JOHN CAMPBELL : bio

John Campbell is a semi-serious guitar player/vocalist/songwriter from Santa Monica, CA. After relocating to Orange County at the age of 1, John decided that life in OC wasn't "working for him" and decided to relocate yet again to Riverside, CA. John planted his roots firmly in Riverside at age 2 and has lived there ever since.

It is hard for John to pinpoint the exact moment music became an integral part of his life, however there were many contributing factors: his parents, his friends the Royers, and lastly a freak accident with a CD collection. Shortly before a trip to Sedona, AZ, John subscribed to one of those services where you get 30 CD's for one cent (and then by 20 more CD's @ $50 each). Anyway, he wasn't super knowledgeable with music, so he ordered anything that had a guitar on the front picture in the catalogue. He ended up with Clapton, Bryan Adams, and John Lee Hooker among others. During his trip to Sedona, one John Lee Hooker song really caught John's attention. It was called the Healer and featured rippin backup riffs by Carlos Santana.

Going back in time several years, John also credits a large part of his musical soul to his dad Ron who introduced him to the Beatles at age 6 or 7 as well as Michael Jackson and Van Halen. One of his favorite memories from John's childhood was the time him and his dad went to see Beatlemania @ Knotts in 1983. After his dad died unexpectedly in 1985, John found an old Beatles cassette that belonged to his dad and listened to that thing religiously for years till it broke.

At age 14, John bought his first guitar and the rest is history (just kidding). These days, John plays with a mixture of influences of blues, rock, soul, funk and fusion. John played for several years at Harvest church in Riverside and nowadays stays quite busy with Riverside Blues Club.

John uses MIM Fender Strats and a homemade pedal board. He discovered the other day that he has written and recorded over 30 song ideas over the years but none of them have been any good. Right now, he is trying to determine if he lacks talent in that area or if he needs to work harder at songwriting specifically. Besides music, John spends most of his time hanging with his family.

JOHN ENYEART : bio

John Enyeart has had a love for music ever since the toddler years when he would rock himself to sleep listening to K-Earth 101 back in the 70s (hey, they actually played 60s and 70s music back then too). He was known as "Johnny" to many friends and family back then and it has stuck to this day (especially when there are two Johns in this band). His vocal "career" started at the age of 5 when he sang on stage at the Elks Lodge for free meals. Sadly, that career ended shortly after when he told his mother he didn't have to listen to her because he was a "star". Growing up during the 70s and 80s allowed for an interesting mix of musical influences from the earlier classic rock legends like Clapton, Zeppelin and the Beatles to Motown/Funk Idols like Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Marvin Gaye. From Metal Hair Bands like Motley Crue and Bon Jovi to KROQ "Modern Rock" bands like The Cure, Oingo Boingo and U2. There was always a dose of pop music in the mix too...too much to mention really. After high school and into college, Grunge bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden eventually gave way to a mix of just about everything and a slightly more tame lifestyle...That's right, you guessed it! He got married and started a family. Although he never really lived the hard life of a blues legend, he has visited the Mississippi Delta, New Orleans, Memphis, and Chicago. He decided to settle in Riverside because he heard that you could still find a house down there.

Not too long after that John found Jesus (or actually, He found me!). Talk about a life-changing experience! Eventually, God brought John and music together for a higher purpose. Learning how to play the guitar was a challenging and rewarding undertaking...especially since he could not sing and chew gum, let alone sing and play an instrument. A few years later, John found himself leading worship at a church and serving the Lord while He continued to "work" on him. During time he wrote almost a dozen worship songs and enjoyed serving at church, youth events/camp, and even at a NASCAR Nation "tent" church service. After leading worship for nearly 8 years, John was led in a different direction where playing music didn't play as prominent of a role... but the "itch" to play and sing was still there!

