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Water Rock Ranch w/ Harvey (1950 Chevy) and Paint (rescue cat).


John Michael Ferrari is a highly acclaimed singer-songwriter and entertainer who loves being on stage. He believes that there are no strangers in the audience and shares his emotional songs about life’s experiences with sophistication and childlike wonder. His latest single, “Music with You,” is all about his audience, and he hopes they can feel the love he has for them through his music. He writes emotional storytelling songs.  He loves what he does. There is no place he’d rather be than on stage.

“There’s never a stranger in the audience.” – John Michael Ferrari

John Michael Ferrari has been interviewed scores of times.  The most interesting? That by John Duffy “Live Courageously – The King Who Chose Duty Over Fame” 

Named Crossover Artist of the Year by three different organizations over the years, John Michael pens crossover genre soft yacht rock pop country songs, sometimes with jazz, blues, or Motown influences.  He arranges the music how he and his music producer, Pepper Jay, best think communicates the story.   It’s the John Michael Ferrari genre about life’s experiences.  John Michael splits his time between Nashville and on a ranch in Pahrump, Nevada.

John Michael Ferrari on his ranch in Pahrump, Nevada.

John Michael Ferrari has graced the covers of several magazines, including New Music Weekly, Hollywood Weekly Nashville, and eZWay Magazine, further highlighting his widespread recognition and success.

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John Michael Ferrari on cover of New Music Weekly

John Michael Ferrari music speaks to us; we can relate to the message or story of the song.

Many of John Michael Ferrari’s unpublished songs are presented as demos and/or suggested arrangements at www.Reverbnation.com/JohnMichaelFerrari 

John Michel Ferrari by David Abbott 2022

Born in Los Angeles, California, John Michael Ferrari’s early years were spent in San Francisco, Reno, Vegas, and Carson City.

Given a guitar at 8 years old but his step father didn’t allow him to play it in the house.   John Michael didn’t know how to hold the guitar since he was ambidextrous.  So he looked to see how Elvis held his guitar and that’s how John Michael decided to play it.

John Michael Ferrari 1962

Pretty much abandoned and abused at home, finally, at 15, a Judge called him incorrigible and, although John Michael didn’t know what that meant, he said “Thank you.”  The Judge sentenced him to the Carson City Orphanage where he felt safe for the first time in his life.   John Michael joined the Army at 18 with a friend.  (His friend didn’t make it back.)   During and after the Vietnam War, John Michael further educated himself, and communicated with others through his song performance and songwriting.

Cover art “Dustoff,” by John Michael Ferrari, in honor of the military helicopter & crew who would swoop in after a fire fight to pick up the wounded & dead.
John Michael Ferrari by Byron Cohen, 1990.

John Michael Ferrari’s Facebook page:  John Michael Ferrari Singer Songwriter

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Pepper Jay describes John Michael Ferrari’s music as “poetry and stories put to crossover soft rock music with unique and retro sounds and cutting edge emotionally piercing lyrics.”

Music Producer Pepper Jay

 

John Michael Ferrari wins Peace Song of the Year at an Oscars Tribute 2020 for “Like a Rock and Roll Band.”

 

John Michael Ferrari by David Abbott, Nashville 2022

 

 

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John Michael Ferrari
Outstanding National Male Singer Songwriter 2022

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John Michael Ferrari Crossover Artist of the Year – New Music Awards 2021

John Michael Ferrari Crossover Artist of the Year 2021

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John Michael Ferrari
Outstanding Triple A Album
“Be the Smile on Your Face”
Producer’s Choice Honors 2020

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John Michael Ferrari
Best Peace Song of the Year
2020 Art 4 Peace Awards
“Like a Rock and Roll Band”!

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Male Outstanding Singer Songwriter
2019 Fame Award
Producer’s Choice Honors

Ourstanding Male Singer Songwriter 2019.

John Michael Ferrari
Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter 2019

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Al Bowman awards John Michael Ferrari Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter

John had a successful lifetime touring performing other people’s songs,

John Michael Ferrari, Al Boyd, Tia Simone, Russell Watts 2000

Today, John performs his original songs as a single or with The John Michael Ferrari Bands in Las Vegas or Nashville or as a duo with his singing partner, Sophie Love.

Duo, John Michael Ferrari and Sophie Love
The John Michael Ferrari Band (2018-2020): Sexy Sticks aka Dr. John Nowins on drums The Professor, aka Dr. David Miller on bass Nomad aka Dr. Bruce Topper on Keys Singer Katie Jensen (pictured) and guitarist Brad Torchin and singer Carol Champney (not pictured).
John Michael Ferrari performing at The Scoreboard, Nashville: John Marcus on bass, Dylan Bodley on guitar, Gary Sadker on keys, Tarryn Amie Smith vocalist, and Chris Austin on drums. Photo by Jeff Fasano.

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John Michael Ferrari’s musical influences include The Wrecking Crew, Glen Campbell, and David Foster.

Trivia: Apart from their musical endeavors, John Michael Ferrari and Pepper Jay are also teachers and authors. They co-authored the book “Dynamic Song Performance, The Singer’s Bible,” which provides valuable insights for aspiring artists. John Michael Ferrari also wrote a book called “Acting with Your Eyes.”

Additionally, John Michael Ferrari served on the SAG-AFTRA nominating committee for TV Show awards in 2022. He was also honored with the “Quilt of Valor” award for his military service in the U.S. Army.

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John Michael Ferrari by Byron Cohen 1990

 

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