John Bartus
Very few towns or cities could ever claim that their Mayor was a smokin' hot guitar player. The island city of Marathon in the Florida Keys is one of those towns. While politics is a temporary call to service, music is a life sentence. John Bartus, a more-than-four-decade full-time professional musician, singer, and songwriter, continues to raise the bar with his groundbreaking solo acoustic show. It’s easy to catch John on one of his more than 200 shows a year throughout the Keys on his Perpetual Island Tour. His CD releases include After The Storm, Keys Disease 10th Anniversary Remaster, and Live From the Florida Keys Vol. 2. John’s music is available wherever you download or stream your music.
JOHN BARTUS: THE SUPER BOWL IS OVER … AND THEY TOOK IT TO THE BANK
Taylor Swift was happy. Isn’t that all that really matters?
All those who tuned in to this year’s Super Bowl (LVIII for those keeping track)...
JOHN BARTUS: CLASSIC ROCKERS ARE NEVER TOO OLD
2024 is shaping up to be a year featuring some big rock and roll tours. Certified legends and Rock Hall of Fame members are...
JOHN BARTUS: MILLION$ OF REASONS TO FIND SOLUTIONS FOR BPAS
The Marathon City Council and Marathon City Manager George Garrett recently made news by drafting legislation asking the state of Florida to grant up...
JOHN BARTUS: LIFE IS SHORT – MAKE TIME FOR THE SPECIAL MOMENTS
A friend of ours gave Sarah the best dish towel ever. It reads, “Life is Short… take the trip, buy the shoes, eat the...
JOHN BARTUS COLUMN: A LOOK AT NEW YEAR TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD
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