with every audience.
Coming up in the Philly scene, he played around town and in area clubs before landing his first tour
opening for Joe Jackson. Since then he’s toured across the U.S. and Europe with his musical brother,
Amos Lee, who discovered Mutlu’s music just as both of their careers were taking off. In addition he’s
found an advocate with Daryl Hall & John Oates, who invited Mutlu to support a national theater tour.
Mutlu (pronounced moot’-lu) is a first-generation American whose parents moved from Turkey to the
United States in the 1970s. He discovered the strength of his voice in high school while singing in a
Broadway revue. He liked being on stage but didn’t anticipate pursuing it as a career. However, while
earning a marketing degree from Drexel University, he spent innumerable hours practicing guitar, writing
songs, and playing open mic nights. Now roughly fifteen years into a career as a professional musician, he
believes that his Turkish heritage informs his perspective as an artist.
“From a writing standpoint, having that multicultural background from a young age fuels your creativity
in a different way,” he believes. “It makes you empathize with things differently than you would have.”
Whether crooning a love song like “Caramel” (which echoes the Gamble & Huff output of the ‘70s),
spreading optimism in “Lifeline,” or sharing a look into his own life as in “Scarred,” Mutlu can bring his
diverse catalog together through the power of his voice. He’s been recognized by the Los Angeles Times,
The New York Times, and The Philadelphia Inquirer for his sweet, silky tone. Bruce Warren of WXPN
once described Mutlu’s music as “a mix of soul, reggae, world music and folk, all tied together in the
singer-songwriter tradition.”
“The vocal connection, that’s the cornerstone of everything I do,” he says. “Everything else is in service
of that, performance-wise and production-wise. In R&B and soul music, singers try to really emotionally
connect, vocally. It’s about that special thing that can happen when you really dig down deep and give a
performance that moves people.”
Mutlu launched his music career on Manhattan Records with the 2008 album, Livin’ It, produced by
mentor and friend T Bone Wolk. Since then, he’s developed his international audience through touring,
multiple appearances on Live From Daryl’s House, and a steady stream of independent singles and EPs,
most recently 2019’s Good Trouble. He cites songs like “Livin’ It,” “Hello Morning,” and “One Life With
You” as staples in his set, yet he believes that the show experience is far more than just playing the same
material every night.
“For people who know the songs, it’s about giving something more than they would get on the record,” he
says. “I tour a lot solo, and for me it’s about going beyond just playing the songs. It’s about creating a
community and finding a way to connect with people.”
Now celebrating 10 years of writing and playing music. RTP came together from
Austin,Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Columbus, Ohio. Their continuous effort
has created 7 albums containing 94 songs. Their unique style of guitar driven
ROCK MUSIC is solid and precise, telling stories and taking on the world we live in.
Personel:
Tom Weisend-Vocals/Guitar/Synth
Was the founder of the muffs and the band MONEY who have 8 Albums and 1 EP
George Bower III-Vocals/Bass Guitar
This Indiana native has 40 years of experience touring, recording and performing.
Rick Hall-Drums/Percussion
Cornerstone, the GODZ and played drums on all the muffs and MONEY recordings.
One of their summer tour stops will be Saturday June 29, 2024 at the premier
venue of original music WOODLANDS TAVERN located in Grandview, Ohio.
From A Boy Named Sue to Ring of Fire, the Johnny Folsom 4 pays tribute to the legendary Man in Black.
Lead singer David Burney brings a lilting southern baritone to Cash’s classic songs which hits the mark well enough that you will wonder if Johnny, himself, is in the building. David Gresham more than meets the challenge of filling in for Luther and Carl Perkins on those classic guitar licks. And Steve Eisenstadt (bass) and Randy Benefield (drums) provide the hallmark, train-like driving rhythm the whole world loves.True to the Mr Cash’s poetic spirit, JF4 promises an honest and entertaining performance for fans of all ages.
Here’s what people are saying:
“For those of us unable to have seen Cash perform during his life, this is more than a treat. It’s a time machine.” ~ NO DEPRESSION Magazine :: The Roots Music Authority
“The real deal” ~ Providence Journal
“I loved every minute of it. It was so believable I thought I was listening to Johnny Cash" ~ Susan Nash, Cultural Center of Cape Cod
“There is no one on the planet who can better bring the heart and soul of Johnny Cash to the stage than David Burney and Johnny Folsom 4.” ~ Rebecca Newton, CEO, Carolina Theatre of Durham
“A peerless tribute band to the late, great Johnny Cash.” ~ David Menconi, Raleigh News & Observer
“David not only sounds like the great Johnny Cash, he has the stance, the movement, the style of playing the guitar high on the neck, and the big presence and attitude. He channels JR! ~ Jackie Cash (Johnny Cash’s niece)
When it comes to honoring Johnny Cash, JF4 walks the line.
over the years, ranging from Theatre's, Showrooms, Concert Halls, and
Auditoriums to huge outdoor gatherings of well over 20,000.
"BEATLEMANIA NOW" successfully recaptures the mood and frantic
intensity of that by-gone era. The performers skillfully and effectively
recreate the sights and sounds that were and still are...The Beatles!!!
Touring for more than a decade, "BEATLEMANIA NOW" has become the
premier multi-media Beatles show in America today. Incorporating as many
as 7 costume changes. Featuring big screen video presentation and
performing over 35 songs in a two-hour extravaganza, "BEATLEMANIA
NOW" chronologically traces the Beatles career from their 1964 U.S. debut
explosion on the The Ed Sullivan Show, to the finale of "Let it Be" in 1970.
You don’t want to miss this show…. Whether young or old this show
appeals to all ages… It’s a must see event…