John Black | Lanesboro, MN

Welcome

2010-08-27T06:10:00.000-07:00

Hi All
This site is still in the process of being developed. You can also look at
www.myspace.com/johnblacl23
www.reverbnation.com/johnblacl23

Thanks
John

Welcome

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I have some of the new music I've been working on available for purchase on the "Music" tab. There is a song about flood survivors, an instrumental (Midwest slackey)and my first collaboration with William Shakespeare. There will be more soon. There is still free listening at: www.myspace.com/johnblacl23

August 28 @ the Lanesboro Legion

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WELCOME!

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Currently booking summer gigs.

MEDIA

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The words “acoustic” and “simple” often go together in music, and at Christmas time it is acoustic music I turn to most often. It’s hard to top the simple beauty of an unaccompanied acoustic guitar, and this year’s prime example, “O Tannenbaum”, was recorded by Minnesotan John Black not far west of La Crosse. - Gerry Grzyb, For The Post-Crescent (December 15, 2009 )

“John Black will sooth you after a tiring week at the job as effectively as he might inspire you to start the next” - Tim Alexander, PULSE of the Twin Cities

“From John’s photo, it doesn’t look like he has four arms, but it sure sounds like it from his guitar playing. Remarkable!” Darrel Wade Burgen, Gods of Music (online magazine )

June 6, 2010 - Musical Guest John Black

Commonweal Theatre presents Over the Back Fence Radio Hour

CONTACT

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John Black
E-Mail - jblack322@gmail.com
Phone - 507-467-2230

BIOGRAPHY

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John Black sings and plays guitar and sometimes astounds audiences by doing both at the same time. He plays Folk, Blues, Celtic, World and Rock music with grace and style.

A graduate of the music program at Naropa University with 25 years of experience performing and recording John has worked with bands, theater companies and as a solo performer throughout the United States. John is noted for his rich vocals and accomplished playing. In concert you will hear John perform his poignant and playful originals as well as unique interpretations of traditional tunes and an eclectic, ever changing array of covers.

His music has been selected for these compilation CDs “Minnesota Homegrown” a collection of Minnesota’s best singer/songwriters “The Last Bar” a collection of Minnesota’s best Celtic musicians “Strings Along the North Shore” a collection of some of the best solo Guitarists of the Upper Mid-West. John has signed with New Folk Records producers of “Strings Along the North Shore”. They are now promoting his recordings “Acoustic Guitar Solos” and “O Tannenbaum” internationally.

He is currently working on material for his next recording.