John Nobles

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My name is John Nobles. I grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. I'm currently back living in my home town of Fayetteville NC and my favorite Lake Waccamaw, NC spot. I'm a graduate of Douglas Byrd High School (1980 in Fayetteville, NC) and Guilford College (1984 in Greensboro, NC). I have a happy marriage to Karen with our three kids, Amanda 13, John Jr. 12 and Zach 10 years old. Karen and I spent many years in Florida (Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa) and continue to enjoy trips back to Jacksonville, FL to visit family.

My Day Job - Since 1984, I've worked as a computer systems engineer and/or project manager in the IT Industry.

Music Background:
I've played in small bands since I was a kid in the 70's. Wishing I could make a living at it 100%! Still do! I've recently played The Dog House in Fayetteville, NC with a talented local rock band called "On Tap", as I fill in when they need a guitar player or a soundman. I play slide guitar for the contemporary band at my local Haymount United Methodist Church. I also enjoy playing lead and slide guitar every wednesday night with another band (in start-up mode). A few years ago I put together a small home studio, where I enjoy creating original music with a long time high school friend, Jimmy Campbell. We are currently working on an Americana project called AStudioJ Project.

My music influences:
Many - Blues, Jazz, Jam Band, Rock, Country, Alternative and Americana are among my favorites.

What's in my music player right now?
The Derek Trucks Band (Already Free and Songlines), Jimmy Herring (LifeBoat), and Susan Tedeschi (Back To The River and Hope and Desire).

Last Concerts attended:
Eric Clapton and Robert Cray (with Derek Trucks, Doyle Bramhall) in Raleigh, NC - 5th row with my wife Karen - it was a fantastic show!

Jimmy Herring Band (Lifeboat Tour) - with Oteil Burbridge(Bass), Jeff Sipe (Drums), Scott Kinsey (Keys), and Greg Osby (sax) --> Attended two of their shows this year: April 25, 2009 at the Melting Point in Athens, GA. ; and May, 3, 2009 at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, NC. Jimmy Herring's Lifeboat CD and tour is fantastic folks - go catch one of their gigs and don't forget to pick up a copy of the new Lifeboat CD!

Hobbies:
My Music/Songwriting, Fishing, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, cars, boating, scuba and water activities.

Favorite Fishing Spots:
Lake Waccamaw, NC;
Wilmington / Carolina Beach, NC;
Myrtle Beach, SC;
Lake Lanier, GA;
Jacksonville, FL;
Tampa, FL;
and most anywhere from North Carolina to Florida where there might be fish!

My Sites:
Facebook / John Nobles
www.myspace/JohnNobles
AStudioJ Project Site:
WWW.myspace.com/AStudioJProject