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I"m a Vancouver-based singer/songwriter, writing songs in genres that span: rock, folk, blues, pop, and country.
Portugal's The Max Girls have just recorded and released a co-write of mine called "Embrace". (The Portuguese title is "Quero-te Assim").
Co-writers include: Trooper’s Ra McGuire (Vancouver), Angela Lauer (Nashville), Ivan Boudreau (Vancouver), Kacy Crowley (Austin), Aaron Joyce (Vancouver), Tim Shean (Nashville), Karina Morin (Montreal/Vancouver), Chris Aaron (Denver).
Favorite venues played include: The Bluebird Café (Nashville), Tractor Tavern (Seattle), The Yale Hotel (Vancouver), Canon’s Gait (Edinburgh) and Bruxelles Bar (Dublin). Shared the main stage with Jackson Browne in Green Bay Wisconsin during the 4th Annual Steel Bridge Song Fest.
Award-winning playwright/actor. "Oh Winnipeg! A Surprising Musical Memoir" won Pick of the 2009 Vancouver Fringe Fest. I will be doing this play at the 2010 Winnipeg Fringe Festival.
FULL LENGTH CD "THIS CITY" AVAILABLE. SEE BELOW, (JUST ABOVE COMMENTS) FOR TRACK LISTINGS AND ORDERING INFO. Also on iTunes and CDBaby.
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Le Cadre Photo
Chrystelle Nammour translated the lyrics of my song "Blurry Photograph" into her native French. And that's her vocal on it too. Currently #7 on the "World" chart. THANKS IAC! Download for only 50 cents!
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French
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I Didn't Know
An upbeat pop tune with a catchy chorus. 2000 "UNIQUE" PLAYS IN JANUARY!
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Fun-ky Pop
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Born A Genius
Recorded on a Saturday morning in March 2007. Guitar, vocal and harmonica 'live to tape'. Bass added later.
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acoustic blues
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Oh Oh Oh (with Nat Jay)
A sweet little love song done as a duet. 2000 "UNIQUE PLAYS" IN JANUARY!
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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Blurry Photograph
When I wrote it, I imagined the story taking place in Paris. Now Chrystelle Nammour, coincidentally living in Paris, has done a version in French (see above).
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tragedy in americana
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This City (Ain't No Friend Of Mine)
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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Lets Legalize It (Acoustic Version)
Guitar, bass, and vocals only.
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folk-pop
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Train In E
Playing with my Dr. Rhythm Boss DR-500 drum machine (circa 1990). Cranked up a funky beat, laid down a rhythm track, then added a lead guitar. Both played on my Larrivee mahogany top.
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Blues
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Nothing Left To Say
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No Genre
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Going Away
About a guy who wakes up in the middle of the night and thinks about life on earth, particularly his own life.
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Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
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Love At First Sight
First verse: Boy sees girl walking towards him. Second verse: Boy talks to girl. They flirt. Third verse: Boy and girl walk on together and live happily ever after. Summer Pop - with a beat.
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Pop
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Mr. Undertaker
Harmonica and vocal. Recorded Wednesday June 24/09
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Harmonica and vocal
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Loving By Design
Recorded May 22/07 at "The Bunker" in Yaletown (Vancouver) BC, Canada. Guitars and vocals: John Pippus. Production, ear candy, bg vocals: Ryan Hauschild.
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Contemporary A/C
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Man of Constant Sorrow
Traditional in the public domain. Here's my version played on my old Washburn. Live to tape. Just voice and guitar.
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deep soul folk
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Complete Man
It's an angry song. Recorded in one take, fast. The guitar sound is not the best (it needed a set up or heavier strings) but the rawness is worth it.
