jr242365
CONTACT

SEEKING

Vocalist, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Ukulele.

ABOUT

Hello, My name is John R. LaPorte; (AKA J.R.)

Coffee House Crooner, Bar Room Bard, Tea Room Troubadour, Wine Bar Balladeer, and Meal-Time Minstrel.

I am a Semi-retired Veteran and part-time self-accompanied vocalist performing easy listening folk/folk-rock/pop/soft rock selections from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. I provide a minimally invasive, easy listening atmosphere, while maintaining sound levels conducive to holding dinner conversation. You might not even notice I'm there, but you would miss me if I were gone.

Please feel free to view the following link as an introduction, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkmLIP82eME

At your convenience, please copy and paste the link bellow to view all my videos; https://www.facebook.com/EStarEvents/videos

And if you're interested in a tribute artist, please copy and paste the following link for a video featuring my Neil Diamond Review entitled "Rare Cut" https://fb.watch/gljUlNyhb4/

Screen name:
jr242365
Member since:
Oct 30 2022
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years together:
30
Gigs played:
10 to 50
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights
Age:
70 years

Influences

Singer Songwriters; Neil Diamond, Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, etc...

EQUIPMENT

Various acoustic/electric guitars and associated Bose PA systems

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

Italian Restaurant with an excellent, east coast style, thin crust pizza! We have live entertainment every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
Reservations Highly Recommended
15456 N 99th Ave, Sun City, AZ
623-972-3311
http://www.paulieslittlebiteofitaly.com/
7PM - 9PM

Details; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHol0XiC8Js
I am JR LaPorte, and I have been told by some that I sound like the legendary Neil Diamond. Thanks to Charley's At The Lakes, I'll be bringing his music to you.
No, I do not look like Neil. And the only illusion I intend to present is in your mind's eye.
So, if you're a diehard Neil Diamond fan, and you would like to experience a bit of his essence, join us for an evening of his world-renowned compositions.
No tickets required but make your reservations early to ensure you have a good seat for the show; you won't be disappointed. (We've sold out previous events)

I and J Fountain Restaurant is a family-owned and operated business.

American Restaurant

12221 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ, United States, Arizona

(623) 583-1222

iandjfountainrestaurantaz.com

Italian Restaurant with an excellent, east coast style, thin crust pizza! We have live entertainment every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
Reservations Highly Recommended
15456 N 99th Ave, Sun City, AZ
623-972-3311
http://www.paulieslittlebiteofitaly.com/
7PM - 9PM

13766 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ

623-535-8585

https://www.blackangus.com/

7PM - 10PM