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Summer means school is out, the temperature is up and if you're a musician, it means you're playing big shows all over the place. John has some great concerts coming up in Hawaii and elsewhere, so check out the Tour Dates page for all the details. Mahalo to Jack Johnson and Zach Gill for inviting John to join them on stage at Bluesfest in Byron Bay, Australia this past April. What a perfect way to end the celebration Down Under!
August 18, 2008
Best singer-songwriter in Hawaii
Respected veteran music writer Derek Paiva and the staff at Hawaii Magazine have named John the "Best Singer-Songwriter from Hawaii." As if the honor weren't enough, the article continues on to lavishly praise John's soulful style. "Cruz is one of the finest contemporary singer-songwriter-musicians you'll hear, Hawaii-based or otherwise. Listen to Cruz's Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning 2007 CD One of These Days for proof. Cruz's honeyed, husky voice is a marvel -- real world honest whether touching on subjects painfully personal or sweetly hopeful. Vintage instruments and recording equipment coat it all in a warm, timeless musical glow. We're serious fans." Click on the link for the full story.
June 17, 2008
And the winner is, John Cruz
When it comes to Hoku, he's two for two. Both Acoustic Soul and now One of These Days are the proud winners of contemporary Hawaiian music's top honor, Contemporary Album of the Year. Capping off a triumphant comeback after his much-anticipated album release, the crowd erupted in cheers when John's name was announced at the 31st Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in Honolulu.
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One of These Days

One of These Days
Winner of Na Hoku Hanohano Award
Contemporary Album of the Year

"One of the year's finest albums, local or otherwise."
Derek Paiva
Honolulu Advertiser

 

"It's astonishingly good; a landmark recording bursting with memorable songs that deserve national exposure. And it marks a triumphant progression from Acoustic Soul, displaying Cruz's maturation as a vocalist, guitarist, composer, arranger and producer. Setting the creative bar way high, Cruz with One of These Days has attained an artistic level that bears comparison with the work of enigmatic Irish legend Van Morrison, combining emotive lyrical depth, soulful delivery, superb backing musicianship and a broad musical vision."
Jon Woodhouse
The Maui News


Jack

"John is a great songwriter and a great singer...he's one of the best."
Jackson Browne
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee


Jack

"John Cruz is one of my favorite songwriters in the world."
Jack Johnson
Billboard #1 Top Selling Recording Artist


Jack" Anyone I play John's CD for, everyone says, I love that, I need to have that, what is that, who is that? I'm like, come on man, that's John Cruz, what are you talking about? You gotta get this CD. It is just a matter of people hearing him and getting him out there that way because it's the type of music that speaks to everyone."
Kelly Slater
World Champion Surfing Legend