Biography
"THIS CITY", A 13-TRACK CD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Download at iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon or buy the CD at CDBaby.
Review of "This City" by David Ball, SoundProof Magazine, Aug/09:
"A BEAUTIFUL AND INTIMATE FOLK-ROOTS GEM"
"Simple acoustic guitar-based arrangements succeed in underscoring self-reflective stories about love and life’s many journeys, drawing resolutions along the way. Pippus’s most powerful tool, however, is his earthy voice, tinged with melancholy and aching vulnerability, sounding occasionally like Warren Zevon did on his 2003 swansong. But the album isn’t a downer. "Oh Oh Oh" is a stirring duet about eternal love (with guest vocalist Nat Jay) while the tone of "Her Love’s A Mystery" is lighthearted as Pippus pines for a woman. The anti-urban folk blues title track could even lure a hellhound onto your trail." 4 out of 5 stars.
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Review of "This City" by Stuart Derdeyn, Music Columnist for the Province Newspaper, March 10/09:
"A fixture at singer/songwriter haunts such as Trees Coffee House, Pippus is a refined tunesmith with serious pop hooks worked into tales of love, longing and the like. From the sexy urgency of "Oh Oh Oh" with the sultry Nat Jay to the lilting "Little Things," this disc is varied and impressive."
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Review of "This City" by Shelley Gummeson, Earshot Magazine, April 2/09:
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 John's 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."
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"John has a smoky voice and a style that makes you want to camp out on a barstool and soak it in. "Born A Genius" is one of my favorite songs of all time!!"
J. Patrick Sharpe, Independent Artist's Community (iacmusic.com)
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Canadian singer/songwriter John Pippus has written songs in genres that span rock, folk, blues, pop, and country. In addition to writing well over 150 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), Winston (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 Artists Collective Association.
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, Jane Weidlin (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 5,000.
Favorite venues John has played include: The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville), Tractor Tavern (Seattle), The Yale Hotel (Vancouver), Canon�s Gait (Edinburgh) and Bruxelles Bar (Dublin).
What others say:
"I'm a fan." - Jane Weidlin of 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, program host, CJSF radio 90.1FM
LOVE your songs. - Vancouver singer/songwriter Stephanie Lang
Great songs John. Such passion. Vancouver singer/songwriter Sayde Davis
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."- James Kasper, Victoria BC
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Instrumentation
John Pippus - guitar, vocals, harmonica
Booking contact: jpippus@hotmail.com
Discography
Full length CD, "THIS CITY" available NOW.
"Untitled". Three-song CD released October 2007. Includes: "Oh Oh Oh", "Going Away", and "I Didn't Know". These are fully produced, broadcast-quality tracks.
"Song Tourist". Six-song demo CD released June 2006.
"Blurry Photograph" included on compilation CD,
"Independent Artists Supporting War Child (Holland)". Released Summer 2006.
"Man Of Constant Sorrow" included on compilation CD sent overseas to Canadian military soldiers.
"Loving By Design" selected for Vancouver Artist's Association compilation CD. Release date: Dec/08.
Added to 100+ stations on Independent Music Community (IACMusic.com)
Links
| http://www.johnpippus.com |