My Dickensian childhood in the warren-like dockside alleys of fin de siècle London.
Sounds Like
Club 705
Hermosa Beach
4/29/09
Sawdust Art Festival
Laguna Beach CA
12/14/08
Song: Find Someone by John Troy
Guitar: Bob Hawkins
Bass & Vocal: John Troy
Drums: Frank Cotinola
Troy, Mattacks & Brown in some joint in New England circa 2005.
Guitar: David Brown
Bass & Vocals: John Troy
Drums: Dave Mattacks
Pousette-Dart Band, Cambridge MA circa 1990 performing Don Covay's Stayed Away Too Long.
Guitar: Jon Pousette-Dart
Guitar & BG Vox: John Curtis
Bass & Lead Vocal: John Troy
Drums: Jean-Dominique Sifantus
2007/2008 Orange County Music Awards nominee for Best Live Acoustic Performance and 2008 Los Angeles Music Awards nominee for Folk Music Performance JOHN TROY was a founding member of the Boston based POUSETTE-DART BAND which released four albums on the Capitol label in the 70s. As a freelance bass player and background vocalist he toured with BONNIE RAITT, NATALIE COLE, JOE COCKER, LIVINGSTON TAYLOR, JOHN HALL (Dance With Me, Still The One, and now he's a US Congressman!), and many others. In 2002 he formed the trio TROY, MATTACKS & BROWN with world renowned drummer DAVE MATTACKS and guitar virtuoso DAVID BROWN. In early 2006 he released his debut solo CD, Just When I Thought I Was Done, featuring the added talents of CHRIS SMITHER, JOYCE ANDERSEN, SAL BAGLIO and other great musicians. It was produced by CRIT HARMON and was quickly added to the regular daily rotation at WUMB, New England's premier folk station.In July of 2006 he relocated to Southern California where he continues solo/acoustic performance and freelance bass. He has also formed a rock trio with local guitar legend BOB HAWKINS and wunderkind drummer KAL DRAKOPOULOS.
Endorsed by: Warwick Basses
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With Joe Cocker at Montreux 1987 - You Are So Beautiful
With The John Hall Band performing Crazy.
Guitar & Vocals: Congressman John Hall (D-NY 19)
Keyboard & Vocals: Bob Leinbach
Bass & Vocals: John Troy
Drums: Eric Parker, FSG
My upcoming self-produced 7-song EP, "B Sides from B Street" is set to hit shelves June 30th. Come take a listen to a handful of the tracks and see what you think! Influences span the likes of: John Prine, Chris Smither, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Jackie Greene, Josh Ritter, Wilco, Redbird, and other singer/songwriters keeping the craft alive.
I'm booking shows throughout California right now if any other musicians are looking to cobill.
we got those comments alot. LOL. Spinal tap all the way!! come out to one of our shows!! April 15th strubkis in downtown fullerton 118 E. Commonwealth avenue!! Look for you there!!!
That may be, John, but did you not recognize the tune from The Little Rascals? The Beau Hunks played the original scores on "period instruments". One of my favorite records!!! XO
Hey John, great call with Nickel and Dime... it's now on my playlist. If you're not busy tonight, swing by Big's Bar & Grill in Fullerton. Two great Americana bands (and friends of mine), The Fallen Stars and Clementine, are playing there starting at 9:00. I'll be there with The GigBitch, and I hope to see you there! If not, I'll see you on Tuesday at BeachFire.
Hey John, We all had SO much fun it was probably ridiculous, hope to do it again soon, we rarely get to mix good company, family get togethers, great music, good food and entertainment all into one event. So it was an epic win as far as we were concerned. Though it was a little loud, but I think it was louder at the start, and the start of the second set just because your ears have to readjust all over again. But I think it was a good night overall. Did you have fun? I know playing bass again had to make you happy :-)
Hey John! How have things been going? My cous & I miss you around Borders, but hopefully we'll catch you at Sawdust sometime when we're visiting our aunt. I'm still working on dragging Steven & Michael to Mozambique to see you guys tomorrow night, but I guess time will tell. Hopefully see you sooner rather than later.
Hey John, Just dropping by to see what you're up to...really dug the utube with Bob and Frank..say hello to them and hope you have a great holiday...maybe we can play a gig together sometime that would be great! Jodi
