Over 34 years, John has eased through multiple genres of music with ruthless empathy and a literate flair. His songs blur the line between autobiography and hard-luck narrative storytelling. Previously, John has been known for his prolific output, having issued a steady stream of 11 solo records in about ten years. His three prior albums garnered acclaim, airplay, and many career-building live performance opportunities—one highlight being a fill-in slot for Susan Tedeschi at Eugene, Oregon’s venerated Cuthbert Theatre in on a bill with Keb Mo’ and Taj Mahal in front of thousands.