ABOUT
Versatile multi-instrumentalist and songwriter with core strengths in writing lyrics and playing all styles of harmonica. Looking for folk/acoustic musicians in Monmouth County who might want to form a small group for the fun of it.
- Screen name:
- MississippiJohn
- Member since:
- Sep 04 2008
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Allman Brothers, Muddy Waters, Warren Zevon, Dave Van Ronk, AC/DC, Grateful Dead, John Prine, Ronnie Earl, Clapton, JJ Cale, Little Walter Jacobs, Pete Seeger, Otis Redding, Gram Parsons...
Instrument experience:
- Harmonica:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
Gretsch acoustic-electric
Vega banjo
Korg B3 drawbar organ
Roland electric piano
Nord Electro 3 76
Roland keyboard amp
Hohner green bullet mic for blues harp
Fender Deville 4X10 amp
MUSIC
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Dreading the Dawning
Dreading the Dawning Genre: Blues
Lyrics by John R. Barrows, music by Gary Radford. Lead vocals by Sonja Souther. A song that examines feelings of hopelessness and futility that attend white collar life.
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Fooled So Easily
Fooled So Easily Track number: 3 Genre: Blues
Another original slide guitar tune.
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Ol' Devils Running
Ol' Devils Running Genre: Classic Rock
Lyrics by Mark A. Wallinger, music by John R. Barrows. Performed and recorded by John R. Barrows. Inspired by the exhilaration of a trip (completely legal and approved) from Key West to Cuba in a small fishing boat.
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And They Knew Nothing
And They Knew Nothing Genre: Classic Rock
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Wierd Sisters by The Professors featuring John Barrows (Video)
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Everyone's Gone Now by The Professors featuring John Barrows (Video)
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Sunday Night at Kenny's by The Professors featuring John Barrows (Video)
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NYC Sidewalk Blues by The Professors featuring John Barrows (Video)
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Mississippi John at the Stone Pony with the Professors (Video)
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