John Henry Johnson
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John Henry Johnson is a percussive fingerstyle guitarist known for his virtuoso guitar playing and wide array of techniques which allow him to blend melody, rhythm, and percussive elements into a mesmerizing symphony of sound. He is a full one man show and also collaborates with other musicians to fit any event.
Repertoire includes contemporary and classical/pop/blues/rock/folk arrangements such as artists like The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, SRV, Michael Jackson, Prince, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Imagine Dragons, Mike Dawes and John Mayer.
Classically trained with a classical guitar repertoire including works of A. Barrios, J. S. Bach, J. K. Mertz, Satie.
Professional level Electric Guitar
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Wedding reception
Wedding ceremony
Birthday party
Cocktail hour
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Pop / top 40
Rock / classic rock
Jazz / Blues
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Tyler H.
Sep 26, 2025
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John Henry Johnson was absolutely outstanding at Rhythm & Roots. His performance, alongside Andrew Stone, elevated the entire evening and created an atmosphere that kept the crowd engaged from start to finish. John Henry’s professionalism, stage presence, and talent made a lasting impression—not just as entertainment, but as someone who connects with the audience in a genuine way. If you’re looking for a performer who can deliver both quality music and a memorable experience, I can’t recommend him enough.
Details: General event / party • 51 - 75 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • 18 - 30 years old • Vocals • Band • Guitar • No preference • Variety • Outdoors
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Marcus D.
Jul 29, 2025
John Henry played for one of our VIP receptions and set the perfect tone from the moment guests arrived. His music was refined and tasteful, adding just the right amount of energy without ever overpowering the room. You could tell how skilled he was, even while keeping things subtle. He was also a total professional. On time, well-prepared, and incredibly easy to work with. We received so many compliments from attendees and will definitely be reaching out to book him again for future events.
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John Henry Johnson