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John Henry Johnson

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(49 reviews)
  • Austin, TX
  • Guitarist
  • Travels nationwide
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Modern Pop Song Arrangements

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Electric Guitar with Band

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Classical Repetoir

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Electric Guitar Demo (Christmas)

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Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (Acoustic Instrumental)
John Henry Johnson
  • 1. Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (Acoustic Instrumental)
  • 2. Laws of Motion (Original Acoustic Composition)
  • 3. And The Road Goes on (Original Electric Guitar Instrumental)
  • 4. Julia Florida (Classical Guitar)
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Acoustic, Electric, Classical

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Experience at Classical Music events

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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, Jim Croce, Metallica, Imagine Dragons, 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


49 Reviews

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Sasha • March 20, 2023

Absolute 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, Singing Guitarist, Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much for including me in your amazing lineup for a really great event. Truly a pleasure

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McKenzie D. • November 5, 2022

Incredibly 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:
One Man Band, Guitarist
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Response from 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!

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Lissa P. • December 12, 2021

John Henry is wonderful! Super Talented.

Everyone loved John Henry’s exceptional talent .. great music, easy to work with. Can’t wait to book him at our next event!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much Lissa, I enjoyed your event and really appreciate your organization's mission!

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Emily S. • April 9, 2025

John 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
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you so much Emily! It was really lovely and I appreciate how considerate you and your crew were about everything!

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Tim B. • March 24, 2025

Pure Talent!!!!

We recently used John Henry Johnson at a corporate event. With the variety of songs John played, I am sure there is nothing he can play on his guitar. Unfortunately, the wind was terrible that night, which limited some of his interaction with our customers. John Henry Johson should be your first and only call if you are looking for a Guitarist for any event. When the need arises again, John will be my first call! Thank you, John, for a great night - feedback from our customers was fantastic!!!!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Corporate Entertainment
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much! That was a war with the wind but we definitely made the most of it! Your customers were so kind and you and your staff were very accommodating. Best!

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Melyssa T. • January 27, 2025

10/10 Experience

John was amazing at our Christmas party. He played such a great variety of hits and it created a great ambiance. My company loved him and I will definitely hire him for our next event.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you so much! It was my pleasure, my best to you and your fellow employees for a great new year!

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Chuck L. • November 5, 2024

Great show and exactly what we wanted!

Our private street has an annual street party and a few year’s back we added live music- John Henry Johnson’s first show for us was last year and our neighborhood loved it. We had him back this year and he was even BETTER than last year! He arrived early, got set up in a driveway, and we set up tables and about 20 of us brought food, and JHJ played the whole 2-plus hours…and his sound system was great for this outdoor show…but not so loud we couldn’t visit…the volume was perfect! It was fun to hear instrumental covers of all genres of classic hits…fromFleetwood Mac to Metallica to Eagles and all in between. Very great show- John is a pro!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you Chuck! I put a lot of attention and money into improving my skills and equipment and it means a lot that you notice that kind of thing! Your friends and family were a great crowd and it was my pleasure!

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Laura H. • October 28, 2024

Talented guitarist

We hired John for a private corporate reception and he did a great job. We wanted background music and he is a talented guitarist. He was punctual and his sound system worked well.

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Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you! It was a very well put together event and I had a lot of fun with your crowd

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Brittany • October 28, 2024

Perfect for our event!

John Henry was easy to work with and provided the perfect ambiance for our Texas opening event.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you Brittany! You had such a lovely setup and it was great to work with your team.

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Mary E. B. • October 27, 2024

Smooth from start to finish

Can’t speak more highly of hiring through Gigsalad nor the quality and professionalism of John Henry. Great communication, but more importantly, a terrific performance, made for a great cocktail hour. Thanks so much!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Many thanks! Your family was lovely and it was my pleasure to be a part of that special night. My best to you all!

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Brigitte T. • September 4, 2024

John Henry Johnson was terrific

Perfect music for our event. Talented!!!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you kindly Brigitte! Your family was so kind and accommodating. So happy to be a part of your beautiful event.

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Sue W. • July 25, 2024

John Henry was perfect for our celebration

John Henry played 3 hours for our gathering of 27 guests at La Paloma Blanca who ranged in age from 3 to 74. Even though he was playing in a relatively small private party room, his presence was just right! Everyone really enjoyed his music and he added so much to the festive spirit of the evening. We were celebrating the recent wedding of our daughter and son-in-law. My husband and I highly recommend John Henry Johnson. Plus he was easy to work with at a fair price! Thank you John Henry.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you so much for your kind words. Your family was also very kind and thoughtful and it was my pleasure. Best to you all!

