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Professional Performing Guitarist, Singer, Composer, Songwriter, Producer, Electric Guitar Instructor, Speech Coach & TV/Radio Commercial Voice Actor.
Instructor in Advanced Blues, Hard Rock, Fusion & Funk Electric Guitar.
Attention to detail and the ability to present popular styles, sounds and genres on demand.
Extensive knowledge in Electric Guitar History, Materials and Construction, Maintenance, Setup & Sound Execution.
RECENTLY PERFORMED AT:
2012 Blood Stone Refinery - Blues Trio - Montreal
2012 Kingston Mines Blues Club with the Chicago Blues All-Stars
2012 Buddy Guys Legends Chicago
2012 Hard Rock Hotel - Chicago - Haiti Relief Benefit with Dr. Dan Ivankovich from the Chicago Blues All-Stars
Has worked with the following Advertising Agencies: Leo Burnett, McCann Erickson, Movielab, Spot Thomson, LeSpot Productions, Modiano, Cream, Heaven, ΤοpCat, Fortune, Lynx, BOO Productions, Olympic DDB, BBDO Athens, Fortune, Bold-Ogilvy-Fos.
The Voice & Guitars behind successful Ad Campaigns for:
• Coca-Cola - Vocals - award winning theme song for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.
• Fanta - Voice Actor - two year ad campaign
• Hasbro - Voice Actor - Transformers ad campaign
• Mattel - Voice Actor - Hot Wheels multiple holiday ad campaigns
• Nestle - Crunch ad campaign - Voice Actor
• Trident - Voice Actor
• Ursus - Vocals/Voice Actor - Guitars
and many more.
2005-2012 Electric Guitar Instructor at the Mazis Conservatory of Music - Trinity College of London:
Rockschool Curriculum - Athens Greece.
Is a Certificate FENDER U.S.A. Amplifier Specialist
AWARDS
• Platinum Disc for vocals on Coca-Cola's 2004 Athens Olympic Games theme song
• Factory Outlet Ad Campaign - Best Ad Campaign of 2004 in Greece
Currently active in Montreal P.Q. Canada
Links:
http://www.reverbnation.com/JohnPatelis
http://www.youtube.com/user/riffmeistergeneral14?feature=guide
http://www.myspace.com/johnpatelis
- Screen name:
- john37186
- Member since:
- Aug 17 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
JIMI HENDRIX , A.KING, J.G.WATSON, THE REVEREND WILLIE G. , SRV, R.FORD, J.WINTER, FR. KING, E.JOHNSON, R.RHOADS, R.BLACKMORE, U.ROTH, G.MOORE, I.SPATHAS, M.CHIOTIS, A.HOLDSWORTH, AL DI MEOLA, J.BECK, J.AKKERMAN, B.MAY, A.YOUNG, J.PERRY, A.LIFESON, F.MARINO, T.BOLIN, L.WEST, J.RIGGS, S.JONES, J.RAMONE, EVH, G.LYNCH.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
GUITARS: FENDER STRATOCASTER, GIBSON LES PAUL/FLYING V/ EXPLORER, DANELECTRO, SCHECTER, CARVIN.
AMPLIFICATION: FENDER, MARSHALL, SOLDANO TUBE AMPS.
MUSIC
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"Heart of a Nation" by John Patelis
"Heart of a Nation" by John Patelis Track number: 1 Year: 2013 Genre: Classic Rock
On November 23 2013 the CBC & Hockey Night in Canada Judge panel will start will start counting votes for the song that they believe has what it takes to represent the nation's favorite game of Hockey. A judging panel of CBC, music industry and hockey personalities (the “Judging Panel”) will select the top 50 Songs (the “Top 50”) based on the public voting results, track plays, adds to CBC Music playlists, likes on CBC Music and the Judging Criteria. Out of the Top 50, the Judging Panel will select the top 10 Songs (the “Top 10”) based on the public voting results, track plays, adds to CBC Music playlists, likes on CBC Music and the Judging Criteria. Out of the Top 10, a public vote will determine the Winning Song. This is my personal entry that was written inspired by the game, for the game: http://music.cbc.ca/#/play/artist/John-Patelis/Heart-Of-A-Nation-by-John-Patelis Have a listen, enjoy, leave your comments :) JP
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Nightmares
Nightmares Track number: 3 Year: 2012 Album: John Patelis Genre: Classic Rock
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Jeff Beck's "Led Boots" by Bloodstone Refinery (Video)
Jeff Beck's "Led Boots" by Bloodstone RefinerySoN8P7NRa1U
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Billy Cobham's "Stratus" by Bloodstone Refinery (Video)
Billy Cobham's "Stratus" by Bloodstone RefinerybVm_R_xhuyU
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John Patelis performs Don Nix's "Going Down" with CG on Bass& Chris Moudi on Drums (Video)
John Patelis performs Don Nix's "Going Down" with CG on Bass& Chris Moudi on Drums48idcSLM518
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John Patelis Erupted@Class! (Video)
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John Patelis performs original "Hit'n'Run" with CG on Bass& CK on Drums July 2 2009 (Video)
