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THIS IS JOHN GERARD
Back In The Saddle!
I am a Boston based Singer/Songwriter with over 40 years of experience. Born in Paris, France and raised in Massachusetts, my music career has featured multiple CD reviews in Metronome Magazine, a highlight in The Boston Globe, a featured documentary called “Subway Serenade”, and opening at Club Passim for Americana and Country music singer/songwriter Lori McKenna. In 2010, not long after releasing my "Live at the Dugout" album, I decided to retire the Alvarez, earned my CDL license and launched a career in the trucking industry.
In 2019 I wanted to find purpose and meaning in my day-to-day work and shifted my career focus to Human Services. My own recovery process has been a "feeder" of my music craft. In paying it forward, I began writing and performing for others in recovery. Through this process, I found a new focus and style for my writing and believe I have become a much better songwriter because of it!
With encouragement from fellow musicians/artists/creators like Steve Rapson, Ashley Jordan and Luke MacNeil, I began writing music again and unleashed a cascade of songs and arrangements that flowed endlessly. My guitar playing has been described as melodic with unique chord progressions that hold the listener with great anticipation. I aim to write songs from all perspectives of the human experience, with attention to the “moments that slip through the cracks of life”. My songs are wrought with emotion and are hopeful, reflective and vulnerable.
I am currently working full time as a musician, busking the Boston Subway and Cambridge area. I am sharing my originals at open mics, intimate listening rooms of house concerts, coffee shops and music venues!
Latest News
I am heading back to Busking in the Boston subway and Cambridge area! 15 years ago, busking was the catalyst for my songwriting and performance development and I have been called back to my roots! I am continuing to build my fan base and improve my vocal and song writing skills!
I am working with a publicist and hopefully will start with a booking agent soon. Visit my Blog page and to stay updated on details about how these processes are going!
Photo by Emily Joy Ashman