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John Nelson
Americana / Folk / Blues

"Guitarist, songwriter, producer, engineer"

SEATTLE, WA
United States

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Last Login:  11/22/2008
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Member Since6/9/2006
Band Websitejohnnelsonmusic.com
Band Members
InfluencesRon Davies, The Beatles, Yeats, Rimbaud, Amma, Jesus, Ghandi, Guy Clark, Townes van Zandt, Picasso, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Carl Jung, Robert Johnson, Jimmy Reed, Ry Cooder, Jessee Ed Davis
Sounds Like Tengo Ranchito Reviews... John Nelson delivers each song with a calm, almost moist vocal that draws a little from Paul Simon, an accent-less Graham Nash, and a gentle Neil Young. His voice is elegantly calming as it and the harmonies melt into the disciplined guitar picking and tender band. It all feels so effortless, as it it floats out of Nelson and his band. Tengo Ranchito, Nelson's 2007 release succeeds in gently, beautifully squeezing out your breath. -- Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music (Mystery Bay)
Record Labelmysterybay.info
Type of LabelIndie



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   About John Nelson
A native of the Pacific Northwest, John picked up his cousin’s acoustic guitar when he was 14, fell in love with the blues, The Beatles and the beat poets, and began composing his own tunes. He writes in a rootsy Americana style, etching out narrative character sketches rich in visual imagery and observation. These characters might be a vagabond, steel worker, a poet, out of work drifter, ‘47 woody or a waitress from a small town diner. Themes explored include wanderlust, jilted love, transformation, dreams and hope. Influences include Townes van Zandt, Guy Clark, Jimmy Reed, Freddy King, Tim Hardin, Ron Davies, Muddy Waters, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Picasso.

John’s new CD, Tengo Ranchito (May 2007) offers listeners a mix of folk, blues and country textures with 13 originals and one cover. Featuring acoustic guitars, fiddle, Dobro, and harmony vocals and backed by ace musicians Alice Stuart, Jeff Simmons (Frank Zappa), Chris Leighton (Bill Frisell, Laura Love), Jon Parry (Hank Williams Jr., Danny Barnes) and Orville Johnson these tunes come alive. From honky-tonk piano to blues inflected slide guitars, to the Appalachian sounds of Dobro & fiddle on “Light On the Shore”, the arrangements underscore the stories without overwhelming them. Accordion and nylon string guitar add texture to “Sail Away” and Hammond B-3 organ backs several cuts including the classic “Satisfied Mind”.

Other CD’s by Nelson include Soliloquy, a record of tasteful instrumental guitar music inspired by weekly visits at Children’s Hospital in Seattle. In 2003 his song Lindsey was selected for the NW Harvest benefit CD: A Night Of Song For World Harmony. This live concert and recording featured 17 rising Northwest singer-songwriters. A duo record, Coast Bound Train, was released in 2005 with guitarist/songwriter Max Schwennsen, an alumni of The Atlanta Rhythm Section and Doug Kershaw’s band.

John Nelson is also an engineer/producer of note, having worked with many artists including blues great Guitar Shorty, jazz bassist Gary Peacock, Gypsy musicians Inti Illimani, Grammy nominated African master King Sunny Ade and folk musician Brian Bowers.


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AmericanaOK





Nov 7 2008 5:27 PM

Thanks for the add. If you get a chance check out the show broadcasting on:

CMR Nashville
Radio Six International
kyouRADIO San Francisco
WGWG 88.3fm N&S Carolina
WorldFM Tawa 88.5 New Zealand
Country Music 24 Germany
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Pendre Inn





Oct 22 2008 12:26 AM

Thank you John :)
Don Whitcher / Slant 6 Cowboys





Oct 18 2008 7:37 PM

I've been listening to your stuff John and I really dig it. Thank you for the add. DW
Dom





Oct 15 2008 11:52 PM

Thank you for the add.

http://www.domchanteur.fr
Jefferson Noizet





Sep 30 2008 7:16 AM

Thanks 4 your friendship & your music
Cheers from France
Sweet Hollywaiians





Aug 16 2008 10:39 AM

ALOOOHA!!!
Robert Willis Producer/writer/player





Aug 11 2008 3:26 PM

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It is ALL about the music, period, and it has features that in a word are just addictive.

