If you're lookin' for a dose of soulful-singin', guitar-lickin', smokin', rockin' southern roots music, then you'll be healed with the sounds of John Gaar & the Hopeful Souls! Latest CD is 'Bittersweet Success'. First cut 'Memphis' received John honors as a top songwriter by Billboard Magazine. Tradition Magazine says "his originals are right up with the Master's as his playing and obvious stage presence!"