John Gerard

About

My name is John Gerard and I am a Folk Americana Singer/Songwriter with over 40 years of experience. Born in Paris, France and raised in Massachusetts, my music career has featured multiple CD reviews in Metronome Magazine, a highlight in The Boston Globe, a featured documentary called “Subway Serenade”, and opening at Club Passim for Americana and Country music singer/songwriter Lori McKenna. In 2010, not long after releasing my "Live at the Dugout" album, I decided to retire the Alvarez, earned my CDL license and launched a career in the trucking industry.

In 2019 I wanted to find purpose and meaning in my day-to-day work and shifted my career focus to Human Services. My own recovery process has been a "feeder" of my music craft. In paying it forward, I began writing and performing for others in recovery. Through this process, I found a new focus and style for my writing and believe I have become a much better songwriter because of it!