John Katchur Singer Guitarist from San Diego, CA

Winner of the San Diego Music Award for Best Acoustic Performer, John Katchur has performed as opening act for such legendary artists as Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Steven Stills, Don McLean, Arlo Guthrie, and many others. As a performer, John has a strong reputation for impeccable and captivating delivery. The San Diego Troubadour magazine says, "John Katchur plays guitar with equal measures of grace, complexity, and fearless confidence with an unbelievably effortless, sonorous, aching voice.” His recorded music blends singer/songwriter sensibilities with powerful rock textures and haunting atmospheres. Acoustic guitars delicate and fierce, smooth airy vocals, crunching electric guitars, organic keys and organs form “lush soundscapes like magic flying carpets” ~San Diego Troubadour Besides professional venues and house concerts, John has performed for countless types of events. He can tailor his set to fit your needs, from instrumental jazz, chord melody, fingerstyle, blues, folk and rock - to song delivery that includes vocals for weddings, memorial services, romantic occasions, parties, restaurants or bars. Check out my YouTube channel or visit my website for videos of performances, and feel free to contact me. Tell me what you're looking for and let me see if I can provide exactly what you want.