John Foti

After playing piano/keyboards/guitar/etc. in the Morbid Chicken Puppies (later The Flood) for almost 12 years, I made an album on my own and am playing all around the tri-state area. I'm an original, clever songwriter from New Jersey. I perform on piano and guitar, and sing. As stated to the left, my album is very ambitious in terms of arrangments and instrumentation. I like to play with words. The music could be compared to Paul Simon, Beck, Beach Boys. Lyrics to Randy Newman, They Might Be Giants. Some other influences: Dr. John, Willie Nelson, and Talking Heads. What sets me apart from other performers is that I don't strive to sound like someone else. On stage, I believe I come across as a genuine everyday person who convays stories through well thought out music. I'll never open a show saying "How is everybody doing tonight!?!?" I stay away from generic song titles, lyrics, etc. I will never use the word "soul" in my lyrics - because it is so overused that whenever I hear it , it means nothing. It's not deep. I'm serious about being a complete musician, but on stage, like to have a little fun.