John "Crawlin Snake" Mac-Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Harmonica, Drums, Bass, Percussion, Sax, Recording Engineer, and Producer
Influences
Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, Hank Williams, Jimmy Reed, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, Larry Young, Sex Pistols, Sly Stone, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Gang of Four, XTC, Buzzcocks, Joy Division, New Order, The Call, Captain Beefheart, Fela, Ali Farka Toure, Tricky, Dizzie Rascal, Bob Ohiri, Ornette Coleman, and D'Angleo...
In the tradition of the Blues, John "Crawlin' Snake" Mac pays homage to the masters. In the mold of musicians from Robert Johnson to Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Jimmy Reed, Robert Nighthawk, Hank Williams, and George Jones. He has a strong command of the idiom and with the likes of Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, and Jimi Hendryx, he weaves a thread through the rich tapestry that is the Blues and brings a wide diversity to the genre. Among his credits outside the Blues community, Mac has worked with punk master Richard Hell on his album, "Destiny Street", writing and performing with the cult rocker Nona Hendryx, Jazz Fusion Keyboardist Larry Young, and various projects with Robert Quine and Brian Eno as well as Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads. Also headed a band called China Shop in the same period of Sonic Youth, Bad Brains, CBGB's, and the Talking Heads. Recently discovered gems of the period by Anthology Recordings from the album "21 Puffs off the Cassette". Songs are available for download at http://www.anthologyrecordings.com/release.asp?album=neC3di20KuL Although Mac's attachment to the masters is evident, he continues to bring his own individuality to the table, as evidenced by the original compositions on his CDs, "Shiva's Circuit", "End O' Time Blues" and "Dr. Doom". The strength in his music is the respect for the form and the infusion of his own personality. But to truly appreciate his abilities, he must be seen in his favorite element - LIVE! With his new project underway, an upcoming album "Satan in Heaven," and a weekly gig at Tazza in Providence, RI, the John Mac show is ready to entertain. You've got to see it to believe it.
Greetings Naux! My new album From Pale Hands To Weary Skies is due out in August 2008. I'd love to send you a copy. Send me your address(in case I lost it) and I'll get one to you.
Ok, so I was shopping at macy's with my mom the other day, and the guy at the counter told me to go to this website when I got home cause they are giving out a bunch of free $500 gift cards! it works, i just got mine in the mail today!! check it out its such a sweet deal, but he said there are not that many left! let's all go shopping next week with our free $500 macy's cards haha!!
Click on the the picture of the purse i got with mine!
hey vato, como estas? Shit, I never knew a wetback could look so good...but seriously, check out the new tracks on my page...The new band "Mr. Randy Watson" is up and running.
Hiya!!!!
Lovely to hear from you :)
Just popping by to wish you a wonderful week!
I hope that all is well with you :)
Much Love, Many Blessings, and speak soon...
Hey there! Thought since we're friends now, I'd leave ya a comment. Feel free to do the same... and while you're on my page, check out my music. Also, my video is on my page. Check that out, too. And if you wanna help spread the love, all the HTML codes for my banners are there so you can help by posting on your page as well. Anyhow... good to meet you online, but hope to meet you in person when we're on tour. Take care!
As you may find out that the video we sent you over X'mas was out of sync... So, we sorted out a new version which is IN SYNC :-) Check it out and enjoy!!
John...you did it again...I never expect any less...and Custom House...the groove and the lyrics get me choked up everytime...too bad I have to wait 14 years for the album to be released...
