John is joined in the studio by the rhythm section of the popular Quebec band Les Batinses, ( Todd Picard and Andy Stewart), as well as special guests, Dave Chan, Orrin Baird, Mike Crocker, Jenna Ujiye, Yellowbird (aka Melina Hussey).and Nick “Brownman” Ali.
In his first solo album, Sustain, John Powers pointedly requests, “Let me drink the midnight water,” implying the need for a life source that is both subtle and simple. The singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist taps into various life sources on the CD’s 13 tracks: water, love, loss, humour, spirituality, and music itself. His forays into multiple styles include folk, blues, reggae, country, rock, Caribbean, and African music. Thematic and musical experimentation join forces in Sustain, proving Powers’ versatility as an artist and performer, and his masterful fusion of form and meaning.
John Powers lives in Stratford, Ontario, and has performed on stages across the country with several bands, including members of Feist, Les Batinses and The Shuffle Demons. He performs now and then with his bands, Soup, the Barbaloots, and with his lovely wife Melina, aka Yellowbird.
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I'm hitting the road in a couple of weeks to raise money for War Child, Coast-to-coast – 50 cities – ALL PROCEEDS TO WARCHILD. Why? 66% of all war victims are CHILDREN. Shocked like me? War Child helps these children that have been affected by war. Check out the new blog – the whole story is up there. Love to have you be a part of it.
You’ll find a Blog, Tour page and a Bio page. I’ll be blogging daily from the road.
We're now accepting submissions for our next mixtapes, please submit your info at www. coast2coastsubmissions. com for your chance to get a spot on the next mixtape!
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John Thank you for your Myspace friendship & sharing your passion for music. Please visit and read my series of Blogs on Myspace Marketing for the indie artist. There are strategies for increasing your profile views.
Thanks for the add! This is my quick ‘you’ve been added’ note. Come on by for a comment or a message and I’ll gladly say a proper hello! If I take a little while to write back, it’s only because I want to make sure I have the time to really check out your profile. Take care, PEter
Bayfield? Tough to be away from home on a long weekend... But what's a long weekend in the music biz. It's a big my face space book internet and thanks for taking the time to be our friend - it means something to us.
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