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 John Statz's Profile |
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our love was made for Canada |
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| Location: | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | May 23, 2008 (553 days back) |
About Me |
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| Given a guitar by his grandmother when he was 15 years old, John quickly put his background in music from playing the piano and trombone to good use. After playing in a few different bands, John began to delve into songwriting at the age of 19. Now 24, he has already played all over Wisconsin, as well as in 20 other states and the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Along the way John has opened for and shared the stage with the likes of Ben Kweller, Ari Hest, Jeffrey Foucault, OM Trio and Steve Poltz.
A well-known performer in his home town of Madison, WI (John recently won a MAMA award for "Folk/Americana Album of the Year" for his first album, Dusk Came Slow), he is now touring the greater United States. Along the way he has played cities from Kansas City to New York City, Cleveland to Austin, TX, and was even invited to the 2007 Wakarusa Festival in Lawrence, KS. In July of 2007, John released his 2nd album in just two years, entitled Our Love Was Made For Canada, and is currently performing the brand new songs at acoustic venues... everywhere. Dane101 Storytellers: John Statz w/ Justin Jahnke from dane101 on Vimeo . PRESS WNUR - Airplay Show "Statz's substantial acoustic tracks make Our Love... an album for the outdoors if there ever was one, a profound piece of Americana." WNUR 89.3 - Northwestern University campus radio Evanston, IL "Our Love Was Made For Canada" The Onion Review "Madison songwriter John Statz's patient grasp of acoustic folk should soon put him alongside state favorites like Jeffrey Foucault" The Onion June 28, 2007 | Volume 43 Issue 26 theonion.com The Capital Times - "Our Love..." Review "His voice, slightly nasal but bravely forthright, is the most unassuming one in this survey. He sounds as if he picked up a guitar from his bed and said, "Hey, wanna hear somethin'?" Yet his music is as affecting as any of them. Statz's take on "Can the Circle Be Unbroken?" is quirky, funky and fresh, without any pretense. But his own songs pack a quiet punch. His concise storytelling in the offhandedly chilling "Every Other Time" manages to telescope complex socio-political dynamics. Like Foucault, Statz, 23, is an artful protester, deftly spinning acrid, metaphoric variations on the song's loaded title word." March 19, 2008 Ten For the Road - Capital Times article Upstage Magazine - New Jersey "His music contains beautiful guitar playing and a voice that harkens back to the golden age of folk artists when they honed their craft performing whenever and wherever they could. The raspy vocals add a certain honesty to his words. When he covers the classic "Can The Circle Be Unbroken" he shows an ability to tap into the gospel heritage of folk that many ignore." September 12, 2007 | Special Online Article Upstage Article Omaha Reader press "Anyone who likes Bob Dylan — which should be everyone — can groove along with John Statz's soothing, soulful and skillful scores delivered with his Dylanesque soft voice. His passionate songwriting, cool guitar and harmonica also evoke Dylan." Omaha Reader January 17, 2008 | by Sally Deskins Crow and Wolf Music review of OLWMFC "Stark, harrowing, serious, John Statz gives you every reason to take him seriously as he sings of rage and despair." Crow and Wolf Music! John Statz's ideal significant other would be a very polite outdoorsy type with a passion for hockey, beer and quality, affordable health care. At least that's the impression I get from the title of his sophomore release "Our Love Was Made For Canada." Wisconsin State Journal - Rhythm 7/5/07 |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 4/7/2005Band Website: johnstatz.com Band Members: John Statz - guitar, vox, banjo, mandolin, lap-steel, harmonica, bass guitar *Partners-in-crime (appearing in recordings, and occasionally live): Justin Jahnke - electric guitar, vox Nate Edwards - vox, accordian Ben Johnson - electric and acoustic guitars, vox Kari Bethke - vox, violin, mandolin Mark Roethke - guitar Influences: Jeffrey Foucault, Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Iron & Wine, Gillian Welch, Leonard Cohen, Sufjan Stevens, Townes Van Zandt, Paul Otteson, Patchwork, Landon Arkens, Greg Brown, Nick Drake, Redbird, Nickel Creek, Hank Williams, Mississippi John Hurt, Ben Harper, Cat Stevens, Emmylou Harris, Archer Prewitt, Peter Mulvey, Bright Eyes, Loudon Wainwright III, Bill Mallonee, Tracy Chapman, Michelle Shocked, Railroad Earth, Tom Waits, Daniel Johnston, Phil Ochs, Vic Chesnut, Uncle Tupelo, Nirvana, Woody Guthrie, John Prine, Guy Clark, Rocky Votolato, Sun Kil Moon, Leo Kottke, Amos Lee, Andrew Bird, Dave Van Ronk, Ben Kweller, Beth Orton, Kris Kristofferson, Paul Simon, Neil Young, Sparklehorse, Steve Earle, Johnny Cash, Alison Krauss, Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Josh Ritter, Wilco, John Fahey, Joni Mitchell, Yonder Mountain String Band, Beck, John Gorka, David Gray, Neko Case, Jay Farrar, Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Ani DiFranco, the Beatles, the Black Keys, Bob Marley, the Carter Family, Cinematic Orchestra, Coldplay, CSNY, Damien Rice, David Francey, Death Cab For Cutie, Doc Watson, Drive-By Truckers, Elizabeth Cotten, Flame Shark, Gov’t Mule, Jaymay, Joe Purdy, Lucinda Williams, Mason Jennings, Michael Houser, Modest Mouse, Oly, Pearl Jam, Phish, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Sonic Youth, Talking Heads, Thalia Zedek, Thurston Moore, Tom Petty, Warren Haynes, Widespread Panic Sounds Like: Ryan Adams, Townes Van Zandt, Leonard Cohen, Loudon Wainwright III, Rocky Votolato, Jeffrey Foucault, the Carter Family, Phil Ochs, Sufjan Stevens Book me for a house concert in your home! Record Label: Booking Contact: johnstatz (AT) johnstatz (DOT)com Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Folk / Americana / Roots Music) |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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Spring Tour Blog - Finale: Texas to Mississippi |
