John Dobat

John writes songs that echo the path we all travel; faith, love, hurt, and our ties to those around us. His style is eclectic and original. With a musical background stemming from acoustic rock, bluegrass, traditional country, and pop, John has a keen sense of melody and words. In 2008, John was awarded Finalist/Honnors in the national Great American Song Contest for his song "Better Angels" He also received honorable mention in the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest for "Give up my Heart" in 2007, and in 2005. John's solo performances are intimate and rich, demonstrating his talented songwriting and diverse background.

“…everyone has something to say. I have always been moved by our connections with others and how they shape our lives and experiences."
"With a clear, rich voice, effortless guitar picking and lovely, heart-felt songs, John Dobat is a singer/songwriter to be noticed. Whether he performs solo, as a duo with his wife, Jodi, (who sings like an angel) or backed up by a whole troup of players, his style is genuine and charming and he always makes me smile." -Annie Capps, performing songwriter
"Your music is amazing. It soothed my morning. Thanks and hopefully we will cross paths someday soon. Take care and enjoy the journey." -Jill Jack
John has shared the stage with many of Michigan’s talented songwriters and performers; Dan Hazlett, Jimmy Deheno, Ron McPhail, Bob Marshall, Dennis Kingsbury, Maggie Ferguson, Judy Insley,Bobby Pennock, John Finan,Beverly Myers, Dean Barnett, Luti Eberznik, and Brian Woods. As well as performing within the Detroit and surrounding Michigan area, John also performs and works with special needs children in Marysville Michigan.
SELECT-PERFORMANCES
Trinity House Theatre, Livonia Mi. Chamberlins Olde Forest Inn, Curtis Mi. Harvest Coffee House, Frankenmuth Mi. The Raven, Port Huron Mi. Grass Lake Festival, Atlanta Mi. Memphis Smoke, Lamb’s Showcase Royal Oak Mi. Live From the Livingroom, Pontiac Mi. Trixies Coffee, Roseville Mi. Jackson Coffee Co., Jackson Mi. Crazy Wisdom Tea Room, Ann Arbor Mi The Bart Hawley Show, JTV Jackson Mi. Royal Oak Farmers Mkt., Royal Oak Mi. Huron Council for the Arts, Milford Mi. Thumbfest, Lexington Mi. Smackwater Jacks, Lexington Mi. White Crow Conservatory, Saginaw Mi. A3Radio, The Folk-It Series, Ann Arbor Mi. Comfy Concert Series, Rochester Mi
Contact: [email protected] (586)873-7592 http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Dobat/16208413