John Mahony
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Vocalist, Keyboard.

ABOUT

Accomplished musician in most kinds of folk music- traditional folk, blues, folk-rock, some jazz, some classical. Works best as a side man, although can front on a limited basis. Strong finger-style guitarist.
Currently in Irish folk-rock band, No Irish Need Apply (fiddle, guitar, clawhammer banjo, mandolin), Edge Hill Rounders (fiddle, guitar) and in a community orchestra, Ambler Symphony (violin).
Arranger and limited writing. Can read and improv.

Screen name:
John Mahony
Member since:
Feb 05 2021
Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
50
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week

Influences

General- Dylan, Dead, Allman Bros., The Band, Holy Modal Rounders, Turtle Island String Quartet, Cafe Noir
Guitar- Paul Simon, Kottke, Rev. Gary Davis, Van Ronk, Garcia, Betts, Robertson, Chris Smither, Roy Bookbinder, Paul Geremia, Rolly Brown
Fiddle- Darol Anger, Bruce Molsky, Tommy Jarrell

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:
Expert
Banjo:
Advanced
Mandolin:
Advanced
Fiddle:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Background Singer:
Moderate
Violin:
Moderate

MUSIC