About a year and a half later, a fun "jam session" with some family & friends eventually led to the formation of the Riverside Blues Club. This led to a renewed appreciation for the Blues and a whole lotta fun! Our band was created out of a love of music (particularly the Blues and its impact on other genres of music) and a desire to have a blast making music together and sharing that experience with others. Ask any RBC band member and they will tell you: "That's why we do what we do!" John's job in the band is simple: to "bring it" vocally. That's what the blues are all about...Feelin'! John has written a couple of Blues songs and looks forward to collaborating with his fellow band members on future songs and whatever lies ahead. Admittedly, John says he has a long way to go musically speaking. "The first step is understanding how much you really DON'T know and then working toward learning more." Right now, he's just satisfied with enjoying the journey as it unfolds and hanging out with his family and the guys in the band!

ROBBIE DAHL : bio

There was always music playing when I was growing up. Everyday my Mom would play cassette tapes or listen to the radio. I heard Lionel Richie, the Maranatha Praise Band, Neil Diamond, Amy Grant, Sandy Patty, The Beach Boys; contemporary Christian artists, worship, oldies, and some top 40 tunes. I knew all the oldies songs growing up, I could sing them verbatim in the car; everywhere we went I was on it.

I didn’t have musical instruments growing up, I always felt that instruments were reserved for other people and thus out of my reach. I met a man, who to this day is still one of my best friends, when I was sixteen. He changed that paradigm and put music in my hands for me to create on my own. He lent me his Ibanez Roadstar. He showed me how to tune it, how to read chord diagrams, and gave me a couple worship songs. I bought my first guitar when I was eighteen. It was an Epiphone Acoustic. I play it every day.

During my late teens and early twenties I played with the Harvest Christian Fellowship High School Worship Team (say that really fast). That is where my wife and I met. I also played at a few weddings, couple coffee shop gigs, at other churches, and even a funeral or two.

The fall of 1999 I got married and three years after that had our first daughter. My playing had been put on the back burner during this time while reconfiguring the priorities in my life. I still played a little during jam sessions with friends or accompanying Johnny at his church. I was still on the lookout for great deals on a guitars and equipment. I’d forgotten how much fun it was to play with a full band since it’d been years since the last time. Fall of 2007 is when John asked me to play with him at a coffee shop in Murrieta; little did we know it would be the inception of the Riverside Blues Club.

PHIL ESQUIBEL : bio

When I was little, my Dad had an old nylon classical guitar that he kept around the house and he would play Ringo Starr's “Don't come easy” over and over and over again until I picked up the guitar myself and played the chords by ear. By the time I was 8 years old, I would grab the pots and pans in the kitchen cupboard and start banging away until I couldn't anymore. Music was always playing around the house, especially oldies that my Dad would crank up. I would go to school singing “always and forever” and anything from the Whispers, to Steve Wonder, to classic rock, well, you get the idea...

I accepted Christ in my bed when I was 13 years old listening to the old radio programs of Dr. Vernon McGee. I would crank up the radio in my garage and began to grow in the word of God.

I love music; the chemistry it creates and the very emotions that happen when playing. I didn't' receive my first real drum set until I was about 17 years old when my brother's white remo was given to me. Shortly after I went to Cal Baptist to pursue a teaching degree but God had other plans for my life. I heard the Cal Baptist praise band throughout the halls of Cal Baptist and a burning passion began to develop in me: to play music. I am very grateful for the experience and friendships that were developed through college. It was then that I began to grow through Christ in real praise and worship, and experience the presence of Jesus. To this day I love playing for Jesus and can't image life without him.

When in college, I experienced what a real studio was like, including the “click track.” Through prayer and hard work, I overcame my fear of the studio and enjoy every chance I get to help out in any way! I bought my first Pearl Masters Custom drum set when I was with Plumbline. I traveled to different states and truly experienced God through trust and being away from family. I developed a craving for “Big Red” soda on the road, and Dave's poetry.

I have played with various people throughout my musical venture including Andrew Shirley, Plumbline, Jeremy Camp and various musical projects just to name a few.

I met my awesome wife Joy while gigging at Olive Branch church in Corona. We now have 2 beautiful kids named Benjamin and Rebekah that make our days both challenging and loving.

I am honored to play with RBC! I have played with Robbie and John through Harvest and look forward to jamming with them again along with the very talented Johnny Enyeart.