John Oates

“Guthrie and I wanted to create a show in which the audience feels like they are sitting alongside us in a setting that feels as comfortable as a living room,” commented Oates. “It’s a true joy to perform alongside the amazing Guthrie Trapp, and bring the stories behind the songs to the concert stage.” As one-half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist, John Oates has recorded seven solo albums, authored the best-selling memoir “Change of Seasons,” and released a DVD docu-concert titled “Another Good Road.” Oates curated and produced the 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival which was held at the Wheeler Opera House from 2010 to 2012 and featured an impressive list of performers including: Allen Toussaint, Keb Mo, Kenny Loggins, Sam Bush, Shawn Colvin, Matt Nathanson, Bob Scheneider, J.D. Souther, Carrie Rodriguez, Jimmy Wayne, Richard Butler (Psychedelic Furs), David Bromberg, Tift Merritt, and the comedy duo Garfunkle and Oates. Guthrie Trapp is one of Nashville’s preeminent guitar talents; a versatile musician who crosses country, blues, Latin, reggae, jazz, rock and experimental genres with ease, taste and authenticity. For several years he worked with revered country artist Patty Loveless, appearing on two studio albums with her including the Grammy-winning “Mountain Soul 2.” Onstage or in the studio, Trapp has supported the world’s most talented and best-selling artists including Garth Brooks, John Oates, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Travis Tritt, Dolly Parton, Tim O’Brien, Delbert McClinton, Randy Travis, George Jones, Alison Krauss, Sam Bush, Tony Rice, Earl Scruggs, Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, “Cowboy” Jack Clement and many others.