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JOHN OATES
Soul / Rock

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Rocky Mountains Colorado
United States

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Last Login:  7/13/2009
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Member Since2/4/2008
Band Websitewww.johnoates.com
Band MembersFor bookings contact:
Paul Lohr
Frontier Touring
615-321-6152 ext. 14
paullohr@newfrontiertouring.com







Patty Griffin - "Rain" w/ John Oates & Scott Miller


Jimmy Wayne - "Stay Gone" w/ John Oates


Tift Merritt - "Broken"


John Oates - "Ghost Town"



John Oates, Patty Griffin & Scott Miller
(Photos by Steve Mundinger)



John Oates, Tift Merritt & Scotty Emerick
(Photos by Steve Mundinger)



John Oates, Jimmy Wayne & Bob Regan
(Photos by Steve Mundinger)

InfluencesCurtis Mayfield
Doc Watson
Temptations
Stax/Volt
Chuck Berry
Steve Cropper
Jr. Walker
Rev. Gary Davis
Record LabelPS Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - Borgata Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey
Aug 2 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - Wolf Trap Vienna, Virginia
Aug 4 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - American Music Theater Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Aug 6 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - Asser Levy Park Brooklyn, New York
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - Mohegan Sun Uncasville, Connecticut
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - Nebraska State Fair Lincoln, Nebraska
Aug 30 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - Paramount Theatre Denver, Colorado
Sep 2 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - Nokia Theatre Los Angeles, California
Sep 4 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - Mountain Winery Saratoga, California
Sep 5 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - Mountain Winery Saratoga, California
Sep 7 2009 8:00P
Hall & Oates - Rodney Strong Vineyard Healdsburg, California
Sep 10 2009 8:00P
John Oates - The Ark - CANCELLED Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sep 11 2009 8:00P
John Oates - Kent Stage - CANCELLED Kent, Ohio
Sep 12 2009 8:00P
John Oates - Parrish Auditorium (Miami University)- CANCELLED Hamilton, Ohio

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   About JOHN OATES


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John Oates, Jimmy Wayne & Bob Regan - "I Shall Be Released"







The Stories Behind the Songs


A member of the American Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, John Oates’ passion for song writing was the inspiration for his new music series : “ THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS”, presented by the Wheeler Opera House and Jazz Aspen.

The idea for the show was born when John was invited to do a seminar at the legendary Berklee College of Music in Boston. That experience led to the development of his solo concert performances that have garnered rave reviews and become a “can’t miss show” for fans around the world.

He explains, “I realized that although people were very familiar with many of the songs that I have written over the years ...they had no idea about who or what was the inspiration behind them. In addition, people always seem fascinated and curious about the songwriter’s creative process.”

Taking a page from the classic “Nashville” style songwriters circle; a format in which the writers participate in sharing the stage and taking turns performing their material “ in the round”; John had the idea to host and produce this style show in his home town of Aspen Colorado. He chose the acoustically pristine and beautiful Historic Wheeler Opera House as the perfect venue for the series.

This intimate, insightful and very humorous show gives the audience a glimpse into the art and craft of the song writing process in its purest form. John explains, “Songwriters by nature are an interesting, engaging and quirky group of creative people...they absorb, refract and reflect the world, then filter it though their own emotional experiences and articulate it in the form of a song. ”

The Stories Behind the Songs

Without a band onstage and with a minimalist production, both the performers and the audience can focus on the essential elements of the song itself. The intimate, acoustic setting allows the audience to become part of the show.

John says, “ I enjoy when I can see peoples faces, their reaction gives us cues as to what they like or want to hear...in between songs we talk to each other, they talk to us...we dissolve the barrier between the listener and the stage and give them a glimpse into the world of the songwriter”.

The series kicked off during the winter of 2008 with three shows. John invited some of his favorite writers to perform along side him for the initial season. The first show, headlined by the Grammy nominated, ethereal voiced Patty Griffin and supported by roots rocker Scott Miller was a smash success. This was followed by a second show featuring another Grammy nominated artist, the effervescent Tift Merritt with fan favorite, Scotty Emerick. The final show introduced the latest country music superstar, Jimmy Wayne along with song writing legend Bob Regan.

“The Stories Behind the Songs “ will continue next winter and expand into a five part series at the Wheeler Opera House. A concert tour is being planned for this fall as well.




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Sunny





Jul 11 2009 12:27 AM

Have a great weekend!
Shannon





Jul 10 2009 10:10 PM

Have a nice weekend John.
Marysue





Jul 10 2009 6:15 PM

Happy Friday from Friday's Child:O)Been thinking about you. Hope you are doing well:O)
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Jul 10 2009 12:02 AM

hi how are you today?
Liddie.





Jul 9 2009 2:40 PM

Hi Mr. Oates!! I wanted to say hi and send a warm hug!! Keep rockin' with your music!! Lots of love!
-Liddie
† Pam † Sweettweety Pie





Jul 9 2009 4:18 AM

Hello Friend
Thanks for the add.
Lady





Jul 7 2009 11:48 PM

HI! John..Just dropping by to say HELLO!!
Jeanne





Jul 6 2009 6:27 PM

Welcome from jeanne
EDMO





Jul 6 2009 3:32 PM

One of my biggest dreams is to someday have the opportunity to attend a live concert of you...
Now I wonder to share the stage with you ... it was not for a few seconds ... It would be the greatest gift of my life!
Well, dream costs nothing.
A hug and too much success, health, love, peace and light on the life of this fantastic double.
We are waiting for you open arms and hearts.
Frankly with all my heart!
Edmo – Brazil.
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Jul 6 2009 3:23 PM

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Jul 4 2009 7:23 PM

Hi, hope your 4th of July is a good one filled with love, family and big fire works.
Keeping ot low, Cole
Sunny





Jul 3 2009 10:55 PM

Happy 4th of July!
The Lady Troubadour





Jul 3 2009 8:27 AM

Keep making great music!
Have a great summer, too!
Lori
Shannon





Jul 3 2009 2:04 AM

Hi John,

Happy 4th of July!!!
Janet





Jul 2 2009 8:35 PM

Hi John!

From the Songwriter's Circle...I wanted to thank you so much! See you in a month at Wolftrap!

God be with you and yours always.

Type to you later! God Bless!
Jan in VA
DJ Rocking Earl Mike





Jul 2 2009 3:42 PM

Hello John,
thanks for accepting my friendship.
Greetings from Berlin, Germany.
Mike
lori





Jul 1 2009 1:19 PM

Hey John
Wishing you and yours a great 4th of July. Many blessings stay safe and have alot of fun. Lori
M a r i a n a





Jun 30 2009 5:14 AM

Just wanted to say Hello

Hope U Have A Great Week !!!

Susan B./Hall & Oates





Jun 30 2009 1:33 AM

So sorry, Ann Harbor was canceled, I had the best seats ever,, maybe the God of seats will shine on me again next time,, LOL..
Mystery





Jun 29 2009 5:18 AM

Have a safe 4th of July
Shannon





Jun 28 2009 11:05 PM

Hi John, Hope you are doing good. Have a great week.
TIM GARRICK Songwriter-Musician





Jun 28 2009 5:34 PM

Hey John, thanks alot for the add...i really enjoyed my visit here....very nice...have a good one...Tim
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Jun 28 2009 1:07 PM

Hey John,

Thanks for being a friend!

best wishes,
ken
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Jun 28 2009 12:56 PM

arigatosan.
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