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John was instrumental in the Austin Music Scene during the 70's opening for such names as Doug Sahm of the Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornado fame, The Fabulous Thuderbirds, blues great Marcia Ball, The Lost Gonzo Band (backup band for Michael Murphy and later Jerry Jeff Walker), Robert Shaw renowned barrel house pianist along with Lucinda Williams on the same bill. In San Diego he opened for Jesse Winchester at SDSU. In Flagstaff, AZ he opened for The Outlaws, John Stewart of Kingston Trio fame, Taj Mahal , and Alice Walker, autthor of "The Color Purple". |
John also appears as a back up vocalist on a song entitled (click on the title to listen to Mp3) Fool For A Blonde written by Roger Bartlett (Jimmy Buffet's original Choral Reefer Band) which appeared in the cult movie classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. John's most recent accomplishments as an actor have been as Ron in HAIR (The Other Society) opening the show with Aquarius; Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, (The Other Society) with a moving performance that rivaled the original performance; and Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof (Flagstaff Light Opera Company). His 8 performances of Tevye brought him 8 standing ovations. As a singer and songwriter John continues to perform in the Northern Arizona area and is constantly writing songs based on his personal experiences. Drawing from his life, his songs reflect feelings many people can relate to. With a song list of more than 40 original tunes and favorites that will please people from all walks of life, John loves to sing. Through his music and acting, John strives for a peace within himself and his world, and instills that very thing in his audience. His lifelong effort to improve the Human condition, be it through music or the spoken word, is an inspiration to us all. John Garza may well be the best-known, unknown musician around. |
John Garza, a multi-talented guitar player, vocalist and actor, has been singing and performing throughout the west for over thirty-five years. John can be described as an unorthodox and nondenominational player, equally at home in the genre of folk, country, jazz, punk, R&B, rock, reggae or stage drama. As a folk singer and actor, on television, radio, and live theatre, John has excelled in his performances. Born in Houston Texas John started singing at 6 years of age with "a voice that made the old ladies cry". In his teens he spent a lot of time playing as a solo artist at coffee houses like "Sand Mountain" (where Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt got started) and parties with friends. He won outstanding vocalist in Houston while in the band The Midnight Shift (originaly called TOBY) and opened for local bands like Fever Tree and The Moving Sidewalks (Later became ZZ Top), then spent a year or more singing with the band St Laufren. Moving to Austin TX at twenty, John returned to his solo career playing many venues. In 1974 John won the songwriters' contest at the Kerrville Folk Festival and was joined at the winners concert by David Amram, renowned jazz musician and composer for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Later on he appeared with 3 featured tracks on an album put out by B.F. Deal Records, along with Nanci Griffith, Frank Zigal, and Will Walker (B.F. Deal Sampler Vol 1). |
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John Garza, a multi-talented guitar player, vocalist and actor, has been singing and performing throughout the west for over thirty-five years. John can be described as an unorthodox and nondenominational player, equally at home in the genre of folk, country, jazz, punk, R&B, rock, reggae or stage drama. As a folk singer and actor, on television, radio, and live theatre, John has excelled in his performances. Born in Houston Texas John started singing at 6 years of age with "a voice that made the old ladies cry". In his teens he spent a lot of time playing as a solo artist at coffee houses like "Sand Mountain" (where Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt got started) and parties with friends. He won outstanding vocalist in Houston while in the band The Midnight Shift (originaly called TOBY) and opened for local bands like Fever Tree and The Moving Sidewalks (Later became ZZ Top), then spent a year or more singing with the band St Laufren. Moving to Austin TX at twenty, John returned to his solo career playing many venues. In 1974 John won the songwriters' contest at the Kerrville Folk Festival and was joined at the winners concert by David Amram, renowned jazz musician and composer for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Later on he appeared with 3 featured tracks on an album put out by B.F. Deal Records, along with Nanci Griffith, Frank Zigal, and Will Walker (B.F. Deal Sampler Vol 1). |
John also appears as a back up vocalist on a song entitled (click on the title to listen to Mp3) Fool For A Blonde written by Roger Bartlett (Jimmy Buffet's original Choral Reefer Band) which appeared in the cult movie classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. John's most recent accomplishments as an actor have been as Ron in HAIR (The Other Society) opening the show with Aquarius; Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, (The Other Society) with a moving performance that rivaled the original performance; and Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof (Flagstaff Light Opera Company). His 8 performances of Tevye brought him 8 standing ovations. As a singer and songwriter John continues to perform in the Northern Arizona area and is constantly writing songs based on his personal experiences. Drawing from his life, his songs reflect feelings many people can relate to. With a song list of more than 40 original tunes and favorites that will please people from all walks of life, John loves to sing. Through his music and acting, John strives for a peace within himself and his world, and instills that very thing in his audience. His lifelong effort to improve the Human condition, be it through music or the spoken word, is an inspiration to us all. John Garza may well be the best-known, unknown musician around. |
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John was instrumental in the Austin Music Scene during the 70's opening for such names as Doug Sahm of the Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornado fame, The Fabulous Thuderbirds, blues great Marcia Ball, The Lost Gonzo Band (backup band for Michael Murphy and later Jerry Jeff Walker), Robert Shaw renowned barrel house pianist along with Lucinda Williams on the same bill. In San Diego he opened for Jesse Winchester at SDSU. In Flagstaff, AZ he opened for The Outlaws, John Stewart of Kingston Trio fame, Taj Mahal , and Alice Walker, autthor of "The Color Purple". |
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To all who have visited here, thank you, please keep doing so as it changes from time to time. I have a new Homesite at Johngarza.net please stop in. I will continue to maitian this site for a while. |