John
Holley.
Popular songs, reimagined.
Songs you know, played in a new way. Guitar, sax, vocals and live looping, shaped around your room.
- The Grape and the Grain
- Imperial Wine Bar
- Vines Grille & Wine Bar
- Lizzy's Live
- House of Blues Orlando
- Tin Roof Orlando
- Ole Red Orlando
- The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
- Bohemian Hotel Celebration
- Waldorf Astoria Orlando
- Whiskey in the Cloud
See John live.
Get a feel for the musicYour event. The right sound.
From a solo set to a five-piece band, familiar songs take on a fresh sound. Tell me about your space, your guests and the atmosphere you have in mind. I’ll help you choose the lineup and music to fit your night.
Let’s talk about your event
Familiar songs. A fresh perspective.
I’m John Holley, a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist based in Winter Park, near Orlando. I take popular songs, from pop and soul to R&B, reggae and hip-hop, and give them a new feel through guitar, saxophone and voice.
With a loop pedal, I record short rhythms and melodies as I play, then let them repeat while I add the next part. You hear familiar music take shape in a new way, layer by layer, right in front of you. No pre-recorded backing tracks.
Every room has its own rhythm. I read the atmosphere and respond to the people listening, whether that means keeping dinner relaxed or bringing more energy to a cocktail hour.
Heard at.
- The Grape and the Grain
- Imperial Wine Bar
- Vines Grille & Wine Bar
- Lizzy's Live
- House of Blues Orlando
- Tin Roof Orlando
- Ole Red Orlando
- The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
- Bohemian Hotel Celebration
- Waldorf Astoria Orlando
- Whiskey in the Cloud
Your event.
The right sound.
Familiar songs, fresh arrangements, from solo live looping to a five-piece band. We’ll find the sound that fits your space, your guests and the atmosphere you have in mind.
Find your sound.
Turn the dial to explore a lineup. Set the mood, then listen, or just take a look.
Relaxed selects Solo. Upbeat selects Four-piece.
Sound starts only when you press play.
1 musician · Guitar & vocalsSolo.
John on guitar and vocals, with parts layered live on his loop station. A full sound from one musician, with a small footprint.
Vocals up front, with guitar at the heart of the sound.
These stem previews give a feel for the possibilities. We’ll choose the musicians and instruments together for your event. Photos show past performances.
Hear the familiar differently.
Explore popular songs reimagined through guitar, sax and vocals, alongside my original music. Browse the repertoire to find the songs you’d love to hear.
Songs.
Explore my repertoire. Requests welcome.
235 songs · Scroll the list to see more. Tap + to select.
- 01Love It If We Made ItThe 1975Rock
- 02Thugz Mansion2PacHip-Hop
- 03Someone Like YouAdelePop / Top 40
- 04Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)Alicia KeysR&B
- 05Wreckless LoveAlicia KeysR&B
- 06Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’Akon, Michael JacksonPop / Top 40
- 07boyfriendAriana GrandePop / Top 40
- 08Into YouAriana GrandePop / Top 40
