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Central Hawkes Bay country music club
10 June at 1330
Junction Country Club
23 June
Napier Festival Fundraising Concert
30 June at 1300
Marton Country Music CLub - Ranch Girls farewell
15 July at 1300
Wellington City CMC - Mid Year Social
28 July at 1930
North City Country Music Club Hoe Down
18 August
Hutt Valley Country Music Awards
02 September at 1300
Delta Country Music Club
11 January
Napier Country Music & Variety Festival
18 January
Marton Country Music Festival
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John de Burgh & Country Music
With its roots in traditional folk, blues, gospel, and Celtic fiddle music, ‘American’ country music as we know it today arose as a specific style in the early 20th century.
Bluegrass and honky tonk soon became the dominant and most popular form of American country music promoted on radio stations and live entertainment venues throughout the South and then spreading around the world. Country music legend Hank Williams would later be credited with moving "country & western" music into the mainstream inspiring such other artists as Jerry Lee Lewis and early '50's rock 'n roll acts.
In the 60's and 70's, country music's roots in the blues were when the genre became best known for syrupy lyrics and over-the-top song titles with many songs in the crossover between Country and Pop music. During this period many 'classic' artists became household names throughout the world. Today, country music is being infused with rock and modern sounds – but you won’t mistake its Country roots - the music is still all about life, songs to which many of us can relate to. The Music is a genre which is long lived and continues to grow and evolve. Many of the older songs are as popular today as they ever were.
Now into its second century, country music continues to grow in sophistication and popularity — encompassing blue grass, honky tonk, soft rock, rockabilly, traditional, neo-traditional, and with crossovers to the Top 100 pop music charts.
John’s music roots come from his family’s interest and following of Country Music, some of his earliest memories are of the music played by his family and his Mum going to concerts by the likes of Buck Owens, or of his Uncle Jackie who played and sang in a popular Country Group called the 'Bar Four' in Ireland. He is truly ‘Country’ through and through and never a pretender to the genre. As the song goes, he was Country when Country wasn’t cool, and he still is! - Country isn’t what I sing it’s what I am.
He has been involved in the New Zealand Country Music scene for a long time - since the early 80's. As well as entertaining, John has also judged many Country Music Awards all over New Zealand including the 'NZ Entertainer of the Year' 4 times.
During the 90's John and some friends started and ran an FM Country Music Radio Station in Palmerston North - this proved popular and was a great experience. He has had a break from music the last few years but is now back!
John has influences from and enjoys a wide range of artists from the early pioneers to modern day artists. His preference is for a laid back, easy listening style.
He is also interested in Irish Country music, mainly owing to the fact that he originally comes from Northern Ireland.
A friendly person, with a great sense of humour, you will enjoy his company and his entertainment!
For booking as guest artist send an email (see the contacts section) or call 027 2903 103
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With its roots in traditional folk, blues, gospel, and Celtic fiddle music, ‘American’ country music as we know it today arose as a specific style in the early 20th century.
Bluegrass and honky tonk soon became the dominant and most popular form of American country music promoted on radio stations and live entertainment venues throughout the South and then spreading around the world. Country music legend Hank Williams would later be credited with moving "country & western" music into the mainstream inspiring such other artists as Jerry Lee Lewis and early '50's rock 'n roll acts.
In the 60's and 70's, country music's roots in the blues were when the genre became best known for syrupy lyrics and over-the-top song titles with many songs in the crossover between Country and Pop music. During this period many 'classic' artists became household names throughout the world. Today, country music is being infused with rock and modern sounds – but you won’t mistake its Country roots - the music is still all about life, songs to which many of us can relate to. The Music is a genre which is long lived and continues to grow and evolve. Many of the older songs are as popular today as they ever were.
Now into its second century, country music continues to grow in sophistication and popularity — encompassing blue grass, honky tonk, soft rock, rockabilly, traditional, neo-traditional, and with crossovers to the Top 100 pop music charts.
John’s music roots come from his family’s interest and following of Country Music, some of his earliest memories are of the music played by his family and his Mum going to concerts by the likes of Buck Owens, or of his Uncle Jackie who played and sang in a popular Country Group called the 'Bar Four' in Ireland. He is truly ‘Country’ through and through and never a pretender to the genre. As the song goes, he was Country when Country wasn’t cool, and he still is! - Country isn’t what I sing it’s what I am.
He has been involved in the New Zealand Country Music scene for a long time - since the early 80's. As well as entertaining, John has also judged many Country Music Awards all over New Zealand including the 'NZ Entertainer of the Year' 4 times.
During the 90's John and some friends started and ran an FM Country Music Radio Station in Palmerston North - this proved popular and was a great experience. He has had a break from music the last few years but is now back!
John has influences from and enjoys a wide range of artists from the early pioneers to modern day artists. His preference is for a laid back, easy listening style.
He is also interested in Irish Country music, mainly owing to the fact that he originally comes from Northern Ireland.
A friendly person, with a great sense of humour, you will enjoy his company and his entertainment!
For booking as guest artist send an email (see the contacts section) or call 027 2903 103
Link to my Facebook Fan Page jdeburgh, Friday 13 April 2012 - 23:06:51 // comment: 0 Just a Country Man released jdeburgh, Saturday 03 March 2012 - 20:43:34 // comment: 0 John's first album has been released - 'Just a Country Man'. A few of his favourties and probably your's too!  To get one email jdeburgh@gmail.com for details - $20 plus 2.50 postage and a signed copy will go your way (within NZ - might be more for overseas postage). Track list: 1. Devil Woman 3:02 2. Fool Such As I 2:46 ( 3. Folsom Prison Blues 3:02 4. Nobody's Darling 2:56 5. On The Other Hand 3:06 6. King of The Road 3:44 7. She's Not You 2:06 8. Margaritaville 4:10 9. Green Green Grass of Home 3:34 10 Who's Sorry Now 2:16 [Submitted by jdeburgh] Don't Cry Daddy - YouTube jdeburgh, Monday 07 May 2012 - 09:42:53 // comment: 0 Another good weekend of Country Muisc jdeburgh, Sunday 06 May 2012 - 20:56:27 // comment: 0 Quite busy this weekend - heres a photo...good time in Foxton. Looking forward to Porirua next weekend!  Waitarere Beach Festival jdeburgh, Sunday 08 April 2012 - 21:52:03 // comment: 0 Great Sunny Day at the beach and a good time at the Festival!  |
Support me and buy this MPS from CDBABY - Go get this!! jdeburgh, Monday 12 March 2012 - 09:26:53 // comment: 0 North City Country Club - 13th May jdeburgh, Sunday 13 May 2012 - 22:58:18 // comment: 0 This went well, good club & band- nice people! This is Shane the lead guitarist with his Fender Telecaster - nice sound! [Submitted by jdeburgh]  Whos Sorry Now YouTube jdeburgh, Monday 07 May 2012 - 09:37:38 // comment: 0 Link to my Facebook Fan Page jdeburgh, Friday 13 April 2012 - 23:06:22 // comment: 0 Link to here and see what up on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/johndeburghcountry John [Submitted by jdeburgh] Delta Club - 1st April 2012 jdeburgh, Sunday 01 April 2012 - 19:34:59 // comment: 0 Was at Manawatu Club on Friday night -enjoyable night, got my dates wrong for Saturday (no Ponamu club) But good Delta Club today (Sunday) that is a great venue the Foxton RSA - I like the set up - good bscking from the resident band - well done guys!! Next Saturday (7th April) is the Waitarere Beach Festival - that hould be good!! - See you there! [Submitted by jdeburgh] |
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