John Revitte

Rank #9 Los Angeles, CA Singer Songwriter / blues,soul,folk rock

50% of sales go to the charity Fender Music Foundation.

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Bio: John Revitte's songs have been described as "raw emotion from the soul." I really don't like to edit how a song comes out. The music and lyrics come out the way they were supposed to come out.
Putting my best into each song is my goal. A few of the comments from reviews of the songs included; ... See Full Bio

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"Wow John! "I Want To Live" is a great track and you are amazing on it. Your performance bears the mark of a great artiste at work!!"

— Franz Dickson, Reverbnation Artist

" I get the feeling this one's soul looks at life and sees more than those around him. In the lyrics,the music and the paintings...not really hard to see if you actually take the time to experience it..."

— Kraya, Reverbnation Artist

"I Want To Live" Moving lyrics with great insight John. Love the clean vocal and beautiful guitar. Great to be in L.A.!"

— Chuck Brunicardi, Reverbnation Artist

"I Want To Live"!! Indeed! Rock on John!"

— Di Lee, Reverbnation Artist

"Hey John, Thanks for your comment on my live version of "Already Gone". Always good to hear from musicians who like it the way I wrote it. Enjoying your music!"

— Robb Strandlund, Reverbnation Artist

"Playing "I Want To Live"...fine work John...with the voice that digs down to the soul...Great work..."

— Joe N.Y.C. Guitarist, Reverbnation Artist

" Fantastic feeling on "I Want To Live" John...Love it!!!"

— Ashbury, Reverbnation Artist

"Listen closely...Every song is an intimate poetic artful masterpiece. A glimpse into the human soul."

— Billy T. Scrapper, Reverbnation Artist

"John, you are so very distinctive and amazing!!!"

— Monica Dupont, Reverbnation Artist

"Your lyrics and such,all of it...I can tell you're on the next level so I know humanity frustrates you."

— Krayg, Reverbnation Artist

"Amazing songwriting here John...Your eyes seem to be able to look right through the soul and then put what you see down on paper-Fantastic!"

— Delaney Simpson, Reverbnation Artist

"Like the way you paint your songs with your soul. Good stuff for sure!"

— Mustang Corners, Reverbnation Artist

"I Want To Live"- Loving it today John!"

— Ashbury, Reverbnation Artist

"Unique,mysterious and honest lyrical content-Poetry in motion!!"

— Billy T. Scrapper, Reverbnation Artist

"Great tunes,great talent!!"

— Seven Days, Reverbnation Artist

"John is a most prolific songwriter and musician"

— Ecologyngle, Reverbnation Artist

"Tell the story,John!"

— Butch Blue, Reverbnation Artist

"Rocking to the Lou Reed-esque "Burning Dreams" from your Astonishing Catalogue brother!"

— Joe Williams, Reverbnation Artist

"Absolutely Brilliant!"

— Aboi Doyle, Reverbnation artist

"John, You are an artist through and through man. You are a rare breed. We will be watching and listening to you with anticipation."

— Floyd Kelly, Reverbnation Artist

"Soul Dead Eyes reminds me of the Velvet Underground with better vocals."

— Buck Perigo, Reverbnation Artist

"Soul for unique hearts!!"

— Chema Orobitg, Reverbnation Artist

"Very emotional voice singing from the pit of your soul"

— Belinda & Co, Reverbnation Artist

"Honest and soulful"

— Melissa Phillips, Reverbnation Artist

"You are a talent man. It's good to hear real music...Rare in these days.."

— Aira Winterland, Reverbnation Artist

“The emotions in your vocals are unmatched. Sounds like heaven!!"”

— Buchanproductions, Reverbnation Artist

"I think you should write a book with all of your lyrics and paintings!!!"

— Del Rio Band, Reverbnation Artist

"Rich soulful tunes"

— Raylene Waye, Reverbnation Artist

"Your music is courageous my friend."

— Di Lee, Reverbnation Artist

“I dig it. Interesting blend...Dylanesque with Waits and Springsteen.”

— Ghezzi, Reverbnation Artist

“The depth and style and phrasing like Bob Dylan with the edginess of Lou Reed...Great work!”

— The Sean Weatherford Project, Reverbnation Artist

"You have a uniqueness that is not heard many places, if anywhere across the globe and that is what todays music listening world needs and needs it badly. They need pure originality-just like yours."...Central 7 Heartland Delta Blues

— Central 7 Heartland Delta Blues, Reverbnation Artist

"John pulls no punches with his hard hitting lyrics and emotional sense of urgency...A unique style that opens a window into the depths of the human experience."

