John Friday

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Location:
Bonita Springs, Florida
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Bonita Springs.
Pay Range:
$150-$1000 per event
Member Since:
2008
Primary Category:
Beach Music Acoustic Guitar
Additional Categories:
60's Hits Acoustic Guitar, 60's Hits One Man Band, 70's Hits Acoustic Guitar, 70's Hits One Man Band, 80's Hits Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Beach Music Guitar, Beach Music One Man Band, Classic Rock Guitar, Country Acoustic Guitar, Country Guitar, Country One Man Band, Guitar, Harmonica, One Man Band, Rock Acoustic Guitar, Rock One Man Band
Influences:
Jimmy Buffett, Jerry Jeff Walker, Bob Marley, John Prine, The Beatles, The Eagles, John Denver

Group Members

  • John Friday - Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
  • Dave Lapio - Steel Drums, Percussion

Description

John Friday is a Trop Rock singer/songwriter, bringing a variety of classic rock, country, folk, reggae, and island styles that takes a crowd on a musical journey "down-island." He is available for various events, including parties, weddings, meetings, etc. John has entertained Parrothead clubs, wedding parties, and corporate groups throughout the East Coast and all over Florida, from Jacksonville to the Keys, combining a laid-back style with a high-energy performance. John is also part of the duo The Caribbean Connection. Consisting of John on guitars/vocals and Dave lapio on steel drums, they bring a high-energy tropical show to their audiences that gets the crowd on their feet and grooving to soca, calypso, reggae, and Trop Rock.

