John Derado
Acoustic fingerstyle and slide guitar Whether performing solo or as part of an ensemble, John brings his talent and history to every performance.
Americana in all it's facets.
Filling in for JohnnyV tonight at Zorn's. Music from 7-10.
01/11/2023
That time of year again. Coming off a three week battle of headaches and stressed breathing, it is time to get to work. The heat has been on more often than not so out come the humidifiers. Tablets with ideas, songs, melody plots put within reach. First up, get Myrtle back from the hospital, and get to work on a project I started a while back. The idea is to put together a stripped down, live recording of songs friends of mine have written/recorded. Many of you know these tunes and the friends that have written them. Some don't. I hope to change that. Between that and carving out a few electric guitars from some old wood, I should be fairly occupied. See you on the flip side. O and if you're in the area, please consider stopping in. https://www.facebook.com/events/1349001279338440?ref=newsfeed
FARM livin is the life for me! Looking forward to seeing some old and new friends and making more of the same. Ishmael has a bum leg but assures me he can make it.
04/08/2023
Hey folks, if you find yourself around the Downers Grove area tomorrow night, Friday August 4th, at 8)) PM, Anne and I will be appearing here with a couple of special guests no less. If you aren't in the area, streaming is available from the website. We'll be unveiling a few new tunes as well as some favorites of ours. Tune in if you wish. I'm told the sound in the room is way better than what you get on line. Go figure. Take that AI!
Two Way Street Coffee House – Live Folk Acoustic Music since 1970 (FEB 2023) – As we begin 2023 we are excited for our local folk community. We have just returned from Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City. This was a great opportunity to gather with all segments of the larger folk community. At the conference, we were with artists, presenters, R...
15/05/2023
News flash! Tuesday, May 16th you can find Anne and me at Verona carrying on from 6-9!
02/03/2023
Nick's, 3:30-6:30, Saturday March 4. Don't make me point!
Last night the gig was special on so many levels. None of it would have been possible without an audience. I can't thank you enough. Next up, Nick's Beer Garden, March 4th. Details soon.
Thank you Woodstock!
Woodstock, here we come!
Herritage Stage, Lake County, IN Fair. With Anne Mcintyre, 6:00PM! WOOHOO!
Returning to Villa Nova Pizza in New Buffalo tonight, 8/11 from 7:30-9:30 EST. That would be 6:30-8:30 Chicago time for the time zone challenged. Veutte Galorz! Dat's French for can't wait.
Noisemakers in the near future:
July 31, 3PM Thick Livah Knuckleheads Sports Bar-Grill
August 5th, 6PM Miller School House solo
August 7th, 2pm, Bridgman, Mi with Anne Mcintyre
August 12th 6Pm Heritage Stage, Lake County Fair with Anne Mcintyre
August 14th Woodstock Off Square Concert Series with Anne Mcintyre
15/07/2022
BOLO Thick Livah Reunion July 31st, 3:00PM, Knuckleheads!
08/06/2022
yup
Up next, solo gig at Fair Oaks Farm, Thursday, June 9, then off to join Anne Mcintyre at Colletti's on Friday with a couple of special guests, Val Leventhal and Patrick Reninger Reninger. How fun is dat?
7:00 pm start at Colletti's, rain or shine. Outdoor patio is mostly covered. WOOOOHOOOO!
08/06/2022
Up next, solo gig at Fair Oaks Farm, Thursday, June 9, then off to join Anne Mcintyre at Colletti's on Friday with a couple of special guests, Val Leventhal and Patrick Reninger Reninger. How fun is dat?
7:00 pm start at Colletti's, rain or shine. Outdoor patio is mostly covered. WOOOOHOOOO!
Saturday, Front Porch with Anne Mcintyre, Sunday a "private" event. Next Thursday a return to Fair Oaks Farm, Friday Colletti's with Anne Mcintyre. And now you know as much as I do.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the April 30th show at Front Porch Music has been postponed until June 4th.
If you're in the Downers Grove area tonight, Anne Mcintyre and I will be at the 2 Way Street Coffee House, a vaxed and masked kinda place, kicking it off around 8:00 PM. Those not in the area can find us by YouTube searching 2 Way Street Coffee House. There is a suggested donation of $10.00
08/02/2022
Here is a link to the 2 Way Street Coffee House gig with Anne Mcintyre in Downers Grove. https://twowaystreet.org/
Two Way Street Coffee House – Community and Music It has been 18 months since the Two Way Street Coffee House has opened its doors to gather in community and song together in person. Our virtual concerts and community events during the pandemic have proved to be a silver-lining in providing connection and music. Since going virtual in June 2020, we...