The Snow Lies Deep - John Fairhurst

Wigan native Fairhurst has been honing his craft on the road combining his passions for people and music for years. The result is an awe inspiring wall of sound rooted in his northern blues background with gritty mournful deep-south attitude and a voice to carry it home. With two independent albums under his belt, 2008’s ‘Joys of Spring’ garnered critical acclaim with The Guardian describing it as “Truly exquisite”. Coupled with his tenacious attitude to touring and following a summer of explosive live shows both in the UK and Europe, John has built on previous festival appearances at Glastonbury, SXSW, Green Man and Edinburgh Festival to widen his audience this year with appearances at Secret Garden Party, Shambala, Boomtown as well as a residency on the Harley Davidson European Tour. His work ethic onstage is reflected in his creative process with collaboration with African Kora master Sekou Kouyate , Joe Driscoll (local posse), world champion beatboxers Reeps One and Bellatrix and underpinned by stickman James Breen , the October release of the long anticipated EP Hungry Blues promises to deliver. Currently in the studio following a grueling 200+ shows across 8 countries this summer John is preparing for a busy few months with the EP release and a November tour with Johnny Winter as well as a series of shows over the Christmas period and into next year. 2013 looks bright in John Fairhurst world. If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, -  ”LIKE” ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!

OBNOX STOMP - John Fairhurst

“John Fairhurst is worth every bit of praise he’s already garnered. Capable of creating jaw-dropping moments live, he is possibly the finest guitarist you’ll ever see.” – Chris Long, BBC Manchester

Heavy blues, slide guitar and deep growling vocals. John has used his years of travelling the globe to fuse Mississippi bottle-neck blues, rock & roll, tribal rhythms and Indian classical melodies into an explosive new live duo with drummer James Breen.

With 2 albums under his belt, including ‘Joys Of Spring’ (2008) which The Guardian called “Truly exquisite”, and through extensive touring in over 14 countries (including UK, France, Germany, Spain, USA, Canada, Singapore, Australia & New Zealand) John has charmed audiences the world over with his enigmatic tales of hunger, roaming and reckless abandon, delivered through intense and uncompromising performances.

Appearances at festivals such as Glastonbury, Green Man, SXSW, Edinburgh Festival, Tarragona Blues Festival and venues such as The Roundhouse (Camden) and The Button Factory (Dublin), have earned John a deserved reputation as one of the most musically diverse and utterly stand out blues guitarists, proving he can take on any stage.

At Green Man Festival 2011, the duo “…filled a tent in a sunshine drenched field quicker than any festival act has done for a long time. The bluesman’s insatiable guitar work finely turned a crowd of a curious onlookers into a sea of dancing, sweaty bodies.” – Gareth Main, Bearded Magazine

Notching up support slots with James Blackshaw, Jon Thorne (Lamb, Robert Fripp), CW Stoneking, Lou Rhodes (Lamb) and Liz Green along the way, John is now sponsored by National Guitars and sits in the company of guitar legends such as Son House, Bukka White, Taj Mahal, Ben Harper and Mark Knopfler on their artist roster.

2012 has seen John & James record and mix an EP at the legendary Dean Street Studio in London. Some of which will be used as the soundtrack for a Channel 4 True Stories documentary airing this summer. Festivals, tours and gig bookings have already been confirmed for the UK, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Holland and Belgium and the pair look forward to releasing the eagerly-awaited EP this summer and building upon John’s already world-wide fanbase.

2012 is set to be a big year for John Fairhurst & James Breen. Get on board, this train is rolling!
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