John Batley is an Australian guitar player/ singer/ songwriter with a unique style combining rock, blues, and rhythm and blues. He picked up the guitar at the age of 12 after hearing the likes of The Shadows, Ventures, Duane Eddy, and Tommy Emmanuel.

After a few years in musical limbo, (while training and competing as a powerlifter) John is ready to release his new albums of both instrumental and vocal music.

“Reinvention of Me” is a mainly instrumental album with catchy melodies and toe tapping grooves combined with the subtleness of “ Jack’s Song”. All music and vocals were performed by John, including the percussion, which is played on his acoustic guitar. Anyone interested in a second hand guitar in good condition, please ring.

The "Dark to Light" EP, however, is a vocal acoustic album. This album combines the percussive grooves and raw energy typical of John's music, with his heart felt lyrics.

When John plays live, he is accompanied by the likes of Josh Payne (percussion), Scott Green (bass), and Rhys Hood (bass). It is interesting to note that Josh brings his own gear and is not allowed to bash John’s guitar, and both bass players don’t play at the same time. It’s just that they are both married and can only play when they have spare time.

John is happily married to Sam, and they have two beautiful children; Hannah and Jack.

We are pleased to advise that we will be offering the albums ”Reinvention of Me”, and the"Dark to Light" EP for online streaming and FREE downloading from this website. Please take this opportunity to hear some truly unique and original music. We hope you enjoy it.

You can also check out JB's links page