Artist description Solo artist with full band (5 piece).

Music Style Folk/Roots/Light Rock

Musical Influences Bruce Cockburn;Joni Mitchell;Jethro Tull;Neil Young;Gordon Lightfoot;Indigo Girls;Lyle Lovett;James Taylor

Similar Artists Bruce Cockburn, Niel Young, Jethro Tull, Indigo Girls

Artist History John has been composing and playing for 15 years. Recently recorded 1st CD with friends and hired musicians. Mostly playing in the Toronto area. also plays in the classic rock band "Milkweed".

Group Members John Ranney-Vocals, Guitars;Steve Targett-Piano, Keyboards;Elli Avishai-Backing vocals, guitars;Matt Rock-Drums Percussion;Chris Gartner-Bass;

Instruments Electric & acoustic guitars, drum kit, hand drums, piano, organ, synths, bass guitar, shakers, harmonica

Albums Light & Darkness

Press Reviews North Bay Nuggett-March 11, 1999;Thomasville Times/Enterprise-April 13, 1999Expose Yourself-July, 21, 1999 http://exposeyourself.cjb.net/

Additional Info This album is dedicated to two very special people, related by the time and the end: Arlyn Maria Beal - singer, song-writer, poet, lover of excitement, dreams, the moon...Rick, who raced to the edge and simply kept going...

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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