John Carpino was born and raised in Western Montana. He then moved to Colorado at the age of 18 where he began performing live in clubs and coffee houses as a solo acoustic act. He also studied music at Fort Lewis College in Durango, earning a BA degree in music education. Though his talents are varied, John's first love is the art of songwriting. Over the years he has compiled a catalougue of songs which is both prolific and impressive. He cites his early songwriting influences as CSNY, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan and "many others... too many to mention".
John's performances are always well recieved and he is the most in-demand performer in his area, being voted "Best Entertainer" by the locals for 12 consecutive years! John has that special ability of creating and maintaining a mutual sense of enjoyment between audience and performer.
Recently, John has been performing with a high energy, five-piece rock band collectively known as "John Carpino and the Hot Cappuccinos". The Hot Cappuccino's perform a wonderful mix of classic rock, country rock, reaggae, motown and originals. John has recruited Rim Country's finest musicians - Nate Wright on lead guitar, Jerry Wright on drums, James Altstatt on bass and Lu Carpino on keyboard, percussion and vocals. The combination is dynamic - an energenic, fun sound with an emphasis on strong vocals and harmonies.
John currently resides in beautiful Payson, AZ
Discography:
"Come So Far" - 2001 CD, featuring 13 original songs
"Heart in the Rain" - 2002 CD with 10 originals
"Evolution" - 2005 CD with 11 originals
In 2003, Arizona artist Gary Eubanks released one of John's songs - "Rock and Roll Highway" - which reached the ..1 position nationally on the independent country music charts.
Hidy Ho little buddy, how are you guys? all is good I hope, RADIO out here SUCKS, did I say that loud enough for everyone in Payson, to hear???????? tell Lou howdy for me, I'll be listening on the net, & talk to you soon my freind, Hut BEEP!BEEP!!!!!!!!
Hey John, we can use your help, go to my page and in my top friends there is a link to Inducted Wayne Perkins into The Alabama Hall Of Music Fame! Anyone else who would like to help please go there and sign the petition! My friend Sonny Edwards and I would both appreciate it!!! All Love Lee
Oh boy i never get sick of mine and my sisters song Papa J lol
It always makes me smile!
So are you ready for the summer of jessie and sara? lol I hope all is well and I'm so sorry to hear about your dog :( I hope the whole family is feeling better.
CARPINO!!!!!!!!! :)
Heard about your gig on New Yearz! Heard ya got a wonderful drummer that just rockz ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously...can't wait!!!!!!
U rock JOHN "CAPPUCINO" ;)
"NEW MEXICO BOUND"
YAY!
PAPA J!!!!!!!!!!!!! heeeyyyy how are ya ??? you gave in to myspace lol Can't get arrested in this town lol well not this month, i need jessie for that :D
