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john cléirigh

The less I own, the happier I become!

About Me

MY KIDNEYS FAILED AND NOW I'M ON DIALYSIS.
Being a musician and paying out of pocket for insurance, the money ran out fast. My last resort was to sell my guitars. The last one to go was my prized Collings OM. If you'd like to help me get back on my feet, please click the PayPal link.


I appreciate your continued support of my music!!
"among god's creatures, two, the dog and the guitar,
have taken all the sizes and all the shapes,
in order not to be separated from the man"
~ Andres Segovia

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,
our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond
measure. It is our light not our darkness that most
frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you
NOT to be? You are a child of God. Your playing 'small'
doesn't serve the world. You were born to manifest
the glory of God that's within us. It's not just in some
of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our light shine,
we unconsciously give other people permission to do
the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence
automatically liberates others."
~ Marianne Williamson

“Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.”
~ Leo Tolstoy


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/24/2005
Band Website: johncleirigh.com
Band Members: john: june thirtieth (cancer / fire horse), reddish-blond/green

I'm the only one making the noises you hear on the demos and live recordings on this page. I have many wonderful and talented friends who make music with me and eventually you may hear their contributions.
In addition to my guitars, the new CD might include various other noises that I make on flute, sax, melodica, goat toes, dry leaves...

Influences: warm summertime breezes, the laughter of children, intention of spirit, red wine, late-night cafe chats, the natural wonders that surround me, those who are unafraid to speak the truth, my mother's huge heart...


Sounds Like: "A songwriter with touching depth...John's songs stir the soul...by way of vivid imagery, rich lyrics, and driving rhythyms. Listeners of all tastes can not help but be moved by his spell."
- Sandy Frye, Acoustic Invitational Series at The Attic Santa Cruz, CA, Jan. 2006


Which Tarot Card Are You? John is the Sun card. The light of the Sun reveals all. The Sun is joyful and bright, without fear or reservation. The childish nature of the Sun allows you to play and feel free. Exploration can truly take place in the light of day when nothing is hidden. The Sun's rays fill you with energy so that you may live life to its fullest, milking pleasure out of each day. Such joy and energy can bring wealth and physical pleasure. To shine in the light of day is to have confidence, to soak up its rays is to feel the freedom of a child.

Record Label: John actively rejects labels
Type of Label: None