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John Wesley
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The music of John Wesley has been called lyrically sensitive and musically dynamic. Wesley’s brand of guitar-driven acoustic and electric songs represent the cultivation of a diversity of inspirations from alternative, progressive, classic rock and folk genres intertwined with poignant lyrics drawn from the poetry of the common man. Furthermore, his skillful, versatile guitar style complements his soulful emotionally-charged vocals reminiscent of Roger Waters or Bruce Springsteen. But what really appeals to Wesley’s fans worldwide is a spark of sincerity and sensitivity so oft absent in today’s mainstream music.
Most recently, John Wesley has performed as sideman, guitarist/vocalist for critically acclaimed Atlantic/Roadrunner Records UK-based recording act Porcupine Tree, during the In Absentia, Deadwing and Fear of a Blank Planet world tours. John Wesley’s versatility shows from his diverse touring background. In recent years he has performed lead guitars and background vocals for White Lion front man Mike Tramp, subbed on lead guitar and bass for Gainsville’s Sister Hazel, and as lead guitarist for Scottish neo-prog legend Fish on many lengthy European, American and South American Tours and on several US and European Solo dates.
In 2005, Wesley produced and recorded his fifth studio release, Shiver, co-produced by Mark Prator, and mixed by Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree. Wesley has toured the U.S. and Europe extensively to support his independent European releases performing as opening act for artists such as Marillion, Fish, Porcupine Tree, Blackfield, Sister Hazel, and many others. In 2008, Wesley will continue to tour with Porcupine Tree to support their latest release, Fear of a Blank Planet.
Most recently, John Wesley has performed as sideman, guitarist/vocalist for critically acclaimed Atlantic/Roadrunner Records UK-based recording act Porcupine Tree, during the In Absentia, Deadwing and Fear of a Blank Planet world tours. John Wesley’s versatility shows from his diverse touring background. In recent years he has performed lead guitars and background vocals for White Lion front man Mike Tramp, subbed on lead guitar and bass for Gainsville’s Sister Hazel, and as lead guitarist for Scottish neo-prog legend Fish on many lengthy European, American and South American Tours and on several US and European Solo dates.
In 2005, Wesley produced and recorded his fifth studio release, Shiver, co-produced by Mark Prator, and mixed by Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree. Wesley has toured the U.S. and Europe extensively to support his independent European releases performing as opening act for artists such as Marillion, Fish, Porcupine Tree, Blackfield, Sister Hazel, and many others. In 2008, Wesley will continue to tour with Porcupine Tree to support their latest release, Fear of a Blank Planet.
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Highhopes4ever wrote:
Very good indeed <3
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AuntieSahara wrote:
he's such an underestimated musician
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Tilt-UK wrote:
The band 'Tilt', which consists of musicians that have collaborated with artists as diverse as KT Tunstall, Fish and Porcupine Tree release 'Long Gone' from their acclaimed debut EP, 'Million Dollar Wound' as a 2-track digital single on October 12th 2009. John Wesley features on guitar along with Frank Usher and Robin Boult. 'Long Gone (edit)' is available exclusively on 12.10.09 as a 'pay-what-you-want' download from the bands BandCamp site; http://tilt.bandcamp.com
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deadwing1411 wrote:
<3
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Suepmorris2034 wrote:
Miss the days we would listen to him play in small bars in st. Pete and he would play songs he had just written. Now my kids love listening to him. Wes, gulport sue (now moved from ca to or) misses seeing you live! All the best man.
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dtismajesty wrote:
This guy is so talented..
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DreamsMerchant wrote:
wow, hot stuff
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frazerjones7 wrote:
This is such a good tune
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zepled4 wrote:
Pretty Lives - very nice.
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zepled4 wrote:
no words
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unref wrote:
What else can you say that hasn't been said? Amazing stuff that should be more popular. I should have downloaded that stuff earlier as well :S
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Shade32 wrote:
For music of this caliber to go largely unnoticed in the world... such a shame.
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fallenMe wrote:
Great :(
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digitaldrummer wrote:
Showing some love for Wes! Great tunes
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BoozerBear wrote:
I can't find tabs for his songs. :(
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kourinthellama wrote:
Fuck that, who were the retards who tagged him with "steven wilson's bitch"?
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sbstn-s wrote:
Wes tagged as progressive rock...? OHMYHEADHURTS But, great music.
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Silfaryia wrote:
Truly amazing music. I'm constantly surprised by it all.
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spkr4thdd wrote:
Having met him a few years back I bought 'em all, saw him playing with Fish and then PT... He's an awesome guitarist when playing with other band's, but on his own is just a world apart, the songwriting is, IMHO, perfect...
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barsik wrote:
Pretty Lives is really awesome
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Featured Tracks
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Free MP3 Pretty Lives | 4:12 |
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Free MP3 The King Of 17 | 3:10 |
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Free MP3 Chasing Monsters | 4:30 |
News
New Demos....
2 Sep 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/johnwesleymusic
I typically avoid posting work demos....but I felt these two just kinda had "something". They will hopefully in the future, when time permits, be arranged and recorded properly for a full release. …
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23 Aug 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/johnwesleymusic
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