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Marquesa F. • June 10, 2024

Amazing! More than 5 stars

John was incredible. Not only is he respectful and kind but he is a wizard with the guitar. I can’t wait to have another event because would love to have him back. All the guests kept saying how great he was. It was fun to even just watch him because his passion for sure shows. Thank you John!

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist, Composer, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist, Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you kindly! It was a beautiful evening with a great group of people.

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Katie L. • March 14, 2024

Excellent!!

John was great!! He was exactly the vibe we needed for a corporate cocktail event. Very kind and easy to work with as well! Communication and talent were both amazing! Highly highly recommend to anyone looking to be confident in their music selection.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you Katie! It was a super fun and well put together event.

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Andrea V. Q. • March 12, 2024

Fantastic!

John Henry was wonderful and his music was perfect!
Highly recommend!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you! It was my pleasure

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Jim W. • February 20, 2024

John Henry Johnson

John performed two acoustic guitar songs, “Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art”, at my daughter’s funeral service. My wife and I were very pleased with John’s performance and would highly recommend him. He was professional and punctual as well.

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you for the opportunity to share those pieces Jim. It was a beautiful service and I wish you and your family the very best.

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Asanka J. • January 21, 2024

Great Music for Chili Cook Off!

John showed up early to get setup and did an awesome job. Great music - highly recommend!!!

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much! You were a great host and it was an great event. Congrats on your award as well!

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Chuck L. • December 22, 2023

JHJ was awesome!

This was my second event using JHJ- it was our company Christmas party. John showed up early, got set up efficiently, and was playing right on time and our staff and guests loved his music. A nice mix of cool tunes, along with some guitar versions of time tested Christmas songs. Definitely a pro! JHJ did not disappoint!

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you kindly for your words and the pictures, It was a fun night and my pleasure!

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Stephanie F. • December 10, 2023

Wonderful!!

Excellent musician!

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Guitarist
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Cara M. • November 29, 2023

Wonderful!

Amazing sound and wonderful to work with. Highly recommend!

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Guitarist
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Chuck L. • November 2, 2023

Perfect music for great background vibe!

John Henry was amazing! Very professional and responsive to texts/ messages. He arrived on time and set up quickly. He has very nice efficient equipment. The music- It is amazing. Look him up on YouTube, as he’s an amazing young talent. Party went great and he played 2-1/2 hrs nearly non-stop. Thanks JHJ!

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist, One Man Band, Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Many thanks Chuck, it was my pleasure and a great group of people!

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John M. • October 25, 2023

Professional and talented

Great performance and super easy to work with - thanks John!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you kindly John,I loved the venue selection and everyone involved was so great to work with.

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Debbie D. • October 25, 2023

Extraordinary Talent

More than a gifted performer, John is a true professional in being a great communicator, reliable, adaptable and accommodating. I highly recommend him and hope he will be available to play for our future events!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you Debbie, the stories from the family were very moving and I am honored to have been a part of that. My best to all of you!

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Hannah C. • October 22, 2023

100% reccomend!!

John was great to work with and would hands down reccommend him again!!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you so much Hannah! Your wedding was so beautiful and I also want to give props to the rest of the crew you selected, the DJ, wedding planner, and other staff were all so thoughtful and kind. Also your music selection was so cool, I don't think many brides can say they walked the aisle to Guns n Roses!

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Carissa F. • October 19, 2023

Perfection

John Henry made our event perfect. He is a very talented artist and very flexible to what we needed. We will definitely hire him again for future events!

Hired as:
One Man Band
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much Carissa! Your wedding was so beautiful and intimate. I wish you both the very best!

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Ron L. • June 6, 2023

JHJ Birthday Surprise

John Henry provided an awesome performance at our friend’s surprise birthday celebration. Really enjoyed his music, guitar skills, and engaging fun personality. Thank you, JHJ!

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

It was such a lovely evening, thank you for including me!

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James C. • May 14, 2023

Terrific

Better than just about everyone he slipped right in as background music/feature music and was able to entertain everyone. Fantastic.

Hired as:
One Man Band, Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much James it was my pleasure! I also appreciated the game and music recommendations!

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C. M. • May 9, 2023

Guests Loved Him 😍

Our guests take about him long after he left! His voice is amazing and he had the couple in tears at the ceremony. Would absolutely hire again!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much! The wedding ran so smoothly with your great planning!

