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New Song for Rhode Island Monthly and PVDlive’s Rhode Sessions

September 17, 2020

Excited to have recorded a new song from here at The Castle for Rhode Island Monthly and PVDlive’s Rhode Sessions. They’re working hard to bring a lot of attention to Rhode Island based artists. Be sure to check out their series on Instagram for other great artists! This song is called “Ghosts”. There’s lots of taxidermy. You’ve been warned. “Ghosts” All forest again I found my way in Stumbling through …

Direct-to-Vinyl Shut-In Sessions

July 21, 2020

Hi all! So I’ve been sitting on these songs for ‘Acres’ for quite some time now, and I’ve been chomping at the bit to share them with you all. Bruce and I have been waiting for COVID to lift so that we can put the finishing touches on the album since March. His amazing wife, Erin assists in life saving surgeries at one of Massachusetts’ busiest hospitals, so for …

COVID Live Stream Series: Live from Castle Blackamore

May 8, 2020

It’s been a year since I launched the campaign for my new record, Acres. Between a hospital stay, some major life changes, and now COVID, things have taken a bit longer than we had thought. To be able to catch up, amazing poet Robin Dionne and I decided to host a live stream series from our home that we call, Castle Blackamore. The episodes are hosted live on Facebook and …

Sneak Peek of the New Music Video for “The Lantern”

May 8, 2019

We’re nearing in on 50% of our goal with about 3 weeks left to fund it. What an inspiring, therapeutic, and productive few weeks it has been. Bruce and I have been plugging away at the record. It’s a slow and steady process, but every session in the studio is a step closer to us sharing it with you. This past weekend a few close friends and I headed out to …

Help Support My New Record!

March 30, 2019

So, It’s Been Awhile… Hi folks! Bernard John here. I couldn’t be more excited to announce that we are FINALLY making the record we had set out to make more than 6 years ago! You see, my close friend, drummer, and producer extraordinaire, Bruce Pierce and I started making a record about 6 years ago. Not long after we started, I fell ill and actually became bedridden with migraines for …

Opening for Steve Earle

January 23, 2019

It’s not every day that your phone rings with news that you’ll be opening for a songwriting legend that same time the following night. When asked, I hesitated for a moment… you see, I’ve been fighting a nasty cold all week and I’ve lost my voice. So now, both speechless and unable to speak, I squeaked an excited “yes, absolutely!” into the mouthpiece as the panic of getting to the …

Circles in a Maze: Opening for Joe Pug!

October 25, 2018

Life can be both kind and terrifying with its torturous maze of secret passages and disappointing endings. I’m convinced that most of us will wander its halls until the day we depart, never actually finding the heart that resides in the chest of it all. With the anxiety and fear that comes with that realization, there are these little moments in time that restore calm and faith in the journey, …

The #LinePerDay Challenge

August 16, 2018

A couple of years ago I challenged myself to take a photo each day and write a line or two inspired by that photo. It was just a little writing exercise that I loved doing, but it fell to the wayside as some life changes took hold. I called it the #LinePerDay challenge and I’m bringing it back. I’ll only be hosting it over on on Instagram feed (@iambernardjohn). Follow …

I AM BERNARD JOHN: What happened to John Colvert?

July 7, 2018

My mom used to suffer debilitating migraines when I was a kid. When they came around everything we were doing came to an immediate halt, and if my dad wasn’t around to take us where we needed to be, all we really could do was wait. She’d lay down in a dark room in apparent agony and we’d wait, often in frustration, because we were asshole kids that were …

For the Sake of the Song Fall Roadshow Video!

September 11, 2013

We recorded this tune this past weekend up in my attic. We’ll have 2 more coming to you soon! Check our my tour page to see where this tour in bringing us!

New Website!

May 9, 2013

The first of many new changes coming down the pike! Have a look around and stay tuned for more exciting news soon!

5/11 – Arlington Musicians Alive and Kickin’!

May 9, 2013

Very excited to be participating in the 1st Arlington Musicians Alive and Kickin’ concert this Saturday! Arlington is filled with excellent musicians and songwriters. It’s exciting to share a town with some of my favorite artists. Head on down to the Arlington Center for the Arts this Saturday for a full day of music! Then at 7pm I hit the stage with Chris Brenne and Sulinha! Related show Artist: John …

For the Sake of the Song Roadshow

March 21, 2013

It’s a true honor to be invited to hit the road with the For the Sake of the Song Roadshow. Here’s the gist of it. My good friends Patrick Coman, Amy Alvey, Mark Kilianski, and I are going to hop in a car and head to some of our favorite towns (the list is below). In each town we’re going to team up with a couple local musicians, and pay …

Friday, August 10th in Cambridge!

August 8, 2012

This Friday is going to be a blast. I know, I say that about all the good-looking shows out there, but it isn’t every day that we get to celebrate a good friend’s album release. Daniel Byrnes is a fantastic musician with a great band, and we’re honored to team up with them as well as Casey Abrams to welcome in their new record. Friday, August 10th 2012 @ 9pm …

Providence, Boston, Candles, and More!

July 19, 2012

Whoo-eee it’s been a couple of crazy months here. Here’s what’s coming up: Firstly, we’re coming back to my homestate tomorrow night! We’ll be at this great place called Fete in Providence, RI. I am VERY excited to say that my Uncle, Paul Henry, will be sitting in with us on organ and piano. Uncle Paul layed down keys on my first record, and it has been a dream of mine …

Homemade Candles!

July 18, 2012

Had a great time making our newest merch item with my good friend and videographer Patrick Bosworth last night. Candles are currently available at all upcoming shows. Check out the process!

I Don’t Know at Live on WSCA

February 16, 2012

I visited my friend Shawn Henderson at WSCA a couple of weeks ago with Jon Aanestad, Patrick Coman, and Sam Otis Hill. Thought I’d give this new tune a try! – John

December 21st and 22nd! – Boston and Cambridge!

November 25, 2011

2 great shows coming up! First, on December 21st we’ll be celebrating The Band’s 1968 debut album “Music From Big Pink” by teaming up with Patrick Coman and the Lo-Fi Angels, Sam Otis Hill and Co., and others. The extra cool part is that we will be PLAYING THE ALBUM FROM COVER TO COVER! This is a once and a lifetime show and I’m thrilled to pay homage to one …

Happy Thanksgiving, the news, gyros, and… Yanni?

November 25, 2011

First off, Happy Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for my friends (current and future), girlfriend, family, and bandmates. I think picking up an instrument has always been a perfect storm for me. I would never be doing what I am without all of your continued love and support. Thank you.

Recovery

June 25, 2011

I had surgery on Monday… nothing serious, but I’ll spare you the details. I’ve broken plenty of bones and have gotten plenty of stiches in my 25 years (most of which were simple acts of stupidity), but I was 4 or 5 the last time I had surgery and was put under… I don’t remember much of that at all.

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