biographical info
In the 9
years since he became a working musician, John released 4 albums and captured 7
Grand prize/First place awards for his songwriting as well as a nomination for
a Juno award for Best Traditional/Roots album. While teaching language arts to
Kainai/Blackfoot children, John developed a narrative story-telling style which
he joins with a great voice and guitar playing and a wry wit. His music has
taken him from his native Alberta to the Isle of Jersey, to appearances in
festivals from Trafalgar Square to the Smithsonian to Kerrville.
2010 Canadian Folk Music
Award Winner - Contemporary Recording of the Year
2010 Western Canadian
Music Award Nominee - Roots Recording of the Year
2010 Juno Nominee -
Roots and Traditional
2009 Grand Prize
- Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Competition
2008 Folk Alliance Music
Award - Best Traditional Artist Nominee
2007 Kerrville Folk
Festival New Folk Winner
2007 Two-Time Western
Canadian Music Awards Nominee
2007 Grand Prize -
Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Competition
2005 Two-time Canadian
Folk Music Award Nominee
2005 Western Canadian
Music Award Nominee
2005 CBC Galaxie Rising
Star Award Winner
2004 Grand Prize - Calgary
Folk Festival Song Writing Competition
lineup
John Wort Hannam Guitar, Vocals, Song Writer
Tyler Bird Upright Bass
Scott Duncan Fiddle
Brad Brouwer Drums
influences
Billy Bragg
Guy Clark
Fred Eaglesmith
Steve Earle
Loudon Winwright lll
John Prine