- 09make upAriana GrandePop / Top 40
- 10my hairAriana GrandePop / Top 40
- 11Singin’ In The RainArthur FreedJazz
- 12Lost In The LightBahamasRock
- 13Come TogetherThe BeatlesRock
- 14Dear PrudenceThe BeatlesRock
- 15Another Lonely DayBen HarperSoul
- 16Burn One DownBen HarperSoul
- 17Please Me Like You Want ToBen HarperSoul
- 18Steal My KissesBen HarperSoul
- 19Waiting On An AngelBen HarperSoul
- 20Walk AwayBen HarperSoul
- 21XOBeyoncéR&B
- 22I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed PeasPop / Top 40
- 23Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrinSoul
- 24Get Up, Stand UpBob MarleyReggae
- 25HammerBob MarleyReggae
- 26High Tide, Low TideBob MarleyReggae
- 27Judge NotBob MarleyReggae
- 28Lively Up YourselfBob MarleyReggae
- 29Mellow MoodBob MarleyReggae
- 30One Cup Of CoffeeBob MarleyReggae
- 31One LoveBob MarleyReggae
- 32Redemption SongBob MarleyReggae
- 33Satisfy My SoulBob MarleyReggae
- 34So Much Things To SayBob MarleyReggae
- 35Stir It UpBob MarleyReggae
- 36Sun Is ShiningBob MarleyReggae
- 37This TrainBob MarleyReggae
- 38Three Little BirdsBob MarleyReggae
- 39Turn Your Lights Down LowBob MarleyReggae
- 40Waiting In VainBob MarleyReggae
- 41Scream & ShoutBritney Spears, will.i.amPop / Top 40
- 42ToxicBritney SpearsPop / Top 40
- 43Nothin’ on YouBruno Mars, B.o.BPop / Top 40
- 44ButterBTSPop / Top 40
- 45For What It’s WorthBuffalo SpringfieldRock
- 46Never Be The SameCamila CabelloPop / Top 40
- 47DineroCardi B, J LoHip-Hop
- 48Call Me MaybeCarly Rae JepsenPop / Top 40
- 49Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers, DayaPop / Top 40
- 50ConfidentChance The Rapper, Justin BieberHip-Hop
- 51GirlfriendCharlie PuthPop / Top 40
- 52HOT TO GO!Chappell RoanPop / Top 40
- 53Tennessee WhiskeyChris StapletonCountry
- 54Thinkin Bout YouCiaraR&B
- 55ClocksColdplayRock
- 56SparksColdplayRock
- 57Like A StarCorinne Bailey RaeR&B
- 58I Wanna Get HighCypress HillHip-Hop
- 59Best PartDaniel Caesar, H.E.R.R&B
- 60Ants MarchingDave Matthews BandRock
- 61Christmas SongDave Matthews BandRock
- 62TitaniumDavid Guetta, SiaPop / Top 40
- 63The GeneralDispatchRock
- 64Out LoudDispatchRock
- 65HallucinateDua LipaPop / Top 40
- 66Save TonightEagle Eye CherryRock
- 67Listen HereEddie HarrisJazz
- 68Shape Of YouEd SheeranPop / Top 40
- 69I Don’t CareEd Sheeran, Justin BieberPop / Top 40
- 70Work From HomeFifth HarmonyPop / Top 40
- 71Take A PictureFilterRock
- 72Never Be Like YouFlume, KaiPop / Top 40
- 73Thinkin Bout YouFrank OceanR&B
- 74NovacaneFrank OceanR&B
- 75Pink + WhiteFrank OceanR&B
- 76CyclesFrank SinatraJazz
- 77A Change Is Gonna ComeThe FugeesSoul
- 78Loveeeeeee SongFuture, RihannaR&B
- 79On BroadwayGeorge BensonJazz
- 80BudapestGeorge EzraPop / Top 40
- 81Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveonR&B
- 82This Ain’t LivingG Love & Special SauceRock
- 83I Love You, I’m SorryGracie AbramsPop / Top 40
- 84Sweet Child Of MineGuns N RosesRock
- 85Adore YouHarry StylesPop / Top 40
- 86GrapejuiceHarry StylesPop / Top 40
- 87Hard PlaceH.E.R.R&B
- 88WarningIncubusRock
- 89BreakableIngrid MichaelsonRock
- 90Better TogetherJack JohnsonRock
- 91Bubble ToesJack JohnsonRock
