I find that I am influenced by a myriad of Sources, not just Music. Hence my Joy when I think about being the guy who gets to go on this amazing Journey. So here are a few of my Muses, most definitely NOT in any particular order of priority. Each Moment has it's own reward... :-)
People I meet, places I go, things I see, the Wonder of Life, the Mystery of Knowing, acts of Compassion, Humming Birds, the Spectre of Grandeur, Race Horses for their great Heart.
The Hope of Peace.
The Circle of Folk I am Blessed to know as Friends (you know who I'm talking about), who are Lovers of Life, a big % of which are Musicians and Artists of some form or other.
The Labyrinth of Understanding, all that I've been, all that I am and all that I ever Hope to be...
Everybody I've ever admired, famous and otherwise, on or off MySpace, you, ( yes, I mean you, the One reading this ).
OK, so you want a few specifics. The Blog "the Original List of Influences" should prove insightful...
Interests
Creating Music, watching others Create Music, Teaching others how to get more from their Musical Experience, Artists, their Art and their Inspirations, Creating Art with my Computer (see Slide Shows), reading, movies, travel, the Game of Life, the Journey, learning, the Quiet of the country, the bustle of the city, Peace...
Movies
Lord of the Rings, Dune, Easy Rider, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Wars, Star Trek (any of them), Spinal Tap, the 13th Warrior, Jesus of Nazareth, Woodstock, Fantasia, It's a Wonderful Life, Wizard of Oz, Close Encounters, West Side Story, Mad Max (any of them), Ben Hur, Old Yeller...
Music
Celtic Music, Blues, Classic Rock, from when it was 1st called Classic, Classical Music, particularly the Pieces that have Guitar.
I am on a Journey that is taking me to all 50 States and some other points of Interest around the World. Using my own Tuning while improvising never before heard pieces on a Classical Guitar, I intend to record a minimum of 100 CDs, 2 from each State. All the profits from the sales of any and all copies Created from 50 of the CDs, will go towards helping children with breathing disabilities. All the profits from selling any and all copies of the other 50 CDs, will go towards reforesting our Planet. More trees means better air, which should mean fewer breathing problems.
I am affiliated with Sweet Lucy Records and have been playing Guitar for over 4 decades.
John has been involved with the Cincy Blues Society’s “Blues In The Schools” for 9 years. He does in-school Presentations and serves as Mentor to the overall BITS Program. As an outreach of BITS, he has also been involved with a Jam for Kids, known as the “Under 21 Jam”, which is on standby at the moment.
His CD “Mercy”, full of Pieces he Created on his Classical, runs the gamut of emotions as he takes you on a ride to the deeper regions of the Soul, where he draws from a Wellspring of Creative possibilities. "Mercy" is available as a Digital Download through Sweet Lucy Records.
Whether you are witnessing him summon new Pieces from the Universe or listening to him sing from the Heart, songs of Life and Love, you will find a Man who is comfortable with his instrument and himself. To him, Life is a Wondrous Adventure…
Hello,old friend, nice to hear from you, too. I already have your #, and sent you mine thru Classmates. Like I said, I'll be home, hopefully, around the middle of August for a few days. Looking forward to a visit, and to hear some of your new tunes, one of which is is my new myspace song. Still wondering where that old red 335 wound up...
Hello John. Hope all is well my friend. Been extremely busy. I wanted to tell you I played a wedding last weekend with my Cordoba. mic'd it with a Shure 57 and played through a bose tower. WOW. It was outside at a beech front lake, Sounded beautiful. You would of been proud. I actually played the wedding march and here comes the bride. Other than that, just doodled in a few major scales while people sat. It was a lot of fun. Talk soon,
I heard you were going to be playing this weekend with my friends Steve Priestle and Jerry Hedge! I love Mike Fair but haven't seen the rest of the bands play or you so am looking forward to it! I appreciate what you are doing for children with breathing problems and trees!!! Much LOVE and LIGHT!
Thanks for the add. and also thanks for telling Robert about us. we will be playing on the square with you all the 10th and 11th..gr8 music by the way...tyvm from all of us at "etc"
hey...i've seen that guitar before! still one of my favorites!!! i'm headed to East End Cafe for open mic. ususally don't go on until around 11...incase you feel like venturing out!