John Patelis performs original "Hit'n'Run" with CG on Bass& CK on Drums July 2 2009pv27_ao3ecs
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John Patelis performs original "Misty" with CG on Bass& CK on Drums (Video)
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John Patelis performs original "My World" with CG on Bass& CK on Drums July 2 2009 (Video)
John Patelis performs original "My World" with CG on Bass& CK on Drums July 2 2009N3lv6NMaZy4
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John Patelis - Mayones/Seymour Duncan Contest #MayonesDuncan (Video)
John Patelis - Mayones/Seymour Duncan Contest #MayonesDuncanXC9WKvmMago
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Seymour Duncan Pickups Lil '59, SSL-6 and SSL-2 Pickup Demo John Patelis reviews a versatile Strat c (Video)
Seymour Duncan Pickups Lil '59, SSL-6 and SSL-2 Pickup Demo John Patelis reviews a versatile Strat crOF_5qE61jc
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John Patelis performs original "Hit'n'Run" with Chris Gravas on bass & Chris K. on dru (Video)
John Patelis performs original "Hit'n'Run" with Chris Gravas on bass & Chris K. on dru9iqHkF0lLV4
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John Patelis performs original "Jimi" with Chris Gravas on bass & Chris K. on drums (Video)
John Patelis performs original "Jimi" with Chris Gravas on bass & Chris K. on drumslSZK-GsMjDI
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John Patelis Live Video performance of original "Hordes" with Panos Vassilopoulos on Drums (Video)
John Patelis Live Video performance of original "Hordes" with Panos Vassilopoulos on DrumsRezI7DyP5c4
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John Patelis performs ZZ Top's Tush with the Hitmen (Video)
John Patelis performs ZZ Top's Tush with the Hitmen8ZmcgspMsi4
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John Patelis performs original Chickenrun July 2009 with CG& CK (Video)
John Patelis performs original Chickenrun July 2009 with CG& CKx2s4C6eF5zg
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"Hordes" John Patelis original free improv demo. (Video)
"Hordes" John Patelis original free improv demo.Ztg6FuBebtQ
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"Spanish Fly" Tribute to Edward Van Halen by John Patelis (Video)
"Spanish Fly" Tribute to Edward Van Halen by John PatelisM4GHRc7aZXk
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John Patelis performs Chris Duarte's "C-Butt Rock" in B with the Hitmen HD version (Video)
John Patelis performs Chris Duarte's "C-Butt Rock" in B with the Hitmen HD versionYweryDmx9sQ
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John Patelis performs Deep Purple's "Highway Star" with the Hitmen HD version (Video)
John Patelis performs Deep Purple's "Highway Star" with the Hitmen HD version7uKGyZdX9Ks
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John Patelis performs Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady" with the Hitmen HD version (Video)
John Patelis performs Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady" with the Hitmen HD versionfBm2HXJpK0k
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Linsey Alexander & John Patelis with the Chicago Blues All Stars at Kingston Mines, August 2012. (Video)
Linsey Alexander & John Patelis with the Chicago Blues All Stars at Kingston Mines, August 2012.p_eV1MMifoA
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Bloodstone Refinery's 1st official show w/John Patelis guitar, Bill Timotheatos bass& Janic Ging (Video)
Bloodstone Refinery's 1st official show w/John Patelis guitar, Bill Timotheatos bass& Janic GinguO4-ZS1GnPY
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Bloodstone Refinery's 1st official show w/John Patelis guitar, Bill Timotheatos bass& Janic Ging (Video)
Bloodstone Refinery's 1st official show w/John Patelis guitar, Bill Timotheatos bass& Janic GingVxzefbkfBOM
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John Patelis performs Thin Lizzy cover "Are You Ready" with CG& CK (Video)
John Patelis performs Thin Lizzy cover "Are You Ready" with CG& CKbohlIAwHA70
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John Patelis performs original "Bone Resurrection Blues" (Video)
John Patelis performs original "Bone Resurrection Blues"DKwMqczpJsg
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John Patelis performs original "Mickey Goes To Town" with Chris Gravas on bass & Chris (Video)
John Patelis performs original "Mickey Goes To Town" with Chris Gravas on bass & ChrispF5y_bApEjQ