John & Friend

HELLO AND WELCOME TO MY MUSIC PAGE.I am now doing solo performances as well as being available for playing with other Bands. My music consists of very early country, rock-a-billy, bluegrass,blues, folk, some gospel and whatever else I can learn. If you would like to hear me play just give me a yell and I will give you the locations and times. If you have any suggestions for improving this page please feel free to contact me. My instrument is a Mike Auldridge Signature 6 string. Its the "Rolls Royce" of Dobros. The shiney one is a Galveston Roundneck Metalbody modified to play Dobro style.

BIO

Been at this music thing now seriously since 1998. I waited till I was well beyond the age of 21 to persue a second career. Took about 4 years of serious practice [ average 6-8 hours daily ] before I felt confident about performing in public. I started like most musicians I suppose. Open mics. Met lots of talented musicians and finally played with a singer/guitarest for awhile. We eventually went separate ways and I continued to hone my musicial skills till I joined a forming band in Ft. Collins. I had been teaching myself how to sing and became the lead vocalist and instrumentalist for this band. We played early country music and performed publicly for about a year. Now I am on my own again and ready to be part of a working band. I don't like the solo thing at all. I would much rather be in a small acoustic band. Would also consider being in a duo act with a female singer. The Dobro lends itself quite well to the female voice. As for being in a band, having a good relationship with each other is paramount to everything else. Professional appearance and attitude is an absolute must. I don't particularly want to play bluegrass exclusively. Or even country. Prefer to mix it up. And in a very polished way. Regular practice as a group is a must. I am very open minded and willing to learn from others. If you can teach me something then I'm willing to learn. I expect the same from fellow band members. For the immediate future I must stay local because of a family situtation. Traveling out of state is out of the question for now. By local I mean Front Range, Denver to Wyoming, mountain area perhaps. Music is going to be my second career and perhaps my only career in the future. I am willing to put in the time and effort it takes to produce a professional sound. I do not smoke tobacco, and drink only a little. I've no problem with those that do, as long as it doesn't interfere with the music. Loud, boistrious people are not on my list of likeable people. I avoid them at all costs. OK there you have it. This is where I'm coming from, where I'm at, and where I want to go. I intend to go for it. Thanks.

LOOKING FOR WORK

I play a mix of early country music, bluegrass, rock-a-billy, folk, blues and Dobro instrumentals. I am a mature responsible adult with professional attitude, appearance, gear and instrument. If you need "SOMETHING DIFFERENT" for your club, coffeehouse, or private party then "lets talk". Prefer local Front Range area but will travel for adequate compensation. All offers will be taken seriously. If you are looking for something different, then I'm your man. Thanks for visiting.