John Lowery

Audiences can expect an engaging, professional live music experience featuring soulful vocals, acoustic guitar, and harmonica. John performs a versatile mix of classic rock, pop, country, and familiar favorites that guests love to sing along with.

Whether providing relaxed background music for a cocktail reception or creating a lively atmosphere for a private party or corporate event, John reads the room and adjusts the performance to fit the occasion.

Clients receive an experienced, reliable entertainer with professional sound equipment, flexible performance options and music tailored to their event. Available for private parties, corporate functions, weddings, wineries, and special events throughout Southern California.

John Lowery started his career as a singer-songwriter in Portland, Oregon, back in the mid-nineties with his first band, Hatful of Rain, which he formed with Dramarama guitarist Mark Englert. At one time, their drummer was Courtney Taylor-Taylor from The Dandy Warhols. His first album with Hatful of Rain got national distribution and radio play and received stellar reviews from music critics. Since 2000 John has released all solo albums - Fancy Car, I'm Going Home, Epiphany and most recently, Lucky Guy which is now available on Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, and Pandora. John has played with some pretty big players over the years including Jeff Linsky (Jazz Virtuoso), John Smith (Grammy Award Producer from Nu Shooz), and Tony Snow (Drummer from Dramarama) to name a few. He currently resides in Poway, CA, and continues to play shows as a solo artist in San Diego, LA, Temecula, Orange County, and most recently, he did a show in Kona, Hawaii. John has also played shows internationally in Australia and Portugal. Clients often describe John as easy to work with, professional, and deeply committed to making each event feel personal and special.

John provides his own professional sound system, microphones and performance equipment, making setup simple and hassle-free for most events.

A standard electrical outlet is required near the performance area. A small, level performance space is preferred, with adequate room for sound equipment.

No special lighting or staging is required, although a covered performance area is recommended for outdoor events. For larger venues or audiences, sound requirements can be discussed in advance.

Setup and soundcheck typically require 30–45 minutes before the performance. Specific event requirements can be coordinated with the client ahead of time.