JOHNNY CUOMO Johnny Cuomo, is a folk-flavored acoustic roots artist, with influences in rock and traditional Irish music. His "Dylanesque" voice follows the tradition of Roger McGuinn and Tom Petty, in capturing the essential emotion of the American musical spirit from its core beginnings to present. From his rock band, Voice of the Turtle, in the 90's, to his immersion into the Irish music scene, up to present, Johnny's musical style has flourished into one that fuses modern folk rock with an innovative Irish twist. Johnny's most current release, American Idle, can be found on the Paradiddle Records label, as well as Johnny's version of Boots of Spanish Leather on Paradiddle's 2006 release, Bob Dylan Uncovered. Johnny has made numerous trips back to Ireland in the past years, not only to keep current with his traditional playing, but to bring his own simple, organic blend of folk/rock music to Dublin fans who have given him much respect. He has played for audiences of more than 350 at various pubs and venues in Dublin, including Whelans, Vicar Street and The Cobblestone, where he recently did support gigs for Australia’s favorite guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel, and Dublin’s own “Whirlygig.”