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If you like what you hear, please call your local radio station and request John's music! If they don't have it, send us the address and they WILL get it! If they give us a spin, send us the stations info and your address and we'll send you some free goodies! You guys ROCK! - JSB The band is: JOHN SCHRADER, DAVE DEGRAW, SEAN NORTH. John has been making his mark on north east music scene for sometime now. Cutting his teeth for years in clubs in NYC, CT, Boston MA, NJ, PA ( Gig History ), John has honed his writing style that has been called "slice of life" writing encompasing the gamut of trials faced while growing up. John's music reflects the pains of losing from a young age - the long climb up from what some call a dead end town - a constant struggle to "tell his story." The loss of his father at age 9 was to be the rocky start that would shape John's views on life. And that's just what he writes about - his life. His song's are his "slice-of-life." Their themes of pain, struggle, anger and yearning to "get out" yet still embracing with pride, the streets and places that shaped him are palpable. Being diagnosed with cancer at age 21 is an example of one of his hurdles that have influenced his writing. John began at the age of 9 playing the Violin and drums. While in college for music, he added vibes, guitar, bass, piano and some woodwinds/brass to his abilities. John also earned a degree in media production and has worked in NYC for years in film/audio production. He now owns his own studio (JLS Sound) and recently opened his own production company (Bugbird Productions) where he scores instrumental music for film/tv. John is an active member of ASCAP and owns his own publishing company - Mahmnic Music Publishing. Some of John's press: "Definitely a VERY cool release!!" Says Lord Litter (Lord Litter Show), Germany. "John Schrader's' new CD [Blood In The Wood] is a welcome surprise -- an unusual combination of strong rock grooves with smart and really cleverly written lyrics. Add to this, innovative guitar playing and pristine production sound and quality, and you've got a very promising new force on the rock scene. "....really impressive, John. I wish you much continued success." - Says Mindy Jostyn - Recording Artist (Plays/Tours w/ John Mellencamp, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Shania Twain, Carly Simon, Pat Benetar,Cyndi Lauper, Joe Jackson, and many more) When we were touring and doing the live thing, we received tapes and cds all the time. And everybody always wanted an opinion ...often, the material was truly awful, and sometimes (not quite as often) there was something great... Johns CD would fall into the latter category. The CD is killer! (although I'm digging the shit out of Cold), I think this disc is great. His voice is somewhere between a Pink Floyd or Don Henley perhaps...Songwriting is solid with great hooks and clean production value..not schlocky. I'm sure that his future is quite bright. Best of luck and stay in touch, John. Cheers, Dan" Says Dan Pred, The Dan Reed NetworkJohn,...great work! Best of luck with your art. Says John Ondrasik Five For Fighting "Yo John! Nice stuff! Very nice production too! Kept the "LIVE" feel in it which aint too easy these days! Keep up the jamz dude! " Says C.P.Roth, Blessid Union of Souls This boy can play AND sing his ass off..DAMN good! Says Little Joe CookLegendary veteran of Allan Freeds rock and roll review, Dick Clarks American Bandstand and Harlems Apollo Theatre. "A supremely talented song-writer, performer and arranger." Pat Murphy, Owner The Sound Palace - Ventura County CA. I tip my hat to JohnWOW!! Rockin Rican, More Sugar Music Magazine Dec. 2000. Go read more reviews and press John has kept great musical company in recent times playing with members of The David Letterman Band, Billy Joel, Shania Twain, Matchbox 20, Indigo Girls, Macio Parker, Al Green, Southside Johnny and Leslie West, Van Morrison's Band, Muddy Waters Band, Bo Diddley, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Johnny Winter, Peter Gabriel, Rod Stewart, Sting, Blood Sweat and Tears, Rare Earth, Little Sammy Davis (Imus in the Morning), and Miles Evans (Son of Gil Evans) to name a few. Are we droppin' names? You bet your ass!! ;-) John says, "The band I have now is, by far, the best I have ever had....these guys add such depth and dimension to my music....I love these guys! On Saxophone, Dave DeGraw. Dave has been on board with John from the start. Dave and John together have logged MANY miles of music! Dave plays Alto and Tenor Sax's and percussion and sings backing vocals in the band. Dave's ear for harmony and sax chops add a very distinct flavor to the live band! He's the big teddy bear of the group...available for hugs after each and every show! He also doubles as everyone's bodyguard! Sean North is on board playing guitar and doing background vocals. Sean as with the other guys, has been playing since he was a fetus. Sean has played with many different bands in the New York area for years. Sean has a great sense of rhythm...an inate sense! Great harmony vocals make sean an integral part of the band. Sean can be spotted backstage with many notables such as Steve Vai or being MASSIVE on the woodblock for Blue Oyster Cult! Plus, he's funny as hell! Check the boys out live or go to www.johnschrader.com for more info. The boys finally have MERCHANDISE available!! Over 100 items! Buy merch from John Schrader Band at www.zazzle.com/bugbird1

