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Guitar MySpace Layouts"John Shaughnessy is a South Jersey singer-songwriter who plays for the love of the music. And it’s his lifelong fascination with pop and rock that is the driving force as well as the source of his musical passion. Establishing himself originally playing around South Street in Philadelphia, John developed his style organically by soaking up all the music around, creating something unique while drawing liberally from his influences. John describes himself as an “avid listener,†and that listening shapes what he creates. Says John, “I’m a consumer of music, and also a student, always 'taking notes'". As a result, the musical product is rhythmic and melodic, influenced by local Philly sounds, and classics like the Beatles, as well as today’s singer-songwriters. His music is multi-fasceted, at times riveting, and in the next breath, “just plain fun.†But whether singing a heartfelt folk ballad or a silly pop song, his warm, engaging style connects with an audience. Shaughnessy’s themes and moods range from cynical to inspirational, from deep and spiritual to lightweight and superficial, from expressions of desire and yearning to simple celebrations of the mundane and the humorous sides of life. But while eclectic, it’s all very “accessibleâ€, with its strong foothold in pop tradition, and John’s pleasant, emotive vocals at the forefront. You can find John and his guitar, performing at many venues around South Jersey, Philadelphia, and elsewhere (often in collaboration with other artists, and sometimes behind the drums). Until the next gig, he’ll follow his muse where it takes him."
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