He was a founding member of Robert Randolph's "Family Band",[1][2] and is often seen guesting with such jamband luminaries as the Allman Brothers, Santana, Govt.
In that same year, the band backed the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama on the Grammy winning release “Higher Ground”.
[10][11] According to People Magazine, “John Ginty's organ nicely complement the Blind Boys' vigorous jubilee-style gospel, creating a sound that will indeed take you Higher.
Glide Magazine said of the record, “Fireside Live is loads of fun, as if Joey DeFrancesco or Jimmy Scott traded in the more academic jazz aesthetic (but retained same chops and improvisational proclivities) to front a boozy gospel-rock outfit Ginty’s taken to calling “outlaw gospel.”[13] He has played with such artists as Jewel, Matthew Sweet, Citizen Cope, Santana, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Court Yard Hounds, the Dixie Chicks, and many others.
[16] The record features special guests Warren Haynes,[17] Martie Maguire, Neal Casal, Alecia Chakour, Albert Castiglia, Todd Wolfe, and Cris Jacobs.
[18] They recorded it at Elliott's Showplace Studios in Dover, New Jersey, on the vast collection of vintage analog gear that resides there.
[19] “Bad News Travels” features ten songs, all written by Ginty, and was released September 12, 2013, on Elliotts American Showplace Music label.
[20][21][22] Relix Magazine said "Creating a seemingly effortless blend of blues, classic rock, funk and soul, Ginty utilizes his past experience as well as numerous special guests.