Johnny G & the Allstars
Johnny G & the Allstars, a standout band in the merging live blues scene at Lake of the Ozarks, continues to build a solid reputation throughout mid-Missouri with their dynamic performances. Whether it is at lakeside clubs, roadhouses, or festival stages, their guitar edged, horn punctuated bluesy and rock-tinged blues keep audiences enthralled. Their unique sound evolves from their burning covers of blues classics and carefully crafted original compositions.
John Gibble, a.k.a. Johnny G., leads the All Stars with soulful vocals and sizzling trumpet solos. Before coming to the Midwest, the Ohio native toured extensively with bands in the mid-eastern states. he has shared the stage with Johnnie Johnson, Bernard Allison, Lil' Ed, Michael Burks, KoKo Taylor, and Chico Banks, and other legends. He was a member the well known Kansas City Street Band.
Doug Hasch has had a long association with the All Stars. On guitar, this true student of the blues has brought a variety of traditional blues sounds to the band as well as more contemporary innovations and original compositions. His skills on harp and flute have broadened the scope to the band's offerings. Fans know him from his work with The Jukes, The Little Kings, and the Memphis Shuffle Kings.
David Watts was born in Florence, South Carolina. He now resides at the Lake of the Ozarks. David has played saxophone for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the International Artist Guild. He has shared the stage with the late Bill Pinkney, Percy Sledge, and Government Mule, to name a few. He has played in several original bands including: One Trick Pony, The Watching, and Talking Feather.
"Big John" Amaro has been in the business for 42 years. He is a native of Manhattan, Kansas moving to Kansas City, Missouri in 1970. John plays keyboards and has opened for Johnny Winter, KoKo Taylor, and John Mayall, to name a few. He has done shows with B.B. King, Little Milton, and Artie "blues boy" White. John played with Harry Hypolite at the Monterey Blues Festival in California and at the "Eustafed" in Amsterdam with Linda Shell and Chick Willis.
Mike Lower is a Missouri native, born and raised in Sedalia. Mike has been playing bass guitar for over thirty years. He got his first bass when he was in the eighth grade and became hooked on the blues after hearing Jimi Hendrix's recording of "Red House". Over the years Mike has toured with bands such as StormCrow, The Kansas City Street Band, Backbone, and most recently with Johnny G & the Allstars.
David Ellis was born and raised in Springfield, Mo. He discovered his talent for percussion at age sixteen. He quickly excelled in his high school marching band and became captain of the drum line his senior year. After high school, he was accepted to the Atlanta Institute of Music and graduated at the top of his class. After music school, he began playing with ensembles in Springfield and regionally. In the summer of 2005, Dave filled in with Johnny G & the Allstars. He began playing full time with the group in the summer of 2007.
