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September 2017
Galleria (Vol. II)
Arson Nicki presents: GALLERIA (Vol. II) An Evening of Drag As Durational Performance Art hosted by Arson Nicki featuring Miss Texas 1988 7-10pm Gallery 1412 (1412 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122) $5 cash only at the door All ages After a sold-out first showing nearly 1.5 years prior, GALLERIA has returned as a semi-regular exhibition of performance art pieces created by drag artists. This event brings drag into unconventional spaces and expand the boundaries of drag as an art form.…
Find out more »March 2018
Arson Explains It All
Arson Nicki presents: ARSON EXPLAINS IT ALL (a monologue with lip sync) at Gallery 1412 Friday, March 16th 9pm all ages $6 Advance Tickets: coming soon to https://arsonexplainsall.bpt.me/ Arson Explains It All is a peek behind the polyester curtain that surrounds Arson Nicki's personal life. Get to know them like you've never known them before through an evening of real stories, hard truths, and sharp lip syncs. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served. If you require seating accommodations arranged…
Find out more »Love and Healing
This free music event is all about love and healing. Come early, as we expect a full house! Doors open at 7:30. Enjoy an evening of 10 original love songs sung and performed by singer/songwriter John Paul Sharp, with guest vocalists Saya Jean and Jason Dooley. The evening will begin with performances by Stephany Hazelrigg and her daughter Malayla Amada. Slam poet Leila Marie Ali will perform a piece she wrote for the occasion. Emerging visual artist Andee Taylor will…
Find out more »May 2018
August 2018
Let’s Have a Jag
An evening of sad, sad, songs. If you like to cry, this is the show for you! Experience healing through sadness! The best way to enjoy music, really. Featuring Corey Teruya as the opening act. Storm Benjamin on percussion. More artists will be announced as I tend to have guest vocalists at every show. https://www.facebook.com/events/257158591767358/
Find out more »September 2018
2 Kool 4 Skool
Wow! It's another one of JP's amazing concerts. The theme this month is "2 Kool 4 Skool" and it's a bunch of songs about life lessons and street smarts! CarLarans returns with a 20 minute set and we'll be singing "Smile" again. Jason Dooley returns to sing a couple songs with me as well! Storm Benjamin on drums! It should be, like, really cool. https://www.facebook.com/events/1877485019005398/
Find out more »May 2019
Mindful Music Meditation
I've created a meditative music album, "Mindful," and I'd like to play it for you! Flutist Chris Harnois is heavily featured in the album and will also be performing a small instrumental set at the beginning. There will be blankets and pillows and some comfy seats. Feel free to bring something comfy for yourself as well. We will lounge around on the floor and just listen and be. Painter Lydia Tarricone is coming to paint while we all meditate and…
Find out more »July 2019
Big 40th Birthday Concert
It's my 40th birthday and you're personally invited to come celebrate with me by enjoying brand new music in collaboration with seven of my best artist friends! We're singing brand new duets from my new music release, "One of the Good Ones," out in late July! We'll be hanging out, singing songs, and revealing a portrait of JP/Jack/Jazz by visual artist Tristan Scheible!
Find out more »August 2019
To All the Men I’ve Loved Before
Songs of love, songs of torment. These are some of the songs I've written for men that I have loved. Yes, I'm spilling tea. It should be a wonderful evening, especially with my special guests musical act Tiffani Marsing-Mayes and poet Sarah Chouamon coming to share their talents to the stage. As always, my concerts are free. This one starts at 7pm!
Find out more »October 2019
Journey of Souls
Journey of Souls will be an evening of songs about the afterlife! Jack Tusk opens at 7pm! Rachel Tyrrel will be reading her poetry! We might even have a live painter! More details to follow. As always, John Paul Sharp's music concerts are free to the public.
Find out more »December 2019
Party Like It’s 1999: Lilith Fair Edition
Rather than go the holiday route, I decided to celebrate female songwriters from the late 90's! I'll be covering some of my favorite artists from when I was growing up as a teenager. Come relive the moments with me and my friends: Chris Harnois on Flute, Manolito Daniel sings, and Vid Hardt tells a story around Ani DiFranco's "Napoleon" song! It's gonna' be a great night and this will be my last free concert! You don't want to miss it!
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