P.K. Lavengood

PK Lavengood has spent most of the last 25 years as guitarist and sometime musical director for Nashville­ based singer­ songwriter John Eddie. Long acclaimed as one of the East Coast's leading roots-­rock guitarists, he has also graced the recordings and stages of a long roster of other artists such as Glen Burtnick, Bob Burger, Jo Wymer and Laura Crisci to name a few. An accomplished singer he can also be seen in solo and duo settings, with his long-­running trio, PK's Band Without Fear and as John Eddie's guitarist and principal background vocalist. Prior to his move to New Jersey PK led Rods & Cones, one of the Midwest's top touring cover bands in the 80's. Although largely self­-taught on guitar, PK's early musical training included several year of playing piano, clarinet, electric and string bass. Relying on his ear and instinct, his style encompasses Nashville­-style hybrid picking and a strong slide approach, both in standard and altered tunings. All these years playing he has accumulated a massive songlist spanning the history of rock. This serves him well in his teaching career which dates back to 1975! With his easy­going midwestern approach and infectious enthusiasm for playing, PK is one of the most versatile teachers around.