Author Archives: John

About John

John is an Nashville based touring/session bassist. He has played live and recorded with such artists as Little Big Town, Matt Nathanson, Brett Dennen, David Garza, Ingrid Michaelson, Patrice Pike, Juliana Hatfiled, Jack Ingram, Mike McClure, Adam Brand, Kate Earl, the Asylum Street Spankers, Blu Sanders and Craig Marshall. John’s musical journey started in Texas at the prestigious Booker T. Washington School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, and that was followed by the University of North Texas. John has also engineered/produced records by Tenlons Fort (symphonic folk/pop), Little Alice Spencer and Her Monkey Butlers (vintage jazz), LAZ D (hip hop) and Craig Marshall (guitar pop). He is currently touring with Little Big Town in support to their album Reason Why.

Modern Love – Matt Nathanson

Posted on June 2, 2011 by John

It’s coming out in a few weeks! June 21st I’m crazy about this record and I’m so honored to be a part of it. I played bass on 8 of the 11 songs along and Jason McGerr from Death Cab … Continue reading →

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Spring Tour Dates with Little Big Town

Posted on May 1, 2011 by John

Lots of Little Big Town spring dates. Most of these are supporting Sugarland on their spring arena Incredible Machine Tour. More info here. Friday, May 13 CLEVELAND, OH Saturday, May 14 CAMDEN, NJ Sunday, May 15 PITTSBURGH, PA Thursday, May … Continue reading →

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Little Big Town on TV this week

Posted on March 30, 2011 by John

I just got back from taping a couple of shows with Little Big Town out in L.A. The Talk and Conan aired on Tuesday March 30th and the Late Late show with Craig Ferguson we taped will air in May … Continue reading →

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Daisy Cutter

Posted on March 12, 2011 by John

I’m really excited about this project. It’s been years since I’ve played in a true band. We all write together and have an equal say in what goes down. Kind of a novel concept for me since I’ve been a … Continue reading →

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Upcoming tour dates

Posted on March 28, 2009 by John

These are all with Matt Nathanson. Some are supporting Jack’s Mannequin, some supporting Sugarland and some are with O.A.R. 04/23/09 9:00PM Shippensburg University – Shippensburg, PA 04/25/09 8:00PM Ursprung Gymnasium – Berea, OH 04/26/09 2:00PM Marist College- Nelly Goletti Theater … Continue reading →

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Fall Tour

Posted on August 9, 2008 by John

I’m 6 months behind in posting. I’ll come up with a best of.. spring 2008 later when I have some time. I’m on the road with Brett Dennen right now. The big news is the Matt Nathanson fall tour. Here … Continue reading →

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Tour with Lifehouse

Posted on February 9, 2008 by John

No rest for me. I’ll be home for a little over a week after our winter tour and then we are out for two months with Lifehouse. Here are the dates. NEW US TOUR DATES 2/24 – Spokane, WA (The … Continue reading →

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Conan O’Brien

Posted on February 1, 2008 by John

We had a last minute booking on Conan O’Brien this week. I had such a blast since Conan is right under Saturday Night Live as far a dream T.V. show appearances. I have a copy of the performance here. It … Continue reading →

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Best of Austin Music Poll

Posted on January 15, 2008 by John

So I would feel like a jackass pimping myself in this poll, but I’m honored to pimp all things Suzanna Choffel. So here is a run down of relevant categories. You can for vote me in the bass one if … Continue reading →

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Car Crash Video

Posted on November 15, 2007 by John

The video we did for Car Crash is finished and is now in rotation on VH1. Check it out!

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