Lace Up Your Dancing Shoes

Most people can agree that going to a live music show is awesome. You not only see the musician play, but also feel the music flowing through your veins. Another energy boost is when you know the person performing. When I saw John Puckett play I was overwhelmed with happiness for him as well as the energy to dance. With a smile, swirl and a stomp, my evening was full of excitement.

In this article, I will introduce you to this talented guy and hopefully turn you on to some awesome music. John is a one man band who will knock your socks off if you get a chance to see him preform. He was so kind to take a few minutes to answer my Q&A interview. Let's see what John had to say.

SM- Okay John- here ya go. Thanks again for the interview!!

SM- Give me a brief history of how you got into the music scene.

JP-I got into playing guitar when I was about 14 or 15. I started out learning with other musicians in a "band." It was more like a group of friends. I played with a few different bands from age 15 til about 22. I had a fall out with this one group I was in, and that sorta pushed me in to making music by myself. I started trying to write songs more for me than for a group. And eventually put it together into what I do now.

SM- Thank goodness for "fall outs" huh? Okay, In three words, describe your music style.

JP- Funk World Stew

SM- I've seen your live one-man band jams and they are amazing. How do you prepare for a show?

JP- Actually, I don't really prepare for a 4 hour club show at all. I wait to see who is going to be there. I never write a set list. And when I do, I never follow it. The only time I ever plan a show is when I am only given an hour or less(opening act, sharing a bill with another act). In that case, I usually try to compliment whoever else is playing that night.

SM- Cool, what is your favorite instrument to play?

JP- The skin flute :o) No really, acoustic guitar is by far my favorite instrument. It's so unforgiving and true. You can't fool it.

SM- That is true, the acoustic guitar makes a beautiful sound too! What do you like to do besides write, sing, and play music?

JP- I love all kinds of stuff: I'm a big football fan, Pittsburgh Steeler fan since 8th grade. I love to take my dog disc golfing, and to dog parks, pretty much anything we can do off-leash/outside. I like to lift weights. I watch a lot of comedy stuff(mostly movies, and stand-up). I really started getting into college basketball, as of late(since Bruce Pearl came to Tennessee). I've been to like 5 home games this year.
I like to drink really, really good Brown and Pale Ale's(preferably microbrewed). And, I like to bone.

Still the same funny guy from high school I see! Thanks a lot John.

There you have it folks, if you are looking to expand your music library, check out John's music at http://www.myspace.com/johnpuckett .