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WHO IS THIS JP HOE?
Following the previous success of his first two projects; "The Here in Review" EP, and "The Live Beta Project", which sold thousands of copies without the support of a record label, J.P. Hoe delivers his first full length studio album "The Dear John Letters". A collection of 18 songs that J.P. describes as "an honest mixture of melody and subject matter", the album is a marriage of Indie-rock, Alt-country, and traditional singer/songwriter.
"The Dear John Letters" set for a summer 2008 release is poised to establish J.P. as one of Canada's elite songwriters and performers.
A native of Winnipeg Manitoba, J.P. is thrilled to be releasing "The Dear John Letters" and performing at the highly acclaimed Winnipeg Folk Festival. Showcasing the fresh new record to the festivals international audience will put a spotlight on J.P., his performance will have festival goers walking away with the very first copies of Hoe's new album.
He is no stranger to the stage having toured with Jann Arden in 2007, and performing in famed city's New York, Chicago, and Austin his songs and personality have left a lasting impression on music lovers across the continent. J.P. can deliver an entertaining performance guitar in hand on his own or with the support of his back up band the Truly Richards.
With a list of acheivments already crossed off and * more ambitions to conqour J.P., a singer/songwriter at the root promises "The Dear John Letters" is the musical mark he has wanted to make since his 2003 debut. J.P. invites you on his creative journey.
Yo Hoe! I'm getting married on August 11th, and we're doing a social on August 14th at Academy Food Drink and music (at Osborne and Stradbrook). Cover is $10 and it's an open mic/jam session...Would love to see you there if you're in town!
You were fantastic at Folk Fest- thanks for the music! Wanted to pick up your CD but forgot when I was leaving- the guy after you was a bit angry & we left early... Where can I get it? Thanks again- you rock!!
P.J., I was wearing your t-shirt the other day and I obviously thought of you. Hope you are doing well! Shows coming up? I think you should play a show in the Fargs this summer...for real.
What the pluck, JP??? Where've you been hiding? I haven't gotten any love from my Canadian compadre in some time, just making sure you're doing ok! Talk to you soon. Greg
I gave the live beta project a spin album a healthy spin again on the bus yesterday. SOLID. It had been a while since i played it start to finish. Good music... possibly even great.
congrats on your barfing ability. if this whole musician thing doesn't work out for you, you'll make millions on the black market with a talent like that.
If you have some time I would really appreciate your thoughts on my new track 'Find your way home' written for 'Forever Searching' a group of incredible individuals who concentrate a lot of their time to keeping the profiles of missing children high and prevlant in the media... cases such as the McCanns.
Please support their cause by listening to the track and adding them at www.myspace.com/myspaceforeversearching or registering with them at www.foreversearching.com
JEAN PAUL!!! MY LONG LOST CANADIAN BROTHER! How life treatin ya padnah? I've decided that I'm just going to have to invest in digital copies of your music, as the physical ones keep growing legs and walking away into the hands of those bastards who steal them. ARG. Call you soon buddy. Much well-wishing.
Yo Hoe, way to send out a picture comment with no available picture. Congrats on the Western Canadian Music Award, I've been meaning to message you about that for a while..I'm proud of you brotha! Peace out
Such a good show tonight. I'd never heard of you before tonight and let me tell you, you have made a fan. I bought both CDs and can't wait until you drop the one you're recording now. Can't wait until December man!
