John Katchur
John Katchur is a highly respected and brilliant guitarist, writer and performer. He was a pioneering force in San Diego's singer-songwriter scene. His San Diego history includes a long-time residency at the original Java Joe’s, collaborations with Jeff Berkley, Calman Hart, Frank Lee Drennen, Dani Carroll and others
His style and technique have inspired countless guitarists and independent artists across the globe. Katchur has played opening sets for such legendary artists as Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Steven Stills, Don McLean, Arlo Guthrie, Bruce Cockburn and many others.
The San Diego Troubadour magazine says, “John Katchur plays guitar with equal measures of grace, complexity, and fearless confidence with an unbelievably effortless, sonorous, aching voice. His recorded music blends singer/songwriter sensibilities with powerful rock textures and haunting atmospheres. Acoustic guitars delicate and fierce, smooth airy vocals, crunching electric guitars, organic keys and organs form lush soundscapes like magic flying carpets”
