John Rankin

​​​Originally from Portland, Oregon he moved to Southern California due to the success of his live shows, which are typically described as upbeat, fun, unique and rhythmic. In the past two years, he has developed a highly sought after sound, where he frequently uses a loop pedal to mix beats, vocal harmonies and violin solos throughout his performances. Last year, he played NAMM, SeaWorld's Seven Seas Festival, numerous clubs in San Diego's Gaslamp District, and some of the top wineries in the Southern California area, averaging 18 shows per month. He has opened for John Legend, been chosen by Spin Magazine to play SXSW, been chosen to play NAMM, and was named Best Performance of the Year by the WestCoast Songwriters NW Chapter.