John Kael has been playing, teaching and performing bluegrass for over 20 years. Equally at home on the guitar, mandolin, banjo or bass, John has an undying passion for playing bluegrass music, and a deep knowledge of the history, nuance and repertoire. John has been an instructor at numerous camps and workshops around the country, including Kaufman Kamp in TN, Sorrento music camp in Canada, Bluegrass by the Beach in Oregon and CBA Music Camp in CA, and has toured and performed internationally. John is also an IBMA Award-Winning songwriter, and proprietor of the much-beloved and sorely neglected bluegrasslyrics.com.