john1100543 + Musician in Del Rey Oaks, CA

SEEKING

ABOUT

John has been performing coast to coast has spanned the years since 1977, To name a few…He performed at Seven Springs Ski Resort in Pennsylvania for a season. Several Clubs in Pittsburgh Pa, moving west in 1979 he played at Pancho’s Restaurant in Manhattan Beach in 1979, Before moving to Monterey he had been featured at most all the Country Clubs in the SF East Bay area. He is known for his 1960’s and 1970’s ballads ideal for back ground music and weddings. Classic Hits that people can relate to and know. He has been advised numerous times to start a Neil Diamond tribute band several times because of his ability to be a sound alike for Neil.
John served two terms as an Entertainment Director for the East Bay Stand Down for homeless Veterans in Northern California,. He also volunteers for the Boys and Girl’s Clubs of Seaside and Salinas.
For your next private party, wedding, events…call John today at Monterey Peninsula 831-402-5558

Screen name:

john1100543

Member since:

Nov 24 2015

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Influences

Song/Set List
Ain't no Sunshine-Bill Withers
Moon dance- Van Morrison
Brown Eyed Girl-Van Morrison
Fire and Rain James Taylor
Oh Susannah-James Taylor
*Shower the people-James Taylor
You’ve got a friend-James Taylor
Bad Leroy Brown- Jim Croce
Don’t mess around with Jim- Jim Croce
Time in a bottle-Jim Croce
Lover Cross-Jim Croce
Black Bird-Beatles/McCartney
Something-George Harrison
Hide your love away-Beatles
Happy together-The Turtles
One note Samba-Antonio Jobim
Corcovado-Antonio Jobim
Light my fire-Jose Feliciano
Chico-Jose Felicaino-written by the Doors
The way you look tonight-Sinatra
Since I fell for you-Lenny Welsh
Stormy-Classics 4
My Girl-Temptations
I am I said-Neil Diamond
Play me –Neil Diamond
*Solitary Man-Neil Diamond
*Fly me to the moon-Sinatra
Come Monday-Jimmy Buffet
My heroes have always been cowboys-Willie Nelson
Mustang Sally-Wilson Picket
Country Roads-John Denver
*Sweet Surrender-John Denver
Since I found you-John Richmond
King of the Road-Roger Miller
Gentle on my mind
A Certain Smile-Johnny Mathis
Them from Mash-guitar only
Misty-Johnny Mathis
Don’t let the sun catch you crying-Jerry and the Pacemakers
*Queen of hearts-Gregg Allman
This masquerade-George Benson
Feelings-Morris Alperts
Pooh Corner-Kenny Loggins
Midnight Hour-Wilson Picket
Heard it thru the Grapevine-Marvin Gaye
The shadow of your smile-Tony Bennett
Midnight Rider –Allman Brothers
What a day for a Day Dream-
Try a little kindness-Glen Campbell
Gentle on my mind-Glen Campbell
Love the one you’re with-Stills
Bad Leroy Brown- Jim Croce

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Advanced

Vocalist - Baritone:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Trombone:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

2 Accoustic Guitars, Roland Accoustic Amp/PA for midsize rooms.
I also have a larger PA set up. Rolling Gig Rack, Mixers, 750 Watt EV Amp, I sold me EV powered speakers....various recording equipment.