John Thompson ~ Vocals and Guitar.
Demo Tracks are recorded with local musicians, David Licastro (John's guitar teacher, Joe's Island Music) and David Maloney, owner of Blue Ewe Studios www.Blueewestudios.com
David Licastro - Bass/Lead Guitar
David Maloney - Drums/percussion
"Duct Tape Man" was written by John Case and co written by John Thompson. John Case is a close family friend, Singer/Song writer and band member of a local band called the Davanos.
Influences
Johnny Cash, Keith Urban, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Randy Travis, Billy Gilman, CCR, John Mayer, Eric Clapton. U2, Green Day.
Hello, I’m John Thompson...
John has fired up audiences for the likes of Grand Old Opry singer Hal Ketchum and the Queen of Hearts Juice Newton. He has been the featured artist on the “Radio Lia Show” KMPS FM 94.1 as well as performing live for “Live from the Islands” KSER FM 90.7
Thompson has been playing guitar since he was six years old and singing since before he could walk. He has a George Strait/Johnny Cash performance style as he walks on to the stage, appropriately dressed in his country finest- boots, cowboy hat and guitar, introducing himself with “Hello, I’m John Thompson" before opening with "Folsom Prison Blues."
John has just finished recording his original "Duct Tape Man" and is currently in the market for more original songs.
I came by your site today and I am very proud of your music and what you have done, I see a great singer and I wish you great success in your music career, and I enjoy your comments very much. Please have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Thanks for your friendship it means a lot.
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There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren't the way you had hoped they would be.
That's when you have to tell yourself that things will get better. There are times when people disappoint you and let you down.
But those are the times when you must remind yourself to trust your own judgments and opinions, to keep your life focused on believing in yourself.
There will be challenges to face and changes to make in your life, and it is up to you to accept them.
constantly keep yourself headed in the right direction for you. It may not be easy at times, but in those times of struggle you will find a stronger sense of who you are.
So when the days come that are filled with frustration and unexpected responsibilities, remember to believe in yourself and all you want your life to be.
Because the challenges and changes will only help you to find the goals that you know are meant to come true for you.
A BOY AT THE PIANO I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS STORY
Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing." Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was mesmerized. That's the way it is in life. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but the results aren't exactly graceful flowing music. But when we trust in the hands of a Greater Power, our life's work truly can be beautiful. Next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE." When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing. Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
I was by your site today, and I wanted to say thank you for your kindness and friendship. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and if you want to get somewhere in life, you have to know where you want to go, and how to get there. So never, never, give up. Have a safe week.
The turkey shot out of the oven and rocketed into the air, it knocked every plate off the table and partly demolished a chair.
It ricocheted into a corner and burst with a deafening boom, then splattered all over the kitchen, completely obscuring the room.
It stuck to the walls and the windows, it totally coated the floor, there was turkey attached to the ceiling, where there'd never been turkey before.
It blanketed every appliance, it smeared every saucer and bowl, there wasn't a way I could stop it, that turkey was out of control.
I scraped and I scrubbed with displeasure, and thought with chagrin as I mopped, that I'd never again stuff a turkey with popcorn that hadn't been popped
Thank you for the chance to hear your music and for the joy you have given me. May you have great success always and a wonderful career. Thank you for being my friend.
Friends answer your needs before their own. You come to them with your hunger, And they satisfy you with peace. That's how friends are. Friends let you speak your mind, Without worrying what their thoughts will be. Friends know when you are silent, They need to listen your heart. Friends share the joy and the pain. They know about desire and rejection. Friends allow you to be who you are, Without expectations of who you should be. Friends don't come with a purpose, They don't come with a plan. They come to enlighten your spirit, They come to brighten your heart. They come to give you a hand when needed And expect nothing in return. It is the little things that friends do. Like fill your heart with pleasure, hope and joy. AAHH... The Sweetness Of Friendsip There can be no price placed on Friendship It has once been told. For Friendships are worth far more than gold.
In every change that you experience in life, there will be times when you'll wonder if you can endure. But you'll learn that facing each difficulty one by one isn't so hard. It's when you don't deal with a situation that it sometimes comes back to confront you again. Changes are sometimes very painful, but they teach us that we can endure and that we can become stronger. Everything that comes into your life has a purpose, but the outcome is in your hands by the action you take. Be wise with your life, be willing to endure, and always be willing to face life's challenges.
Thank you for your great music and wonderful voice and for being my friend, I enjoy your music very much and can't wait too hearing what you might have next too show me. I wish you great success in your career and again thanks for your friendship.
When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.
But, it too, seemed immovable.
As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed my self first, then by example I would have changed my family.
From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.
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