JOHNNY JUAREZ
Johnny Juarez is no Ricky Martin or Gerardo (remember “Rico Suave?”), and he's fine with that. Instead, the handsome singer-songwriter is a humble family man who just happens to travel the world singing in both Spanish and English, using his music to help people know and worship Jesus Christ. His ministry-oriented concerts combine interactive fun and spiritual themes, with time devoted to the sharing of Biblical principles and his personal testimony of how God restored his life and family.
Born in Houston, Texas, Johnny Juarez spent most of his life living in one of the world's most multi-cultural cities: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Already established in Canada, where he won a 2006 MAJA Award (honoring Gospel artists in Canada) for his strong pop-rock vocal abilities, Johnny Juarez now lives in nearby Buffalo, New York, because its airport allows him to easily fly to concerts in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Honduras, Spain, and several cities in both Canada and the United States, without any hassle.
After releasing two popular Spanish-language CDs in 2003 and 2005, Johnny Juarez is most excited about his latest project, 2008's “Here I Go” CD. The album of ten pop-rock, English-language songs is set to take Johnny Juarez's passionate singing style to whole new audiences. Produced with the help of Sean Spicer and Henry Gonzalez, “Here I Go” is gaining airplay on radio stations in Canada and the United States with the powerful title track, as well as stand-out tracks like “You Are There” and “Let Me Tell You.”
With experience opening for Jars of Clay and Bryan Duncan, Johnny Juarez is concentrating on establishing himself with English-speaking Christian music audiences, and “Here I Go” will definitely help do that.
Seen as an adult contemporary artist, Johnny Juarez hopes his latest project will appeal to fans of popular artists like Casting Crowns, Salvador, and Big Daddy Weave.
SEAN SPICER
Sean started playing guitar and taking lessons at age 9. He then studied music at Humber College and the Royal Conservatory of Music. At age 17 he joined Rush tribute band, "Void" and played in the Greater Toronto 'A' circuit, opening up for classic rock legend, Nazareth. In 1989-1995 toured the United States and Canada with Virgin Records Recording Artist, Paul London. Also in 1994 he records and toured with Indie-alternative recording artist, 'The Ruins'.
1997-2001 he joined and recorded with Christian recording artist 'Kat'. Sean played sessions on: When I Worship, For Every Star, First Fruits volumes 1 and 2. He also played many different concerts to support this material including 2001 March For Jesus and Wisdom Conference with Mike Murdock. 2001 saw Sean doing guitar session work 'Cool Jerk' for Columbia recording artist, Platinum Blonde/Chris Steffler who broke all musical boundries for all Canadian musicians in the early 80's.
By 2002 Sean had recorded and released his own solo instrumental album, 'Textures'. In 2004 Sean was invited to go to Gouda, Holland in Europe to record with Indie Recording Artist where his playing is unprecedented and he is dubbed "The Canadian Yngwie Malmsteem". As busy as ever in 2005 Sean does guitar session work for Christian recording duo "Leon & Powell". In the year 2006 Sean records and performs with Maja award winner Johnny Juarez and a cd is to be released early in 2008.
HENRY "CUCHO" GONZALEZ
Known as “Cucho” {pro. Kew-choo} Henry Gonzalez brings his experience to the band 4Wall Mirrors with his versatility and talent in playing bass.
CUCHO started playing guitar and bass at the early age of 12 years old. He joined several bands, and also founded several ensembles in Toronto at a time when CCM was not as common to hear. His consistency and creativity has won him the respect of his peers at a National and International level.
A bass player like none other, who clearly expresses his emotions and passion for Christ through every note he plays. “Cucho” has played with several CCM musicians in Canada and is considered a guru of Latin Jazz, and Salsa. Apart from his talent in playing bass, he is also a great guitarist , and a songwriter.
ABOUT 4WALL MIRRORS
{Johnny & The Band}
