Following “social distancing” protocol, the event was cleverly divided into 3 sections by Event Producer Al Bowman.

“Be the Smile on Your Face” album was recorded at Larry Beaird Studios, Nashville; produced by Pepper Jay, written and performed by John Michael Ferrari.

Amazing studio players and important others included  Eli Beaird (bass), Larry Beaird (acoustic guitar and musical director), Evan Hutchings (drums), Troy Lancaster (electric guitar), Billy Nobel (keys), Russ Pahl, (steel guitar), Jim “Jimbo” DeBlanc (tracking / BGV engineer),  Rob Lane (Vocal Engineer), David Buchanan (mix engineer), and gorgeous background background vocals of Tania Hancheroff, which captivate the listener at once.

John Michael Ferrari and Pepper Jay shout out to Center Stage Magazine, Nashville, and thank you for the interview Tommy Lemon and Missy Lemon!

Center Stage Magazine interview took place at Dark Horse Studios in Franklin, TN. Absolutely beautiful part of the country and the studios are extremely “high end”!

Most exciting to perform at the WIC, Broadstone Arena, Nashville, with long time friend, the Ambassador of Nashville, David Andersen.

John Michael Ferrari performs to a full house at The Scoreboard and at Music City Bar & Grill, Nashville, TN, with the Gary Sadker Band.

Thank you to all of the Ferrari Fans who gathered from Florida and Tennessee to join John Michael Ferrari sing his originals with the Gary Sadker Band at The Scoreboard and Music City Bar & Grill in Nashville.

Extremely honored to perform with Brandi MaClaren at Alley Taps, Printer’s Alley, Downtown Nashville. Fun!

And thank you Brandi for introducing us to your parents!

Thank you attorney Norman Gillis for taking care of all of our music legal needs.

Pepper Jay produces and John Michael Ferrari records “Be the Smile on Your Face” album at Larry Beaird Studios, Nashville. A+ Experience!

Pictures, alone, cannot express the amazingly wonderful experience John Michael Ferrari had recording his “Be the Smile on Your Face” album at Larry Beaird Studios in Nashville. Every aspect, from scheduling, charting, recording, Larry Beaird made it a point to follow Pepper Jay’s and John Michael Ferrari’s visions for the songs. “Be the Smile on Your Face” scheduled for release June 15, 2020. Check out advanced single, “So Beautiful”:

John Michael Ferrari performed 3 Living Room Concerts while in Nashville area!

Nashville Living Room Concert John Michael Ferrari and guitarist Dylan Bodley and special guest Maggie Perry!

Murfreesboro Living Room Concert.

John Michael Ferrari and Tarryn Amie Smith perform at a Juliette Living Room Concert (the evening before the Tornado). With guests Lain Tomlison and Maggie Perry.

Very much enjoyed performing as a single at Belcourt Taps in Nashville. A real singer songwriter venue.

John Michael Ferrari and Pepper Jay caught up with several friends while in Nashville.

John Michael Ferrari and Pepper Jay even found an evening to square dance!

Thank you for your hospitality: Barn Lofters, Nashville, TN

Hollywood Tribute to the Oscars Gala and Art 4 Peace present singer songwriter John Michael Ferrari with the “Peace Song of the Year” award for his original let’s-all-get-together song, “Like a Rock and Roll Band.” The award ceremony took place in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA., and was presented by Dame Munni Irone. John Michael then performed his winning song for the Oscar Gala crowd.

Thank you Hollywood Tribute to the Oscars and Art 4 Peace. I am honored to receive this award for “Like a Rock and Roll Band.”

“… With harmony standing hand-in-hand … let’s get together like a rock n’ roll band.”

For John Michael Ferrari’s original, “Like a Rock and Roll Band.”

Munni Irone (Art 4 Peace) introduces John Michael Ferrari.

John Michael Ferrari and his music producer Pepper Jay

with the Best Peace Song of the Year Award.

