"...it is great to hear so much originality after many decades of sound alike bands both locally and in the mainstream. I believe, if put in the right hands, Havana Sunrise could just be the album that gets Bongo a record contract. Therefore, I give it five stars"
"Bongo" John is an established artist residing in the RDU area of North Carolina. With many years experience in professional recording as well as over 30 years playing drums, his interests in music continue to develop. Being a drummer, percussionist, and keyboard player has also helped him to better understand how to compliment other players in both studio and live performance.
With an eclectic taste in song-writing, he has managed to work with several styles/genres of music, such as rock, jam-band, funk, pop, reggae, folk, jazz, blues, drum-n-bass, electronica, world beat and classical.
Currently he is staying busy as a performer, occasionally writing songs and instrumentals. He is also in the process of revising a drum book with emphasis on the study of poly-rhythms.
Bongo John has worked recently with the following artists
Raleigh Recording Studio, in conjunction with Heart Song Productions, is a professional recording studio/production house where Bongo John functions part-time as a secondary recording engineer and producer.
Bongo John highly recommends Band Room Rehearsal Studios