- 92FlakeJack JohnsonRock
- 93I Want You BackThe Jackson 5Soul
- 94Want To Want MeJason DeruloPop / Top 40
- 95Little WingJimi HendrixRock
- 96The Wind Cries MaryJimi HendrixRock
- 97Leaving On A Jet PlaneJohn DenverCountry
- 98AlrightJohn LegendR&B
- 99Ordinary PeopleJohn LegendR&B
- 100So HighJohn LegendR&B
- 101All I Want Is To Be With YouJohn MayerRock
- 102Bigger Than My BodyJohn MayerRock
- 103ClarityJohn MayerRock
- 104Come Back To BedJohn MayerRock
- 105Heartbreak WarfareJohn MayerRock
- 106In Your AtmosphereJohn MayerRock
- 107Man On The SideJohn MayerRock
- 108No Such ThingJohn MayerRock
- 109St. Patrick’s DayJohn MayerRock
- 110SuckerJohn MayerRock
- 111WheelJohn MayerRock
- 112Your Body Is A WonderlandJohn MayerRock
- 113You Are My SunshineJohnny CashCountry
- 114Perfect StrangersJonas BluePop / Top 40
- 115LuxuryJon BellionPop / Top 40
- 116I Don’t Miss YouJP SaxePop / Top 40
- 117Sad Corny F*ckJP SaxePop / Top 40
- 118IssuesJulia MichaelsPop / Top 40
- 119Beauty And A BeatJustin BieberPop / Top 40
- 120Cold WaterJustin BieberPop / Top 40
- 121DAISIESJustin BieberPop / Top 40
- 122SorryJustin BieberPop / Top 40
- 123What Do You Mean?Justin BieberPop / Top 40
- 124YummyJustin BieberPop / Top 40
- 125Pusher Love GirlJustin TimberlakeR&B
- 126Tunnel VisionJustin TimberlakeR&B
- 127FourFiveSecondsKanye West, Rihanna, Paul McCartneyHip-Hop
- 128RoarKaty PerryPop / Top 40
- 129Teenage DreamKaty PerryPop / Top 40
- 130Chapter SixKendrick LamarHip-Hop
- 131Pursuit Of HappinessKid CudiHip-Hop
- 132Drank In My CupKirko BangzHip-Hop
- 133Knock You DownKeri Hilson, Ne-YoR&B
- 134LocationKhalidR&B
- 135CelebrationKool & The GangSoul
- 136Born This WayLady GagaPop / Top 40
- 137Ex-FactorLauryn HillR&B
- 138Turn Your Lights Down LowLauryn Hill, Bob MarleyR&B
- 139Whole Lotta LoveLed ZeppelinRock
- 140HallelujahLeonard CohenRock
- 141My BabeLittle WalterBlues
- 142RoyalsLordePop / Top 40
- 143What A Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongJazz
- 144Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd SkynyrdRock
- 145Small WorldsMac MillerHip-Hop
- 146What’s The Use?Mac MillerHip-Hop
- 147Bet My HeartMaroon 5Pop / Top 40
- 148Sunday MorningMaroon 5Pop / Top 40
- 149WaitMaroon 5Pop / Top 40
- 150Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)Marvin GayeSoul
- 151Mercy, Mercy MeMarvin GayeSoul
- 152Sexual HealingMarvin GayeSoul
- 153What’s Going OnMarvin GayeSoul
- 154Paper PlanesM.I.A.Hip-Hop
- 155ButterfliesMichael JacksonPop / Top 40
- 156Don’t Stop Til You Get EnoughMichael JacksonPop / Top 40
- 157The Way You Make Me FeelMichael JacksonPop / Top 40
- 158Jean-PierreMiles DavisJazz
- 159FlowersMiley CyrusPop / Top 40
- 160We Can’t StopMiley CyrusPop / Top 40
- 161I Took A Pill In IbizaMike PosnerPop / Top 40
- 162StayMikky Ekko, RihannaPop / Top 40
- 163Deep Down In FloridaMuddy WatersBlues
- 164MadnessMuseRock
- 165Can You Stand The Rain?New EditionR&B
- 166Take Off Your CoolNorah Jones, OutKastJazz
- 167Dancing With A StrangerNormani, Sam SmithPop / Top 40
- 168HypnotizeNotorious B.I.G.Hip-Hop
- 1691 step forward, 3 steps backOlivia RodrigoPop / Top 40
- 170deja vuOlivia RodrigoPop / Top 40
