John Tate is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter, originally from Vancouver, BC.. He has lived and performed all over North America with musicians from the Blues, Country and Rock genres. 

Over the years, John has shared the stage with both past and present members of some of the world's top bands and/or performers including ... Taylor Swift, Brett Eldredge,
Atlanta Rhythm Section, Starship, Don Felder, Great White, Randy Bachman, Colin James, Tom Cochrane & Red Rider,
Honeymoon Suite and Alannah Myles, to name a few.


"I'm very fortunate to have been able to work as a drummer and/or guitar player with some incredibly talented people, for most of my life. Although I've never played with any "big name" bands or artists, I like to say I've managed to get the '6 degrees of separation down to 1 degree'. They've all had some sort of influence on me and shared so much with me, whether they realized it or not."

Big thanx to you all !!!!
- John
ABOUT   JOHN
ABOUT     DATES     AUDIO/VIDEO     PHOTOS     CONTACT     LESSONS
Drums & Backing Vocals
w/ Dave Hartney @ Sunfest 2016
Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
w/ 10 Miles West
Drums & Backing Vocals
w/ Dave Hartney @ Sunfest 2016
"The Truth"
Music by John Tate / Lyrics by Noelle Christie
All instruments & Backing Vocals by John Tate
Audio / Video
Website Copyright 2026 - John Tate  /  Motala Music

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John Tate / Guitar - w/Alive II - Akron, OH (2003)
John Tate / Guitar - Vancouver, BC (2007)
John Tate / Guitar @ The Plaza of Nations / Winter Olympics Vancouver (2010)
John Tate / Guitar - 2014 Photoshoot
Photo Gallery
John Tate / Guitar w/Carnival Of Sin @ The ACT Theatre - Pitt Meadows, BC (2007)
John Tate / Guitar w/Carnival Of Sin @ The ACT Theatre - Pitt Meadows, BC (2007)
John Tate / Guitar @ Gabby's - Langley, BC (2013)
John Tate / Guitar @ Ole Red - Las Vegas, NV (18Aug24)
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  2026 

September
01 - Harmony Shay @ Aldean's / Las Vegas, NV
03 - Harmony Shay @ Aldean's / Las Vegas, NV
04 - Nevada Mustangs @ Sun River / St. George, UT
12 - Nevada Mustangs @ Johnny Mac's / Henderson, NV
26 - Johnny B & Friends @ Pioneer Saloon / Goodsprings, NV

October
02 - Acoustic Duo @ Hop Nuts Brewery / Las Vegas, NV
03 - Nevada Mustangs @ Private Event / Las Vegas, NV
04 - Johnny B & Friends @ Tiki Di Amore / Las Vegas, NV
10 - Nevada Mustangs @ Johnny Mac's / Henderson, NV
18 - Harmony Shay @ Aldean's / Las Vegas, NV
23 - Harmony Shay @ Aldean's / Las Vegas, NV​
29 - Harmony Shay Acoustic @ Private Event / Las Vegas, NV

November
14 - Nevada Mustangs @ Johnny Mac's / Henderson, NV

December
04 - Harmony Shay @ Carnaval Court / Las Vegas, NV
05 - Harmony Shay @ The STRAT / Las Vegas, NV
11 - Harmony Shay @ The STRAT / Las vegas, NV
12 - Nevada Mustangs @ Johnny Mac's / Henderson, NV

SRV tribute band - Couldn't Stand The Weather (1997)
Kiss tribute - Alive II (2003)
Motley Crue tribute - Carnival Of Sin (2007)
The Steel Toe Boots (2011)
  Upcoming Dates 
Outlaws Promo Photo (2009)
JAM Promo Photo (2011)
Runaway Lane Promo Photo (2014)
10 Miles West Promo Photo (2014)
John Tate / Drums @ The Plaza of Nations / Winter Olympics Vancouver (2010)
John Tate / Drums @ The Cloverdale Rodeo - Cloverdale, BC (2009)
John Tate / Drums @ Gabby's - Langley, BC (2010)
John Tate / Drums @ Sunfest Mainstage - Cowichan Valley, BC (2016)
John Tate / Guitar @ Ole Red - Las Vegas, NV (18Aug24)
John Tate - Guitar
John Tate - Guitar
Roxy Stardust Promo Photo 2024
John Tate - Drums
John Tate - Drums
John Tate on stage @ Sunfest - Duncan, BC 03Aug13 / opening for Alan Jackson, Thompson Square & Jarrod Neiman
John Tate Drums w/Limoncello 4Q22
John Tate as Ace Frehley, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 2019
John Tate Drums w/Runaway Lane in Vancouver, BC 2017
John Tate Guitar @ Harrah's in Las Vegas, NV 24Aug19
John Tate Guitar @ Fremont Street in Las Vegas, NV 29Oct23
John uses the following gear ...

Drums





Guitars