John Katchur: acoustic and electric guitar, vocals, cello, bass, drums, keys;
Charlie Lorme': Drums;
Jerry Goodman: violin;
Bill Ray: drums;
Jeff Soul: Drums;
Jeff Berkley: djembe;
Art Fisher: Flute
Influences
Shawn Cassidy, that song about muskrats, the ghostly moans coming from my neighbor's apartment.
“A great song speaks to the depths of the soul. There is nothing like hearing a live performance of a great song by a masterful artist. A good listener transcends the experience of being ‘entertained’ and becomes a participant in an exchange of energy that elevates the spirit. This is the realm of inspiration that, in today’s American culture, is becoming frighteningly scarce.” ~Jorge Udler
John Katchur became a notable force on the San Diego singer/songwriter scene in the early 90’s, winning the San Diego Music Award for Best Acoustic Artist.
His music blends singer/songwriter sensibilities with powerful rock textures and haunting atmospheres.
Acoustic guitars delicate and fierce, smooth airy vocals, crunching electric guitars, organic keys and organs form “lush soundsacapes like magic flying carpets” ~San Diego Troubadour
John’s recordings offer complex depth and emotional dimensions soothing and severe. Those who take to a John Katchur album tend to wear them out. His works offer a submersive experience transcending the sum of its parts.
As a performer (commonly solo) John has a strong reputation for impeccable and captivating delivery. The San Diego Troubadour says, “… (John Katchur) plays guitar with equal measures of grace, complexity, and fearless confidence… (with) an unbelievably effortless, sonorous, aching voice.”
Hiya, thanks for being a friend - I enjoyed visiting YourSpace :-) Keep it up May your life be full of love, light and fun... hugs SOREN - Beats for change - NYERTUN
Easy bro, things are good here, glad you like the new stuff, I actually thought about you when I was recording the solo on Bingo Jesus (not a religious track, there's an old bingo hall near where I live and it became a church a long time ago, they never took the Bingo sign down, they just put "Jesus" next to it, so now it says "Bingo Jesus", it's quite well known around Manchester). What's happening with you at the moment? Say hello to the family for me.
there is no work for me this week so it's maggie time all the time. today, between loads of diapers (and loads in diapers), we danced the morning away to beauty and the terrible things. god is glass.
John- Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm a big fan of your music, and am planning to get out to San Diego (my hometown) in March. I really hope I get to see you live! Happy Holidays, Don
Thanks for the invite, John. Were it not for this pesky 3,000 miles from my hometown San Diego, I'd be there. Your music is really amazing. Have a great show! Don
Hey buddy, got your message. Sorry I haven't had a chance to respond, but I'll call you soon. Have a great Thanksgiving and give my best to the familia...
