Guitar & Vocals: John Wesley
Drums & Percussion: Mark Prator
Bass: Scott Bannevich
Piano, Organ & Backing Vocals: Tracy LaBarbera
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Thanksgiving Day - 2007: "Thanksgiving Day" is a song inspired by the loss of longtime family friend Pfc. Marc Delgado on Thanksgiving Day 2005 in Iraq.
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Shiver – 2005 ($15 USD + s/h)
Order Shiver by John Wesley now for worldwide delivery.
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Live at Katie Fitzgeralds – 2006 ($10 USD + s/h)
Order Live at Katie Fitzgerald's by John Wesley. Wes' newest live CD - recorded June 2006. Includes 15 acoustic tracks.
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Ten ($5 USD + s/h)
Order Ten by John Wesley. This is a compilation of 10 songs, including live, demo, and album tracks. Price includes worldwide delivery.
The Closing of the Pale Blue Eyes - 1995 ($15 USD + s/h) **SOLD OUT**
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Under the Red and White Sky - 1994
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The Chicago & Frisco Bootlegs ($5 USD + s/h)
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Download this 6 song sample of John Wesley Live. Includes: Acoustic versions of Desperation Angel, Fly Boy, Ordinary Man, and Pretty Lives from the Live at Katie Fitzgeralds CD and full-band live versions of Crazy and Waiting for the Sun to shine.
The music of John Wesley has been called lyrically sensitive and musically dynamic. Wesley's brand of guitar-driven acoustic and electric songs represent the cultivation of a diversity of inspirations from alternative, progressive, classic rock and folk genres intertwined with poignant lyrics drawn from the poetry of the common man. Furthermore, his skillful, versatile guitar style complements his soulful emotionally-charged vocals reminiscent of Roger Waters or Bruce Springsteen. But what really appeals to Wesley's fans worldwide is a spark of sincerity and sensitivity so oft absent in today's mainstream music.
Most recently, John Wesley has performed as sideman, guitarist/vocalist for critically acclaimed Atlantic/Roadrunner Records UK-based recording act Porcupine Tree, during the In Absentia, Deadwing and Fear of a Blank Planet world tours. John Wesleys versatility shows from his diverse touring background. In recent years he as performed lead guitars and background vocals for White Lion frontman Mike Tramp, subbed on lead guitar and bass for Gainsville's Sister Hazel, and as lead guitarist for Scottish neo-prog legend Fish on many lengthy European, American and South American Tours and on several US and European Solo dates.
In 2005, Wes produced and recorded his fifth studio release, Shiver, co-produced by Mark Prator, and mixed by Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree. Wesley has toured the U.S. and Europe extensively to support his independent European releases performing as opening act for artists such as Marillion, Fish, Porcupine Tree, Blackfield, Sister Hazel, and many others.
In 2007, John Wesley will continue to tour with Porcupine Tree to support their new release, Fear of a Blank Planet.
He has an official fan website at www.john-wesley.com where fans can read lyrics, view photos, and preview album clips. John Wesley also owns and operates a recording studio in the Tampa, Florida, RedRoom Recorders, Inc. www.redroomrecorders.com
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