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Johnny Reid Singer, Guitarist, Entertainer
Johnny is available for all kinds of bookings. To inquire, call (678) 910-8519, or e-mail Johnny: [email protected]
Johnny Reid is a singer, guitarist and entertainer, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Johnny was influenced early in his musical career by many great guitar legends - Hendrix, Clapton, Johnny Winter, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman - while performing in many Carolina venues.
In the late 1970's, Johnny played in the band "Wheatstone Bridge" with brother Jimmy on bass and Gary Seawell on drums, playing venues around South Carolina. Johnny provided "Wheatstone Bridge" with high-energy guitar playing and rock-flavored vocals.
In the 1980s Johnny played with the Columbia, SC band "Good and Proper," logging many dates in the Southeast, performing music from R&B, East Coast "Beach" Music, Top 40 and Country music categories.
Johnny moved to the Atlanta, Georgia USA area in 1990, where he performs solo, as well as with bassist Pete Alvarez, drummer Jano Rojko and Columbia, SC bassist James Watkins and guitarist Lee Fisher. Johnny has performed at many Atlanta area venues, including The Whistle Post Tavern, Tucker Brewing Company, Wild Wing Café in Hamilton Mill and Lawrenceville, CJ's Landing, The 529 Club, Cigar Village, The Brandy House, Smith's Olde Bar, The Checkered Parrot, Rafter's, Spondivit's, The Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park, The Macon Coliseum, Frontera and the Celtic Tavern.
Johnny Reid is an experienced vocalist, guitarist and performer. “I’ll always play guitar and sing - that's what I love so much,” Johnny confides.
Johnny is available for all kinds of bookings. To inquire, call (678) 910-8519, or e-mail Johnny: [email protected]
Johnny Reid is a singer, guitarist and entertainer, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Johnny was influenced early in his musical career by many great guitar legends - Hendrix, Clapton, Johnny Winter, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman - while performing in many Carolina venues.
In the late 1970's, Johnny played in the band "Wheatstone Bridge" with brother Jimmy on bass and Gary Seawell on drums, playing venues around South Carolina. Johnny provided "Wheatstone Bridge" with high-energy guitar playing and rock-flavored vocals.
In the 1980s Johnny played with the Columbia, SC band "Good and Proper," logging many dates in the Southeast, performing music from R&B, East Coast "Beach" Music, Top 40 and Country music categories.
Johnny moved to the Atlanta, Georgia USA area in 1990, where he performs solo, as well as with bassist Pete Alvarez, drummer Jano Rojko and Columbia, SC bassist James Watkins and guitarist Lee Fisher. Johnny has performed at many Atlanta area venues, including The Whistle Post Tavern, Tucker Brewing Company, Wild Wing Café in Hamilton Mill and Lawrenceville, CJ's Landing, The 529 Club, Cigar Village, The Brandy House, Smith's Olde Bar, The Checkered Parrot, Rafter's, Spondivit's, The Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park, The Macon Coliseum, Frontera and the Celtic Tavern.
Johnny Reid is an experienced vocalist, guitarist and performer. “I’ll always play guitar and sing - that's what I love so much,” Johnny confides.
Jano Rojko Drummer, Singer, Entertainer
Jano is a highly-talented drummer, singer and performer. Jano started drumming in 1968. In 1970, performing with the band “Zepmer Mac and The Crazy Collection Group,” Jano won 1st place playing original music at his first major musical festival “The Povazska Beat League.”
In 1972, Jano formed the band “New Bells” (“Nove Zvony”) with six other musicians from the Greater City of Puchov, Slovakia. Jano was a major part of the group with his high energy drumming, compelling vocals and composing roles.
In 1973, Jano and Fero Dorociak formed the very successful group “Radial” which covered many American and British bands and artists, as well as Top 40 from the 60’s and 70’s, R&B and Jazz. “Radial” recorded for the Slovak Television program “The Visit in the Club” in 1981.
1981 found Jano in Toronto, Canada, performing with his fellow countrymen in “The Miro Letko Band” as well as with trumpeter Fero Bucko and guitar / keyboard player Paul Vitasek.
Jano moved to the Atlanta, Georgia area in 1996, and started performing with Johnny Reid.
Jano is an experienced drummer, songwriter, and performer. “I’ll always have a great love for drumming - it's what I really want to do,” Jano muses.
Jano is a highly-talented drummer, singer and performer. Jano started drumming in 1968. In 1970, performing with the band “Zepmer Mac and The Crazy Collection Group,” Jano won 1st place playing original music at his first major musical festival “The Povazska Beat League.”
In 1972, Jano formed the band “New Bells” (“Nove Zvony”) with six other musicians from the Greater City of Puchov, Slovakia. Jano was a major part of the group with his high energy drumming, compelling vocals and composing roles.
