John Blue Sky

Portland, OR

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I play eclectic world music on the trumpet and accordion (at the same time!). Jazz, classical, folk, klezmer, gypsy, tango, latin, blues, and French musette are a few genres I play regularly.


Reviews

2 reviews

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Kathryn B.

November 27, 2020
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COVID porch concert

Super fun, super engaging. Booked him to come back in December!

Hired as: Accordion Player


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Allison B.

August 28, 2017
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Lovely performance!

John had great ideas on how to make my event special. He did exactly the music I wanted and was a charming performer.

Hired as: Accordion Player

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Booking information

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What to expect

I am a completely acoustic act, playing unforgettable melodies from all over the world with the rich textures of accordion and trumpet.

Performance length, genre, and mood can be catered to the type of event you are putting on.

About

I believe in keeping lighthearted and interesting when performing. I like making people smile and laugh. Contact me for more information!

Past booked events

October 2020

29

Thursday

House Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Portland, OR

August 2017

25

Friday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Portland, OR

June 2015

28

Sunday

Anniversary Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Portland, OR

Influences and inspiration

Edith Piaf, Louis Armstrong, Yann tiersen, Astor Piazzolla, 3 Leg Torso, The Harlem Hamfats, Beirut

Setup requirements

I am self sufficeint and require no additional setup

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