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Member Since: 12/3/2005
Band Website: johnschrader.com
Band Members: John Schrader: (songwriter) guitar, piano and lead vocals --- Sean North: guitar, backing vocals --- Dave DeGraw: Sax, Percussion and backing vocals
Influences: John says, "Every sound that has ever entered my ear! As writers, we are steered by what we hear...good and bad...drawn in to what appeals to us and pushed away by what doesn't.....I SWEAR I am not trying to be vague!" But John does site artists he grew up with such as Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Mellencamp, Beatles, Tommy James, Dave Matthews Band, Dan Reed Network, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Matthew Sweet, Cheap Trick, The Knack, David Gray, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Pink Floyd, Eagles, Eddie Money, Collective Soul, Doors, The Police, Ramones, CCR, Simon and Garfunkle, Rod Stewart, Bon Jovi, Skynard, Jackie Wilson, Prince, Weather Report, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Smith, Son House, Meade Lux Lewis, Pinetop Perkins, Charlie Christianson, Beach Boys, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Blondie, Beethoven (for his palpable tortured soul), Mozart (for his prolific stream of genius), Bach (I hate math!), Chopin, The disonance of 12-tone, Tom Waits, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Pink Floyd, Godfather James Brown, Lou Reed, Clapton, The Clash, Nirvana, Little Richard, Roosevelt Sykes, Wilson Pickett, Thin Lizzy, Grand Funk Railroad, P-Funk, U2, The Verve, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Louis Armstrong, The Beatles, Elvis, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, almost every genuine blues artist he's ever heard, Switchfoot, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis, Little Feat, Journey..."
Sounds Like: Springsteen, Matchbox, Mellencamp, Beatles, Tommy James, DMB, Kinks, Matthew Sweet, Pink Floyd, Don Henley, Eddie Money, Collective Soul, Cheap Trick...see above.
Record Label: Bugbird Records
Type of Label: Indie

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RING TONES!

Hey guys - JSB has now ring tones available! Check it out: http://www.groupietunes.com/artists/johnschrader
Posted by John Schrader Band on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:02:00 PST

New CD

John's latest CD, "Daylight Crashing" is close to being wrapped up! The mixing at John's studio is almost completed. The project will then move to Avatar Studios in NYC http://www.avatarstudios.n...
Posted by John Schrader Band on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:26:00 PST

Film Score News

The full remainder of John's Instrumental underscore catalog has been acquired through contract by Premier Tracks in Los Angeles, CA and Audio 7 in Atlanta, GA. John's music will now be heard i...
Posted by John Schrader Band on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:57:00 PST

Benefit CD gets press

The I2Y cd John is on is getting some press lately: ABC News http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news&id=487093 7 And Scribe Media NYC: http://health.scribemedia.org/2007/08/03/im-too-...
Posted by John Schrader Band on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:08:00 PST

Overseas schtuff

Cool news: John's music is being touted by companies in Germany, Italy, Australia and England. Keep ya posted! JSB
Posted by John Schrader Band on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:27:00 PST

I2Y Aknowledged by Time Magazine

i2y IS ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 50 BEST WEBSITES 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/art icle/0,28804,1633488_1633530_1633566,00.html John is one of the artists on the CD! Check it o...
Posted by John Schrader Band on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:51:00 PST

More Score

John has signed a contract with Transition Music in California for aquisition of some of his instrumental scores. Some of TMC's clients include: ..> 20th Century FoxBlack Entertainment Telev...
Posted by John Schrader Band on Tue, 22 May 2007 07:27:00 PST

Living

You can learn words...but you can't feel the fire unless you've lived them. You can write about situations...but unless your blood spilled on those streets, it's bullshit. Some lives make jaws dr...
Posted by John Schrader Band on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:57:00 PST

Press

http://www.ulsterpublishing.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=article &articleID=366646 From The Kingston Times...
Posted by John Schrader Band on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:59:00 PST

Band Merchandise Available!

The boys finally have Merchandise available! Over 100 items! Check it out at: https://www.spreadshirt.com/shop.php?sid=92744 T-shirts - buttons-sweatshirts-hoodies...a ton of stuff! More band g...
Posted by John Schrader Band on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:25:00 PST