John Tonin, Ontario Guitar Warz 2 champion, music teacher to most of the current generation of guitar players in the Guelph area and considered the city's "Wizard of the six-string" has, after more than twenty years of playing, only just begun putting his music on record. This acceptance that everything must come in its own time no doubt comes from the fact that this front man for a surf rock band is a meditation teacher.

John Tonin's life in music reads like a road trip of different cultural landscapes. From the glitz of Las Vegas to the grit of New York City (with 80's rock sensation Thor), and from the attitude of the early 80's west coast music scene to the simple joy of making music for children.

All signs pointed to this day for John Tonin. John's new band, Six-String Johnny and the Jalapeños, is the musical destiny of a man who has spent his life making music, touring, performing in various genres and making friends along the way. The blending of all of these experiences was then poured into a group of seasoned musicians to create a full album of spicy surf tunes and earthy turf songs. Six-String Johnny and the Jalapeños, is a cohesive unit which combines all the different styles of John Tonin's artistry. In it, you can hear the influences of his weaning on the Beatles and years of Flamenco study.

Even though this project has been a long time in coming, you won't hear John Tonin complain. This project has grown naturally from a lifelong love of music and a desire to make people happy.