Artist description John Dupree is a powerful singer/songwriter out of North Carolina. His music has a range of musical influences ranging from Garth Brooks to Jimmy Buffett to Goo Goo Dolls. The songs represented here were recorded during John's "new country" phase. His band is in the studio currently cutting tracks for an as yet untitled second album.

Music Style Pop Rockin' Country

Musical Influences Garth Brooks Tim McGraw, David Allen Coe, Eric Clapton, Edwin McCain, Barenaked Ladies

Similar Artists Tim McGraw, Edwin McCain, Hootie, Matchbox 20

Artist History John Dupree began playing guitar while attending NC State University. It was there that he discovered his true calling - writing great songs and performing them live. After plugging away at his songs for years, Nashville came calling and hopes of bigger and better dreams. We'll see what happens when the next cd comes out?

Group Members John Dupree - lead vocals and guitar, Mike Sivilli- guitar, Pete Wilson- bass, Travis McCann- drums, Matt Kschinka-keys

Instruments acoustic guitar, vocals

Albums John Dupree (self titled)

Press Reviews If you haven't heard of him yet, you'll be up on stage with him by the end of the night. The Skinny What began as entertaining friendsin the dorm at NC State University has become a career for localcountry rocker John Dupree and his band. Dupree, who picked upthe guitar in college, began his musical career by playing coversongs from Garth Brooks to Bare Naked Ladies at local clubsaround Raleigh with his buddy Brendan Howes. A few gigs later,crowds were jumping up on stage to sing-along with his own songsincluding the rock laced "You Love Elvis" and his signature ballad"She's Gone." Dupree and Howes added two other players to formthe band, Travis McCann on drums and Tony Anaya on bass. InFebruary 2000, Dupree released a self-produced CD, "JohnDupree," that's available at local music stores. The band, whorecently opened for Edwin McCain, is in the process of recording anew CD in Nashville. —Christina Holder (recently published at http://triangle.citysearch.com)

Location Raleigh, NC - USA

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