Johnny Ray and The Stonethrowers
WE are an All Native Band from the Onondaga Nation...We live to play live and play in the moment.. always leaving the people satisfied,, thats our mission everytime we play,,being in an ensemble, each player feeds off one another to create a crowd pleasing sonic event full of groove and flavor.., native American style...Johnny Ray style !! **)
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Dion Thomas-- Rhythm Guitar/ Singer/Songwriter
John Shenandoah-- Vocals
John Bateman--Drums/percussion
Charlie Huff--Bass
Keith Ward--Lead Guitar
Curtis Waterman-Harmonica/vocals
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
we play all over the central NY region..
Your musical influences
we rely on a vast musical library of styles,,, the main purpose to be ,, is blending our talents and styles as individual musicians into a cohesive unit that expresses a love for, music,, for entertaining,, and ,,greatness...
What equipment do you use?
Fender strats, jazz bass, P bass, Halgstom Guitars, Mesa Boogie amps, Fender Twin, GHS Boomer strings 11's,,, Ibanez tube screamer, Dunlop Crybaby,, Boss TU2,,, Line 6 amps,
Anything else?
Our tone is raw,, our sounds are tight,,
