The Judy Chops are an indomitable force in the Virginia music scene, rocking audiences with original tunes since 2008. They are an 'Americana' act in it's truest form, in the sense that they are constantly evolving, combining elements of all classic American musical styles to form a unique sound that the Huffington Post has hailed as 'genre-defying.' The band's high-energy show and undeniable charisma has lead to a dedicated legion of fans that grows with every performance. Through numerous concerts, and festival appearances the band has shared the stage with national talent including Lake Street Dive, Southern Culture on the Skids, The Black Lillies, Pokey LaFarge, The California Honeydrops, and J.P. Harris & the Tough Choices, to name a few.

Multi-instrumentalist, writer, producer, not very good vocalist :)

>>Mixes have been moved to http://mixcloud.com/djchadwick<<




Born and raised in Southern Ohio then drawn to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia John Howard has coupled both his knowledge of the Ohio Appalachian lifestyle with the traditions of the Old Dominion to bring us his original brand of Mountain Folk Music & Art. Since chilhood John has written and played music while doodling away in a drawing pad leading him to adopt once hobbies into a lifestyle of artistic work. 

Along with some of Central Virginia's finest musicians John helped create both Yankee Dixie and HoboJac. These projects have given way to playing alongside many wonderful talents and legends of our time. Johns travels have taken him all over the East Coast and into the Midwest opening for acts such as the iconic Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Yarn, Tift Merritt and Terrance Simien his travels include playing festivals and TV/radio shows such as DelFest, Roosterwalk, The Festy Experience, Strings & Spirits, Red Wing Roots, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Campout East, Misty Mountain Music Festival, The Blue Plate Special, Acoustic Sunrise (WNRN) Virginia this Morning (WTViR) and many more.

Catch John and his buds in and around the Commonwealth and on the road. See you in 2014!!


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