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"In one word: brilliant! In another: dazzling!Finger style fans, take note: "Instrumental Solo Guitar" is fret board artistry of the highest caliber.

"These 12 self-penned, nigh-on perfect tracks showcase a guitarist and composer at the very top of his game. The compositional structure of the pieces is always astute and underpinned by great melody and rhythmic variety. As for the guitar playing itself, John's superb tone and technique have been honed by decades of dedicated wood shedding. Even at high speed (some of the tunes and passages really do lick along), deft touch and solid time-keeping never desert Sheehan's strings."

Modern Man explores a diversity of styles such as bluegrass, county and folk rock drawing from various inspirations such as nature and life experiences.  John is an extraordinary player and his songs are accented with the fiddle, standup bass, drums and harmonica. Modern Man has philosophical lyrics addressing issues of over consumption and overcoming life’s struggles, as told in the songs ‘Modern Man,’ ‘Beyond Your Means’ and ‘Life Song.’

Laura Lynch of Kweevak.com

NOTES FROM SUBURBIA

2003..a collection of thirteen finger-style songs and instrumentals: Six original songs, five original solo guitar compositions and two public domain works. Styles range from folk rock, jazz, Renaissance lute pieces, Irish baroque, blues and open tuning folk. Contains the song, ”Self made Man” the antithesis to ‘Modern Man’.

John Sheehan plays the guitar like a man in mid-conversation. On Notes From Suburbia he picks, strums, and sings his way through 13 audio lectures, on topics ranging from self-made men, to imported beer and mushrooms. Sheehan is first and foremost an instrumentalist, and his gifted fingers flip through the pages of six-string history with a dexterity that rivals heroes like Doc Watson and Leo Kottke. His love for classical, jazz, blues, and folk finds its way into almost every piece, allowing for a worldly breadth of emotion that causes self-penned tunes, such as "Cabin Fever," to resonate with the same personality as traditional pieces like "Five Ricercars." As a vocalist, Sheehan employs a dusty croon that brings to mind a less mumbly Mark Knopfler -- an obvious influence on his electric guitar work -- and filters his wry observations into an easy matter-of-fact dialogue with the listener. The nostalgic "Imprint," a sweet salute to the inspired and inspiring, is among the record's finest offerings, and "It Don't Come Easy" features a first-rate melody and fine harmonies from Jessie Holladay. While "Last Night In a Dream," with its subtle percussion and moody atmospherics, showcases Sheehan's bluesy roots -- and is strangely reminiscent of "Books of Moses" by Moby Grape casualty Skip Spence -- it's the Celtic-tinged "Lord Inchiquin," and the remarkable "Bader's Field" that place him in the top tier of contemporary folk artists. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide

Crow and Wolf Music review:

On his third CD, John Sheehan continues the mix of instrumentals and songs, but this time with only minimal accompaniment--a sort of return to the stylings of Instrumental Solo Guitar without going completely instrumental.  A nice compromise between the two, and where we think Sheehan fits in the best.  "Desert Prayer" is inspired by the events of 9/11, while "My Habits Are Killing Me" is a paean to indulgence and the effects it can have on oneself.  "Bader's Field" celebrates Sheehan's suburban upbringing while "Five Ricercars" is a nod to early music and the Sir John Alot-period stylings of John Renbourn--"...for friends who have asked me to release a lute CD, which I hope to do someday," Sheehan says.  Quite possibly Sheehan's best, although all three are worth having.

'an excellent well done job', Wallace Sin ,Hong Kong

      "I really enjoyed the Christmas CD", Catherine Grissanti
"The Christmas CD is excellent", Dr. Joe Grissanti ,Pulmonary Specialist and owner of Warwick Valley Winery   

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