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Howdy Friends. This is my bio. It’s written in first person. I know artist bio’s are usually written in third person, but c’mon, we all know it’s the artist writing the bio anyway. So here we go. I became 5 years old and started playing the piano a lot. It came easy and I had no idea why and it scared me and I kept playing. I grew up on peanut butter and jelly, “Weird Al” Yankovic, They Might Be Giants, and spaghetti.

From there, I was in a band called the Morbid Chicken Puppies (later The Flood) from 8th Grade alllll the way to age 24 and a half!!! That’s where and when I learned how to play, listen to, write, live with, and enjoy music. Since then, I’ve recorded a solo album titled “from new jersey,” and have played throughout New York City and New Jersey. I’m currently on tour playing accordion and other odd things with a wonderful band called Dan Zanes and Friends. Check it out - www.danzanes.com

I’ve also been playing with Tim McBride and the Big Red Barn, The Defibulators, and the Chris Rodgers Band. As I write this, I'm also mentally preparing to record an album this winter. The songs are coming along and I'm really excited to get a lot of half-thought-out ideas....out. Please check out the tourdates section and come out to and f-ing show when you can!!! See ya soon!

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Nov 28, 2006 - 8:48 pm
Upcoming Shows:

Friday, December 15th - 8pm - Galapagos, Brooklyn, NY (sitting in with the Defibulators)

Wednesday, January 17th - 10pm - Rockwood Music Hall, NYC (with Charlie Faye and the Defibulators)

Please my out my checkspace page for more details. Thanks and hope to see ya soon!
Nov 13, 2006 - 11:53 am
Helloooo everyone! You are witnessing the first update to my site in a long time. So here's a quick update:

I'm currently touring the country and other parts of the world with Dan Zanes and Friends. It's been nothing short of a blast. Check it all out at www.danzanes.com I'm also writing lots of songs and preparing to record a new album this winter. Tourdates with Dan Zanes go through May, but I'll also be playing out here and there with my band, Chris Rodgers, and the Defibulators! (www.thedefibulators.com). My first CD, "from new jersey," will be available on CD Baby soon. I shall let you know. Until next time, thanks for checking in and be better than well.

-john