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John wil be playing at The Veranda on Highland during the summer on the following Thursday nights: May 13th, June 10th, July 8th and August 26th.
John is also schduled for the Songwriters' Showcase at Local Color in Springville, AL on Saturday June 12th.

John's  new CD, "Suburban Blues", which contains 12 of John's original songs, was released  at The Veranda on Highland in Birmingham on November 12th.
 
  SOUTHERN LIVING in its October 2008 issue features Jake Reiss and The Alabama Booksmith. Jake,  the best booksmith in the South, or for that matter anywhere, has occassionally invited John to play songs appropriate to the occasion for book signings at The Alabama Booksmith. There is a picture of John and Jake in the article. One of the most memorable occassions was John playing songs written by songwritter and author Bobby Braddock at Bobby's booksigning of his  book "DOWN IN AUBURNDALE, A songwriter's youth in old Florida". Who, you may ask, is Bobby Braddock? He has only written, along with Curly Putnam, maybe the greatest country song ever: "He Stopped Loving Her Today." Other Bobby Braddock songs include, "Golden Ring"and "D-I-V-O-R-C-E". What a great and generous guy. Another event was Paul Hemphill's signing of "Lovesick Blues" a biography of Hank Williams. John sang his Hank Williams' song book for the occassion, one of his favorite things to do. Check out the article.

Every Friday night the Lake Toxaway, North Carolina community serves supper followed by great pickin' and singin'. There are some outstanding pickers in that community. John enjoys sitting in with the locals. John did his original "The Brave Young Boys" on Memorial day last year and received a standing ovation.The patriotic theme of the song was perfect for the Memorial Day weekend. If you are in the Cashers area do yourself a favor and visit the Lake Toxaway Community center on Friday night.

Check the photo page for updated photos of the great venues John has played recently.

Email John at nochardonnay@johndclements.net if you are interested in bookings or information on playdates.