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| John Rush. |
John, who has been singing in front of people since he was just a toddler, is a very natural, soulful and energetic live performer. I first came across John and his band at the time; John Rush and The Love Hats, when they performed alongside Brit Pop legends Ocean Colour Scene at The Doghouse in Dundee (June 2010). Their performance that evening was fantastic and I was really impressed with John's beautiful vocals and poetic lyrics. I have followed John's career since and he even played at one of my special music event/photography exhibitions at Soul Nightclub in Dundee, back in March 2011. John, although still records with the band, usually performs as a solo act, with the occasional collaboration.
His debut single "I Will Lay You Down" was released independently in April 2012 and his music influences range from John Lennon, The Rolling Stones to Small Faces, early Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan and The Stone Roses. As well as Ocean Colour Scene, John has also played with and supported the likes of Chris Helme, Jon Allen and Proud Mary.
John recently appeared on the British TV music talent show The Voice on BBC One, where he performed for big name talent judges Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Ricky Wilson and Will.i.Am. He never advanced further onto the finals of the show, but he has proved to be a popular hit on the internet (at last count; over 127,000 views on you tube) with his rendition of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance".
On John's last visit to New York, he spent his time busking in the likes of Strawberry Fields/Central Park and hanging out with different and like minded people that he had just met. In a city where many go to try and make their dreams become a reality and where people feel that they belong instantly, John felt inspired and believes that his music connects with people more, across The Atlantic.
- "I just feel better there. I suppose everyone does. But I also think my music maybe makes more sense to people over there, too..."
- "I tried to just "live the dream"! I made a lot of money singing Beatles songs in Strawberry Fields, surprisingly!"
Strawberry Fields, for those of you who don't know, is a section of the city's Central Park, which has been there since 1985 and is dedicated to the life and memory of Beatles member John Lennon (who was shot dead by Mark David Chapman in December 1980 as he headed back to his New York apartment at The Dakota). Located just yards away from The Dakota, Strawberry Fields is named after The Beatles song "Strawberry Fields Forever" and it also includes a circular pathway mosaic of inlaid stones, with the single word "IMAGINE" in the middle, after Lennon's famous 1971 song.
** John will perform 4 gigs whilst over in New York;
Time schedules for these performances can be found either by contacting the venues or John, directly.
Connect with John on facebook and twitter. You can also check out some of his music on sound cloud.
You can purchase and download his most recent single "Money" on iTunes
His debut single "I Will Lay You Down" was released independently in April 2012 and his music influences range from John Lennon, The Rolling Stones to Small Faces, early Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan and The Stone Roses. As well as Ocean Colour Scene, John has also played with and supported the likes of Chris Helme, Jon Allen and Proud Mary.
John recently appeared on the British TV music talent show The Voice on BBC One, where he performed for big name talent judges Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Ricky Wilson and Will.i.Am. He never advanced further onto the finals of the show, but he has proved to be a popular hit on the internet (at last count; over 127,000 views on you tube) with his rendition of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance".
On John's last visit to New York, he spent his time busking in the likes of Strawberry Fields/Central Park and hanging out with different and like minded people that he had just met. In a city where many go to try and make their dreams become a reality and where people feel that they belong instantly, John felt inspired and believes that his music connects with people more, across The Atlantic.
- "I just feel better there. I suppose everyone does. But I also think my music maybe makes more sense to people over there, too..."
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| John Rush in New York - September 2011 |
- "I tried to just "live the dream"! I made a lot of money singing Beatles songs in Strawberry Fields, surprisingly!"
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| "IMAGINE" at Strawberry Fields |
** John will perform 4 gigs whilst over in New York;
- Friday 19th September he plays The Path Cafe at 131 Christopher Street in West Village.
- Sunday 21st September at The Scratcher Sessions at 209 East 5th Street in East Village.
- Monday 22nd September at citizenM Cloudbar in Times Square (for in house guests only).
- Tuesday 23rd September at Rockwood Music Hall at 196 Allen Street, Lower East Side.
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| Intimate. Rockwood Music Hall |
**Below is John Rush performing LIVE at The Admiral, Glasgow - "I Will Lay You Down"
Connect with John on facebook and twitter. You can also check out some of his music on sound cloud.
You can purchase and download his most recent single "Money" on iTunes
