{"id":4751,"date":"2015-02-26T19:43:59","date_gmt":"2015-02-26T19:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/john-5.com\/main\/?p=4751"},"modified":"2015-02-26T19:43:59","modified_gmt":"2015-02-26T19:43:59","slug":"review-95-5-klos-review-the-creatures-five-shreds-thats-the-bottom-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/john-5.com\/main\/2015\/02\/26\/review-95-5-klos-review-the-creatures-five-shreds-thats-the-bottom-line\/","title":{"rendered":"[REVIEW] 95.5 KLOS review The Creatures; “FIVE SHREDS. That\u2019s the bottom line”"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"John<\/p>\n

Another fantastic review for John 5 and The Creatures, as 95.5 KLOS\/Tour Bus Live<\/a> took in the show at The Coach House in San Capistrano a few days ago.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the show, they say of 5 “He\u2019s a true virtuoso.\u00a0 In another era, he\u2019d probably have been a solo violinist playing some composer\u2019s masterpiece at some powerful King\u2019s court.”<\/p>\n

There’s also some pretty cool feedback on The Creatures drummer Rodger Carter and bassist, Ian Ross.<\/p>\n

To read the review and find out how to see some brilliant photos from the night, click >>>\u00a0<\/p>\n

JOHN 5 and THE CREATURES
\nThe Coach House
\nSan Juan Capistrano, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 12, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Writing and photography by\u00a0TourBusLive.com<\/a><\/p>\n

To view photos:\u00a0http:\/\/www.955klos.com\/common\/page.php?pt=PHOTOS%3A+John+5&id=22211&is_corp=0<\/a>
\nWhen you cut your proverbial stage teeth backing the likes of metal masters ROB ZOMBIE and MARILYN MANSON, it is completely understandable how you might end up being as much a performance artist as a great musician.\u00a0 But, if you are REALLY good at what you do, you end up stepping out from behind these giant shadows and you make a name for yourself. And that\u2019s exactly the case with JOHN LOWERY, better known to the world of metal music as simply JOHN 5.\u00a0\u00a0 Now out touring in support of his most recent solo album entitled \u201cCAREFUL WITH THAT AXE\u201d (a nod to rock greats Pink Floyd?), we caught up with FIVE recently at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.<\/p>\n

Known for his shredding guitar, his ample aptitude, his humble attitude, and his extreme versatility, you might be surprised to also know that FIVE, who had a solid Midwestern upbringing, not only rivals the best of the metal guitar masters, but he can also pick his way perfectly through a CHET ATKINS song with a finesse reserved for someone with perhaps a more classical background.<\/p>\n

So it\u2019s no wonder that he can take his guitar out on the road and fill rooms on his current solo tour \u2013 even as an entirely instrumental set (no wailing or screaming singers overpowering the band on this stage).\u00a0 And it\u2019s no surprise to us that his fans follow him even far south, to the bowels of Orange County. Why?\u00a0 Because FIVE SHREDS.\u00a0 That\u2019s the bottom line.\u00a0 A self-admitted obsessive player (he mentioned his ever-understanding wife actually puts up with his constant practice \u2013 even when just lounging at home, he picks up the guitar and continues to hone his craft), it all pays off when FIVE hits the stage and you watch in awe as his fingers (and even his tongue at one point!) literally dance over those six strings.\u00a0 He\u2019s a true virtuoso.\u00a0 In another era, he\u2019d probably have been a solo violinist playing some composer\u2019s masterpiece at some powerful King\u2019s court.\u00a0 YES, he\u2019s THAT good.<\/p>\n

And not to discount his backing band, THE CREAURES – the very talented RODGER CARTER on drums (who has spent years working with some of rock\u2019s greatest) and newcomer bassist IAN ROSS supplied the appropriately heavy rhythm section to round out FIVE\u2019s sound.<\/p>\n

Together, JOHN 5 and THE CREATURES put on one hell of a show \u2013 all that great music combined with make-up, costume changes, lots of volume, and even monsters (a wily Frankenstein, provided by FIVE\u2019s busy guitar tech, had a few moments on stage, handing out monster-themed guitar picks to the crowd) made for a completely enjoyable show.<\/p>\n

And if that wasn\u2019t enough, for a guitar enthusiast like me, the parade of really cool guitars (sometimes modified with lights and even snow-globe effects) was worth the price of admission alone.<\/p>\n

Not made it out yet to a gig?\u00a0 Well, you had better catch FIVE on tour with THE CREATURES before he\u2019s back out on the road with ROB ZOMBIE this summer.\u00a0 You won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Another fantastic review for John 5 and The Creatures, as 95.5 KLOS\/Tour Bus Live took in the show at The Coach House in San Capistrano a few days ago. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,6],"tags":[372,13,559],"class_list":["post-4751","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-review","category-tour","tag-95-5-klos","tag-john-5","tag-john-5-and-the-creatures","tw-post-no-content"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1qFj4-1eD","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":5614,"url":"https:\/\/john-5.com\/main\/2016\/08\/11\/listen-to-john-5-on-full-metal-jackie\/","url_meta":{"origin":4751,"position":0},"title":"Listen to John 5 on Full Metal Jackie","author":"Dillon - 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