An Intimate Evening of Acoustic Songwriters Featuring John Elliott and Spike McGuir
Brewery Arts Center and For The Song present an intimate evening of acoustic songwriters featuring John Elliott and Spike McGuire
John Elliott is a mix between Steve Poltz and John Fulbright, and sort of looks like Jeff Tweedy’s younger brother. He lives in San Francisco, but Austin and the Kerrville scene are second homes. He hails from the Twin Cities, growing up on Orange Julius, the Metrodome, and Kirby Puckett.
“Elliott’s songs will take you on an emotional roller coaster. He brilliantly describes the raw realities of his unique perspectives of life. The passion behind his voice and his words makes you feel as if you are a character in his story.
John Elliott’s songs appeared on the television shows ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘One-Tree Hill’ and ‘Californication.’ Humor is just part of John’s nature, it is in no way a coping method of dealing with the downsides of being a musician. Sharing your creation with the world comes with the territory….”
— Austin Chronicle