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Elijah L. • March 24, 2023

CANNOT SAY ENOUGH

John Henry exceeded all expectations! Pure talent, and even took requests from our campus employees during this corporate event. We will definitely have him back out for another gig!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Classical Guitarist, Corporate Entertainment
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much! You had everything so well put together and organized it was a breeze.

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Jayleen • December 10, 2022

The music was lovely

John is very responsive, punctual, and talented!
His beautiful music was a lovely addition to our holiday party!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you so much! You planned the party amazingly and it was great!

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Robert M. • November 27, 2022

Just what we wanted

John Henry provided beautiful background music for our anniversary party held at our house. We wanted our guests to be able mingle and chat without too loud of music to drown out conversations. Yet those that wanted to sit done and enjoy the music did. John Henry performed several of our favorite pieces on his guitar that my wife and I danced to and were joined by others to conclude our event. Thank you John Henry!

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

My pleasure! You guys were great and your dance is so sweet. Congratulations on your 50 years and wishing you many more!

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Sam K. • October 31, 2022

Great performance at cafe

John played on our cafe patio for an event we had open to the public. John was incredibly skilled and received raving reviews from our customers. He was easy to work with and handled all of his set up and breakdown sound. Would highly recommend John to anyone

Hired as:
One Man Band, Singing Guitarist, Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much Sam! Your cafe was such a sweet environment

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Janelle G. B. • August 9, 2022

Excellent performance!

John was on time, professional and went above and beyond for us. He made sure the set list was exactly what we wanted and played a beautiful acoustic version of a song usually played on the piano. It was performed so well! Certainly would invite him to our next event in a heartbeat. Thank you John!

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist, Singing Guitarist, Guitarist
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Karen F. • July 4, 2022

Absolutely perfect for our daughters wedding

We hired John Henry to play at our daughters wedding. From our very first interaction on Gig Salad he was a pleasure to work. He was super responsive and very interested in what we wanted and making sure we were happy with the playlist. Best of all he is an amazing musician! Thanks John Henry!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks Karen! Your reception was great and I really enjoyed playing your requests!

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Bob Q. • June 26, 2022

Great time in Horseshoe Bay for our family reunion.

He has always done a great job and we will plan on using him again, This was our second time that we have used him. Very accommodations and easy to work with . Great guy, you won't be disappointed.

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks Bob! its always a great time with you guys!

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Heather W. • June 5, 2022

Professional and REALLY GOOD

JHJ was wonderful playing at our wedding ceremony. We enjoyed every moment.

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks! It was a beautiful wedding and I really enjoyed being a part of it.

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Gwynn S. • May 22, 2022

Stunning and professional musician.

John Henry Johnson’s performance was spot on for my wedding in the park. I asked for specific pieces of classical music as well as The Lord’s Prayer. We found out after the wedding that he never had written music for The Lord’s Prayer- he listened to Andrea Botticelli to learn the music. It was all exactly as i had dreamed it would be. I would recommend John Henry Johnson for any important event.

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much Gwynn! It was my pleasure to arrange that piece for you and be part of your ceremony. It was a very sweet event :)

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Westley S. • May 4, 2022

What a great guy!

John, I apologize that this took me awhile to post. You were fantastic! The experience of putting you under the gazebo and watching our memory care residents dance to your music was not only heart warming but much appreciated. The whole event was a hit but you were talked about the most! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you so much Westley. You were so helpful and made it a very nice experience for me as well. I enjoyed interacting with your residence and the festivities were a delight to watch! Appreciate you taking time to leave a review.

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Heather L. • March 21, 2022

John Henry is amazing!!

John Henry Johnson played lead acoustic guitar for me at the South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX in March 2022. He was very easy to communicate with and willing to learn and rehearse my songs ahead of time. During the performance, he delivered amazing acoustic solos throughout my entire set!! He was well-prepared and not only on time for the gigs, but was actually early!! His attitude and guitar skills were phenomenal and he is an absolute pleasure to work with. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him! - Heather Layne (www.heatherlayne.com)

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much for your kind words Heather! I loved learning your awesome music and you were great to work with as well.

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Ryan W. • March 19, 2022

Fantastic!!

It was such a pleasure to have John play at our venue. Customers really enjoyed the music assortment. John is professional and extremely talented!

Will definitely hire again for our next event!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks Ryan, the venue was lovely and the staff were great to work with as well!

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Matthew H. • February 2, 2022

John was Amazing!

