JP Hoe

Artist Information

Biography

JP HOE BIO

Think "tongue-in-cheek torch songs" and you have one place of departure with this Winnipeg based singer songwriter. JP Hoe writes tirelessly in all styles, charming audiences with his sharp lyrics, a smooth voice and a casual demeanor. Humour, simple phrases, and bold ideas are all part of his trade. On May 15th, 2012 JP will release his fifth effort, Mannequin, featuring 11 new original songs. He will celebrate the day of release with a hometown show at the West End Cultural Centre followed by a Canadian tour (dates listed below).

Mannequin is a beautiful collection of songs with a dark and melancholic edge weaving it’s way in and out of the tracks. 'Tight', 'focused' and 'confident', are words JP uses to describe the album. From the catchy first track Bingo Palace to the co-written song Conversation with Luke Doucet, the album explores the different sizes and shapes of adult alternative pop, similar to a window dresser experimenting with his ‘mannequins’ in the storefront.

JP is anything but a cookie cutter artist, and has remained fiercely independent throughout his career. Whether its routing tours around his favourite BBQ shacks in Mississippi, or returning home every December to throw the city his themed concert in the form of the JP Hoe Hoe Hoe Holiday Show, the two-time nominated Western Canadian Music Awards artist is pursuing his vision. He’ll continue to connect with audiences young and old, near and far, sharing the stories behind his songs, refusing to rest on his laurels and thankful he’s found a place amongst so much noise.

He's toured around the world; at times providing support for seasoned veterans such as Jann Arden in concert halls and arenas, and other times playing in the hidden roadhouses that dot the southern USA. This troubadour knows you’re only as good as your last show. The Australian Review had this to say about JP.

"Highlight of the evening, however, went to our next performer – acoustic singer/songwriter JP Hoe from Winnipeg, he recently made waves playing the One Movement Showcase in Perth. At times Sufjan and Andrew Bird-esque, at others reminiscent of David Gray and John Mayer, JP Hoe’s talent is quite outstanding. There is true power in his voice and words, in an instance where he simply makes it look easy. Make sure you check this guy out when you can."

Let’s get out and celebrate the new release from one of Canada’s true hidden gems!

Instrumentation

Solo: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, banjitar
Duo: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, banjitar, mandolin
Band: (4-7 piece) acoustic guitar, electric guitar, banjitar, mandolin, keyboards, drums

Discography

2012 Mannequin LP
2010 HOE HOE HOE Holiday Songs EP
2008 The Dear John Letters LP
2007 The Live Beta Project LP
2003 The Here In Review EP

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• MySpace

Audio

• Lions and Tigers
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• Do I Know You
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• I Only Did It For Love
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• Learn To Let You Go
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• Conversation
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• Nothing's Gonna Harm You
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• Bittersweet
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• Dead of the Dark
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Video

Lions and Tigers 2011 Holiday Show.mov

Dead of the Dark 2011 Holiday Show.mov

Photo Gallery

Press

• One Movement: Colin Moore + Matthew Barber + The Trews + Final Flash + Elliott Brood + JP Hoe - Amplifier Beer Garden [+ Show ]
  

  I won’t lie I felt a little sorry for the final performer JP Hoe, for a start he was having to follo...I won’t lie I felt a little sorry for the final performer JP Hoe, for a start he was having to follow a great set and secondly, armed with only a guitar and his voice, he was going to have to tame a crowd that by this point was getting both a little restless and boisterous. But somehow he managed it, all while putting on a solid and assured performance. He played a mixture of old and new songs (he has a new album coming out early next year) and was able to mix both great up tempo songs with some great slower and more soulful ballads. JP really has a great voice, which is both rich and soulful and has a wonderful maturity to it. Despite being alone on stage, he always seems fully in control, which a charming stage manner. The highlight for me of his set would have to be "Sing Me A Song" which is this beautiful song, which starts off slow enough but breaks into a great chorus, it’s a song which really highlights the quality and versatility of his song. I was also struck by the quality of his character as well, both in stage, through song and afterwards he came across as a really great guy, willing to have a chat about music, and to highlight his friends in song.

• One Movement: JP Hoe + Split Seconds + The Holidays + Richard In Your Mind - Dilettante & Wolf Lane (09.10.10) [+ Show ]
  

  First up was Canadian Singer-Songwriter JP Hoe, by this point I had already seen one set by him this...First up was Canadian Singer-Songwriter JP Hoe, by this point I had already seen one set by him this festival, but I decided to see what he would be like in an infinitely more intimate setting and with an earlier billing. I think it’s says something about the showcase venues when you can get more intimate than the Amplifier Beer Garden. It was a strong and varied set much like previously. But he seemed much more upbeat and energetic on this evening, though I imagine the conquering of jetlag may have had something to do with that. Also I think he sounded great in the more intimate environs of the Dilettante car park, his music seems to lend itself really well to those great smoky bars, which Dilettante is closest to in size. My favourite moment of the set came at the end, with a sublime cover of The Beatles Cry Baby Cry in celebration for a certain Beatles’ 70th Birthday.

• Simon Clark's 7 TRACKS FROM 7 DAYS - October 2010 [+ Show ]
  

  JP Hoe is the third and final Canadian of this month’s 7 Tracks. Hailing from Winnipeg he is an arti...JP Hoe is the third and final Canadian of this month’s 7 Tracks. Hailing from Winnipeg he is an artist who fits very much into the Singer-Songwriter category. He is a brilliant songwriter, with songs that are packed full of heartfelt meaning and emotion but that don’t come off as clichéd or over the top. "Sing Me A Song" is perhaps such a song, it’s a great ballad, which picks up and drops in speed throughout, making it both - but also wonderfully poignant - all at the same time.
  Listen: http://www.myspace.com/jphoe

• CMW: Day 1 – Free Times Café Showcase feat. Jack Carty and JP Hoe - Toronto, Canada (09.03.11) [+ Show ]
  

  Highlight of the evening, however, went to our next performer – acoustic singer/songwriter JP Hoe fr...Highlight of the evening, however, went to our next performer – acoustic singer/songwriter JP Hoe from Winnepeg, we recently made waves playing the One Movement Showcase in Perth (check out our interview with the artist here). At times Sufjan and Andrew Bird-esque, at others reminiscent of David Gray and John Mayer, JP Hoe’s talent is quite outstanding. There is true power in his voice and words, in an instance where he simply makes it look easy. Make sure you check this guy out when you can.

Setlist

Typical Set:

Opener/support slot: 30-45min of orginals

2-45 min sets: 2 covers, and the rest originals

Basic Requirements

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