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Artist
John McVey
12+ albums
bluesblues rockLDSguitarColorado
about
John McVey is a veteran of Texas Blues, who created his signature tone and earned his aggressive guitar chops as a member of touring bands on the Chitlin’ Circuit. He was mentored by Blues legends Larry Davis and Albert King. With no effects pedals, his 'singing guitar' emotes heart-rending bends and smooth runs as well as bold chording that has led many, including the legendary 'Uncle' John Turner, to call McVey 'the best rhythm guitar player around.' His musical resume includes world-wide performances with Hook Herrera & the Hitchhikers and Paul Orta & the Kingpins. After a very profitable Miller Genuine Draft Light television spot, John joined the Lavelle White Band in ATX as guitarist and band leader. With Lavelle, he played the major festival circuit for several years on shows with Luther Allison, John Lee Hooker and more. John released his debut album Gone To Texas in 2002 featuring Kim Wilson, Joel Guzman, Larry Fulcher, Frosty and Mike Buck. John McVey and the Stumble then recorded Erin Jaimes’ debut album You Had to Go in 2004. John’s second CD, Road House Stomp, was recorded at Dan Electro's in Houston and released in 2009. John currently performs in the St Louis area with Joe Meyer on drums and Tom Maloney on bass. “I had the honor of working with John on his newest CD, Meet Me In Houston - a fiery, deeply soulful, and hauntingly beautiful testament to John’s masterful Blues-writing and guitar-playing talent,” says producer Andrew Reed. “Each song reveals a sto
