Johanna Renfro
Jerusha Band was formed in San Bernardino, CA back in 1969 when Roger met John, & Keith met John, and after some members came and went, it was just the 3 of them left....they called the band 69th Sundown, Ceasar, then Jerusha, and finally, Jerusha Band.
John transitioned as Johanna, and has been the lead guitarist of the band from the beginning, along with Keith "Buzzy" Wolk, Bass, the only 2 members who have played the whole tenure with
JB. But now my focus is on JLG, my solo band, and music, and changing the world through music.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
www.jerushaband.com
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I love to play small venues, and be personal, restaurants, coffee house, etc.
Special moments? The Las Vegas shows JB has done, the first JB reunion, jamming with Chuck Barris on the Gong Show, meeting Luther Rabb of Ballin'jack, and Glenn Cornick of Jethro Tull, and hanging with em....playing The Whiskey A Go Go, and the ROXY....im not crazy about live shows anymore...but love moving people with my art.
Your musical influences
Allman Brothers Band, The Beatles, Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys, Jim Morrison & the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Blue Oyster Cult, Tommy Emmanuel, Jethro Tull, Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, Early Carlos Santana, Country Joe & The Fish, Joe Walsh & James Gang, Traffic, Chet Atkins/Roy Clark,Motown, Hank Thompson, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Buck Dharma, Luther Rabb & Ballin'jack
What equipment do you use?
Gibson SG, Fender acoustic, Dean Markley pickup, Shure mics, Tascam 2488 24 trk digital,Line 6, Marshall amps, Korg Krome keyboard/synth, Boss Tuners, Yamaha FX500, Cry Baby Wah, DOD effect, Alesis SR16, Casio CT650, Randall mixer, Carvin amps, JBL's, Audio Technic mics, Livewire Interface,
Anything else?
Putting the usual rumors to rest once and for all....
Jerusha Band will be together as long as we are still here, and somebody wants to hear us play!
I am NOT pulling the plug, after all these years, and I LOVE these guys, and the magic we have is as real as it gets....Thanks, Buzzy, Roger, Malcolm, Bracken, Eddie, & Tim D.....what a long strange trip its been.....love, Johanna
