One-man act American Nobody sets up his entire rig on stage in about seven minutes time. There’s a case with several pedals in it, an acoustic guitar, a small shaker or two, and a vocal microphone. Utilizing years of refined studio instincts and a Gibson DPP Looper, he shows the audience that one person with a few toys can make a BIG sound!

In 2007, American Nobody’s music joined the ranks of Sufjan Stephens, Xavier Rudd, and Jack Johnson in being featured on the PBS television series “Road Trip Nation.” His live looping has been featured on Portland’s beloved KBOO radio as well as college radio stations in Kansas, Vermont, and Illinois. Known for his variety, The Onion newspaper noted that American Nobody “accents his songs with everything from garden-variety folk to dreamy pop to country.” And the resulting sound appeals to a wide audience!

American Nobody has mastered the art of looping as one of Portland, Oregon’s emerging singer/songwriter acts. His flashy guitar chops and robust voice deliver catchy hooks and melodies that fuse the influences of Jeff Buckley and Ed Vedder with the legendary looping of Keller Williams and Tim Reynolds. Weaving tight layers of voice, guitar, bass tones, and percussion, he has redefined the modern concept of singer and songwriter.

Greetings traveler, come in. Grab a beer, a seat and menu and abide awhile. This Saturday, September 4th, we welcome back to the best little pub in the valley, that fine singer/songwriter of the Northwest, JOHN SHIPE. John and his music are a real Cascadian product; stripped down, honest, without affect. He sounds like the voice of our dream-self, shown up for another day of school without our clothes on. Here is a man who has come by his material the hard way, as it seems all the best song-writers have. There is quality of assurance, not of possessing the answers but of knowing the right questions to ask. He is various, musically, drawing from folk, rock and pop influences to provide his sound with a depth that matches his lyricism. His is a sound that you are unlikely to hear on any radio-station not publicly owned. But to hear him live, you only need get yourself on down to the Calapooia Brewpub this Saturday and heed the first two sentences of this post. On that note, I leave you with this link. Take a few minutes and check him out. www.myspace.com/johnshipemusic.