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John Kraus
Garage / Folk / Americana

This is shanty music people!




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Member Since6/25/2007
Band Membersthe valuable hours of the day tic away mostly with my other steady girlfriend, Rose's Pawn Shop with whom I play banjo and GuitarPhoto Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket It's real cute when they make me sing a shanty too. always - John Kraus sometimes - dave dutton- drums, singing Aime Aul - flute, singing Seldom - Sebastian St. John -fiddle Derek Osuan-O'Brian - bass Never - Sting Emmy-Lou Harris Tyra Banks - - - - - And now, a few words about my favorite word... Ships use block and tackle. So do puppets.
InfluencesEwan MacColl, A.L. Lloyd, Johny Collins, Rose's Pawn Shop, Stan Rogers, Tom Lewis, Nick Cave, Flogging Molly
Sounds Like Sea Shanties, sea chanties, sea shanty, or just plain shanty. - Earlier century songs played in a 21st century style
I am 54% Evil
I am evil, but I haven't yet mastered the dark side.
Fear not though - I am on your way to world domination.
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If you want to purchase Donkey Off A Dead Horse now before the official release some time this next bakers dozen, you can now by clicking the either of the buttons below. album cover ...................or, directly from PayPal by clicking the button below.
Don't want to buy the whole CD with the cool artwork, personal liner notes and hand-held memorabilia, no problem. I totally am not taking it personal. I have selected the tracks you do want, though, available below through SNOCAP. And, here is my Electronic Press Kit. It's supposed to save me money and time. Please look at it and make the time and money I've spent on it worth while... View John Kraus's Sonicbids EPK
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The Dusty Buskers

The Dusty Buskers



Aug 6 2009 2:54 AM

Thanks for the add!
Cheers and Godspeed from us Sonoran Desert troubadours.


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Aug 4 2009 8:00 PM

longing
thanks for the sea shanties, captain!
Prospect Shotgun

Prospect Shotgun



May 17 2009 8:26 PM

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Torrey

Torrey



Apr 13 2009 12:17 AM

Happy Easter Mr. Captain John Sir!
Lindsey Black

Lindsey Black



Jan 7 2009 3:24 PM

Happy New Year to you from Lindsey, Ali and Jamie..what you up to? xox
Prospect Shotgun

Prospect Shotgun



Nov 21 2008 4:43 AM

Can't wait to see you in the LBC this DEC. Love 10,000 miles away.
Lindsey Black

Lindsey Black



Nov 25 2008 4:54 PM

Hey John..hows it going? love the u tube vids...hope you're well, Lindsey xox
Dallas

Dallas



Oct 30 2008 2:41 PM


Happy Halloween, Sailor~
Lindsey Black

Lindsey Black



Oct 8 2008 10:27 PM

Hey John, not said Hi for ages..how are you doing? We had a blast with Goldenboy but served as a reminder of how much we miss you guys, California and all things Californian...xox
Dallas

Dallas



Sep 18 2008 3:12 PM

Received your disc~ Thanks muchly! It's like finding sunken treasure! Cheers~
Bob.

Bob.



Sep 10 2008 12:14 AM

John you gotta check out an album called The Valley of the Shadow of Death by The Tossers.
Torrey

Torrey



Aug 30 2008 3:18 AM

Captain John has the BEST voice in the whole wide world!!
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Irina

Irina



Aug 31 2008 11:49 PM

Feeling a little landlocked here in NM, so I've had your album on repeat all afternoon.
Hope you're well!
Prospect Shotgun

Prospect Shotgun



Jun 17 2008 4:51 PM

ARGHHH there shipmate, How's it go? I be living low and living large, catch me ya can ya bully bully boys. I'll be down south cali way in 16 days.
Shotgun Party

Shotgun Party



Jun 16 2008 8:48 PM

What a sound!!!! Holy Moly! jenny from Shotgun Party
The Sway Machinery

The Sway Machinery



Jun 9 2008 7:46 PM

Rose's PAwn Shop? You guys are great! That was a night that will go down in history.
Dead Cat in a Bag

Dead Cat in a Bag



Jun 10 2008 8:39 AM

Thanks and Welcome!



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Torrey

Torrey



Jun 7 2008 2:18 PM

Mr. Captain John Sir...
Why am I feeling like you're lost at sea?
Oh yeah..I captured your ship!!
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May 3 2008 4:18 AM

Thanks for the add!!
I'm obsessed with your shanty music... it's AMAZING!!
Zydepunks

Zydepunks



Apr 3 2008 9:10 PM

really dug your cd, btw

-Christian
MIRAZ Ensemble

MIRAZ Ensemble



Mar 27 2008 5:51 AM

What is up John. Have not heard any peeps in a while. Faty and I miss you guys. Hope to see and hear you guys soon. Maybe we can do a jam together.

Love,
Gary and Faty
Torrey

Torrey



Mar 16 2008 9:19 PM

I hope you were able to sing some shanty's last night, you know how that drives me wild and causes me to get a little crazy!!pirate pinup
Grace Tanglefoot

Elise Brown



Mar 16 2008 4:38 AM

Im soooooooo bummed I missed you show! I had to spend the evening doing hard labor for my parent's in their new house, but I did play your album and boot scoot while sanding and painting. I hope you had a good time. I'll catch you next time.
Spencer

Spencer



Mar 13 2008 2:10 AM

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Grace Tanglefoot

Elise Brown



Mar 12 2008 6:43 PM

Ah yes, dyslexia strikes again. I will see you on Saturday then. Not that I wouldn't enjoy a rehearsal, I would just rather see you in a venue that sells booze. See you then!

P.S. Who is playing bass at the show?
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