Reverend Richard John
I am a solo blues musician. I play a stomp box, electric slide guitar, harmonica and much of my set is made up of original songs. A so called one man band.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I've played on the blues circuit in the UK for about 10 years, performing in pubs, clubs,the Colne Blues Festival and the Guiness Castlebar Blues Festival. I have had several songs played on Radio 2 and I was interviewed by Paul Jones. I have recorded 2 albums, 1 in the UK (Love in the Blues) and 1 in Ireland (From the Inside Out). In the past I have built up much of my stage experience and credibility by busking and open mic jamming. From there I built a stage act, developing my sound as I went. Although I play solo, jamming is still something I get a great deal of pleasure from. I am currently working as a blues musician in Spain, which is a good experience as the spanish tend to appreciate anything which is played from the soul.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I love to play live. I play at clubs, festivals and open-mic jamming where it's great to play with other musicians and really explore other areas.
Your musical influences
The Reverend Gary Davies, Sonny Boy Williamson,Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee. Doors, Pink Flloyd.
What equipment do you use?
A mixture of guitars, but would never be without a Fender and Mackie sound equipment.
