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John Shaughnessy

"John Shaughnessy is a South Jersey singer-songwriter who plays for the love of the music. And it’s his lifelong fascination with pop and rock that is the driving force as well as the source of his musical passion. Establishing himself originally playing around South Street in Philadelphia, John developed his style organically by soaking up all the music around, creating something unique while drawing liberally from his influences. John describes himself as an “avid listener,” and that listening shapes what he creates. The result is a melodic pastiche of powerpop with something for everyone