— Billy T. Scrapper, Reverbnation Artist

“hey john...gotta tell you man...your shit is flat awesome..deep/soulful/gut wrenching/mind fucks...nobody brings it like you my brother...from "Flaws" to "Soul Dead Eyes" straight to "Reach"..to the roof tops..write it on the skylines around the globe..john revitte..is a true heart and stone cold courageous soul...thank you my brother...for bringing it to all of us...balls to bones...Michael Caruso”

— Michael Caruso, Reverbnation

"Can't help but echo the description of your talent John that is unique in every use of the senses. Your vocals coupled with your lyrics are very powerful in engaging and evoking emotions from the listener. A true artisan.

— Patty Benson, Reverbnation Artist

" Reminds me of Bob Dylan John"

— Danny Zimmerman and Honest Labor, Reverbnation Artist

"The poet sings,true grit told here..."

— Bobo Raposi, Reverbnation Artist

"I can hear the soul of prayers,got in a trance here.."

— Bella Sky, Reverbnation Artist

"Incredibly fantastic experience being on your page..."I Want To Live" is a philosophy more than a song,,,superb"

— RS Mahmood, Reverbnation Artist

"Raw emotion from the soul,absolutely my sentiments!!!"

— Ricky Alan Ray, Reverbnation Artist

"Love your soulful sound John."

— Becca Parnell, Reverbnation Artist

"Gripping! Raw Emotion!"

— Enoch. Arcane, Reverbnation Artist

"Intense,lovely tunes.."

— Just Gracey, Reverbnation Artist

"John,You are a true artist my friend."

— Bryson James Allman, Reverbnation Artist

"145 songs...I understand this craving. Thanks for being the first person on here that listened to my music!!!"

— Fatima Lily, Reverbnation Artist

"Very cool and intriguing."

— Jerry Oliver, Reverbnation Artist

"I love the emotion in your voice and your lyrics are great!"

— Kim Perseghin, Reverbnation Artist

"Hi John, I had a listen to "Prolific Escape" and really enjoyed the song,arrangement,melody,cool voice,strong lyrics and style...good stuff!!!"

— Dean Jablonski , Reverbnation Artist

"I Want To Live"! Indeed! Such passion and courage in your tunes John!"

— Di Lee, Reverbnation Artist

"Just a great genuine sound that feels the way it sounds and sounds the way it feels. Great paintings too..."

— Nailed!, Reverbnation Artist

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The Good Hurt
Apr 26, 2013
I have a show Saturday,April 27th at 8:30 p.m. at the Good Hurt Nightclub in Los... [more]

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Apr 10, 2013
I have a show at On The Rox upstairs from the Roxy Theatre on Saturday April 13t... [more]

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Apr 27

Good Hurt
Los Angeles, CA, US | 8:30pm
Good Hurt
Los Angeles, CA, US
Sat Apr 27 8:30pm
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I have a show at the Good Hurt Nightclub in Los Angeles,Ca on Saturday April 27th at 8:30 p.m.
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Apr 13

The Roxy Theatre
West Hollywood, CA, US | 10:00pm
The Roxy Theatre
West Hollywood, CA, US
Sat Apr 13 10:00pm
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I have a show at On The Rox in the Roxy Theatre on Saturday April 13th from 10:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
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Mar 18

Central SAPC
Santa Monica, CA, US | 9:00pm
Central SAPC
Santa Monica, CA, US
Mon Mar 18 9:00pm
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Feb 28

GOOD HURT NIGHTCLUB
Venice, CA, US | 9:00pm
GOOD HURT NIGHTCLUB
Venice, CA, US
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Feb 14

Good Hurt
Los Angeles, CA, US | 8:00pm
Good Hurt
Los Angeles, CA, US
Thu Feb 14 8:00pm
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I just booked a last minute show at The Good Hurt Nightclub because of a cancelation from the originally scheduled artist. The show is on Thursday Feb. 14th at 8:00 p.m. The address is 12249 Venice Blvd in W.L.A.

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Bonnie McGill
Hi John,,Playing your awesome music on this Beautiful Wednesday and praying for the folks at Oklahoma, whose lives were torn apart by that horrendous tornado,, May God kee...
MaryAnn
Your the best John, no doubt about that. ...=_=...
G William Boyd
Great tunes here, John! Peace-G
Hillbilly Dix
Thanks John..and back at ya big time ((*_*))
kenny heroux
I Want to Live is very powerful and moving.. well written John
Jon Purdey
Great work John - raw and emotional - just what a good song should be!

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Q: Do you have any new songs?

A: Hi Maxim, Thank you for your question. I have between 400 to 500 songs completed and ready to record. I'm planning to start recording some of them in the next few months.

Asked by Maxim Senin. Answered on Tue Apr 09 2013

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