John Henry Johnson
Overview
John Henry Johnson is a percussive fingerstyle guitarist known for his virtuoso guitar playing and wide array of techniques which allow him to blend melody, rhythm, and percussive elements into a mesmerizing symphony of sound. He is a full one man show and also collaborates with other musicians to fit any event.
Repertoire includes contemporary and classical/pop/blues/rock/folk arrangements such as artists like The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, SRV, Michael Jackson, Prince, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Imagine Dragons, Mike Dawes and John Mayer.
Classically trained with a classical guitar repertoire including works of A. Barrios, J. S. Bach, J. K. Mertz, Satie.
Professional level Electric Guitar
Reviews
60 reviews
Emily S.
April 9, 2025John Henry is a must hire!
We hired John Henry to play for a corporate dinner at the Rock House at the Omni Barton Springs Resort. He was professional, kind, humble, and highly talented! Everyone loved having the music in the background - it added the perfect touch to our event. I would hire him again and again!
Hired as: Guitarist
John Henry Johnson
Thank you so much Emily! It was really lovely and I appreciate how considerate you and your crew were about everything!
Sasha
March 20, 2023Absolute rockstar!
John was incredible! An absolute legend! He was kind, talented, lively, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend for any gig, show, event.
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Classical Guitarist, Composer, Corporate Entertainment, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
John Henry Johnson
Thanks so much for including me in your amazing lineup for a really great event. Truly a pleasure
McKenzie D.
November 5, 2022Incredibly talented and very professional.
John Henry is the real deal. Out of all the wedding vendors for my day he was the best and most professional person I had the privilege of working with. He checked in a week before to ensure he had the right details, played exactly as agreed and everyone was blown away by how talented he was. Would absolutely recommend to anyone and everyone around the area!
Hired as: Guitarist, One Man Band
John Henry Johnson
Thanks so much, the wedding at Chapel Dulcinea was beautiful and your family was a pleasure to play for at the reception. Wish you guys the very best!
Josh P.
June 6, 202610 Stars
John Henry was incredible. Easy to communicate with leading up to the event. Accommodating to the songs that we requested. Super professional on site. And of course the BEST part, the artistic music he presented on stage was dynamic, unique, entertaining, engaging, and so much fun for our group. Highly recommend John Henry!
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Classical Guitarist, Composer, Corporate Entertainment, Guitarist, One Man Band
John Henry Johnson
Thanks so much! You were great to work with as well and had such an awesome group of folks at your award show. Best to you!
Thomas H.
May 24, 2026Amazing artist
John Henry is incredibly talented. If you looking for an artist that is head and shoulders more talented than the rest…this is you guy. Very professional and prompt on all responses to questions.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
John Henry Johnson
Thank you so much Thomas! I was super impressed with you and your family's ear. Such a pleasure to play for a group of musically astute folks!
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 20 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Standard liability COI
What to expect
John Henry Johnson is a solo performer that delivers on a variety of requests. From custom made arrangements for weddings/events, to full length concerts tailered to specific genres/styles that can fit a variety of environments. From relaxing beautiful music to energetic danceable music, John Henry has setlists that accommodate a very wide range of needs with a massive catalogue of music for all styles of guitar and some styles of vocals.
About
John Henry Johnson is a virtuoso guitar player who performs and teaches all over the United States.
As a teenager fascinated with Eddie Van Halen he dove into learning to play electric guitar, spending countless hours studying on the internet. Soon he was playing with cover bands and collaborating far and wide with his highly technical guitar playing. Inspired by fingerstyle guitar players such as Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel, he picked up a steel string guitar as well and began a slightly different journey.
In 2013 John Henry studied classical guitar under Dr Joseph Williams III until 2016, collaborating with many classical guitar players in the meantime at events such as the Texas Guitar Conference and as part of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor’s Guitar Quartet and Duo.
In 2020 after spending several years developing his steel string fingerstyle technique with his classical and rock roots combined with influence from artists such as Michael Hedges, Mike Chapdelaine, and Alexandr Misko, he began his carreer as a full time musician based in Austin, Texas and has since been performing far and wide at concerts, festivals, benefits, and many more. He released his debut EP Quest for Creation in 2021 and subsequent album Quarks and Quarter Notes in 2024.
Additional booking notes
John Henry will provide all necessary equipment for himself, depending on size of venue and the availability of the venues resources (PA/Lights etc) costs can vary, but ultimately his act is completely self sufficient given a proper amount of space and access to electricity.
