John Oates featuring Guthrie Trapp

John Oates is one-half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. John has recorded seven solo albums, produced a DVD docu-concert called “Another Good Road” as well as authored a best-selling memoir titled “Change of Seasons”. He curated and produced the “7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival” which was held at the Historic Wheeler  Opera House in Aspen Colorado from 2010 to 2012 and featured an impressive list of performers such as: Allen Toussaint, Keb Mo, Kenny Loggins, Sam Bush, Shawn Colvin, Matt Nathanson, Bob Scheneider, and J.D. Souther. John’s deep repetoir taps into the seminal era of American popular recorded blues and folk and extends through the decades to include his own solo songs as well as many of the classic Hall & Oates big hits. With a storytellers heart and a musican’s soul,  Oates gives a one -of-a-kind intimate personal performance that is a once engaging and captivating. He and his featured partner Guthrie Trapp bring the living room to the concert stage.

Guthrie Trapp is one of Nashville’s preeminent guitar talents who is a brilliant mix of musical influences, exploring country, blues, Latin, reggae, jazz, rock and experimental music. Trapp is a versatile musician who crosses many genres with ease, taste and authenticity. For several years he worked with revered country artist Patty Loveless, appearing on two studio albums with her including the Grammy-winning “Mountain Soul 2.” Onstage or in the studio, Trapp has supported the world’s most talented and best-selling artists including Garth Brooks, John Oates, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Travis Tritt, Dolly Parton, Tim O’Brien, Delbert McClinton, Randy Travis, George Jones, Alison Krauss, Sam Bush, Tony Rice, Earl Scruggs, Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, “Cowboy” Jack Clement and many others.