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John MacArthur

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John MacArthur

Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Vocals details
John MacArthur

Victoria’s own, John MacArthur is an accomplished guitarist with an extensive and eclectic background and plays a variety of jazz classics, swing, Latin and Gypsy jazz music.

Despite being a member of Victoria’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , John is most often seen around town and the island either as a soloist or in a variety of combos with the city’s top jazz musicians.

At 13 he joined The Esquires, one of Victoria’s first Rock and Roll bands winning the” Vancouver Island Battle of the Bands”, a notable event in the sixties.

By 16 he played in David Foster’s first Rock band,” The Teen Beats”.

Throughout that era he played in a succession of groups including R & R Hall of Famers “The Motifs , ”Amor de Cosmos”, and ” Velvet Brass”.

John has done an extensive cruise ship tour of the South Pacific Islands with “Party of Four”.

He has played gypsy jazz with” Twango” and” Karmel Sutra” and vintage rock with” Hot Rod Lincoln”, “Davey’s Gang” and” The Weeds”.


Recently John returned from Costa Rica , where he and Melinda Whitaker perform their annual winter gig.
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10
Jun
2018
19:00
Spirited Jazz Vespers: John MacArthur, Tony Genge, Barry Casson
SPIRITED JAZZ Spring Uni...
By Donation
First Unitarian Church of Victoria
Event can be attended in person
18
Jun
2017
19:00
Sunday Series Presents:: Melinda Whitaker
 
$12-$20
Hermann's Jazz Club
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04
Jun
2017
19:00
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur
Maureen will be joining John MacArthur for St John's United's Jazz Vespers
St. John's United Church
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24
Apr
2016
19:00
Sunday Series Presents: Celebrating Ernestine Anderson: Melinda Whitaker
Celebrating vocalist Ernestine Anderson feat. special guest Melinda Whittaker! ...
$12-$20
Hermann's Jazz Club
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14
Mar
2015
19:00
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur
Enjoy a night of romantic jazz and blues to touch your heart and soul from Maur...
Free
Heron Rock Bistro
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11
Mar
2015
18:00
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur
Join Maureen and John for a lovely evening of jazz and blues! Be sure to make a...
Free
Bar 500
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23
Nov
2014
18:00
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur
Classic Jazz at its best !! Come and enjoy !!!
Free
Crooked Goose Bistro
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20
Nov
2014
18:00
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur, Joey Smith
Join Maureen Washington and her trio for an evening of fabulous music... Be su...
Free
Haro's Restaurant & Bar
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20
Sep
2014
18:00
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur, Joey Smith
Join Maureen Washington and her trio for an evening of fabulous music... Be su...
Free
Haro's Restaurant & Bar
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11
Aug
2014
19:00
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur
Maureen is joining John MacArthur for a fabulous evening of Jazz and Blues !!!
Free
Heron Rock Bistro
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18
Dec
2013
18:00 20:00
Edie DaPonte, Joey Smith, John MacArthur
 
Bar 500
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01
Nov
2013
19:00
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur
come on down and join Maureen and myself at the fabulous Heron Rock Bistro !!
Free
Heron Rock Bistro
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30
Oct
2013
18:00 20:00
Edie DaPonte, John MacArthur
 
Bar 500
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06
Sep
2013
18:00
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur
Come for the spectacular view, great food and fabulous music... a little bit of ...
Free
Haro's Sidney Pier
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04
Sep
2013
19:00 21:00
Edie DaPonte, John MacArthur
 
Bar 500
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12
Aug
2013
19:30
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur
Incredible musical entertainment, great food, & wonderful service !!!...
Free
Heron Rock Bistro
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04
Aug
2013
19:00 20:30
Edie DaPonte, John MacArthur, Joey Smith, Damian Graham
 
Butchart Gardens
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02
Aug
2013
12:00 13:00
Edie DaPonte (vocals), John MacArthur (guitar), Joey Smith (bass)
 
Tango Festival-Victoria Centennial Square
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13
Jul
2013
13:30 15:30
Edie DaPonte, John MacArthur, Joey Smith
 
Beacon Hill Park Bandshell
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16
Jun
2013
14:00
Maureen Washington, John MacArthur, John Hyde Group
We're looking forward to playing at this great new venue in nearby Crofton ! 2-5
$10
Crofton Hotel Showcase Venue
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John MacArthur and Melinda Whitaker
Washington & MacArthur Trio
John MacArthur Trio
guitar
Melinda Whitaker
guitar

Past Projects

The Esquires
Guitar
60s
Motifs
Guitar
60s
Velvet Brass
Guitar
1970 - 1972
Amor de Cosmos
Guitar
1968
The Teen Beats
Guitar
1964 - 1965

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