Different people at different times, but:
J.T. Cure (bass), Ian Thomas (pedal steel), Phillip Wakeman (mandolin, vox), Aaron Montgomery and/or Mike Alger (both on drums), Brigid Kaelin (sometimes on accordion, vox), Randy Arnold (piano), many others from time to time...
Influences
The Band, Van Morrison, John Prine, Los Lobos, Dylan, Stones, Beatles, other usual suspects....)
John Mann has been an engaging and positive force on Louisville music for the past four or five years, gracing the singer-songwriter scene with bulletproof songcraft, thoughtful lyrics and a voice as warm and inviting as anyone's. Mann and family recently relocated to Nashville, Tenn., where he'll continue writing, recording and touring. Mann has a strong new album, "Evening News," that retains its individuality while clearly revealing his core influences of The Band, Van Morrison and John Prine.
--Jeffrey Lee Puckett, Louisville Courier Journal
KY.
This Saturday, November 1st, at Norm's River Road House, it's Monster Slow Cooker Night, and it's free! Here's the line-up...
7:00 Cadillac, Jon & Rob 7:20 John Mann 7:45 Lynn Langham 8:10 Jon Byrd 8:30 Cadillac Holmes 8:50 Nancy K Dillon 9:15 Doug Gill 9:40 Warren Wilken 10:05 Rob Stanley 10:25 Fred Koller 10:50 Diana Jones 11:20 Tommy Womack 11:50 Jeff & Vida
Norm's huh...? That's good. You were nurtured by me as a child prodigy and now you're breaking out on your own. How dare you! This is an outrage! I appreciate the invite but I'm definitely not coming. But wait, no..that's wrong, I'll be there. I just remembered that I still have some tomato's on the shelf. And remember, whatever you do, don't play any original material. This is Nashville, I doubt they can handle it. See you round 9:00. Can't wait. Your Pal, Blind Lemon Pledge
Hey John, Hate we're gonna miss the show, but, we're sweating down in Mississippi for the weekend. We'll have to catch you next trip or maybe we'll come on down to NashVegas soon and catch up there. Kiss the girls for us! Jay & Janet
Saw you online and clicked on your page. Wow! Music sounds great! Best wishes in Nashville! And BTW, your little girl is precious. Amanda forwarded the pics to me! She's a doll! Happy 4th!
New songs are great Johnny. You sound like a roots legend kind of Woodie Guthrie-esque. Your talent never ceases to amaze me. Watch the hell out Nashville the J-train has arrived.
