby  (B.B. King Cover)

It's Party Time! Grab the beer, the food, invite all your friends and party until the wee hours while rockin' to the Bluesy beat!

Its Party Time In Texas

"Texas Johnny and the Night Owl Blues Band" formed in 2013 when lead singer Texas Johnny Cornett recorded his first song (a cover of B.B. King's "Rock Me Baby") at Gilley's Recording Studio. All members worked on that song and ever since they have buried themselves alive in the blues while working on a new CD entitled "Real Blues." The band will tour once the CD is finished.
DENNIS GILLEY: Keyboards, Drums, Bass. Producer Dennis Gilley was only 15 years-old when he began his professional career playing in his father's bar on Corpus Christi's North Beach. An award-winning musician, Dennis' forty-plus years as a performing artist has provided the Night Owls with their own in-house musical genius. Adept at any type of music, Dennis has worked his magic on every song the band has recorded. Dennis is also the nephew of Country star Mickey Gilley and cousin of Rock and Roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis. Owner of Gilley's Recording Studio, Dennis has produced all of the band's records.
WAYNE DAVIS: Lead Guitar. Portland Texas' Wayne Davis began playing the guitar at a young age and taught himself by listening to his favorite musicians. His thirty-plus years of performing and teaching others to play now finds him in the same class of players such as Joe Satriani and the like. Another musical genius, Wayne is considered by many to  be the top guitar player in South Texas.
MIKE PARKS: Rhythm Guitar. Singer-songwriter and Executive Producer Mike Parks has added an extra dimension to the Night Owls. From his early days with the Parking Meters and on to his present successful Nashville songwriting, Mike's talents are noticeable on every one of the band's recordings. A mainstay at the Kerrville Music Festival for many years, his collaboration with singer-songwriter Johnny Cornett has given the Night Owls a tremendous songbook of original music.
"HARPIN' " TRACY HERRON: Harmonica. Tracy became interested in music at a young age and was influenced greatly by the likes of Muddy Waters and other Blues icons. An accomplished musician in his own right, he has recorded several CDs showcasing his tremendous harmonica and singing talents. A native of Ferriday, Louisiana, Tracy grew up with his cousin Jerry Lee Lewis, who was another big musical influence. He is the Uncle of Dennis Gilley. Still going strong at age 70, Tracy can lay it down with the best of 'em.
"TEXAS" JOHNNY CORNETT: Lead Vocals, Percussion. A relative late-comer to the profession, singer-songwriter Johnny Cornett began singing with his family in Church and at home at a very young age. A fan of many different types of music including Zydeco and Reggae, he's always felt a special connection to the Blues. A traumatic life experience helped forge his desire to write and sing: "I believe you have to have lived the Blues to be able to write or sing them."  Johnny's musical influences include John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Winters, Howlin' Wolf, and B. B. King.

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