The Music Therapy Experiment
A blend of Rock, Jazz, Ambient, and Celtic influences, John’s instrumentals can be described as “New Age with an edge†and "edge with a side order of New Age." His music has a unique flavor of melodies, textures, and moods, peppered with blazing guitar work. Reviewers often compare him to G3ers Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Eric Johnson. He has been nominated for numerous awards on Garageband, and has been voted “Most Versatile†and “Prowar Champion†on Guitarwar.com.
His new independently released CD, "I of the Storm," is now available at several online music stores and download services (e.g. CD baby, iTunes, Napster).
In his spare time, Dr. John Kline is a psychologist, and has published several scientific articles on the neurophysiology of emotion and consciousness.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
More information is available at http://www.johnnykline.com
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I love playing live. I haven't played out as much as I would since moving to Mobile. This is a hazard of being an academic gypsy: It takes awhile to find band mates wherever you move. In Tallahassee, I played with the Jay Wells Band... I miss those guys, and we had a blast playing live. Since arriving in Mobile, I have played with Bipolar Express (with Ken Sylvia and Tommy Thompson), and have made guest appearance with friends' bands.
Your musical influences
Steve Morse, Pat Metheny, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Allan Holdsworth, Rock, Celtic, Blue Grass, Country, Jazz, Classical
What equipment do you use?
Guitars by Ibanez, Minarik, Taylor, Takamine, Alverez, Fender, and Ernie Ball. Basses by Hohner and Peavey. Roland V-Drums, Yamaha digital piano, Roland synth modules, MOTU MK3 recording gear, Digitech processors, LR Baggs Para acoustic DI, several condense mics, etc, etc, etc....
