He met producer and engineer, Darah York, who he shadowed for several months before landing a job as producer for Caribou Broadcasting. He soon realized an interest in what goes on behind the scenes. John gave up his chemist job to get into radio, interning at Moku’s KQMQ 93.1 FM. John recorded two songs, Home and Lady of the Night. He met local radio legend, Wili Moku, who brought him into the studio to record a second session. John left Rhode Island for another island –Hawaii－in 1996. In March 1996 John went to New York City to record some demo tracks the three-song demo was distributed to some record labels. After graduating in 1995 with a degree in Wildlife Biology, John started writing songs and playing at open-mic events in The Berkshires, the hills of southwest Massachusetts. The band, with John on lead guitar and vocals, specialized in Grateful Dead covers. While attending the University of Rhode Island, John played in a band called Cat on a Tin Roof, gigging at various clubs in Kingston and Narragansett. At Hall High School, he played In talent shows and sometimes on the streets of Hartford, his first tastes of live performing. John ditched the drums and picked up guitar, beginning to sing and write his own songs. He continued in percussion at King Philip Junior High School, where he first heard guitar legends Jerry Garcia and Van Morrison. His career could’ve taken off from there if only he knew what to do with them.Īt Morley Elementary School in West Hartford, CT., John played the snare drum in the school band. Papa, as John called him, gave him his first ukulele and harmonica. The women sang and played piano.īlame John’s grandfather for what has become a passion (and hopefully career) in music for John. His dad was a square dance caller his grandfather played any instrument he could get his hands on. His parents and grandparents were all talented musically. “The Sting” won the Oscar for Best Picture. Here is some information on John's background.
★36th Annual Nā Hōkū HANOHANO AWARD FinalistĬ Copyright - Johnny Helm / John Helm Music Johnny Helm's "sound" is acoustic "Folky" rock that is melodic and introspective.
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