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| Wednesday, April 30th Austin, TX
The 3-hour drive from Dallas to Austin was mainly marked by the unfortunate realization that I had left my main debit card at the Absinthe Lounge the night before.&... Posted by John Statz on Tue, 06 May 2008 01:50:00 PST |
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Spring Tour Blog Pt. 2 - Kansas City to Dallas |
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| Saturday, April 26th - Kansas City, MOThe drive to Kansas City from Columbia was pretty short, and as soon as I saw that KC skyline I had only one thing in mind: the National World War I museum. Dorky... Posted by John Statz on Thu, 01 May 2008 01:48:00 PST |
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Urban Tulsa Weekly press |
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| Urban Tulsa Weekly - Editor's Choices for the Weekedited by Katie Sullivan"Geography Lesson. You know, Canada is kind of like an undiscovered country for most of us and besides the occasional Dudley ... Posted by John Statz on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:20:00 PST |
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Spring Tour Blog - Chicago to Columbia |
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| Well spring is here and I am on the road once again, and its time for another installment of the "Tour Blog". I am writing from Kansas City, MO at the moment, and as you can probably guess I am alread... Posted by John Statz on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:30:00 PST |
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2 MAMA Nominations! |
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| Happy to report that I picked up 2 nominations for the Madison Area Music Awards (MAMA’s) last night:"Folk/Americana Album of the Year" for Our Love Was Made For Canada"Folk/Americana Artist of ... Posted by John Statz on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:48:00 PST |
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Pat Zyduck’s DEBUT Album! |
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| Hey-o,My good friend Pat Zyduck (see my top friends) has just released a new record, his first one in fact! Its titled "I Never Wanna Meet Another You", and I’m listening to it as we speak, and... Posted by John Statz on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:02:00 PST |
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Madison Area Music Awards voting is open! |
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Last year yours truly won a MAMA (Madison Area Music Award) for "Folk/Americana Album of the Year" for the first album, Dusk Came Slow. This year I've got a new record out that you ma... Posted by John Statz on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:59:00 PST |
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Would you like me to play in your home? Booking now for the Spring! |
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| Hello everyone,As a songwriter I feel very fortunate to have such a great network of friends in so many different states and cities. Many of you have seen me perform in coffee shops and bars, but I a... Posted by John Statz on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:43:00 PST |
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Omaha Reader and Ski-Hi News press |
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| Jan. 22John StatzMick's Music & Bar, 5918 Maple, 10 p.m., FREE, johnstatz.com, micksomaha.com Anyone who likes Bob Dylan which should be everyone can groove along with John Statz's soothing, soulf... Posted by John Statz on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:01:00 PST |
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Winter Tour Blog Pt. 6 - Winter Park, CO |
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| 1/26/08 - Winter Park Pub, Winter Park, COFinally, a day of relaxation on the tour! No driving! My dad and I woke up, got some breakfast, and headed to the ski resort. It was about as crowded as I'... Posted by John Statz on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:48:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Flame Shark, PATCHWORK, Jeffrey Foucault, Old Pete Booking, Pat Zyduck, Jana Holland, Mike Keane, Oly, Kyle Swartzwelder @ Tin Angel May 28th, Paul Otteson, Eclectic Audio Studios, Oklahoma Dumpster Kitty, The Kissers, Tony Memmel, machine fault red, Landon Arkens, mic-club-tournament, mark, KMansk, Angela Strauss, ( ), Ari Blitz, The Matt Ryals MAFIA, The Atomic Buds, JOHN MAYER, Mr. First Name Basis, Jake Royall, Dakota Girl, Leila, Katie, Urban Monroes, NOBOT, Jack, L., Eric Nassau and friends, Charlie Solomon, Roots Connection, Ozark Folk Festival, lyss, Ryan the Intern, al, john_pawl, Jeff Arrigo, TAYLOR JOY!!!!!!!!, Danielle Thomas, High Noon Saloon's Rock'n'Roll Buffet, Family Groove Company, KINGSLEY - CHOICES available on itunes 6/17, Nick Bognar, Jeanne T. Arrigo, The Naked Station, Sarah Ingraham, Carol, steven, The Red Alert, William Joseph, animal math!! taking a break, Susan Herndon, GOJANGLEsimon, signaturetone recording (now booking), Monkeycloset, Taylor Davis
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