Contact: Brad Broadrick, 404-869-4699; brad@rocksolid-entertainment.com

Web: MySpace.com/johnpringle; reverbnation.com/johnpringle

The Players: John Pringle, vocals, guitar.

Material: The genre classification on John Pringle's MySpace site is acoustic indie-folk rock. A fair description, but after listening to his live set there are also Celtic and country undertones worth mentioning. Pringle's themes deal with relationships and lessons learned in life. A wonderfully expressed song ("So Sincerely") is one he wrote for his parents.  Though most songs rank equally, the ones reflecting Pringle's personality and the life lessons he learned are best displayed in "Busted in Stockholm," McQueen" and "Paris Lights."

Musicianship: Pringle plays with a lot of confidence. His finger picking is superb. With minimal effort, he blends low and high notes flawlessly. His vocals exhibit a medium tone and vibrato that are melodic, hypnotic, and engaging.  Coupled with his poignant and offbeat lyrics, it's a wonderful trifecta that's easy to bet on. 

Performance:  Flying into L.A. from Atlanta for this one appearance could not have been an easy choice. Making matters even more difficult is the fickle and, at times, nonexistent audience, especially for acts playing early.  But, as they say: "The show must go on." Sharing the stage with a stool, a Budweiser and his Gibson Maui Wowie acoustic guitar, Pringle played with passion, warmth and an unassuming demeanor.  His casual, easy-going storytelling between songs was so genuine, it drew the audience into his music.  

Summary: Even with limited numbers in attendance, at the start of his set, Pringle displayed a workman's tenacity by performing expressively from the very start.  By the end of the show the audience had grown considerably, both in size and appreciation, ending Pringle's trip west on a high note.

––Mike Cavanaugh