About Me
Bio John De Boer (Spirit of Thunder)
John De Boer has been a professional musician for over 20 years. A multi-talented composer and entertainer, John has been performing on stage and national television since he was four years old. He holds a degree in fine arts and is a certified music teacher. Still, John mostly plays by ear, believing that music theory and sheet music are a mere guide, a road map to assist a person in finding the music which resides inside of each of our souls.
Music is not just something that he does music is everything that he is.
John De Boer has played with or fronted for many well known artists such as Chubby Checker, The Crystals, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Henry Lee Summers, Johnny Paycheck, Lou Cristie, Billy Joe Royal, John Anderson, Merle Hagert, and many more.
Johns original flute songs are composed and inspired while playing in natural surroundings by waterfalls or a river. The Native American flute sings and echoes in the valleys while the birds whisper melodies in the wind as the magic flutes plays. The inclusion of these types of sonic backgrounds on his latest release, Flute Songs for a Blue Moon and In The Spirit(available exclusively through Oyate Music Group Recordings) is a testament to these inspirations, taking the listener on a journey of magical explorations with the Native American Flute.
John De Boers music is played from his heart, and when you hear his songs you can tell they were born from deep within his soul.
Special Thanks: for contributing Art Work for this page Daniel Seman and Raven Sky Dancer
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Performances
Feb 23rd Saturday from 8:00 to 10:00 Thunder’s playing the Native American Flute with musical Friends Mystic Flutes and Tribal Drums at the Depot Coffee House (937) 653-3768 644 Miami St Urbana, OH “Fun for all agesâ€
March 2nd Sunday from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm I will be performing a tribute to the Native American flute at "Books and Company" in the Town and Country Shopping Center 350 E. Stroop Rd at the corner of E. Stroop and Far Hills in Kettering, Ohio 45429. Phone (937) 298-6540 with Special Guest Jr. Smith. Click here http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&addr=350+E+Str oop+Rd&city=Kettering&state=OH&csz=Kettering,+OH +45429-2828&slt=39.689289&sln=-84.165144&name=&a mp;zip=45429-2828&country=us&&BFKey=&BFCat=& amp;BFClient=&mag=8&desc=&cs=9&newmag=7& poititle=&poi=&ds=n
*March 9 “Path Finder Series†12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750 St. Rt. 185, Covington. Join Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) and learn to be a modern native guide in the forest. Study Orienteering and G.P.S., use Maps, Compass, the Sun, the Stars and much more. Know where you are, where you are going and how to get there. Know how to read the signs. What it looks like and what to look for on a journey into the woods of the past with the tools of the future. Please pre-register. www.miamicountyparks.com
March 21st Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 Thunder’s playing the Native American Flute with musical Friends Mystic Flutes and Tribal Drums at the Crosswalk Café Coffee House 118 E Main ST Eaton, OH 45320 “Fun for all ages†(937) 456-9955 Map|
March 29th Saturday from 9:30 to 1:30 Party with the band “Thunder Rock†Good time Hit Rock and Roll at The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 937-461-1101 ~in the Oregon District~ Click here for directions
March 30, Music in the Park Afternoon Walk “Sacred Waterfall†2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, Tipp City. Listen to the Native American flute, stories and legends on a spiritual commune with Mother Earth to the Sacred Waterfall as the mist rises from the pool and the sound of the falling water caresses the rocks. The shimmering sunlight sparkles and dances across the water as it makes its way down stream. Join Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) as he plays soft meditative Native American Flute on a casual walk to Charleston Falls. Please park and meet at the main entrance. www.miamicountyparks.com
April 4th, Night Legends “Good Old Fashion Campfireâ€, 8:45 - 10:45 p.m. Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, Tipp City. Spend an evening with us at a good old fashion night around the campfire telling legends, stories and singing songs. Roast some marshmallows and have fun with the whole family. Play some games, play some music, sing some songs and learn a little about the night life of the forest. Join Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) telling stories and playing the Native American Flute and Steve Capri playing the guitar. All stories songs and instruments are welcome including drums, shakers and rattles. Drumming and dancing are allowed. Prepare yourself to have a good time. Please park and meet at the main entrance. www.miamicountyparks.com
April 20, “Flute Songs Flower Walkâ€, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary, 2540 E Statler Road. The spring flowers are in full bloom. Spring has sprung and is a back drop to the sound of the Native American flute as it sings with the birds. Come along for a casual stroll in the woods and an informal discussion of the flowers, the legends, habitats and history of myths. www.miamicountyparks.com
April 27, Night Songs Walk “We are the stars which sing†7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Garbry Big Woods Reserve 6660 Casstown-Sidney Road, Piqua. We are the stars which sing. We sing with our light. We are the birds of fire. We fly over the sky. Our light is a voice. We make a road for spirits. Mystic night walk in the woods, journey into the legends of old and the serene sound of the Native American flute. The stories under the stars series includes a night trek down the dark path with stories about the stars and the nocturnal animals. Midnight melodies on the mystic flute with Myths and Legends at every turn join your guide “Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer)†for a walk into the dark and the mystery of the forest night. Please park and meet at the shelter. www.miamicountyparks.com