He knocked it outside of the park on guitar! Just what we needed!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Don G. • November 21, 2021

John Henry - Awesome Musician

John Henry worked and worked with us on the set list for our wedding. Our special song was not on his original set list, so we asked if he could do it. He worked up two versions and let us pick the one we liked better. It was amazing and beautiful. His music really blew us and our guests away.

We look forward to booking him again.

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thanks so much Don, It was my pleasure to be a part of your lovely ceremony and you were great to work with!

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Bob Q. • September 26, 2021

Horseshoe Bay Party

Everyone loved Johns music selection. We had a neighborhood party of about 6 couples and we enjoyed our outdoor party by the pinion wood fire. It was a beautiful early Fall party with our friends, Thank you John for completing the whole experience.

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Classical Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

My pleasure, It was a wonderful night and I enjoyed being a part if it!

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James B. • September 26, 2021

Such a lovely concert!

Just what we were looking for.

Hired as:
One Man Band, Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you James, it was my pleasure and a lovely evening to share!

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Cassie R. • August 2, 2021

Great!

We hired John Henry for our Board Dinner. He read the room perfectly, knowing when to pause or play a little quieter.

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist, Corporate Entertainment, Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you very much Cassie, it was my pleasure!

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Kristina M. • July 6, 2021

Great Performer

John did an amazing job playing for the patients at my Assisted Living Facility. He was engaging with them, played requests and was all around a great performer. His music was upbeat and pretty amazing! We would definitely have him return. Thank you!

Hired as:
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist, Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Many thanks Kristina, it was my pleasure!

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Barbara J. • June 16, 2021

Lazy Sunday afternoon with Rose & Poke

John Henry provide the best acoustic music for our winery event. The guest really enjoyed his unique style of music too! His covers and originals really stood out.
We would love to have him again.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you very much Barbara! I loved visiting Lewis Wines for your premiere and had a great time myself!

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Shauntel V. • May 19, 2021

I Would Hire John Again and Again!

I couldn't have asked for a better person to play guitar at my moms Celebration of Life. From the second I booked John, he was all over recording a preview of the song we asked him to play and he was in communication with the singer to go over everything. He was on time and professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

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Guitarist
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Response from John Henry Johnson:

Thank you so much, I was honored to be included in this very special event.

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Andreana G. • April 20, 2021

Wedding Musician

John Henry did the music for our outdoor wedding ceremony. He was professional, kept his gear organized and out of the way, and played the perfect music to set the tone. I had told him one or two songs as a must (like when I walked down the isle etc), and he created a playlist that really helped create the vibe we wanted. Very professional and great communication, would recommend to anyone looking for a musician for their wedding!

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Booking Info

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Price Range: Contact for rates

Gig Length: 20 - 240 minutes

Languages: English

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 and an experienced teacher/performer.

From the age of 13 he has been constantly pursuing the mastery of the guitar in it’s three most common forms, electric, steel string, and classical. Having musical influences ranging from Pachelbel to Van Halen, his music is extremely unique, showcasing the beauty in all guitar music, with little boundaries on genre.

He has been teaching and performing regularly since 2010, and studied classical guitar under Dr. Joseph Williams at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor from (phone number hidden)7. He now performs and teaches out of Austin, Texas.

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.

Services Offered

Guitarist Acoustic Band Classical Guitarist Composer Corporate Entertainment Funeral Music Indie Band Jazz Guitarist Multi-Instrumentalist New Age Music One Man Band Singer/Songwriter Singing Guitarist Soundtrack Composer

Upcoming Booked Events

June 03, 2025 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Cocktail Party

Past Booked Events

May 21, 2025 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Cocktail Party
April 03, 2025 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm Corporate Event
March 27, 2025 • 8:00am - 8:15am Corporate Event
March 20, 2025 • 11:00am - 1:00pm Corporate Event
March 19, 2025 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
March 02, 2025 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm Corporate Event
January 15, 2025 • 9:30am - 1:30pm Corporate Event
December 09, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm Christmas Party
December 01, 2024 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Birthday Party
November 09, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party
November 03, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Personal Occasion
October 27, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
October 26, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Reception
October 22, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Party
October 09, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Corporate Event
August 30, 2024 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm Cocktail Party
July 20, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner Party
July 10, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Birthday Party
June 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm House Party
May 18, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Party
April 18, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm Nonprofit Event
March 13, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Cocktail Party
February 18, 2024 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm House Party
January 22, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
January 20, 2024 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm House Party
December 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Christmas Party
December 08, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Party
November 28, 2023 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
November 11, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Cocktail Party
October 29, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm Personal Occasion
October 24, 2023 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm Corporate Event
October 22, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm Worship Service
October 20, 2023 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm Corporate Event
October 19, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
October 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm Wedding Reception
October 08, 2023 • 11:00am - 2:00pm Nonprofit Event
September 22, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
June 03, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Birthday Party
May 13, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Graduation
May 06, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
April 22, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
April 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Party
March 21, 2023 • 10:00am - 2:00pm Corporate Event
March 18, 2023 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm Corporate Event
March 08, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm Grand Opening
December 09, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Christmas Party
November 26, 2022 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm Idle Hands Duet
November 26, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Anniversary Party
November 25, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Novak Brothers
November 25, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm Retirement Community Event
November 04, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Party
November 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Waco Private Gig
October 21, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm novak
October 08, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:00pm mozarts
October 07, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm Weekly/Recurring Performance
September 02, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 26, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Novak Brothers Georgetown
August 19, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Rebel Cheese Show
August 14, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Idle Hands Austin
July 31, 2022 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm Hamilton Pool Vineyards and Farms
July 16, 2022 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm The Den at Winecub
July 15, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Salt Lick Round Rock
July 09, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Red Barn Ranch RV Park
July 08, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Rebel Cheese Show
July 06, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Winery Industry Night
July 02, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Reception
July 01, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
June 23, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm Dinner Party
June 18, 2022 • 2:30pm - 5:30pm Slate Theory Winery
June 15, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Parlor and Yard
June 10, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Rebel Cheese Show
June 04, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Wedding Ceremony
June 03, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Retirement Community Event
May 22, 2022 • 1:00pm - 8:00pm Festival
May 21, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:15am Wedding Ceremony
May 20, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Rebel Cheese Show
May 19, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm Mozarts Coffee
May 15, 2022 • 1:30pm - 5:00pm Johnson City Food Trucks
April 30, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm Wedding Ceremony
April 27, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Corporate Event
April 13, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Corporate Event
March 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Concert
March 12, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Corporate Event
February 12, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm House Party
January 23, 2022 • 9:30am - 11:30am Worship Service
December 11, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Nonprofit Event
December 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Fire Street Pizza - Belton
November 20, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Wedding Ceremony
October 22, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Corporate Event
October 22, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Festival
September 28, 2021 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Restaurant/Bar Event
September 25, 2021 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm Surprise
September 19, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm Dinner Party
September 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Fire Street Pizza Performance
September 16, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Garden At Ellera Performance
September 10, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm Fire Base Brewing Performance
September 08, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Garden At Ellera Performance
August 19, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Garden at Ellera
August 01, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner Party
July 27, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
July 18, 2021 • 10:30am - 12:30pm Worship Service
July 03, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Personal Occasion
July 02, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Irie Bean Coffee
June 13, 2021 • 11:00am - 4:00pm Product Promotion
May 15, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Personal Occasion
May 14, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Livestream Concert
May 08, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm The Wayback Austin
April 14, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm Surprise

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Set List

Example of Acoustic 3 Hour Setlist

Sisters (Original piece for soundcheck)
Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes)
Radioactive (Imagine Dragons)
Stayin' Alive (The Bee Gees)
Save your Tears (The Weeknd)
Thriller (Michael Jackson)
Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
Take my Breath (The Weeknd)
California Dreaming (Mama's and the Papa's)
Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne)
The Trooper (Iron Maiden)
The Hills (The Weeknd)
The River Flows in you (Yiruma)
Gone (Original)
How Far I'll Go (Moana)
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (John Mayer)
Laws of Motion (Original)
Classical Gas (Mason Williams)
Hit the Road Jack (Ray Charles)
One Less Set of Footsteps (Jim Croce. with Vocals)
Age (Jim Croce, with Vocals)
Working at the Car Wash Blues (Jim Croce, with Vocals)
Guitar Boogie (Instrumental)
Pride and Joy (Stevie Ray Vaughn, With Vocals)
Snowin' In Texas (Original, with Vocals)
Misery Business (Paramore)
Wake Me Up When September Ends (Green Day)
Pompeii (Bastille)
All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix)
Listen to your Heart (Roxette)
Time after Time (Cindi Lauper)
Harvest Moon (Neil Young)
Thinking out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
Nothing Else Matters (Metallica)
Under the Bridge (Red Hot Chile Peppers)
Africa (Toto)
Kaitlyn (Original)
Purple Rain (Prince)
Phunkdefied (Instrumental)

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 & 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

Setup Requirements

Electricity

PA (Preferred but not needed)

Lights (preferred but not needed)

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