John 5
- Monday, october 12
- 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
- The 1865 Brunswick Square, Southampton SO14 3AR, United Kingdom
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John 5 arrives at The 1865 in Southampton on 12 October 2026 with The Creatures, his trio tailored for the instrumental stage. A sought-after guitarist for nearly three decades, he has held positions with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, shared sessions with Rob Halford, David Lee Roth, Alice Cooper and Rod Stewart, and crossed paths with Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Albert Lee. On stage, his playing blends heavy riffs, shred passages and country‑influenced picking, a mix fed by influences ranging from KISS to Jimi Hendrix.
The set draws from his solo albums and the John 5 and The Creatures projects — Season of the Witch, the live It’s Alive and Invasion — conceived for a sharp, no‑vocals format in which the guitar leads the conversation. Behind him, Ian Ross on bass and Logan Miles Nix on drums shape a compact groove, leaving space for shifts in texture, quick breaks and nods to surf, bluegrass and hard rock. Between razor‑sharp technique and a strong sense of motif, John 5 strings themes together like snapshots, alternating tension and breathers for a show that prioritizes playing and precision.
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Venue
The 1865
Brunswick Square, Southampton SO14 3AR, United Kingdom