John Anthony Trallo is a professional guitarist/singer/songwriter/music teacher and luthier with over twenty-five years of experience.
Born and raised in South Philadelphia, PA, John began playing the guitar at the age of eleven, and eventually went on to study with world-class master guitarists/teachers: Dennis Sandole (1986-1991), Pat Martino, (1977-1978) Calvin Harris (1974-1976), and Anna Caskerenko (1969-1971). After attending Combs College of Music, he spent the next sixteen years sharpening his musical skills playing in Philadelphia area nightclubs, the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City Casinos, recording studios, and touring the US, Canada, and South America with some of the best rock, blues, and R&B bands as a professional guitarist. Considered one of the more eclectic and versatile guitarists around, John plays 6 & 12 string electric and acoustic guitars, slide guitar, classical guitar, lap steel guitar, ukulele, banjo, bass guitar, violin, and keyboards. His style of playing ranges from: Rock, to Blues, to Funk, to Jazz, to Classical, and everything in between and beyond.
Over the years, John continued his education by taking advanced courses at Community College of Philadelphia, Temple University, and Camden County College earning a BA in Music Education and Psychology and has Certified Accredited Teaching Certificates in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. John is also a Member in Good Standing of Childline of Pennsylvania and has current PA Act 34 & 151 clearances.
After coming off 'the road', John settled in Gloucester Twp., New Jersey. However, in 2002, he moved to the rural Endless Mountains of Sullivan County, PA, which he now calls home. There, John teaches music, has a stringed instrument repair shop, and performs and records locally and out of the area with various musicians, the band EFB, and as a solo artist. John has also just completed recording his first solo album entitled "Free Flight" on CD which features five of his original compositions, and some interesting arrangements of a few 'cover' songs.
*You can hear/request selected tracks from this album on internet radio ChiliTech.FM by clicking here: http://www.chilitech.fm/index.html
Just type in the album title:"Free Flight" in the search queue, or type my name in the artist search.
*New for 2009:
John has recently teamed up with singer/songwriter Angela Blass and are performing as the duo "Oracle". They are also collaborating on a new album of original music to be released on CD later on this year. You can check out upcoming performance dates for "Oracle" on the calender page on this website, and you can find out more about Angela Blass by clicking here: http://www.johntrallo.com/meetangelablass.htm
In addition to my other music projects, I'll be joining the Genesis tribute band "Firth of Fifth". For more information
click here :http://www.firthoffifth.com/index.html
John is currently composing and recording music for his second solo album soon to be released. Also... The band "EFB", (which features John on lead electric & acoustic guitars, slide guitar, bass, and banjo) has just completed the follow up album to "American Holiday" entitled "Eclecticity" which you can listen to by clicking here: http://www.myspace.com/everybodysfavoriteband
Thanks for visiting this web site, and don't forget to sign the guest book, and check out the links to my friends before you leave!
All music, & all instruments heard on this site are being performed entirely by John Anthony Trallo
You are now listening to "Free Flight" written by John Anthony Trallo
You are now listening to "Free Flight" written by John Anthony Trallo
Born and raised in South Philadelphia, PA, John began playing the guitar at the age of eleven, and eventually went on to study with world-class master guitarists/teachers: Dennis Sandole (1986-1991), Pat Martino, (1977-1978) Calvin Harris (1974-1976), and Anna Caskerenko (1969-1971). After attending Combs College of Music, he spent the next sixteen years sharpening his musical skills playing in Philadelphia area nightclubs, the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City Casinos, recording studios, and touring the US, Canada, and South America with some of the best rock, blues, and R&B bands as a professional guitarist. Considered one of the more eclectic and versatile guitarists around, John plays 6 & 12 string electric and acoustic guitars, slide guitar, classical guitar, lap steel guitar, ukulele, banjo, bass guitar, violin, and keyboards. His style of playing ranges from: Rock, to Blues, to Funk, to Jazz, to Classical, and everything in between and beyond.
Over the years, John continued his education by taking advanced courses at Community College of Philadelphia, Temple University, and Camden County College earning a BA in Music Education and Psychology and has Certified Accredited Teaching Certificates in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. John is also a Member in Good Standing of Childline of Pennsylvania and has current PA Act 34 & 151 clearances.
John Anthony Trallo is also a supporting member of MusiCares an organization dedicated to providing emergency disaster relief. If you are a musician or other professional in the music industry who
has lost housing, goods, instruments, equipment or employment due to natural disaster, or illness, please contact MusiCares and/or the relevant
organizations listed in their website. There may be help available. http://www.grammy.com/MusiCares/Disaster_Relief/
After coming off 'the road', John settled in Gloucester Twp., New Jersey. However, in 2002, he moved to the rural Endless Mountains of Sullivan County, PA, which he now calls home. There, John teaches music, has a stringed instrument repair shop, and performs and records locally and out of the area with various musicians, the band EFB, and as a solo artist. John has also just completed recording his first solo album entitled "Free Flight" on CD which features five of his original compositions, and some interesting arrangements of a few 'cover' songs.
*You can hear/request selected tracks from this album on internet radio ChiliTech.FM by clicking here: http://www.chilitech.fm/index.html
Just type in the album title:"Free Flight" in the search queue, or type my name in the artist search.
*New for 2009:
John has recently teamed up with singer/songwriter Angela Blass and are performing as the duo "Oracle". They are also collaborating on a new album of original music to be released on CD later on this year. You can check out upcoming performance dates for "Oracle" on the calender page on this website, and you can find out more about Angela Blass by clicking here: http://www.johntrallo.com/meetangelablass.htm
In addition to my other music projects, I'll be joining the Genesis tribute band "Firth of Fifth". For more information
click here :http://www.firthoffifth.com/index.html
John is currently composing and recording music for his second solo album soon to be released. Also... The band "EFB", (which features John on lead electric & acoustic guitars, slide guitar, bass, and banjo) has just completed the follow up album to "American Holiday" entitled "Eclecticity" which you can listen to by clicking here: http://www.myspace.com/everybodysfavoriteband
or by going to the 'New Music!' tab conveniently located at the top of your screen.
Thanks for visiting this web site, and don't forget to sign the guest book, and check out the links to my friends before you leave!