Tell them Rob sent you.
Peace and Love, Rob
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Leighton





Mar 23 2008 11:29 AM

Hi John
Thanks for joining my friends Why not take a look at MySpace Dedicated to promoting country music in the UK

Leighton
Lynne Butler


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Mar 23 2008 10:08 AM

Thanks for the add John. Your songs and music are wonderful. Great stuff.

All the best from the UK

Lynne
Sweet Hollywaiians





Mar 20 2008 11:17 AM

ALOHA!!
Joe Paquin





Feb 26 2008 10:15 AM

I got some new tunes up & runnin', John.
Hope ya check 'em out. I'm chantin' for a trip north this summer.
JP
Nancy K. Dillon





Feb 21 2008 2:04 AM

Hi, John:

Love the new pic !

xo, Nancy
Zak Borden





Feb 19 2008 10:08 PM

Hey John,
Thanks for dropping by. Look forward to hearing your tunes. See you soon.
z
activ-energy reiki





Feb 18 2008 12:11 PM

Hello John Nelson,

I am very excited! My first book Passage to Freedom is available for purchase now, from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and bookstores worldwide. Passage to Freedom is a guide to happiness and spiritual fulfilment that provides exercises to help readers along the way. These techniques incorporate visualisation, intention, meditation and self-healing. You can find more information on my website at www.dawnmellowship.com. I hope you will decide to purchase the book and I hope that it helps you find the spiritual answers you need.

Thanks for being a myspace friend.

Dawn
x
Kim Velasco





Jan 13 2008 5:46 PM

Thanks for the add:) Hope you like the tunes.

Peace and love.

Kim
JD Hobson





Jan 11 2008 1:58 AM

Hey John,
Thanks for coming out to Highway 99 Blues Club on Tuesday. Great tunes man! Love your song writing, and playing. Lets do it again sometime.
-JD
Music Street Journal





Dec 24 2007 5:43 PM

Thanks for your friendship....

Keep on rocking and keep your eye on Music Street Journal
www.musicstreetjournal.com


Stop by and check out our brand new issue.

Also, if you are in a band or are a publicist check the "Who I'd Like To Meet" section of the profile for more information about using MSJ for publicity. While you are at it - everyone should subscribe to the blog to keep updated on everything that's going on.



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Last, but not least, here’s wishing you all happy holidays from all of us at MSJ – whether you celebrate Christmas Kwanzaa or any other holiday (even Festivus) may it be filled with joy and peace. And the same goes for your New Year - let's hope it's a great one! Of course, if Hanukkah or Yule is your particular flavor, then I hope it WAS wonderful.
Barbara Buckland





Dec 3 2007 6:25 AM

Hey John, Your songs are great. Look my up here in California.

Best wishes,
Barbara
Nancy K. Dillon





Nov 15 2007 7:31 PM

WOW... what a night @ Egans...!! It was magical & everyone outdid themselves to be sure !! :-)

xo, nkd
Nancy K. Dillon





Nov 6 2007 10:43 PM

Looking forward to the big CD RELEASE next Tuesday!! It's gonna be great !

xo, NKD
Keith Mackie Music





Oct 16 2007 2:44 PM

Thanks for adding me, John. 'Troubled Love' is a gem...well done ! its the real deal, alright. You've nailed the feel and the sound....Keith.
MJ Bishop





Oct 11 2007 11:29 AM

hi john
GREAT new photo you've got there :)

mj
Eva Tree





Sep 10 2007 3:20 PM

Dear John,
I'm loving what I've heard of your new album!
Well done indeed!
best wishes, Eva
Alice Stuart & The Formerlys





Aug 23 2007 7:16 PM

Hey John: I want you to produce an acoustic CD for me. What do you think about that?
MJ Bishop





Aug 19 2007 4:37 PM

yo ho ho!
welcome to the wacky world of myspace :)
good to have you here
hope to catch another one of your shows soon!

xo
mj
Dick Deluxe





Aug 12 2007 6:10 PM

Great to see you on here man and you sound great. Hard to believe it was nearly 30 years ago when we met! Of course we were children then..........all the best and tell Max to get on here!
Nancy K. Dillon





Aug 6 2007 2:43 AM

Hi, John: Tune-age up from Tengo Ranchito!!! Sounds great... hope you have a wonderful time in TN. Please give my love to Lisa & say 'hello' to Babs if you see her... break a leg tomorrow!!

xoxo, NKD
Orville Johnson





Jun 8 2007 3:44 AM

hey john
nice to see you here in myspaceworld. thanx for the CD, sounds great...all best...oj
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