May 18, Night Songs Walk “Fallen Star†8:30 - 10:30 p.m., Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750 St. Rt. 185, Covington. The Lakota have a fascinating myth that tells a great deal about their astronomical beliefs. According to this legend, Fallen Star, a supernatural hero, was the son of the North Star and a Lakota woman. Mystic night walk in the woods, journey into the legends of old and the serene sound of the Native American flute. The stories under the stars series includes a night trek down the dark path with stories about the star and the nocturnal animals. Midnight melodies on the mystic flute with Myths and Legends at every turn join your guide Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) for a walk into the dark and the mystery of the forest night. Meet in the Upper Parking Lot. www.miamicountyparks.com
May 25, Flute Music in the Park “Sunset Songs†6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Charleston Falls Preserve 2535 Ross Road, Tipp City. Let us walk in Beauty and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. In the reflection of the water I see gleaming rays shining through the tops of the trees as the gentle wind blows the leaves and changes the many dapple colors of green. Join Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) as he plays soft meditative Native American Flute on a casual walk to Charleston Falls weaving legends and stories into this commune with Mother Nature. Please park and meet at the main entrance. www.miamicountyparks.com
May 31st Saturday from 9:30 to 1:30 Party with the band “Thunder Rock†Good time Hit Rock and Roll at The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 937-461-1101 ~in the Oregon District~ Click here for directions
June 6, Night Legends “Good Old Fashion Campfireâ€, 8:45 - 10:45 p.m. Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750 St. Rt. 185, Covington. Spend an evening with us at a good old fashion night around the campfire telling legends, stories and singing songs. Roast some marshmallows and have some fun with the whole family. Play some games, play some music, sing some songs and learn a little about the night life of the forest. Join Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) telling stories and playing the Native American Flute and Steve Capri playing the guitar. All stories songs and instruments are welcome including drums, shakers and rattles. Drumming and dancing are allowed. Prepare yourself to have a good time. Please park and meet at the upper parking lot. www.miamicountyparks.com
March 20th Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 Thunder’s playing the Native American Flute with musical Friends Mystic Flutes and Tribal Drums at the Crosswalk Café Coffee House 118 E Main ST Eaton, OH 45320 “Fun for all ages†(937) 456-9955 Map|
June 22, Flute Music in the Park “Sunset Songs†6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Greenville Falls 9140 Covington-Gettysburg Rd., Covington. Ancient Flute by Richard Hall I was born before humans dreamed of walking this earth. Born when my father, the wind caressed my mother, the tree. I am the dawn of music. Join Spirit of Thunder as he plays soft meditative Native American Flute on a casual walk to Charleston Falls weaving legends and stories into this commune with Mother Nature. Let us walk in Beauty and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. In the reflection of the water I see gleaming rays shining through the tops of the trees as the gentle wind blows the leaves and changes the many dapple colors of green. Join Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) as he plays soft meditative Native American Flute listening to the sounds of the waterfall weaving legends and stories into this commune with Mother Nature. Please park and meet at the over look. www.miamicountyparks.com
June 29, Night Songs Walk “Wanagi†(Invisibility, Ghost Spirit) 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Charleston Falls Preserve 2535 Ross Road, Tipp City. Ghost The Song of Invisibility. There is an ancient legend of a melody that when it is sang or played the person singing it becomes invisible. Mystic night walk in the woods, journey into the legends of old and the serene sound of the Native American flute. The stories under the stars series includes a night trek down the dark path with stories about the star and the nocturnal animals. Midnight melodies on the mystic flute with Myths and Legends at every turn join your guide “Thunder†for a walk into the dark and the mystery of the forest night. Please park and meet at the main entrance. www.miamicountyparks.com
July 12th 12:00 to 4:00 2008 INAFA Convention University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Haas Fine Arts Center Convention Sponsor: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire School of Music John De Boer will play an afternoon concert at the 2008 INAFA convention, as well as give a presentation entitled, The Native American Flute as an Educational Tool. John has been a professional musician for 20 years and he holds a degree in fine arts and is a certified music teacher.
July 19th Saturday from 9:30 to 1:30 Party with the band “Thunder Rock†Good time Hit Rock and Roll at The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 937-461-1101 ~in the Oregon District~ Click here for directions
August 23rd an 24th “SUNWATCH NATIVE FLUTE GATHERING†SunWatch 2008 I was hoping you might be able to make the trip for this celebration of the native flute. The 2nd Annual "SUNWATCH NATIVE FLUTE GATHERING" http://www.sunwatch.org SunWatch Indian Village / Archaeological Park 2301 West River Road Dayton , Ohio 45418-2815 Phone: (937) 268-8199
Oct 3rd Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 Thunder’s playing the Native American Flute with musical Friends Mystic Flutes and Tribal Drums at the Crosswalk Café Coffee House 118 E Main ST Eaton, OH 45320 “Fun for all ages†(937) 456-9955 Map|
Spirit john de boer We all have a song inside us it tells us who we are. Walk in Peace
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