Artist description Singer song writer with classic rock and pop influences.

Music Style Melodic Alternative/Rock /Pop

Musical Influences The Beatles, Dylan, The Who, REM, Jeff Buckley, Elvis Costello, Nick Drake, Richard Thompson, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, AC/DC, Wilco, Simon and Garfunkel,Uncle Tupelo, XTC, Led Zepplin, and on and on...........................

Similar Artists Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley Elliot Smith, Nick Drake, Richard Thompson,

Artist History John McDermott combines strong lyrics with Beatlesque harmonies and rock and pop influences. His influences are wide and varied, from Dylan and The Beatles, through The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Uncle Tupleo, Wilco to Richard Thompson and lots of old and modern blues. Originally from Ireland he has lived in San Francisco since 1993. He plays out with local band Stride, where he is the guitarist, prinicipal songwriter and vocalist.

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drum Loops, Drums

Press Reviews "Friday Nights and Lost Weekends is fine rock tune. Very impressive considering John plays all the instruments. The playing is excellent. I could hear this song getting some airplay. Well written and well produced";*************************************************:Say Say" is great pop/folk tune with a catchy melody and a real nice vibe. Flows real easy. I'm a big fan of the slide guitar so this one also appeals to me for it's melodic slide throughout. The playing is excellent and the production is clean and crisp. If you're into Rock/Pop/Folk this is a must download on MP3.com. If you're not into that kind of music, download it anyway just to hear a job well done" Ram,reviewer and artist; http://www/mp3.com/grs***************************"a singer who writes pop songs with organic arrangements in mind....his songs are more infectious than a Mexican sandwich" listen.co

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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