B Side Lounge, Friday, January 10th, 2020, John Michael Ferrari Show of some of his original songs, with singers Carol Champney and Katie Jensen. Original songs produced by Pepper Jay

By SOUND THE GROOVE

DECEMBER 16, 2019

http://soundthegroove.com/johnmichaelferrari/

Editor’s Note: John Michael Ferrari will be performing at Sound The Groove’s 21+/ SOUND THE GROOVE | HOUSE OF BLUES [LAS VEGAS, NV] on January, 10th 2019; John Michael Ferrari opens the evening of entertainment at 7pm! Be sure to check John Michael out, along with all the other amazing artists from the area! …

Performing singing songwriter, John Michael Ferrari writes cross-genre emotional story-telling songs with touches of sophistication and/or child-like wonder.  Songs from the ups and downs of life experiences; his life and others. Produced by Pepper Jay, Pahrump, Nevada. Recent award: Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter of the Year 2019 – Producer’s Choice Honors.

After a lifetime of performing other people’s songs, John Michael creates entertaining shows and keynote concerts performing his original songs.  Whether with the John Michael Ferrari Band or solo/duo performances, audiences feel positively changed and entertained.

Of the numerous glowing reviews of John Michael Ferrari, The Los Angeles Times reported that John Michael is “reminiscent of Sammy Davis Jr or the early Bobby Darin”.   The Tolucan: John Michael Ferrari is “a crooner with a smooth as silk” voice.

Facebook:  John Michael Ferrari Singer Songwriter https://www.facebook.com/JohnMichaelFerrariSongwriter/

Trivia: John Michael Ferrari is a teacher and author of “Acting with Your Eyes” and, with Pepper Jay, co-author of “Dynamic Song Performance, The Singer’s Bible.”

Editor’s Note: John Michael Ferrari will be performing at Sound The Groove’s 21+/ SOUND THE GROOVE | HOUSE OF BLUES [LAS VEGAS, NV] 7pm on January, 10th 2019!

KPVM TV’s Deanna O’Donnell interviewed our award-winning performing singer songwriter John Michael Ferrari. In the interview, John Michael reacts to him being named Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter of the Year 2019 by the Producer’s Choice Honors. And he thanks Al Bowman for this honor. John Michael Ferrari’s songs are produced by Pepper Jay / Pepper Jay Productions.

(L-R) Brad Torchin on guitar, Dr. John Nowins aka Sexy Sticks on drums, vocalist Carol Champney, award-winning singer songwriter John Michael Ferrari, vocalist Katie Jensen, and Dr. Dave Miller aka The Professor on bass. November 2019, E-String, Henderson, Nevada.

John Michael Ferrari’s special singing guest was 14 year old Eva Yaz.

Thank you Ferrari Fan John Scott for the photos!!!!

The John Michael Ferrari Band returns to perform at the E-String, Henderson, Nevada, Saturday, January 11th, 2020. See you there! Pepper Jay

Rehearsal is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019, at the E-String, Henderson, Nevada, beginning with a 3 song concert by John Michael Ferrari.

Part of the John Michael Ferrari Band rehearses “One Heck of a Girl,” for the Producer’s Choice Honors Show.

Gary Lee, Brad Torchin and John Michael Ferrari, Brad Torchin

Asher Knight, John Michael Ferrari Band, John Michael Ferrari Band

Larry Wayne, Larry Wayne and John Michael Ferrari, Larry Wayne and John Michael Ferrari

John Michael Ferrari, John Michael Ferrari and Katie Jensen, Gypsy Wagyn

People enjoy Beatty Days from all over. It’s worth the trip.

Special thank you to David Spicer for use of his ranch, Byron Scott for inviting John Michael Ferrari to perform, Al Bowman for the wonderful introduction, and especially to the many Pahrump Ferrari Fans who joined the Beatty Days audience!

Carol Champney, you rock as a singer and as a friend! And, thank you to Steve Heath, sound guy!

And, at the back of the audience, the square dancers! Thanks guys for making the trip to Beatty Days to see John perform!