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September 2008 The Mountain Stage welcomes John Cruz It's an honor, but not a surprise, that John has just been chosen as a finalist in the prestigious and influential Mountain Stage New Song Contest for the West Region. The annual event is known for launching artists like Alison Krauss, Sheryl Crow, Ryan Adams, Norah Jones and many others. John survived some staggering competition to emerge with a coveted slot in the lineup. The nationally recognized event is "where great artists are discovered" -- and really, all the contestants are already winners. The show takes place on Tuesday, September 2nd, at The Mint in LA, with each artist performing just 2 songs. More Info |
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August 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. |
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August 2008 On the road again From the Big Apple to the City by the Bay, John will hit them all as part of his East and West Coast Summer Tour. With 4 shows in the San Francisco area alone and a landmark anniversary bash for WMVY radio on Martha's Vineyard, his concert schedule promises to raise the mercury on those hot August nights. Click the link below for complete show and ticket details, including several new venues that were just announced. More Info |
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June 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. View Scrap Book Entry |
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September 2007 "One of These Days" debuts at #1 After more than a decade in the making, John's new album didn't waste any time making an impact. After its first week in stores, it landed firmly at #1 in Hawaii, #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and #6 on the Billboard World Chart. Two songs off the album, "Hurricane" and "Missing You" shot straight to #1 on radio stations throughout the state. The beautiful artwork and first class production only enhance the lyrical depth and musical feel on this soon-to-be classic recording. More Info |
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