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JOHN YORK, who has collaborated with Sumi on "The Place Where I Am Dreaming" and "Peace Together," is a singer, composer and instrumentalist well known as a former member
of the Byrds with Roger McGuinn, Clarence White and Gene Parsons. He was a member of the Sir Douglas Quintet (with Dr. John)and The Mamas and The Papas touring band. He played bass for Johnny Rivers and Lightning Hopkins. He has played with Gene Clark, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Nicky Hopkins,and so many other great musicians.

John sings with a rich emotional voice and favors the 12-string guitar. "John York is the last pure voice of the Silver Sixties to make it through....intact to the first decade of the 21st century." Kim Fowley
Currently, John is singing and playing 12 string guitar with Barry McGuire in "Trippin' the Sixties," playing with Patrick Brayer in "Redneck Ninja," writing and recording with Kim Fowley and performing as a solo artist whenever possible.

John York Concert info

 
Trippin The Sixties
Barry McGuire & John York
Thu. July 9, 2009, 20:00pm
The Coffee Gallery Back Stage
2029N. Lake Ave. Altadena, CA 91101
626.398.7917
 
Trippin The Sixties
Barry McGuire & John York
Sat. July 11, 2009, 19:30pm
Gelencser House Concert
3855 Requa Ave. Claremont, CA 91711
909.596.1266
 
Trippin The Sixties
Barry McGuire & John York
Seattle Tour
 
Fri. July 17, 2009
Auburn WA
Arburun High Performing Arts Center
800.838.3006
 
Sat. July 18, 2009
Burien WA
Highline HS Performing Arts Center
14:00pm~
 
Tue. July 21, 2009
Port Tounsend WA
American Legion Theater
209 Monrose St. Downtown PT, WA
Tkt: PTFBC.org/360-385-2752
19:30pm~
 
John York Solo Concert
Sat. August 8, 2009
The FRETHOUSE
309 N. Citrus Ave. Covina, CA 91723
626.339.7020
 
John York Solo Concert
Sat. September 12, 2009
The Claremont Forum
586 West First Street. Claremont, CA 91711
909.626.3066
 
 

We came back from a Australia tour with Barry McGuire's "Trippin' The 60's." It was a great success!

more at www.trippinthesixties.com

CD art by Sumi

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John has recorded a new "roots" CD titled "ARIGATOU BABY" after his recent concerts in Japan. True to form, a "Rock Regend." New songs, new guitars with upright and fretless electric bass a departure from John's fascination with instruments from other cultures on "Koto" and "Claremont Dragon. AVAILABLE NOW at CDBaby.com

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