MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JOHN MORRIS: This show is on our Garden Stage. Feel free to call 831-429-6994 to make a reservation.
John Morris is a well-known lyricist, songwriter, composer, guitarist, and band leader who works in the San Francisco Bay Area. In San Francisco, John began playing guitar with Curtis Lawson and The Unforgettables at the Checkmate Lounge, Dori’s 21 Club at the Embarcadero, and the L&L Cabaret. He became a founding member of both the Holehouse Blues Band and the Broadway Blues Band, and has performed with Sista’ Monica Parker both in concert and on her recordings. John began songwriting at the same time as he began performing professionally, composing for the groups that he played with and having his songs performed live and recorded for commercial release.
He formed two of his own groups: Rhythm Box, an original nine-piece R&B / funk group, and the John Morris Band, an original blues, jazz, and R&B band.
The John Morris Band’s first album Busy on You received international recognition, getting airplay in Europe on the BBC, as well as throughout Australia and the US. After its success, he recorded a second album of original material, entitled American Soul.