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Posted: **Wed Mar 12, 2014 4:55 am**

Well it's been a good run but it looks like the Johnny7band has played it's last gig. It's been a ton of fun, a lot of hard work and determination, and a lot of magic moments in time when everyone was in the groove and the music nearly played itself. We really had 4 lineup changes over the years and with each one the band evolved and moved in a slightly different direction. Time to call it a day and move on to other musical adventures.

My bass player and I have been together essentially since college and we are going to explore some different things and keep in touch. He is joining a band with another guitarist who played in J7 four years ago. I am now part of a startup band focusing on rock music from 1965-1975. We will be hitting the car show, Harley, and festival circuit and have a few reunion gigs lined up already.

Looking forward to new musical experiences.

Posted: **Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:13 am**

A new adventure sounds like fun....

Can hardly wait to hear the fruit of it

Posted: **Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:53 pm**

Keep on rockin'!

Posted: **Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:52 pm**

I always say one door closes and another one opens. Wow 10 years that is quite an accomplishment! Your an awesome player with great organizational skills and will be a huge asset to any band lucky enough to recruit you! Good luck.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:53 am**

That's pretty radical Johnny - making it that long. Hope your new thing pans out. Soon you're rolling in dough and fighting off the girls! :wink:

Talbot

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:12 pm**

Looking forward to new musical experiences is good and all.

But I cannot help but feel a tinge of pain, and a tear in my musicians eye on the thought.
Perhaps I love my bandmates too much for my own sanity.

So be it.

Via con Dias.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2014 11:23 pm**

You're a player... just doing what players do.

Best to you and your new venture!

Posted: **Sun Mar 16, 2014 5:53 am**

Appreciate the kind words guys. I will always have some great memories with former band mates and it was a very good time in my life. Moving forward is indeed bittersweet.

Rehearsal #2 with the new band today... Oh my, this is starting to get good. These guys are players and the vocals are coming together quickly. I think we will be ready for a shakedown show at a local watering hole next month. I hope to get some video. Stay tuned.

Posted: **Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:34 am**

Posted: **Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:27 pm**

Any working band that can last 10 years is special, whether it sells 80 million records, or 80.
You'll always have that time in your mind.

Good luck.

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Winding down J7 after 10 years togther.

Winding down J7 after 10 years togther.