JC Silverstrings

Description:

Screen Name:

JC Silverstrings

Sex:

M

Age:

56

Studio Musician:

Yes

Level Of Commitment:

Touring

Years Playing Music:

40

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to Gig:

6-7 time(s) per week

JC Comer, known as JC Silverstrings by his fans, is an accomplished guitarist and vocalist, who is a modern day Balladeer in the truest sense. He has professionally entertained adoring audiences in premier Dinner Clubs, top Night Clubs, and In-Concert Nationally and Internationally during his career. Nora Koerner – Entertainment Editor (Reprinted Copy Courtesy of the San Diego Union Tribune)

JC, was born in San Diego, California were music was always a big part of his life. His professional debut as a solo guitarist and vocalist occurred in 1967, performing in a folk rock concert series in Balboa Park, San Diego. Early in his career, JC developed a dynamic finger picking style, and began collaborating with several singer songwriters and performing musicians across the country. These early mentors were destined to become major recording artists, and dramatically influenced JC’s playing, singing, and writing style. JC is one of those rare individuals, who has a natural ear, and delivers his heartfelt ballads and music from the depths of his soul.

In the fall of 1968 while performing on a college circuit, JC met Jim Croce and his wife Ingrid. JC, impressed with Jim’s original writing ability, and his street style music, performed with Croce in clubs throughout Philadelphia, and Greenwich Village (N.Y.) through the end of 1969. JC has performed Croce’s songs as a part of his repertoire ever since, as a tribute to one of acoustic folk rock’s greatest singer songwriters.

In the winter of 1969, Croce introduced JC to a friend of his, J.T. (James Taylor). James was playing an engagement in N. Carolina, and invited JC to sit in with him. Finding their vocals, and picking styles blended so well, James asked JC to work with him, to lay down instrument and vocal tracks for what he hoped would be, future album material. Over the next three months, James, songwriter Carol King, and JC worked on songs that were destined to become James Taylor’s Greatest Hits, after James signed and recorded the material with Warner Brothers Recording Studios. JC currently performs most of these Taylor hit songs that came from that experience.

From 1973 to 1977 JC began to emerge as a singer\songwriter and tribute artist, and was professionally managed and booked by Charles Bennett Artist Management & Associates, based in San Diego, California. During that time, JC began recording albums, touring, and performing in top Dinner Clubs, Concerts, and Special Event bookings throughout the West and East Coasts in association with Foodmaker, Inc. and Far West Enterprises.

Special Event Bookings (1973 to 1974)
* Spot Productions, Tulsa, Oklahoma: JC was booked as acoustic guitarist \ vocalist with John Denver as a duo. Over a five-month tour, the duo performed in top nightclubs, dinner houses, and out door concerts.
* The Outrigger Club, with Lou Rawls and Johnny Mathis opening act acoustic guitarist \ vocalist (one month).

Special Event Bookings (1974 to 1976):
* Ottawa Canada: acoustic guitarist \ vocalist performing with Gordon Lightfoot’s Canadian and North American Tour (16 months).
* Tony’s Place, and other Chicago area nightclubs: with Harry Chapin as opening act acoustic guitarist \ vocalist.

In 1976 after relocating to San Diego, JC was once again managed by, Charles Bennett Artist Management & Associates. During that period, some of JC’s bookings included:

* JC was the headliner performing at: Dan Levy’s Beach Boy II - Tuesday through Saturday with Frankie Ferlin and Joey Gallo (eight month engagement)
* Scottsdale Arizona: The Scottsdale Ranch, Monterey Jack’s, and Barclay Jack’s (1 year engagement)

In 1998 through 2005, JC performed in up-scale Dinner Clubs and Special Event Concerts throughout the West and Pacific Northwest. Some venues include:

* Concert Under The Stars – Brit Festival
* Seven Feathers Casino – Tribute To J.T.
* The Fire Fly Restaurant – Ashland, OR
* That Italian Place – Medford, OR
* The Hungry Woodsman – Medford, OR
* Rostel’s – Central Point

In 2005 JC traveled to Branson, MO to perform and record his music. While in Branson, He performed on-stage venues including: The Grand Place, The Branson Music Theatre, Branson Center Stage, The New Branson Landing, and Rocky’s Fine Italian Restaurant in the historic entertainment district.

During his stay in Branson, JC took on additional duties including Artist Management, and Executive Production for a famous Native American performing group: The Wind Rhythms, as well as, show direction and production in several Branson area Performance Theatres.

* Artist Manager \ Executive Producer – Wind Rhythms Show Opening Act for The Oakridge Boys at The Grand Palace
* Executive Producer \ Director – Wind Rhythms Show; The Branson Music Theatre

In 2007, JC relocated to Oregon and presently performs in up-scale Dinner Clubs, Special Event Concerts and Dinner Shows throughout the West and Pacific Northwest. Some recent venues include:

* Antonio’s Fine Italian Restaurant – Eagle Point
* Molly Murphy’s Dinner Club & Theatre
* Mc Andrews Avenue Grill – Medford, OR

Influences:

James Taylor Jim Croce America
John Denver Gordon Lightfoot Beatles
Dan Fogelberg Kenny Loggins Blood Sweat & Tears
Cat Stevens Harry Chapin Eagles
Don McLean Jackson Brown Simon and Garfunkel
Elton John Eric Clapton Seals & Crofts
Lionel Richie Bob Dillion Billy Joel
Neil Diamond Kenny Rogers Moody Blues

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