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
13
Saturday
Graduation
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Plano, TX
16
Tuesday
Convention/Trade Show
11:00am - 5:00pm
•
Houston, TX
Past booked events
June 2026
05
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Houston, TX
May 2026
22
Friday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Austin, TX
06
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Spring, TX
April 2026
11
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Richmond, TX
10
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Dallas, TX
February 2026
24
Tuesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Houston, TX
December 2025
11
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Belton, TX
November 2025
14
Friday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Houston, TX
02
Sunday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Temple, TX
October 2025
17
Friday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fort Worth, TX
12
Sunday
Cocktail Party
10:30am - 1:30pm
•
Bellaire, TX
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Wharton, TX
04
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
September 2025
03
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Fort Worth, TX
August 2025
30
Saturday
Worship Service
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Kerrville, TX
June 2025
03
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
May 2025
21
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
April 2025
03
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Austin, TX
March 2025
27
Thursday
Corporate Event
8:00am - 8:15am
•
Austin, TX
20
Thursday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Houston, TX
19
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Houston, TX
02
Sunday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Austin, TX
January 2025
15
Wednesday
Corporate Event
9:30am - 1:30pm
•
Houston, TX
December 2024
09
Monday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
01
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Fort Worth, TX
November 2024
09
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Austin, TX
03
Sunday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Temple, TX
October 2024
27
Sunday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
26
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
22
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
09
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Fort Worth, TX
August 2024
30
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Fort Worth, TX
July 2024
20
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
10
Wednesday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
June 2024
08
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Austin, TX
May 2024
18
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Houston, TX
April 2024
18
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
March 2024
13
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Fort Worth, TX
February 2024
18
Sunday
House Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Austin, TX
January 2024
22
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Keller, TX
20
Saturday
House Party
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Austin, TX
December 2023
21
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Temple, TX
08
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Belton, TX
November 2023
28
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
11
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Fort Worth, TX
October 2023
29
Sunday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Temple, TX
24
Tuesday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Austin, TX
22
Sunday
Worship Service
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Austin, TX
20
Friday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
19
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Leander, TX
14
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:30pm
•
McKinney, TX
08
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
September 2023
22
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Austin, TX
June 2023
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
May 2023
13
Saturday
Graduation
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Dale, TX
April 2023
22
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Austin, TX
14
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
March 2023
21
Tuesday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Austin, TX
18
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Austin, TX
08
Wednesday
Grand Opening
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Georgetown, TX
December 2022
09
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Austin, TX
November 2022
26
Saturday
Idle Hands Duet
7:30pm - 10:00pm
26
Saturday
Anniversary Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Austin, TX
25
Friday
Novak Brothers
6:00pm - 9:00pm
25
Friday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Austin, TX
04
Friday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Dripping Springs, TX
03
Thursday
Waco Private Gig
6:00pm - 9:00pm
October 2022
21
Friday
novak
6:00pm - 9:00pm
08
Saturday
mozarts
11:00am - 1:00pm
07
Friday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Austin, TX
September 2022
02
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Austin, TX
August 2022
26
Friday
Novak Brothers Georgetown
6:00pm - 9:00pm
19
Friday
Rebel Cheese Show
6:00pm - 8:00pm
14
Sunday
Idle Hands Austin
12:00pm - 2:00pm
July 2022
31
Sunday
Hamilton Pool Vineyards and Farms
2:00pm - 5:00pm
16
Saturday
The Den at Winecub
2:00pm - 5:00pm
15
Friday
Salt Lick Round Rock
6:00pm - 9:00pm
09
Saturday
Red Barn Ranch RV Park
7:00pm - 10:00pm
08
Friday
Rebel Cheese Show
6:00pm - 8:00pm
06
Wednesday
Winery Industry Night
5:00pm - 7:00pm
02
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
01
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
June 2022
23
Thursday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Horseshoe Bay, TX
18
Saturday
Slate Theory Winery
2:30pm - 5:30pm
15
Wednesday
Parlor and Yard
6:00pm - 9:00pm
10
Friday
Rebel Cheese Show
6:00pm - 8:00pm
04
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Austin, TX
03
Friday
Retirement Community Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Austin, TX
May 2022
22
Sunday
Festival
1:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Austin, TX
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 11:15am
•
Waco, TX
20
Friday
Rebel Cheese Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
