John Bolten

John is a passionate songwriter, musician, and folk music enthusiast from Wood County, West Virginia. Now based in Baltimore, MD, he fronts Geraldine, an original old-time/bluegrass band which Bluegrass Country Radio calls “the perfect blend of grit, drive, originality, and fun.” He has earned numerous performance and songwriting accolades with eleven selections in national songwriting contests including the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest, the Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest, and the Common Ground on the Hill Song Contest. A “songwriter’s songwriter”, John crafts memorable songs that honor his Appalachian roots while striking a delicate balance between self-reflection, wit, humor, and tradition.