Song List

  • Rita's Going Wild - John Friday
  • One Day You Don't - John Friday
  • Aint Missing A Thing - John Friday
  • Too Much Tequila (The Cape Coral Incident) - John Friday
  • Beer Pressure - John Friday
  • Dancing On The Levee - John Friday
  • Tonight, I Wish It Would Rain - John Friday
  • (Every Time You) Double-Cross My Mind - John Friday
  • Geographic Cure - John Friday
  • Running Back - John Friday
  • Key West Christmas (Santa Thong) - John Friday
  • Son of a Son of a Sailor - Jimmy Buffett
  • Havana Daydreamin' - Jimmy Buffett
  • Bama Breeze - Jimmy Buffett
  • Migration - Jimmy Buffett
  • Door Number Three - Jimmy Buffett
  • Manana - Jimmy Buffett
  • Steamer - Jimmy Buffett
  • Jolly Mon Sing - Jimmy Buffett
  • Nautical Wheelers - Jimmy Buffett
  • Changes in Latitudes Changes in Attitudes - Jimmy Buffett
  • Tryin' to Reason With Hurricane Season - Jimmy Buffett
  • Boat Drinks - Jimmy Buffett
  • One Particular Harbor - Jimmy Buffett
  • Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett
  • A Pirate Looks at Forty - Jimmy Buffett
  • Lovely Cruise - Jimmy Buffett
  • Coast of Carolina - Jimmy Buffett
  • Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
  • Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit - Jimmy Buffett
  • Tin Cup Chalice - Jimmy Buffett
  • Distantly in Love - Jimmy Buffett
  • Volcano - Jimmy Buffett
  • The Wino and I Know - Jimmy Buffett
  • The Great Filling Station Holdup - Jimmy Buffett
  • Why Don't We Get Drunk - Jimmy Buffett
  • Pencil Thin Mustache - Jimmy Buffett
  • Desperation Samba - Jimmy Buffett
  • Last Mango In Paris - Jimmy Buffett
  • Death of an Unpopular Poet - Jimmy Buffett
  • Three Day Drunk - Jim Morris
  • Island Daze - Jim Morris
  • Untimely Passing - Jim Morris
  • Thursday Afternoon at the Conch House Lounge - Jim Morris
  • A Slice of the Island Life - Jim Morris
  • This Old Island - Jim Morris
  • Laid Back and Key Wasted - Jim Morris
  • The Sailboat Race - Jim Morris
  • The Things You Do When You're Drinking - Jim Morris
  • When Sunday Comes - Jim Morris
  • Guarding the Yucatan - Jim Morris
  • Tragic Cajun Love Song - Jim Morris
  • Skeletons on the Beach - "Sunny Jim" White
  • Little Blue Boat - Scott Kirby
  • Lucky Enough - Scott Kirby
  • This Old House - Scott Kirby
  • The Sweet Flowers of Cuba - Scott Kirby
  • Free Range Institution - Scott Kirby
  • I Can See Clearly Now - Jimmy Cliff
  • Shame & Scandal - Lord Melody
  • The Big Bamboo - Mighty Sparrow
  • Let's Talk Dirty in Hawaiian - John Prine
  • Jamaica Farewell - Lord Burgess
  • Southern Cross - CSN&Y
  • Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
  • No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
  • Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard - Paul Simon
  • Susanah When the Sun Goes Down - Peter Mayer
  • Blue Guitar - Peter Mayer
  • Stars on the Water - Rodney Crowell
  • Sunshine - Jonathan Edwards
  • LA Freeway - Guy Clark
  • Sangria Wine - Jerry Jeff Walker
  • Gringo In Belize - Dennis Wolfe
  • Mr Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker
  • Come Away To Belize - Jerry Jeff Walker
  • The Cape - Guy Clark
  • Aimee - Pure Prairie League
  • Alright Guy - Todd Snider
  • B-E-E-R-R-U-N - Todd Snider
  • I Can't Complain - Todd Snider
  • Tillamook County Jail - Todd Snider
  • Play a Train Song - Todd Snider
  • Trouble - Todd Snider
  • Easy Money - Todd Snider
  • Heart Of Gold - Neil Young
  • Fire - Bruce Springsteen
  • Glory Days - Bruce Springsteen
  • Move It On Over - Hank Williams
  • Take It Easy - The Eagles
  • Late In the Evening - Paul Simon
  • Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles
  • Chevy Van - Sammy Johns
  • Lodi - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
  • Stand By Me/Beautiful Girls - Ben E. King/Sean Kingston
  • Rock 'n Roll Girls - John Fogerty
  • American Pie - Don McLean
  • Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Fish & Whistle - John Prine
  • They Ought To Name A Drink After You - John Prine
  • Paradise - John Prine
  • Please Don't Bury Me - John Prine
  • Jack & Diane - John Cougar Mellencamp
  • Drift Away - Dobie gray
  • Vahevala - Loggins & Messina
  • Beer For My Horses - Toby Keith
  • Help Me Make It Through the Night - Willie Nelson
  • Guitars & Tiki Bars - Kenny Chesney
  • Tequila Loves Me - Kenny Chesney
  • Don't Touch My Willie - Kevin Fowler
  • Alcohol - Brad Paisley
  • I Just Want To Dance With You - George Strait
  • How'd I Wind Up in Jamaica? - Tracy Byrd
  • Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo - Tracy Byrd
  • No Shirt No Shoes No Problem - Kenny Chesney
  • Pour Me A Vacation - The Great Divide
  • As Good as I Once Was - Toby Keith
  • Sell a Lot of Beer - Warren Brothers
  • Two Pina Coladas - Garth Brooks
  • Another Perfect Day - Blake & Brian
  • The Trouble With Diamonds - Mac Macanally
  • The Truth About Men - Tracy Byrd
  • Some Beach - Blake Shelton
  • Jambalaya - Hank Williams
  • You Never Even Called Me By My Name - David Allan Coe
  • South Of Arizona - John Friday
  • Dance (On the Beach) - John Friday
  • The Voice - John Friday
  • Toes - Zac Brown Band
  • Where the Boat Leaves From - Zac Brown Band
  • Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
  • Say Hey (I Love You) - Michael Franti
  • Drinking Day - Jack Mosley
  • Who Am I? - Jack Mosley
  • Mexican Ring - "Sunny Jim" White
  • Pancho & Lefty - Willie Nelson
  • Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain - Willie Nelson
  • Crazy - Willie Nelson/Patsy Cline
  • Keys in the Conch Shell - Kenny Chesney
  • Beer in Mexico - Kenny Chesney
  • Old Blue Chair - Kenny Chesney
  • Come On Down To My Boat - Every Mother's Son
  • Come A Little Bit Closer - Jay & The Americans
  • Miranda - John Frinzi
  • That Thing You Do - The Wonders
  • The Boys From Oklahoma - Cross Canadian Ragweed
  • Una Mas Cerveza - Tommy Alverson

Available For:

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

Feedback

  • John was great to work with and I would hire him again. He sounded fantastic and played all of the songs that we wanted to hear. -- Michael S, Sarasota, FL, 5/2/2009
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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, November 07, 2009
  • 2:00PM - The Rum Barrel
  • Key West, FL
  • Friday, November 06, 2009
  • 6:30PM - The OSS Bar & Grill
  • Key West, FL
  • Friday, November 06, 2009
  • 12:00PM - The Lighthouse
  • Key West, FL
  • Thursday, November 05, 2009
  • 1:00PM - Southernmost Cafe
  • Key West, FL
  • Thursday, October 08, 2009
  • 10:00PM - Blue Heaven
  • Key West, FL
  • Saturday, September 26, 2009
  • 7:00PM - Cheeseburger In Paradise
  • Ft Myers, GA
  • Friday, September 25, 2009
  • 6:00PM - Under the Shady Palm Pub
  • Naples, FL
  • Thursday, September 24, 2009
  • 12:00PM - Landshark Lager Battle of the Bands
  • Nashville, TN
  • Saturday, September 19, 2009
  • 7:00PM - Cheeseburger In Paradise
  • Ft Myers, FL
  • Tuesday, September 08, 2009
  • 6:00PM - Coral Rock Tiki Bar
  • Port Charlotte, FL
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