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alternative folk pop
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gabe stenziano
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2/19/2010 2:27:18 PM
Hi, had a listen to 'oh, oh, oh' and really enjoyed it. nice feel to it, good driftin' away music. gabe
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Bryon Tosoff
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2/11/2010 11:26:29 PM
hey John ,thanks for the kudo's on I can see...a surprise placement on hitline indeed 4 me ..still in shock.when does an acoustic piano song ever go there.well maybe things are changing for us loners and soloers about this good place
....best and thanks for the swing by
bryon
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John Pippus
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1/27/2010 9:19:00 PM
From Bryon Tosoff's "Music is Truth" station:
Le Cadre Photo
Le Cadre Photo (Blurry Photograph) is beautiful rendition of a John Pippus composition which has been translated and sung so eloquently and superbly by Chrystelle Nammour. Subtle and elegant guitar fingerstyle picking provides lovely support for the wonderful voice of Chrystelle. This song should be on more stations ,but perhaps now with this boost at music is truth it will take some more notice and get the respect that is due. It is a supremely beautiful work which in French is so sweet. John's songs are full of depth and his lyrics are profound and filled with insight and understanding few can put into such words as he does. well done John for having someone else take your song and make it even more special, what an honor. added to station 6/16/2009 1:04:14 PM
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The CODE
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12/31/2009 9:02:20 AM
Happy New Year John!
All the best for 2010!
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Vincenzo Pandolfi
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12/16/2009 6:29:58 AM
Just came to wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a very creative 2010!!
Ciao,
Vincenzo & Elaine
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Vincenzo Pandolfi
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11/12/2009 2:45:05 PM
Grazie e congratulations o you too John,
I can't believe it!! I just got into New York this morning and looked at my page for the first tme in over two weeks!!
Ciao,
Vincenzo
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Maeve Kelly
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10/28/2009 2:48:37 PM
Thanks Jonn - and many congratulations to you to!
Greetz from the Black Forest,
Maeve
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Chrystelle NAMMOUR
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10/12/2009 9:35:56 PM
Hey john! It's Chrys! so here i am! ;) ready to vote 10 times a day!
Good luck! You're the best!
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Vincenzo Pandolfi
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9/27/2009 9:13:23 PM
Congratulations John, I see you are in the semifinals!! Good Luck, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!
Ciao,
Vincenzo
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Vincenzo Pandolfi
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9/25/2009 1:56:40 AM
Dust storm...Yes I woke up very early on wednesday morning to this scary red glow outside. It was like the light from a fire, except it didn't flicker. When I looked outside I thought I was on planet Mars. We could not see the city, the harbour bridge or the water. It was like a red fog, but you could smell dust. Everything was covered in about 3 mm of fine reddish dust that clung to anything even vertical walls. I spent most of Thursday washing down the outside of our place. The pool is still full of it even though I vacuumed to waste. It appears that we may get more of the same tomorrow...I hope not!!
Ciao,
Vincenzo
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Vincenzo Pandolfi
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9/17/2009 8:37:15 AM
Sorry John,
The recipe is still in my head...I thought I could have written it last week, but I am a little slow at present...too many things to fix around our house!!!
I will send you the recipe though...soon!!
You are right, we are like good wine, and I don't intend getting uncorked for a while yet!!
Keep up your good work,
Vincenzo
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Vincenzo Pandolfi
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9/6/2009 11:22:46 AM
How are you John? I see that Le Cadre Photo is still in the run, so Good Luck to you!!
I thought of you in New York while I was cooking those enormous Veal chops. I think I figured a nice way to do them, so if you ever want to try them let me know and I will send you the recipe.
Ciao,
Vincenzo
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Nadia von Hahn
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8/25/2009 5:33:57 AM
John! Alright, I followed your advice and signed up. It's kinda confusing, but I'm sure I'll get the hang. You seem very popular, though!
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paul morgan baker
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7/8/2009 12:45:25 AM
John, great CD and great time at the Spiral Cafe in old Esquimault, Victoria, BC, Canada.
keep up the excellent songwriting and good luck on your Fringe play in Victoria, this August.
later, dude.
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Bryon Tosoff
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6/16/2009 2:10:39 PM
hey John
thanks for swinging by and letting me know the status on my instrumental tune
kinda nice being there! I should ask how your friend Ryan is doing with his CD and if he has a myspace site or a music site of some sort...anyways, thanks again for the CD
you sent my way, I like it a lot and hope the djs do too!
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