Today we’d like to introduce you to John Dorney.
Hi John, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I started playing live music in Orlando during High School at Chuck Magid’s Jam at St Matthew’s Tavern. Through that, I was introduced to a wonderful community of musicians and artists, many of whom I consider good friends. I eventually got a music performance degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston. After returning home, I have been putting together my original projects, recording music, and participating in multiple bands in Orlando, including Cat Ridgeway and the Tourists, Timothy Eerie, Surf Witch, and Megan Shea.
Alright, let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what challenges have you had to overcome?
I focus on remaining in a productive and creative mindset; with everything that goes on daily, it’s good for me to set time aside to work on developing the things that matter most. This is something that a lot of people might feel. Theres not enough time in the day! At least not every day.
Thanks for sharing that. So, you could tell us a bit more about your work.
Recently, I am very proud of a recording session that four friends (also from Orlando) and I traveled to Old Lyme, CT, to complete. We spent four days on a farm partially converted into a full-time recording studio and made a collection of three original songs, the first of which is set to come out on January 26th. Through this experience, an EP embodies our time in CT and my views on life lives! I hope people can connect with these songs in their way.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
Risks are great! They can push people to places they otherwise may have never gone or even thought possible. I have taken a few risks in my life. Leaving my hometown to attend school in Boston was the first. I also took a solo trip to the Netherlands two summers ago to do an internship at a place called Wisseloord Studios. The police recorded “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” in the late 70s! It was an excellent spot and a very interesting experience from which I learned a lot.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.johndorneymusic.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndorney/
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17yoWxA9Ar3CKwN0Ttfuzo?si=M3-NPIixSoShPy7Ve8aDqQ&nd=1&dlsi=d391b742547f40f5
Image Credits
Megan Cahill, Megan Shea
