CJ Sunshine
CJ is a natural Artist of many kinds. Music is his first love, Singing/songwrting or playing lead for a bands are his favorite things to do. CJ delves into many other Artforms also. Painting/Building and rebuilding musical instruments, creating works of art like his “GIGERATOR”, or just working in his garden, everything is Art to him. His favorite saying is “ART EVERYWHERE PLEASE!”
“Azalea” “Clementine” “Gardenia” and “Friend Covers” are his first four albums, he is also on several compilation CD’s and you can find his work on all streaming platforms and video sites.
Available alone with his “Sunshine Band” CJ makes it his mission to excite the crowd and keep them interested and yelling for more. A proven front man and lead guitarist, CJ has FUN and when you experience his show, you have fun too.
With two life times of performance under his belt he understands a crowd of any size and knows how to get them to dance, drink, and ask for more. A “chip off the old block” CJ started in music by backing up his Mother “Country Sunshine” LIVE at age 7.
Hosts “Farmer’s Market Musicians” most Saturday mornings. Each year he books and plays shows for the Salisbury Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings.
Hosted “Salisbury’s Olde Tyme Radio Hour”. Co-wrote, performed, and lead a variety show including 20 performers of all ages.
Avaliable to host a variety of open mics and songwriter rounds.
Can manage multiple acts, provide stage, lighting, and PA for bands.
“CJ is sunshine, CJ is love. CJ is fun and unexpected, like pop rocks, or like those standard poodles you sometimes see with the fun haircuts. But there’s far more to CJ than painted guitars and wild, long hair. He loves the craft and it shows; every performance is spirited and unique and sure to have you laughing and singing along as you try to figure out how the hell he does that on guitar. The magic is in the mystery, though, and every so often, he’ll pull out this earnest, sweet, sincere ballad. To remind you yes, life is joyful and fun, but it’s also painful. It’s all about the balance, and CJ has a way of bringing you up if you’re feeling melancholy, but also grounding you and making you stop and appreciate what’s around you, should you find yourself with your head in the clouds. CJ is music.”
Kim Ware of “The Good Graces”
CJ SUNSHINE YOUTUBE PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwLxnFAsnczrDrxtNZ5v16ovRWco-Y7N&si=7gxdJ3BUG4rLyiAa
The “Gigerator” is CJ’s personal tour bus/RV/Green Room. Peeps are invited to hangout and paint inside on the walls if they like and “Giggy” has a built in external PA system that he uses for show. SOLAR POWERED SOUND! CJ has installed a 12 volt solar system with litium ion batteries in the RV, CJ is really a nerd at heart and loves to learn about solar.
“You ever break free of a thicket of laurel and stroll into an ancient apple orchard with one tree showin’ golden ripe fruit? Such is the elemental serendipity set forth by CJ’s verve and attention to the lores and antiquity of folk music…a treasure layin’ among the jewels of the craft.”
Notoe d’Hobo (Brian Baugus)
https://www.facebook.com/CJGuitart
“CJ is the perfect blend of professional, funky, loving, and creative. When he puts on a show, you can bet on him to be reliable and true to his word, while bringing a big heart to the front, often engaging the community to join in. He always finds a way to make the audience feel taken care of and have a good time. He’s such a fun loving guy and you can tell he has such a big passion for music and connection.”
Shane Manier founder of Guerilla Poets
“When a Good Heart, intertwines with a Truthful Heart, and you put it into words, then add it to a song, you are an Artisan and Beauty is created. That is how I think of you my friend!”
Bonnie Allyn (Bon + Chuck)
his Mandolin.
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