Canadian singer/songwriter John Pippus has written songs in genres that span: rock, folk, blues, pop, and country.
Air play on CBC Radio One, CBC Radio Three, CKDM, CFOX, CJSF, various BC-based radio stations and numerous internet radio stations internationally.
John’s work has been included on several compilation CDs including two that have been distributed to Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, and one that benefits The War Child Project (Amsterdam).
see: www.johnpippus.com
About
“This City” CD Release: April 2009
“This City” consists of thirteen intimate and up-close songs. Tales of loss, of wonder, of longing and love - and of life well lived. Available on iTunes and CDBaby.
EarShot says of the songs on "This City": "'Oh, Oh, Oh', is one of the gems. A simple song, it should be heard and savoured. It has great vocal delivery in that John Pippus sounds like he totally enjoys singing it. The addition of Nat Jay’s vocal contribution perfectly complements Johns’ smoky, sexy voice. It gets better. 'Doing It For Us', will resonate inside you, because the lyrics are so believable. You’ve either thought or heard these lines yourself. A surprise on This City is track ten, 'Yes We Can (Dream)”' which is biting and hopeful at the same time. Finally 'This City' sounds like the midnight musings of a man coming to terms with the outcome of his life. It’s beautifully raw and makes you feel like you’re eavesdropping. Throughout these songs there weaves the smooth and expressive guitar playing of John Pippus.
Bottom line: Would I go and see John Pippus live? Yes, absolutely. Would I throw down money for this album while there? Yes, absolutely. I’d even ask him to sign it for me."
One-Man Musical Debuts This Summer
John has written (and performs) an award-winning one-man musical memoir called "Oh Winnipeg! “ The play debuted at the Victoria Fringe Festival in the summer of '09 and played to sold-out houses. At the Vancouver Fringe Festival, audiences gave it the coveted "Pick of the Fringe" award. Read the critics' reviews here. New York director and actor Rachel Scott directs this funny, sometimes touching story about John's life chasing the music dream. On Oct. 21/09 "Oh Winnipeg!" begins an 11-show run at the Firehall Arts Centre.
Performances Past and Future
In June, 2008, John was one of twenty five songwriters invited to attend Steel Bridge Songfest in Wisconsin. This event, organized by Pat MacDonald (Timbuk3), culminated with an all-day festival headlined by Jackson Browne, JaneWeidlin (Gogos), and Eric McFadden (P-Funk, Eric Burdon). John performed two songs co-written that week on the main stage for an audience of over 4,000.
Favorite venues John has played include: The Bluebird Café (Nashville), Tractor Tavern (Seattle), The Yale Hotel (Vancouver), Canon’s Gait (Edinburgh), Newton Festival (Wellington, New Zealand) and Bruxelles Bar (Dublin).
In April, 2009 John performed as part of the once-a-month Musical Expressions Series in Richmond, BC. Other performers included in this series, among others are: John Mann (Spirit of the West), blues legend Gaye Delorme, and Tom Landa (The Paperboys).
What others have to say:
"I'm a fan."
- Jane Weidlin ofLos Angeles’ The Gogos
"John has a smoky voice and a style that makes you want to camp out on a barstool and soak it in. Strong lyrics and the tunes are performed well. 'Born A Genius' is one of my favorite songs of all time!!"
- singer/songwriter J.P. Sharpe
“Thanks for spreading so much fun around Vancouver! You're an invaluable asset to the city.”
- Ryan Fletcher, CJSF radio 90.1FM
“LOVE your songs.”
- Vancouver singer/songwriter Stephanie Lang
“Great songs John. Such passion”
– Vancouver singer/songwriter Sayde Davis
“Your tunes sound terrific! Please do stop by Jersey Joe's anytime!”
-Manager, Jersey Joe’s Sports Bar and Grill
“It's always a pleasure to hear the amazing music on your[Myspace] page.”
-Darin Bennett, L.A.
“I love listening to your music--I hear new things every time like layers of soul are peeled away each time I hear you perform--you're an awesome musician!”
-Michele Schmidt, Sillken
“You are a very good writer with a cool voice.”
– Nashville singer/songwriter Lori Toy
“John Pippus you are one of the most talented, professional and all round nice people I have met in this business! Thank you for becoming such an important part of the "Wired Bean"
- Debra Whyte, music manager, Wired Bean Coffee House
“Great tunes - I especially like "Oh Oh Oh" & "Blurry Photograph."
John Pippus
