John Henke

Thanks to Craig Hansen for the awesome guitar work.

Craig Hansen /collab Cover Songs 4/4 No samples

Even philosophy majors get the blues. Craig Hansen provides the tasty lead guitar parts.

Electric Blues Other No samples

This is an old-fashioned melancholy ballad. People who live alone were on my mind during the pandemic. For so many it was hard to connect with others during that time. This song reflects that sense of isolation.

Blues General Other No samples

An instrumental arrangement of a song from an imaginary musical. New version with minor changes uploaded on 7/30/2023.

Smooth Jazz 4/4 No samples

What if things were different than they are?

Acoustic Piano Other No samples

This song is about what a screen addiction can do to a relationship. I promised my wife I'd tell you this is not about her! Thanks to Craig Hansen for the guitar solo and the feedback during the mixing process.

Electric Blues

My first attempt at slide guitar - open D tuning.

Country Blues 4/4 No samples

A grouchy old man (not me) looks back on his life.

Blues Rock Other

I was aiming for sort of a retro sound with this song about a man who feels unappreciated.

Rock General Other No samples

Many songs have been written about loss and loneliness. I think the worst thing about this type of experience is the feeling that a painful situation will never change.

Blues Rock Other

Having a little fun with a simple acoustic arrangement and a lot of cliches.

Acoustic General Other No samples

Can't do anything about the weather, but having the right person around can help.

Bossa Nova Other

Looking back on youthful decisions, sometimes things don't turn out the way we planned.

Folk Rock Other

This song offers a jazzy flavor with a simple quartet of drums, bass, guitar, and piano.

Jazz General Other No samples

In an old black and white snapshot, a smiling little girl and her father at the beach. Years later, they are gone and only memories remain.

Alternative General

The lyrics in this song take familiar cliches, then turn them around to see where they lead.

Rock General Other No samples

A bout with cancer left me with a serious case of writer's block. While working my way out of it, I thought about how being sick is like being in a toxic relationship. This song was the result.

Rock General Other No samples

Inspired by my first scuba diving trip to Lake Superior

Acoustic Folk Other No samples

A visitor from another planet, or just another guy afraid of commitment?

Acoustic Vocals Other No samples

Thanks to Dan Warbington for his great guitar work on this track.

Rock General Other No samples