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John Garland

About Me


i recently graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit.
i play bass and keys for UGLY RADIO REBELLION
a project dedicated to performing the musique of Frank Zappa
i play bass for the TOM BUTWIN BAND
a unique pop project in the area
i also play bass in the SUNDAY MORNING trio and with LISA SMITH AND THE SKORY QUARTET around Lansing.
along with other various groups.
Need some low notes?!?! give me a call!
More info @
www.tombutwin.com
www.uglyradiorebellion.com
in my short career i have been lucky enough to perform and tour with Ike Willis (of Frank Zappa). Also to perform with jazz greats Jimmy Heath and Jerry Bergonzi. I also performed in a rock band that got to open up for Great White and Warrant. haha! more soon...
for booking information, email [email protected]
check out this comercial I am in for Harman International - Official sound partner of the 51st GRAMMY Awards

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 02/08/2006
Band Website: www.uglyradiorebellion.com
Band Members: SUNDAY MORNING:
mitch genova: keys
drew weber: drums
john garland: bass

UGLY RADIO REBELLION :
scott schroen: guitar/vocals
layla hall: drums/percussion/vocals
john garland: bass/keys/vocals
feat ike willis (of frank zappa) on guitar and lead vocals.

TOM BUTWIN Band :
tom butwin: guitar/vocals
jon gewirtz: saxophone/keys
dave dionise: drums/percussion
john garland: bass/backing vocals

Influences: life. etc.
the detroit musician... i have my local heros. the guys who do it everyday. every week. year after year. 'cause they love it.
past that, i'm a huge fan of frank zappa, brad mehldau, ray charles, ray brown, horace silver, al green, pink floyd, stevie wonder, radiohead, bill evans, phish, oscar peterson, dave matthews band, monk, pc, beck, foo fighters, wilco, and so many more...
Sounds Like: jazz/rock/pop
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

splash mountain incident

the ugly radio rebellion wsg ike willis summer 08 "non-dramatic" midwest tour went AWESOME.  Pics and vids coming soon.  here is the latest blog from URR's page: title the SPLASH MOUNTAIN INCIDENT:enj...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:22:00 GMT