Originally from the east coast, John now resides in
beautiful Billings, Montana! A singer-songwriter with roots in folk, country and blues, John
draws his style and inspiration from the greats. Imagine if John Prine and James Taylor had
a baby... then throw in a little Paul Simon, John Denver, and Chet Atkins, and you start to get the idea.
John plays exclusively finger-style acoustic guitar and his shows are a blend of original songs,
fan-favorite covers, and usually one or two silly songs thrown in for good measure.
John started performing in an acoustic trio in college called The Other Brothers (you've heard of the Righteous Brothers, the Everly Brothers, the Smothers Brothers... Well, they were the Other Brothers...). The Other Brothers played the bar and college scene in and around Baltimore, Maryland during the late 80's, and had a small and very disturbed following. After college, the band went their separate ways, and John switched to solo gigs for a few years. It was during that time that he took up songwriting.
In the early 90's John went to Nashville and recorded a "demo" album of his early songs called Halo Moon. The producer/talent scout convinced him that he needed to have that "Nashville Sound" to be noticed. So it was an album full of country riffs, weeping steel guitars, driving drums and thumping bass-lines. It sounded OK - but, it wasn't true to John's nature, acoustic guitar in a traditional "folk" style.
John has returned to his roots and now performs almost exclusively as a solo-artist... the consummate Man and his Guitar.
If your dig original acoustic, singer/songwriter and great folk music, I highly recommend you pick
up this wonderful release.
Congratulations, John!
- Blues Hall of Fame Drummer, Eric Selby
Visit Eric's WebsiteEasy listening blend of great vocals, guitar and a dash of humor. He'll keep your attention and make you wish he would play all night!
- Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
- Barbara R
- Pam H
John's mix of funny lyrics and touching heart felt folk-type songs is a true measure of his song writing/singing talent. He has managed to create the type of CD that can make you laugh and cry. Can't wait to see/hear his next piece of art! Brilliant job!
- Christina A
- Gaylene V
More to come...