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Johnny Kocher

About Me

Throughout his chaotic upbringing, music has always been a crucial aspect of John Kocher. Having to share time between two totally different home environments, he was tested both emotionally and musically; John discovered the true beauty of rock and roll music as he escaped to the sounds of Aerosmith and Pearl Jam. High school was clearly a struggle for John, yet finding a passion for playing music he loved led him to places he never thought he would find. He started his career as a part of several cover bands that entertained locally. With this experience John went off to St. Norbert College (Depere, WI) in hopes of finding himself as well as continuing his promising music career. At St. Norbert, John began delving into his own musical creativity as he wrote several songs and performed their debut for his friends. Not only did he realize his own talent and potential, others from the surrounding community also took notice. John was introduced to Goran Kralj from a local band known as The Gufs, a musician he had admired for years. With their similiar sound and style of music, Goran and John shared the stage at several different venues across Wisconsin including various college campuses. Aside from his solo career, John joined forces with a group of musicians from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin who became known as Risque. The group compiled a number of intriguing songs, recorded a full length album, and gigged around the Milwaukee area. The band began creating their own buzz with songs such as "A Night Out", "The Result of Anger", and "Be Punk" which was featured on WLZR Lazer 103's local licks. The members of Risque eventually branched out on their own, allowing John to focus solely on writing and recording his music. This has been an opportunity for him to get his own voice heard througout the Milwaukee music scene. Not only has John played various open mic's and coffee shops, he has also had a number of larger performances. He was able to play at the Rave with local band Spirit Creek as well as national acts Keane and Lifehouse. John is currently continuing to write, record, and perform his unforgettable music. In the last year, he has recently released his third album as a recording artist entitled "Halfway Home". The album was produced by Mike Bliesner who has produced both Goran (of The Gufs) and The Gufs newest releases. John is definitely on his way to finding a successful career in the music business and looks forward to sharing what he has with people who are willing to give him the chance to be heard.body td table, body div table { margin-top: 0; }

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Member Since: 3/30/2006
Band Website: sonicbids.com/JohnKocher2
Band Members: John Kocher-Vocals/Guitar Tate Phillips-Lead Guitar
Influences: Incubus, The Gufs, Injected, Gin Blossoms, Mute Math, Matchbox 20, The Goo Goo Dolls, Stone Temple Pilots, Live, Caroline Spine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, RATM, Counting Crows, Bon Iver, Metallica, Candlebox, Hootie and the Blowfish, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Neil Young, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, Kelly Clarkson, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Paula Cole, Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morrisette, Norah Jones, Paramore, PINK, Ben Folds, REM, Days of the New, Velvet Revolver/Audioslave, Alice in Chains, Tom Petty, DIO!!!, Orgy, VAST, The Dissociatives, Sevendust, Dark New Day, Taproot, Tantric, Lostprophets, Modest Mouse, Shinedown, Kings of Leon, The Deftones, SEAL, Keane, Coldplay, Radiohead, Billy Corgan, The Verve Pipe, Elbow, The Exies, Everclear, Dishwalla, Fuel, Stabbing Westward, Guster, Phish, The Rentals, Buckcherry, Staind, Nickelback, Finger 11, Wolfmother, Modern Day Zero, Hinder, Spacehog, Dashboard Confessional, Cartel, Skillet, Revis, Course of Nature, 7mary3, The Nixons, Prodigy,311, MIA, The Roots, NAS, 2Pac, Notorious BIG, Wu-Tang Clan, Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Our Lady Peace, Alter Bridge, Butch Walker (Marvelous 3), Jude, Jars of Clay, Default, Silvertide, Lifehouse and the list goes on...
Sounds Like:CLICK HERE!!!! Fox 6 Appearance FM 102.1 Interview (Kramp and Adler in the mornings) "Getting Older" "Cold World" "Another Place Another Time" "Shut Me Out"
Record Label: Pimp Status Records

My Blog

Show at Nice Ash Cigar Bar!!!!!!

Guys and Gals of the greater Milwaukee area! I am playing at Nice Ash Cigar Bar in Waukesha on Saturday...here is the info!!!!Time and PlaceStart Time: Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 9:00pmEnd Time: ...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:41:00 GMT

BBC HEADLINE SHOW NOV 7th

The BBC Upper Level: Nov. 7th2 awesome artists (and myself). One night.Myself (John Kocher)www.myspace.com/johnnykocherZachary WadeHe has appeared on channel 4 and 6 news and has played all over Milwa...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:36:00 GMT

BATTLE OF THE BANDS!!!!!!

Hey friends!!!!!!!!  Ok here's the deal...I am playing a battle of the bands put on by a company called Gorilla Productions.  The competition is being held at the Miramar Theatre off of Oakl...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:34:00 GMT

Our Stage!!! Vote for "Cold World"!!!!

Hey all you awesome people out there! I have entered Cold World in the ourstage acoustic song competition and I need YOU all to help me out and vote 4 me. If you click on the banner on my myspace...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:49:00 GMT

JOHN KOCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON CD BABY!!!!

Howdy partners! Wanted to let anyone out there who is a fan of my music know that my latest cd Halfway Home is now available on CD Baby and coming soon to Itunes! You can click on the link provided on...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:09:00 GMT

Show at Crawdaddys!!!!!

Friends, Foes, and those I havent met yet... I have a show this thursday at Crawdaddys Restaurant in West Allis (64th and Greenfield).  I would greatly appreciate it if you could show up and show...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:25:00 GMT

2 SHOWS THIS WEEKEND!

Hey everyone!  I am playing two shows this weekend!  I really want to see you all there! Especially those of you I havent seen since the stone age. June 7th - Riptide (3rd Ward) @ 8pm June 8...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:55:00 GMT

FREE ACOUSTIC SHOW IN MEQUON!

HEY FRIENDS! I WILL BE PLAYING A FREE ACOUSTIC SET WITH SPIRIT CREEK AT CAFE FORTE COFFEE HOUSE IN MEQUON NEXT SAT. (APRIL 19TH) STARTING AT 7PM....PLEASE COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT I BELIEVE THE SHOW...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:43:00 GMT

Our Stage Song Competition

Hey friends! Iv entered "Without a Trace" in the Our Stage song competition.  If you possibly have 5 minutes of your time please stop by and vote for my song.  Click on the ad on my myspace ...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:39:00 GMT

Show at Crawdaddy’s

Just a reminder to you all...I have a show at Crawdaddys tonight!  It is located on 64th and Greenfield Ave. in West Allis.  So bring your tank tops and mullets and come hang out.  Show...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT