Based in Vancouver BC, Canada. Guitar, vocals, and harmonica. Folk, soul, blues, alt-country, pop ballads and more.
Performances scheduled for New Zealand in Feb/Mar '09.
Currently writing a one-man musical play, title TBA. Directed by Rachel Scott (www.msrachelscott.com).
The play will debut at the Victoria Fringe Fest, Aug. '09. Followed by a six-show run at the Vancouver Fringe Fest, Sept. '09.
More About The Artist
Canadian singer/songwriter John Pippus has written songs in genres that span: rock, folk, blues, pop, and country. In addition to writing well over 100 of his own songs, he has co-written songs with both award-winning and up-and-coming writers.
Co-writers include: Trooper’s Ra McGuire (Vancouver), Angela Lauer (Nashville), Ivan Boudreau (Vancouver), Kacy Crowley (Austin), Aaron Joyce (Vancouver), Tim Shean (Nashville), Karina Morin (Montreal/Vancouver), Chris Aaron (Denver) and Saga Studio owner Michael Nowak (Vancouver) to name a few.
His songs have been played 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). As well, he has had songs included on compilation CDs produced by “One Cool Word” magazine, and Vancouver Artist’s Collective Association.
“THIS CITY” a full-length CD of original songs is set for release in January, 2009.
Singles “Oh Oh Oh” and “Going Away”, produced by Winston, are available for sale on iTunes and Rhapsody. A six-song EP, “Song Tourist” was released in the summer of 2006.
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) and Bruxelles Bar (Dublin).
In April, 2009 John will perform 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
