John Carpino was born and raised in Western Montana. He then moved to
Colorado at the age of 18 where he
began performing live in clubs and coffee houses as a solo acoustic act. He
also studied music at Fort Lewis College in Durango, earning a BA degree in
music education. Though his talents are varied, John's first love is the art
of songwriting. Over the years he has compiled a catalougue of songs which
is both prolific and impressive. He cites his early songwriting influences
as CSNY, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan and "many others... too many to mention".
John's performances are always well recieved and he is the
most in-demand performer in his area, being voted "Best Entertainer" by the
locals for 14 consecutive years! John has that special ability of creating
and maintaining a mutual sense of enjoyment between audience and performer.
In recent years, John has
been keeping busy as owner/operator of an independent recording studio and
has worked with songwriters from all over the country and Europe, producing
demo and master tapes. He has also written and produced several radio and TV
jingles.
Though his talents are varied, John's first love is the art of songwriting.
Over the years he has compiled a catalogue of songs which is both prolific
and impressive. His songs consistently portray craftsmanship, originality
and direction.
Recently, John has been performing with a high energy,
five-piece rock band collectively known as "John Carpino and the Hot
Cappuccinos". The Hot
Cappuccino's perform a wonderful mix of classic rock, country
rock, reggae, Motown and originals. John has recruited Rim Country's finest
musicians - Nate Wright on lead guitar, Jerry Wright on drums, James
Altstatt on bass and Lu Carpino, board, percussion and vocals. The
combination is dynamic - an energetic, fun sound with an emphasis on strong
vocals and harmonies.
John currently resides in beautiful Payson, Arizona
In 2003, Arizona artist Gary Eubanks released one of John's songs -
"Rock and Roll Highway" - which reached the ..1 position nationally
on the independent country music charts.
John Carpino was born and raised in Western Montana. He then moved to
Colorado at the age of 18 where he
began performing live in clubs and coffee houses as a solo acoustic act. He
also studied music at Fort Lewis College in Durango, earning a BA degree in
music education. Though his talents are varied, John's first love is the art
of songwriting. Over the years he has compiled a catalougue of songs which
is both prolific and impressive. He cites his early songwriting influences
as CSNY, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan and "many others... too many to mention".