In 1973, Jano and Fero Dorociak formed the very successful group “Radial” which covered many American and British bands and artists, as well as Top 40 from the 60’s and 70’s, R&B and Jazz. “Radial” recorded for the Slovak Television program “The Visit in the Club” in 1981.
1981 found Jano in Toronto, Canada, performing with his fellow countrymen in “The Miro Letko Band” as well as with trumpeter Fero Bucko and guitar / keyboard player Paul Vitasek.
Jano moved to the Atlanta, Georgia area in 1996, and started performing with Johnny Reid.
Jano is an experienced drummer, songwriter, and performer. “I’ll always have a great love for drumming - it's what I really want to do,” Jano muses.
Lee Fisher Guitarist, Entertainer
Lee Fisher is a talented guitarist and entertainer. Lee's earliest formal musical training started at age 11, when he began instruction on the cello. This soon gave way to guitar.
Lee was influenced early in his musical career by some great acoustic guitarists including Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Keller Williams and Jack Johnson - along with the acoustic stylings of earlier famous guitarists - Eric Clapton, James Taylor, John Denver, and Paul Simon. Lee has refined his guitar skills performing in venues around the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Since 2001, Lee has performed with Johnny around Atlanta, playing to enthusiastic crowds while performing songs from a wide range of musical times. With Johnny, Lee has covered songs from a variety of artists including Dave Matthews, Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Van Morrison, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Matchbox 20 and many others. Lee has played at local Atlanta venues including The Whistle Post Tavern, Rafter's, Spondivit's, Mickey Dee's and the Celtic Tavern.
Lee Fisher is an experienced guitarist and performer. “I just love to play guitar - there's always some new and exciting music to perform!” Lee beams.
Lee Fisher is a talented guitarist and entertainer. Lee's earliest formal musical training started at age 11, when he began instruction on the cello. This soon gave way to guitar.
Lee was influenced early in his musical career by some great acoustic guitarists including Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Keller Williams and Jack Johnson - along with the acoustic stylings of earlier famous guitarists - Eric Clapton, James Taylor, John Denver, and Paul Simon. Lee has refined his guitar skills performing in venues around the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Since 2001, Lee has performed with Johnny around Atlanta, playing to enthusiastic crowds while performing songs from a wide range of musical times. With Johnny, Lee has covered songs from a variety of artists including Dave Matthews, Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Van Morrison, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Matchbox 20 and many others. Lee has played at local Atlanta venues including The Whistle Post Tavern, Rafter's, Spondivit's, Mickey Dee's and the Celtic Tavern.
Lee Fisher is an experienced guitarist and performer. “I just love to play guitar - there's always some new and exciting music to perform!” Lee beams.
James Watkins Bassist, Singer, Entertainer
James Watkins is a great bassist, singer and entertainer from Columbia, S.C. Music has been a large part of James’s life since the age of 6, when he bought his first 45 (that's a record, y'all!). Some of his influences are Chris Squire, Stanley Clarke, Jaco, Marcus Miller, Pigfoot Chamberlain and Joe Osborne. James played his first night club gig at the age of 16, and has played gigs many times since.
James has played with Columbia, SC-area bands since 1973, including Brother Blood, Alley Cat, The Foundations, and Fresh Air. In the band "Brother Blood," James played with Johnny from 1973-1975. And now, James and Johnny are playing together again, where James is a truly "Extra-Special" guest!
James Watkins is a great bassist, singer and entertainer from Columbia, S.C. Music has been a large part of James’s life since the age of 6, when he bought his first 45 (that's a record, y'all!). Some of his influences are Chris Squire, Stanley Clarke, Jaco, Marcus Miller, Pigfoot Chamberlain and Joe Osborne. James played his first night club gig at the age of 16, and has played gigs many times since.
James has played with Columbia, SC-area bands since 1973, including Brother Blood, Alley Cat, The Foundations, and Fresh Air. In the band "Brother Blood," James played with Johnny from 1973-1975. And now, James and Johnny are playing together again, where James is a truly "Extra-Special" guest!
Pete Alvarez - Bassist, Vocalist
Pete began his musical career at an early age when he was introduced to the Latin rhythms of his native land, Cuba. He has a love for all genres of music and enjoys performing. A veteran of the Atlanta music scene, he has shared the stage with many local musicians and has been involved with shows featuring national recording artists.
Some of his musical influences are James Jamerson, Bob Babbitt, Carol Kaye, Rocco Prestia, Paul McCartney and John Paul Jones. Passionate about music and a dedicated professional, he is known for "holding down the low-end" that will keep you dancing all night long. "Let's groove tonight!" yells Pete!