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John Benthal
(Electric guitar) comes to this music from a background of various musical styles. Originally a blues and jazz guitarist, he toured with Chico Hamilton, jazz drummer, and Charles Earland, jazz organist. In the mid-80's, he led a fusion band called Code Blue. More recently, he toured with R & B pop singer Regina Belle and saxophonist Warren Hill. Currently playing the lead guitar/mandolin/lap steel/harmonica parts in the Broadway musical Footloose. John also enjoys playing a variety of stringed/fretted instruments - his favorite being the Cuban Tres guitar.