- 171CheerleaderOmiPop / Top 40
- 172I Fall To PiecesPatsy ClineCountry
- 173Legalize ItPeter ToshReggae
- 174You Can’t Blame The YouthPeter ToshReggae
- 175Get LuckyPharrell, Daft PunkPop / Top 40
- 176Frontin’PharrellPop / Top 40
- 177Such Great HeightsThe Postal ServiceRock
- 178CirclesPost MaloneHip-Hop
- 179SunflowerPost Malone, Swae LeeHip-Hop
- 180wow.Post MaloneHip-Hop
- 181I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)The ProclaimersRock
- 182High & DryRadioheadRock
- 183Subterranean Homesick AlienRadioheadRock
- 184CyclesRickie Lee JonesJazz
- 185Don’t Stop The MusicRihannaR&B
- 186HigherRihannaR&B
- 187Needed MeRihannaR&B
- 188UmbrellaRihannaR&B
- 189Compared To WhatRoberta FlackJazz
- 190Sympathy For The DevilThe Rolling StonesRock
- 191EspressoSabrina CarpenterPop / Top 40
- 192A Change Is Gonna ComeSam CookeSoul
- 193I’m Not The Only OneSam SmithPop / Top 40
- 194Money On My MindSam SmithPop / Top 40
- 195Back To YouSelena GomezPop / Top 40
- 196Bad LiarSelena GomezPop / Top 40
- 197BoyfriendSelena GomezPop / Top 40
- 198RareSelena GomezPop / Top 40
- 199Single SoonSelena GomezPop / Top 40
- 200In My BloodShawn MendesPop / Top 40
- 201StitchesShawn MendesPop / Top 40
- 202The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)Simon & GarfunkelRock
- 203Magic Carpet RideSteppenwolfRock
- 204Boss DJSublimeReggae
- 205Garden GroveSublimeReggae
- 206Get ReadySublimeReggae
- 207JailhouseSublimeReggae
- 208What I GotSublimeReggae
- 209Session 32Summer WalkerR&B
- 210Frankie & JohnnyTaj MahalBlues
- 211Never Been In LoveTalib KweliHip-Hop
- 212Shake It OffTaylor SwiftPop / Top 40
- 213I Don’t Wanna Live ForeverTaylor Swift, ZaynPop / Top 40
- 214Lose ControlTeddy SwimsSoul
- 215Ain’t Too Proud To BegThe TemptationsSoul
- 216EssenceTems, WizkidR&B
- 217WaterfallsTLCR&B
- 218Free Fallin’Tom PettyRock
- 219I Hope That I Don’t Fall In Love With YouTom WaitsRock
- 220(Lookin For) The Heart Of Saturday NightTom WaitsRock
- 221Dance MonkeyTones & IPop / Top 40
- 22254-46 (Was My Number)Toots & The MaytalsReggae
- 223Habits (Stay High)Tove LoPop / Top 40
- 224Rex’s BluesTownes Van ZandtCountry
- 225Give Me One ReasonTracy ChapmanBlues
- 226OMGUsher, will.i.amR&B
- 227The Drugs Don’t WorkThe VerveRock
- 228Can’t Feel My FaceThe WeekndR&B
- 229SecretsThe WeekndR&B
- 230StarboyThe WeekndR&B
- 231The HillsThe WeekndR&B
- 232Party MonsterThe WeekndR&B
- 233CrazyWillie NelsonCountry
- 234PILLOWTALKZaynPop / Top 40
- 235TightropeZaynPop / Top 40
Press kit.
John Holley reimagines popular songs through guitar, saxophone and vocals, drawing from pop, soul, R&B, reggae and hip-hop. Based in Winter Park near Orlando, he builds rhythms and melodies live with his loop station, without pre-recorded backing tracks. Available solo through five-piece band, John reads the room and shapes each performance around the event, from relaxed dinners to lively cocktail hours and special celebrations.
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Tell me about your event.
Tell me about the room, the people and the mood you have in mind. We’ll build a performance around your event, with familiar songs and fresh arrangements.