Spotlight on John Staples

Name:  John Staples

School:  Burke High School

Band:  Dilemma

Instrument: Guitar, Bass & Vocals

College & Major:  Iowa Western Community College, Music Major

How Long in BluesEd:  First Year

How long have you been playing:  7 years

What is your favorite BluesEd workshop song:  Future People, it really introduced me to the Alabama Shakes.

Who is your favorite Blues artist? Gary Clark Jr.  By far my favorite modern blues artist, he gives me hope for the future of blues rock.

Favorite BluesEd moment:  Walking outside the OEAA awards with the homies in Dilemma.  I felt like we got to appreciate music together and become a lot closer as friends.
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Hobbies outside of BluesEd:  Playing music in any of my 5 bands, or playing Pokemon go.  Team mystic, yo.

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