CD BABY'S EDITORS PICK. John Parker's new "Self Titled" CD is a strong example of West Coast Blues at its finest. 12 expertly crafted songs about Love, Life and our unknown Destiny will keep you laughing, crying and definitely moving to the beat.

12 MP3 Songs in this album (49:59) !
Related styles: BLUES: West Coast Blues, BLUES: Rhythm & Blues

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John Parker is a "House Rockin" Blues Artist that will make you leave your seat and get up on your dancin' feet. His high energy style is something you won't soon forget.

John, better known as "The Rockin' Bluesman", has made his mark on the LA music scene and has taken rock and blues lovers by the ears. Hot Rock and Blues only mildly describes what he has on the burner for his new "Self Titled" CD.

John was raised in the Santa Cruz area and started playing at age 14. He grew up loving the sounds of BB King, Django Reinhardt, Freddie King and Buddy Guy. Several bands later, he would up in the Atlanta, Georgia music scene where he found the Blues calling. Now he's back in California playing what he loves about Georgia the most - the Blues. John has performed with Chicago Bob Nelson, Big Joe Jackson, Butch Travette & the Alley Cats, the late Piano Red, Tinsley Ellis, Delbert McClinton and Doug Kershaw. He's opened for The Beach Boys, Juice Newton, Coco Montoya, Bobby Bear and Eric Burdon.


"Self Titled" Artists:

John Parker - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Jeff Jensen - Guitar
Bill Ruffino - Bass & Backing Vocals
Steve Halter - Keyboards, Piano, Organ
Chris Collier - Drums & Backing Vocals

Special Guests:

Ralph Mueggler - Drums
Nate LaPointe - Guitar, Slide Guitar & Pedal Steel
Sherry Pruitt - Backing Vocals
Kyle Culkin - Guitar

The inside CD cover lists individual musician credits for each song.

John was Chicago Music Guide's 2007 Featured Artist...

John was awarded the Rock City Music Award for "Outstanding Blues Band for 2007"...

John's song "When I Reach My Destination" appeared on the "NCIS" Television Series in 2007...

John's 2005 hit "Walkin Out On You" stayed in the Top 10 Broadjam Music charts for several months during 2007...

John was recently the Featured Artist on Leo's "Bluesland" Radio show at KCSB 91.9...