19
Thursday
Mozarts Coffee
5:00pm - 8:00pm
15
Sunday
Johnson City Food Trucks
1:30pm - 5:00pm
April 2022
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
Austin, TX
27
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Austin, TX
13
Wednesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Austin, TX
March 2022
17
Thursday
Concert
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Austin, TX
12
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Austin, TX
February 2022
12
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Austin, TX
January 2022
23
Sunday
Worship Service
9:30am - 11:30am
•
Cedar Park, TX
December 2021
11
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Austin, TX
04
Saturday
Fire Street Pizza - Belton
6:00pm - 9:00pm
November 2021
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Burnet, TX
October 2021
22
Friday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Austin, TX
22
Friday
Festival
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Round Rock, TX
September 2021
28
Tuesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Round Rock, TX
25
Saturday
Surprise
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Austin, TX
19
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Horseshoe Bay, TX
17
Friday
Fire Street Pizza Performance
6:00pm - 9:00pm
16
Thursday
Garden At Ellera Performance
6:00pm - 8:00pm
10
Friday
Fire Base Brewing Performance
6:30pm - 9:30pm
08
Wednesday
Garden At Ellera Performance
6:00pm - 8:00pm
August 2021
19
Thursday
Garden at Ellera
6:00pm - 8:00pm
01
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Austin, TX
July 2021
27
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
18
Sunday
Worship Service
10:30am - 12:30pm
•
Temple, TX
03
Saturday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Round Rock, TX
02
Friday
Irie Bean Coffee
6:00pm - 9:00pm
June 2021
13
Sunday
Product Promotion
11:00am - 4:00pm
•
Johnson City, TX
May 2021
15
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Austin, TX
14
Friday
Livestream Concert
7:00pm - 9:00pm
08
Saturday
The Wayback Austin
6:30pm - 8:30pm
April 2021
14
Wednesday
Surprise
8:00pm - 8:15pm
•
Austin, TX
Set list
I am always learning new music but here is a list of some of my more popular songs
Thunderstruck – ACDC
Pompeii – Bastille
Stayin Alive – Bee Gees
Halo – Beyoncé
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
Levitating – Dua Lipa
Hotel California – The Eagles
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Freight Train – Elizabeth Cotten
Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
More than Words – Extreme
Everlong – Foo Fighters
Wake Me Up When September Ends – Green Day
Believer – Imagine Dragons
Radioactive – Imagine Dragons
The Trooper – Iron Maiden
Age – Jim Croce
One Less Set of Footsteps – Jim Croce
Workin' At The Car Wash Blues – Jim Croce
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room – John Mayer
Phunkdefied – Justin King
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest / Toploader
California Dreaming – Mamas and the Papas
All I Want for Christmas – Mariah Carey
Girls Like You – Maroon 5
Classical Gas – Mason Williams
Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Flowers – Miley Cyrus
How Far I'll Go – Moana
Harvest Moon – Neil Young
Gone – Original
Kaitlyn – Original
Laws of Motion – Original
Sisters – Original
Snowin' in Texas – Original
Singularity – Original
Entangled – Original
Doppler – Original
Ampere – Original
Entropy – Original
Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
Misery Business – Paramore
Purple Rain – Prince
Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
Under the Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Listen to Your Heart – Roxette
Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Lavender Haze – Taylor Swift
Look What You Made Me Do – Taylor Swift
Message in a Bottle – Taylor Swift
Willow – Taylor Swift
Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift
Friday I'm in Love – The Cure
Every Breath You Take – The Police
All Along the Watchtower – Dylan / Hendrix
Save Your Tears – The Weeknd
Take My Breath – The Weeknd
The Hills – The Weeknd
Less Than Zero – The Weeknd
Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes
We're Going to Be Friends – The White Stripes
Africa – Toto
The River Flows in You – Yiruma
Tico Tico No Fubar
Electric Guitar Song setlist
Cliffs of Dover - Eric Johnson
I'm Alright - Neil Zaza
SRV - Eric Johnson
Scuttle Buttin - Stevie Ray Vaughn
Mary Had a Little Lamb - Stevie Ray Vaughn (Vocals)
Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn (Vocals)
Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top (Vocals)
Sultans of Swing - Dire Straights (Vocals)
Blue - Yngwie Malmsteem
Amadeus Rock - W. A. Mozart
Canon Rock - Pachelbel
Satch Boogie - Joe Satriani
Voodoo Child - Jimi Hendrix (Vocals)
Eruption - Eddie Van Halen
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
The National Anthem (Instrumental)
Arpeggios from Hell - Yngwie Malmsteem
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Liberty - Steve Vai
Wizards in Winter - Trans Siberian Orchestra
Carol of the bells - Trans Siberian Orchestra
Mad Russian Christmas - Tchaicovsky
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
Classical Guitar Repertoire
Gymnopedie - Erik Satie
Etude 1 -35 Op 60. - Matteo Carcassi
Colors of the Wind (Alan Menken)
Julia Florida - Agustin Barrios
Animal Crossing New Horizons Theme - Kazumi Totaka
Nocturne Op 4 No 1 - 3 (J. K. Mertz)
Reflection - From Disney's Mulan
Gerudo Valley - From Zelda
Remember Me - From Disney's Coco
Danza Del Altiplano - Leo Brouwer
Danza Caracterista - Leo Brouwer
Serenade Op 96 - Fernando Carulli
Scarlatti K 322 - Domenico Scarlatti
Variation & Fantasia on 'Star of a County Down' - Kanahi Yamashita
Sicilienne - Matteo Carcassi
Lagrima - Francisco Tarrega
Capricho Arabe - Francisco Tarrega
Fur Elise - Beethoven
Minuet in G - J. S. Bach
I have many more pieces and am constantly learning and writing new arrangements but these are a good sample!
Influences and inspiration
Van Halen
Led Zeppelin
Michael Jackson
Jim Croce
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Journey
Scorpions
J. S. Bach
W. A Mozart
J. K. Mertz
Mike Dawes
AC DC
Metallica
Iron Maiden
Robert Johnson
Eric Clapton
Eric Johnson
Neil Zaza
Yngwie Malmsteem
Steve Vai
Erik Satie
Judas Priest
Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne
Jimi Hendrix
Tommy Emmanuel
Randy Rhoads
The Weeknd
Taylor Swift
Ed Sheeran
Bee Gees
Prince
Sungha Jung
Setup requirements
Electricity
PA (Preferred but not needed)
Lights (preferred but not needed)