tag:www.johnrmusic.com,2005:/blogs/latest-newsLatest News2023-09-23T14:40:45-06:00John Rutherfordfalsetag:www.johnrmusic.com,2005:Post/72777262023-09-23T14:40:45-06:002023-10-16T08:49:36-06:00On the road again!<p>Heading out to a few spots in Alberta to spread the word including a big night in Edmonton on Friday October 13 at one of my favourite venues The Blue Chair. I've not been to the capital in a long time so really excited to get on the road with the trio. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/194890/0e9db5491f0a6d28c935863ca596c333a02251c8/original/jr-blue-chair-oct-13-poster-efile.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>John Rutherfordtag:www.johnrmusic.com,2005:Post/72360742023-07-02T16:39:55-06:002023-07-03T14:20:33-06:002023 Calgary International Blues Fest Appearance<p>Very excited to be performing at the big event this summer here in my home town, and to see my name on the poster amidst such a stellar line up of some of the best blues artists from across Canada and around the world. My time slot is 1pm Saturday August 5 on the main stage. Get your tickets now! <a class="no-pjax" href="https://calgarybluesfest.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 75%, 60%);">https://calgarybluesfest.com</span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/194890/0f140093a109947a6317fda3889c2ff455c9a20c/original/img-9902.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></a></p>John Rutherfordtag:www.johnrmusic.com,2005:Post/72060242023-05-09T21:07:18-06:002023-07-03T14:19:54-06:00#1 Roots & Blues Record in Canada!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/194890/e6102318f4a3c0db805e61fb8a8cf0747683c575/original/canada-blues-chart.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To see the complete Roots Music Report's Top 50 Canada Album Chart follow the link below.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.rootsmusicreport.com/charts/view/album/country/canada/weekly" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 75%, 60%);">https://www.rootsmusicreport.com/charts/view/album/country/canada/weekly</span></a></p><p> </p>John Rutherfordtag:www.johnrmusic.com,2005:Post/72019772023-05-03T00:40:42-06:002023-07-03T14:19:27-06:00On The Charts!<p>The recent radio charts from <i>Roots Music Report</i> are out and I am thrilled to say that my new recording <i>Midnight Microphone</i> has made the list. In fact it is on three different charts! It entered the <i>Top 50 Blues Album Chart</i> at #46, the <i>Top 50 Contemporary Blues Album Chart</i> at #21 and incredibly my record currently sits at #2 on the <i>Top 50 Canada Album Chart</i>. The most amazing part for me is looking at these lists and seeing my recording alongside so many great artists. You can follow the links below to the various charts and see the complete lists of artists with recordings that are currently charting. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/194890/c874d5ad596d6e839bd31c6fabb5410e565e2841/original/charts-image-website.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_xl justify_left border_" /><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.rootsmusicreport.com/charts/view/album/sub_genre/contemporary-blues/weekly" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 75%, 60%);">Top 50 Blues Album Chart</span></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.rootsmusicreport.com/charts/view/album/genre/blues/weekly" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 75%, 60%);">Top 50 Contemporary Blues Album Chart</span></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.rootsmusicreport.com/charts/view/album/country/canada/weekly" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 75%, 60%);">Top 50 Canada Album Chart</span></a></p>John Rutherfordtag:www.johnrmusic.com,2005:Post/71881182023-04-11T23:14:57-06:002023-04-11T23:19:36-06:00NEW EP RECORDING IS OUT!<p>And, it's released! The new EP Midnight Microphone dropped earlier today! Streaming everywhere. Listen on Apple Music, Spotify and many other platforms.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/194890/a35a3001c5f6bcda490eaa234415c427a69985f9/original/john-rutherford-midnight-microphone-cover-1400x1400.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>John Rutherfordtag:www.johnrmusic.com,2005:Post/71707862023-03-13T17:18:11-06:002023-03-21T01:15:33-06:00Coming soon to a stream near you!<p>I've been in the studio recently working on a new four song EP that is due for release in the days to come. The project is produced by legendary guitarist Tim Williams and engineered by Steve Gerard. Also on the sessions is a “Western Canadian Wrecking Crew” rhythm section with Thom Moon on drums and Bill Price on bass. The new work will be streaming everywhere and we'll have some physical product as well. I'll be announcing soon some live shows around the province of Alberta to celebrate the release. Can't wait to share some new music.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/194890/5119b34f1a273ac1ffcf0ad5b5269b73def6a78a/original/playback.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>John Rutherfordtag:www.johnrmusic.com,2005:Post/56444352019-02-15T01:33:53-07:002019-10-31T14:58:29-06:00New Videos!<p>Pleased to share some really great video footage. The filming took place at The King Eddy in Calgary back in October when we performed an opening set for guitar great Amos Garrett. The shoot was made possible by the diligent and highly skilled folks at the National Music Centre and was part of The Story Tellers Oral History Project sponsored by ATB Financial. Thanks to all involved. Check out my video page.<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="WVejWV7eA84" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/WVejWV7eA84/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WVejWV7eA84?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>John Rutherford