Musicians that have helped and continue to help me perform my songs,and make music in general: Mike O'Brien, Olivier Fairfield,Pierre-Yves Martel,Pierre Chretien, Steve Patterson, Darren Grandbois, Fred Guignon, Rob Reid,Peter Pelletier , Petr Cancura, Dave Payant
Influences
Bob Dylan. Gary Busey. My Good friend Dan . Alot of the people I have played with.
"John Carroll's songwriting skill comes through in his music.He is an assured performer who is memorable for his dry humour and relaxed stage presence"
-Patrick Langston, The Ottawa Citizen -------
"For me John Carroll's album epitomizes everything roots music should be: Personal detailed songs that haven't been written before. He's cliche- free, and the way he's not afraid of looking the abyss in the eye isn't depressing, it's invigorating"-Canadian Songwriting great Geoff Berner-----
John Carroll is a singer/songwriter, performer , and recording artist who has explored music as a mode of expression for 25 years. A deep appreciation for folk, country blues and music in general, coupled with a strong and sustained desire to forge new ground both musically and lyrically have been the legs that have propelled his musical journey. He has recorded and put out two full length solo albums " The True Confessions of an Infamous Liar" in 2003 and "Lost Radio"in 2008. He is known and appreciated for his ability to perform with enthusiasm, wit and a musical integrity that inevitably serves to bring his audience to more interesting places and ultimately higher ground than the one he initially meets them on.
john, just played the new cd (steve's got the other one) gr8 songs, gr8 production! was in the living room playin' the congas to that swamp boogie beat. and the vegstock set was awesome..... cheers! les standby
thanks for performing yesterday, John. you were terrific ! i should have bought one of your CDs for the bywords on line store. next time i see you, i'll do it. cheers, amanda
sorry buddy, lost the end: He just stands there like the Statue of Liberty making you want to look up her dress to see how he's doing it. 8. DON'T WIPE THE SWEAT OFF YOUR INSTRUMENT You need that stink on there. Then you have to get that stink onto your music. 9. KEEP YOUR GUITAR IN A DARK PLACE When you're not playing your guitar, cover it and keep it in a dark place. If you don't play your guitar for more than a day, be sure to put a saucer of water in with it. 10. YOU GOTTA HAVE A HOOD FOR YOUR ENGINE Wear a hat when you play and keep that hat on. A hat is a pressure cooker. If you have a roof on your house the hot air can't escape. Even a lima bean has to have a wet paper towel around it to make it grow.
Captain Beefheart's Ten Commandments For Guitarists 1. LISTEN TO THE BIRDS That's where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds. They fly really fast, but a lot of times they aren't going anywhere. 2. YOUR GUITAR IS NOT REALLY A GUITAR Your guitar is a divining rod. Use it to find spirits in the other world and bring them over. A guitar is also a fishing rod. If you're good, you'll land a big one. 3. PRACTICE IN FRONT OF A BUSH Wait until the moon is out, then go outside, eat a multi-grained bread and play your guitar to a bush. If the bush doesn't shake, eat another piece of bread. 4. WALK WITH THE DEVIL Old delta blues players referred to amplifiers as the "devil box." And they were right. You have to be an equal opportunity employer in terms of who you're bringing over from the other side. Electricity attracts demons and devils. Other instruments attract other spirits. An acoustic guitar attracts Casper. A mandolin attracts Wendy. But an electric guitar attracts Beelzebub. 5. IF YOU'RE GUILTY OF THINKING, YOU'RE OUT If your brain is part of the process, you're missing it. You should play like a drowning man, struggling to reach shore. If you can trap that feeling, then you have something that is fur bearing. 6. NEVER POINT YOUR GUITAR AT ANYONE Your instrument has more power than lightning. Just hit a big chord, then run outside to hear it. But make sure you are not standing in an open field. 7. ALWAYS CARRY YOUR CHURCH KEY You must carry your key and use it when called upon. That's your part of the bargain. Like One String Sam. He was a Detroit street musician in the fifties who played a homemade instrument. His song "I Need A Hundred Dollars" is warm pie. Another church key holder is Hubert Sumlin, Howlin' Wolf's guitar player. He just stands there like the Statue of Liberty making you wan
so, by "see you thursday" i really meant "see you thursday the 30th...
what's the deal with this university; i was never told there would be REAL work.
I spent sunday recording at
Little Bullhorn! What a cool
place to play music. I look
forward to hearing how your
project goes in Dec.
See you thursday.
--- Meredith
John Carroll,
Hope things are good for you as the winter approaches.
I was bummed to miss your show in Mtl but I had to get ready to leave for a tour the next day. Word on the street is you gots a van... let the touring begin. I'm back in the area by the second week of November, looking forward to a picking session with a beer or two.
Thanx again for the show at the old Dublin, very inspiring, I've been playing lots ever since. Looking forward to the Epic Proportions!
Long live the Laff. peace, -dé.
You're very inspiring. I told your recent story and you inspired a lot of people on a certain patio, at a certain tavern, on a certain island, in a certain ocean, to lay down their watery beers and go write some songs!
J Car. Good hanging out last weekend, you missed a hell of a party after at Phil's; debauchery at its finest and a huge and raucous jam. Canada Day eh? The parts that I remember will stay with me for a long time...
let's start playing soon for August.
cheers
