07/29/2008 - John was recently asked about his feelings about the importance of record stores, here is what he had to say: "Immersing yourself in the environment of a real record store where music is celebrated and cherished adds real value to the experience of buying music. In some ways, that retail experience is as important as the music." A limited number of promotional 7" vinyl singles for "My Sweet Love" / "Longest Days" with the purchase of copies of John's new album at SELECT INDEPENDENT RECORD STORES. Read More
07/29/2008 - More exciting news on the Farm Aid front this week. Tickets went on sale to the general public on Monday and almost instantly SOLD OUT! Also on Monday Farm Aid announced that they added Kenny Chesney to bill of this year's concert. Be sure to watch the Farm Aid WEBSITE for continued updates. Read More
07/29/2008 - July 27 Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Denver, CO
The show was amazing! We were hit with rain before the show and off and on during Lucinda Williams’ set, but rewarded with a double rainbow over Red Rocks, an omen of the great evening that was to come. The song selection was great and the band was tight. We loved your new songs and had a blast singing along to the old favorites. A great set! Lisa D.
July 23 Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH
I attended the show at Riverbend Music Center on Wednesday, July 23. I thought the show was excellent. I liked the mix of music. I really like the new CD. I don’t think it is a dark as some of the reviews have suggested. I think it is only natural to question your own mortality as you age and that is exactly what John seems to be doing. I think he has done it with humor, thoughtfulness and a celebration of life. Jan B Read More
07/24/2008 - "The singer, touring in support of the recently released "Life, Death, Love and Freedom," wisely beefed up the album's folksy arrangements so that the songs could stand toe-to-toe with stadium-ready anthems like 'Pink Houses.'" Read More
07/23/2008 - John's new critically-acclaimed album, Life, Death, Love and Freedom debuts on the Billboard Top 200 album charts at #7 with approximately 56,000 copies sold!
The album follows up last year's JM album, Freedom's Road, which sold an equal amount of copies in the first week and also debuted in the Top 10! Life, Death, Love and Freedom is John's 2nd consecutive album, and 9th total, to go Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200.John's career includes 19 albums that have charted! Read More
07/23/2008 - Writer Dave Hoekstra reviews John’s Chicago concert "With a measured nuance,
he sang about how life sweeps away the dreams we have planned. Such is the
beauty of rock evolution."
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07/22/2008 - Haven't heard John's incredible new album yet? Why not listen to the FULL album on CMT's Listening Party! Click HERE to check it out. Read More
07/22/2008 - Mellencamp violinist Miriam Sturm was raised in Cincinnati and her career with John is profiled in this piece. Several pictures are included. Read More
