Formed in the spring of 2012, The John Saunders Band captures the combination of the laid back rhythms of Jack Johnson and solid drive of Big Head Todd and the Monsters, creating a unique sound we call “The Colorado Groove”. The JSB is a Castle Rock-based band that plays a mix of original tunes and covers of artists such as Ryan Adams, Pat Green, Tom Petty, Tyler Childers, and of course Jack Johnson and Big Head Todd.
The JSB got its start during a late night jam session that led lead singer/guitarist John Saunders and drummer Jeff Schwarz to ask each other, “what if?” John and Jeff then recruited bass player Rick Packard to see if something could develop. After playing a few low-key gigs as a three piece group, the band realized that a lead guitarist would be great addition to compliment the rhythms and melodies of John’s original music. The band was blessed to come across electric guitar/vocalist Josh Cervantes, and pedal steel player Ken Dearth, adding the final piece to the "The Colorado Grove". As The John Saunders Band continues to develop its identity with the occasional complement of a horn section, John keeps pulling up original tunes that he has written over many years, with each new tune helping to shape and define our "Colorado Grove".
Band Members:
John Saunders: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Rick Packard: Bass, Vocals
Jeff Schwartz: Drums, Vocals
Josh Cervantes: Electric Guitar, Vocals
Ken Dearth: Pedal Steel Guitar
The Brassholes
Justin Carpenter: Sax
Kieth Acumcius: Trumpet
Bruce Blomquist: Trombone
The JSB got its start during a late night jam session that led lead singer/guitarist John Saunders and drummer Jeff Schwarz to ask each other, “what if?” John and Jeff then recruited bass player Rick Packard to see if something could develop. After playing a few low-key gigs as a three piece group, the band realized that a lead guitarist would be great addition to compliment the rhythms and melodies of John’s original music. The band was blessed to come across electric guitar/vocalist Josh Cervantes, and pedal steel player Ken Dearth, adding the final piece to the "The Colorado Grove". As The John Saunders Band continues to develop its identity with the occasional complement of a horn section, John keeps pulling up original tunes that he has written over many years, with each new tune helping to shape and define our "Colorado Grove".
Band Members:
John Saunders: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Rick Packard: Bass, Vocals
Jeff Schwartz: Drums, Vocals
Josh Cervantes: Electric Guitar, Vocals
Ken Dearth: Pedal Steel Guitar
The Brassholes
Justin Carpenter: Sax
Kieth Acumcius: Trumpet
Bruce Blomquist: Trombone