Artist Information
Biography
John Batley is well known as a guitar instrumentalist and singer/ songwriter. His musical influences are as diverse as Ry Cooder, Mississippi John Hurt, Rev Gary Davis, Fred Mcdowell, and countless others. His personal style consists of a blend of blues, country, folk, rock, and jazz. John's music has been described as genre blurring.For a taste of some of his music, please feel free to download the complimentary tracks from this website. John often performs solo, however more often than not is joined onstage by the brilliant percussionist; Josh Payne. Josh's style of playing is expressive and exciting. They have performed together since early 2006.
Instrumentation
John Batley - Guitar, and Vocals., guitar and harmonica
Josh Payne - Percussion
Discography
The mostly instrumental album "Reinvention of Me" is available for Free Download from www.johnbatley.com .The title track has been played on ABC radio. Another track; "It Ain't Over" has been performed live to air from the ABC studio.
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Setlist
Reinvention of Me
Instantly
The Loner
The Folk Singer
Egg in the Nest
The Hands of my Father
Without You
The Shell
A Whisper
It Ain't Over
Doing This Thing
Prison
Jack's Song
The Rose
Everyday