With life comes tragedy and through tragedy art is born. For John Mueller, an educator in Dutchess County, NY for over thirty years, tragedy struck his family in 1998, when after being struck by a drunk driver, John’s son suffered a massive traumatic brain injury. John turned to music for both its therapeutic value and as an escape. His original songs take the listener through a spectrum of thoughts and emotions. Audiences easily connect to John’s songs which are performed in a way that belies the depth of the words and underscores the unexpectedness of life. Why me? Recipe... Add 2 lbs tragedy Add 1 1/2 lbs family Mix together in a large mind (knead until escape & therapy are produced) 2 cups of British Invasion (the Who, the Beatles, the Kinks) 2 cups 70's singer songwriter (Harry Chapin, Neil Young, Joe Walsh) 2 Tbs New Age (Lanz & Spear) 1 cup early 60's (4 Seasons, Sam & Dave) 1/2cup California Country Rock (Poco, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) 2tsp of Christian Rock (Jars of Clay) 2 tbs 2k singer songwriter (Pete Yorn, Joseph Arthur) Dash of cool (Jon Brion) Shaker of reggae Add in great production, creative input and Woodstock musicians Put in circular pan w/ hole in middle Cook time 1hr. 6mins Slice in 14 tunes , place in player & turn volume to 8 Serve with red wine or dark beer