Biography
John wrote his first songs in the early 1990's. During this time, though, he occupied himself as a short fiction author, and was published many times in numerous literary magazines; most notably, Columbia: A Journal Literature and Art, and Wisconsin Review, and appeared several times in Barbaric Yawp. He officially started his music career in 2003 with the release of The Bedroom Tapes.
A long time dabbler in the art of recording, a teenage John was making his first overdubs using a boom box, a mic, and a home stereo, all of dubious, but acceptable, quality. Of course, by this point he had already spent a lot time recording everything he could, with whatever cassette recorder he had in hand--when he wasn't taking it apart and working on it.
Ever the seeker of new knowledge, John is currently learning Welsh and French simultaneously. A continuous studier of ancient literature, quantum physics, astronomy, astrophysics, and girls, he is always up for a rousing conversation.
John plays Ovation guitars, both electric and acoustic, and uses GHS
strings, and Dunlop nylon picks (.60mm).
His current flute is a Yamaha, with an AC head joint.
Amps by Soldano and Marshall.
Stage mixer is an upgraded (by him) Soundcraft Spirit Folio Lite.
Stage reverb is a Yamaha Rex50.
Member ASCAP, writer and publisher (Minute-Nine Studios).
