Andre White - Guitar and Vocals

A native of Jamaica, songwriter, and dynamic performer, Andre White has developed a vocal style which captures many elements of the 1970’s heyday of roots reggae in Jamaica.  With lyrical contributions that are geared toward determination, truth, and humanity, Andre Nicholas captivates his audiences with his stage presence, putting every ounce of his small stature into his singing.  Musical influences include Winston  Rodney (Burning Spear), Max Romeo, Jacob Miller, Bob Marley,  David Hinds (Steel Pulse) and many others.

After leaving his hometown of Kingston in 1993 to pursue a degree at St. Lawrence University (where he dominated NCAA Division III soccer with his goal-scoring), Andre Nicholas teamed up with fellow band-mate Brendan DeMelle to form Zion Express- a powerful, all-original, roots rock reggae band which performed extensively in the upstate New York college circuit.  Nicholas moved to DC after getting his degree and linked up with drummer Alfred Adams.  DeMelle moved to DC in May of 2000 to reunite with Nicholas, and together the threesome established the core of JohnStone.

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