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Johnny Mazcko

Austin, TX  USA
April 06, 2004
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If Johnny Mazckos music was a donut, it would be a strawberry creamed sprinkled one.... my favorite! - Anonymous Johnny Mazckos music is a one hundred proof shot of moonshine whiskey at night and an aspirin in the morning. His songs ride along lifes highway like the tides of the ocean. From smooth and soothing to fast and rough, the music incorporates pop/rock, old-time country, folk, and blues. Oftentimes, people compare him to a young Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams, or Steve Earle.
Band/artist history
This red-headed southern boy currently calls Boston his home, but was originally born three hours south of Asbury Park, NJ (Bruce Springsteens hometown) in Ocean City, MD. Hes always been a fairly quiet kid and usually prefers to express himself more through his music and live performances. Growing up, Johnny never got along well with sports and school work. (To be honest, the kid wasnt very good at anything.) Then late in his senior year of high school he picked up a guitar and the world stopped. His heart skipped a beat and instant sparks were felt between him and his new partner. Soon they moved in together and had hundreds of kids (aka: songs). A couple of years later, Johnny said goodbye to a handful of his children and recorded his first EP with a great local musician/producer named Dan Barrett. The CD was called Somewhere Better than Here and created a small buzz in the Boston community. A year later, the EP was re-released with bonus tracks, under Hollywood-based independent label - Statue Records. Johnny Mazcko has accomplished a lot in a short span of time. He still loves to write, play, and record music now as much as ever. Although, he may move away from the northeast at some point in the future (its too damn expensive up here!), he plans to continue to write new music until the day he falls down a set of stairs and dies. He is currently working on a new album which he hopes will come out sooner rather than later.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
In concert, Johnny likes to stand up, move around, play harmonica, try out new songs, work up a sweat, take requests, plays guitar, and sing. He also plays music with friends onstage, who will often sit in with him on lead guitar, bass, handclaps, drums, vocals, foot stomps, or anything else they want to do. In the last four years, he has played on boardwalks, rock and roll nightclubs, coffeehouses, subway stations, on park benches, comedy clubs, college parking lots, keg parties, dinner parties, pubs, and more. He has also opened up shows for national acts such as the Pat McGee Band and Ryan Montbleau.
Your musical influences
Ryan Adams, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Westerberg, Lucinda Williams, Patti Griffin, Steve Earle, Dennis Brennan, The Push Stars, The Rolling Stones, Whiskeytown, Wilco, Neil Young, The Lemonheads, The Old 97's, Bob Schneider, Johnny Cash, too many to list........
What equipment do you use?
Martin DC16GTE Takamine G Series 1974 Fender Telecaster Squire Strat Kay Banjo Shakers Tambourine Vocals Hand Claps Foot Stomps
Anything else?
Any other bands or solo artists out there wanna play a show together? I'm currently looking to start setting up some tours and playing more shows outside of Boston.... Looking for some help here... Anybody??
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Johnny Mazcko what a talent this man is. fantastic tracks of energy and power. PLEASE SUPPORT INDIPENDENT ARTIST LIKE JOHNNY MAZCKO. Recommended tune into The Late Night Blues and Jazz Hangout http://bluesandjazz.thepodcastnetwork.com and listen to the stories and music of these fine Independent Artist. Johnny will be a guest on our show on 4th MARCH and up loaded to the podcast network 12th March. Tune in and listen to johnny and his music. Thanks Johnny Mazcko a Star in the making. Bucky gremar1@bigpond.com.au
johnny mazcho a name that will shine bright what a great talent johnny is and the lyrics to these songs are from the heart and sung with passion. please support this fine artist. recommended highly. sentational!!!!! bucky perth australia gremar1@bigpond.com.au
Gday johnny I havnt been around for a while but called in today to listen to your music and the two that grab me in the heart are cant write a love song baltimore avenues these two songs bring out your obvious talents for great lyrics and feeling for music that you have. I will keep in touch as I believe you have a huge future. keep it going and bring out some more of those great sounds of country blues/rock. thank you and merry christmas and a successfull new year for 2006. sentational and highly recommended bucky mucker gremar1@bigpond.com.au perth australia
good work!
Cant Write A love Song I have listened to this track 12 times so far tonight.it is a wonderfully well written track.very catchy and a song that grows on you. fantatic lryics well sung by a talented man and unknown lady who makes this song sound exseptional. well done and highly recommended. bucky mucker perth australia gremar1@bigpond.com
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