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John Szetela

About Me

John Szetela is from Owensboro, Ky, and has been playing guitar for most of his life. He has played in many diverse musical situations such as 50's and 60's rock n roll, Country, Blues, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Reggae and Fusion. John has toured with the Nations 1 Rock n Roll Review The Van-Dells, Nashville recording artists Rick Monroe, Len Snow ,and others throught the U.S. Europe, and the Caribbean islands. He studied music at Musicians Institute (G.I.T.) in Hollywood, Ca with many world class musicians. George Lynch, Paul Gilbert, Johnny Hiland, Russ ferrante, Scott Parker, Joy Basu and many other great musicians. Currently living in Nashville, Tn, John is doing what he enjoys the most, performing live with great musicians and writing music. John Szetela Proudly uses and endorses Blueberry Guitars, GHS Guitar Strings, Visual Sound Pedals, Pedal Train Pedal Boards,and George L's insturment Cables.

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Member Since: 10/28/2005
Band Website: Close your eyes and count to 3. Thats it!
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Influences: His son is the biggest influence on his life, music, and future. Initially it was musician's such as Yngwie Malmsteen, George Lynch, and Paul Gilbert that influenced his guitar playing. Then he was turned on to players such as Stevie Ray, Hendrix and Eric Johnson. During his experience at Musicians Institute (G.I.T.) John discoverd Jazz and Fusion ,which introduced him to a whole new approach to the Guitar. Now living and working as a Musician in Nashville, Tn, Chicken Pickin' is a way of life. John Szetela believes there is something to be learned from all music and experiences in life. More influences: Russell Conder, Jerry Reed, Merle Haggard, The Beatles, Steely Dan, Allman Bros, Dokken, Steve Cropper, Van Halen, Sting, Robben Ford, Brian Setzer, Tesla, The Police, SRV, Yellow Jackets, Ritchie Kotzen, Joe Satriani, Brent Mason, Mike Stern, Larry Carlton, and Too many more to list!when something is wrong w.. my baby solo

Sounds Like: Depends on what i have been listening to. Check out some of my live video clips on myspace.

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Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Blueberry Groove Guitars!

I just got my new Bluberry Groove Guitar and wow!  2 hrs after my Groove was delivered, I went  to the studio and used my Blueberry Groove Guitar on my session that night and the next morning.  The to...
Posted by on Wed, 06 May 2009 20:21:00 GMT

Pedal Train pedal boards and flight cases.

Pedal Train Rocks! When it comes to peadal boards these guys have it down. All of there pedal boards and cases are built to last. I dont ever have to worry if my peadal board will be destroyed wh...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:13:00 GMT

George L's Insturment Cables

George L's Guitar cables are the only way to go!     I currently use George L's for my whole pedal board and all of my instruments cables.  They make my life on stage much more easier.  George L cable...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:59:00 GMT

Private Guitar Instruction!

Contact John Szetela for 1hr, one on one private guitar lessons,theory and ear training. Beginner to advanced studies.  Techniques including alternate, sweep, and hybird picking, string skipping...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:54:00 GMT