John is an established professional musical performer and plays acoustic shows around the San Francisco area. Hailing from blues + jazz saturated upstate NY city of Rochester. Roots running deep, he was captivated by the intensity and emotion of monumental east and west coast blues, rock and jazz improvisers of the past and more recent modern Jam Band, Groove and Indie Rock acts. John picked up the harmonica at 14, influenced by harmonica playing Grandfather + Uncle, and by other famous Harmonica greats. He spent hours emulating and playing along with friends and recordings. In 2003 when during a major life changing summer John decided to pack his life into his jeep and trek cross-country and relocated to the SF Bay Area. John now plays acoustic shows around The SF Area (+ back home in Rochester every year) with a rotating cast of accompanists that consist of fiddle, hand percussion, and upright bass.
Perry Spinali, violin. Hailing from San Francisco, he brings his alt-rock and swing violin stylings to John Rybak and Friends California performances. Perry is a veteran of The Up and Down and The Beauty Operators performing local venues from the Stork Club to Great American Music Hall.
John Hosking plays upright bass with John Rybak & Friends. He has been playing bass most of his life and enjoys bringing his experience in Blues, Folk, Rock and Jazz to the John Rybak & Friends sound.
"Deeply rooted and well-versed in American roots music and early southern blues John + Friends will take you on a musical road trip across the country with feel-good songs of substance and integrity".
John Rybak + Friends – Real. Honest. Music.
