Although just 21 years old, Okemah, Oklahoma native John Fullbright sings like he has been around for years. Firmly rooted in many American musical styles including folk, country, blues, bluegrass and jazz, John is just now beginning his musicial journey that is sure to delight listeners from coast to coast. Already he has the ringing endorsements of many great musicians including fellow Oklahomans Jimmy Webb, Kevin Welch, Tom Skinner and Jimmy LaFave. Other notable singer/songwriters such as Ray Bonneville, Greg Trooper, Dan Narvarro, Steve Poltz, Darden Smith, Will Sexton and Michael Fracasso, all have recommended John to others. . Equally skilled on guitar, harmonica, piano and accordion, John understands best that “it’s called playing music for a reason.” That is why you can find him at the music festival campgrounds late at night pickin’ out songs from such mentors as Townes Van Zandt, Hoyt Axton and Leonard Cohen, along with his own unique songs that belie his young age.

After playing in Oklahoma singer/songwriter Mike McClure’s band for a year, John has become the most talked about “Folk” musician in Oklahoma, playing solo and bringing the house down wherever he goes.

Just prior to the 2009 Folk Alliance conference in Memphis, John recorded a live CD at the Blue Door in Oklahoma City, recorded and produced by Oklahoma singer/songwriter and producer Travis Linville. Featuring all his own songs as well as a stellar version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” “Live At The Blue Door” is a wonderful calling card for John Fullbright and the release promises to get him in the conversation as one of the best emerging artists in American music today.

Fresh from that recording, John was a bonafide hit at the FA Conference, where he met many musicians very attuned to what he was doing. Will Sexton was especially taken by John’s versatility and invited John to play the Mucky Duck in Houston this past May. John also opened for fellow Oklahoma songwriters Kevin Welch and Jimmy Webb at the Blue Door earlier this year. Later this summer John will go into the studio with Kevin Welch to record his first nationally released studio album.