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Alt-Country With Heart!
A unique take on great songs from the likes of John Prine, Gordon Lightfoot, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt and more… original songs that stay with you long after the show ends… John Michael Lind (JML) is like a mash-up of Blue Rodeo, America, and Pure Prairie League.
Get drawn in by his sweet tenor vocals, his understated and powerful guitar rhythms, and his great audience connection, with music that resonates with all types of audiences. JML is someone you don’t want to miss!
JML’s original songs are well-crafted, often tender, easy to like, and they really connect. His fun songs tickle you, and his sweet love songs touch your soul, shining a little light into forgotten corners of your heart and wrapping you in a warm blanket of fine music. You’re not at a JML show so much as in it!
JML is an experienced touring artist with over 10 years of stage experience, ranging across Western Canada & Europe. His 2 albums, Out On The Land & Lightning Rod receive critical acclaim across the globe.
Great Music, Well-Played. Check out John Michael Lind!
@JohnMichaelLindmusic
“I get a real Blue Rodeo vibe…” Jackson J. Gardner, Producer
Burning Road
(JML original)
Live, Duncan BC
House of the Rising Sun
(traditional)
Live, Duncan BC
Out On The Land
(JML Original)
Sechelt Summer Music Series
Download JML photos
Photos for print – here.
“From one booker to another: hire John Michael Lind! You’ll be glad you did! He was a big hit with everyone from 6 to 60!”
“JML was a pleasure to work with. A consummate professional and amazing artist. A great performer for any occasion!”
“John Michael Lind didn’t let the pandemic hinder his participation in our digital festival this year, in fact we were extremely impressed by his ‘virtual show’ that stayed true to his roots! We loved the crystal-clear audio featuring home-grown rootsy melodies that we can all raise a glass to, and just a dash of warm conversation and good humour that makes you feel like you’re visiting with an old friend. Thank you for participating in the Cathedral Village Arts Festival’s 30th anniversary!”
JML Virtually Live!
(Full Set)
Cathedral Village Arts Festival
Regina SK
Red Hair
(JML Original)
Live, Hood29
Vancouver BC
Out on the Land
(JML Original)
Live, Duncan Showroom
Duncan BC
Let’s Get A Crowd!
JML brings out the crowd! His extensive promotional work for all events includes, and is not limited to:
- High quality posters, sent direct to venues and distributed locally
- Email sends to extensive JML-proprietary mailing list
- Press releases to local newspaper & radio
- On-line entertainment listings
- On-line community listings
- Social media engagement
Let’s Get Some Posters!
I’ll make them and send them to you if you’ll put them up!
jpg and PDF versions for social media and print also provided.
“This crisp-sounding EP should be Lind’s ticket to the next level of fame.”
“Out on the Land’s title track [is] a modern-day dust-bowl ballad about an old man living out his declining days on the prairie, and there’s clearly something real to it.”
“Beautiful Dancing Lady is a song of desire and seduction…”
“…an attractive light tenor… knows his way around a guitar.”
I came to hear you sing John Prine songs and ended up buying your CD because I love your original songs too! Thanks for a great afternoon.
JML Musical Accomplishments – Timeline
- 2024 June Euro Touro!
- 2024 January Recording New Album!
- 2023 December BC Okanagan Tour
- 2023 November feature artist spot on UnsignedBC Radio CFRO 100.5 FM
- 2023 August Alberta Tour details
- 2023 June European Tour
- 2023 April Sunshine Coast BC & Vancouver Island(s) Tour
- 2023 April feature artist spot on UnsignedBC Radio CFRO 100.5 FM
- 2022 October BC Gulf Islands Tour
- 2022 Southern BC & Kootenays Tour
- 2022 Summer Vancouver Island Tour
- The Amazing 2022 JML Song a Month release campaign!
- 10 songs. 10 months.
- 2021 Canadian Prairies Tour
- BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan
- 2021 Summer Okanagan Tour
- 2021 feature performer Cathedral Village Arts Festival, Regina SK Virtual Festival
- 2020 produce videos for original songs: Meet Her From 2 Metres; Going & Coming; JML Demo Reel; plus various live videos
- 2020 intensive songwriting, album prep
- 2020 feature performer Sechelt Summer Music Series 2020 Virtual Series, Sechelt BC
- 2019 Studio recording single Valentine’s Day (Wasn’t So Great)
- 2019 Songwriting retreat, Skagit Valley
- 2019 Hometown Tour, various Vancouver-area venues
- 2019 Private House concerts
- 2018 Release successful single Burning Road
- 2015 – 2018 successful Western Canada tours that paid for themselves without outside funding or grants:
- 2018 Burning Road Tour: 15 dates in 21 days: BC Kootenays, Okanagan, Cariboo, BC Interior
- 2018 Perform South Cariboo Garlic Fest, Lac La Hache BC
- 2018 Tour: BC Interior, Cariboo
- 2018 Win semi-final appearance in Merritt Rockin’ River Fest Talent Competition
- 2017 Tour: BC Interior, Okanagan, Kootenays
- Featured on MusArt Cates Park Concert Series compilation CD
- 2017 Tour BC: Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast
- 2016 Tour: BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan
- Headline Fort Langley Canada Day Celebration
- Perform Maple Ridge Country Fest
- Craftmas @ Big Rock Urban Brewery
- 2015 Tour: BC Interior, Cariboo
- Downtown Live! Salmon Arm headline performer
- Featured songwriter, Vancouver City Limits
- Regular feature performer at Vancouver Farmers Markets
- 2018 Burning Road Tour: 15 dates in 21 days: BC Kootenays, Okanagan, Cariboo, BC Interior
- 2014 Release debut EP Out On The Land to widespread acclaim
- Receive community & CBC radio play, glowing review in Georgia Straight
- Feature performer Raven’s Cry Pub, Cypress Mtn.
- Feature performer Richmond Night Market
- 2013 Begin playing professionally
- Play in Great Canadian Song Search, Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver
- Invited to play at TheGreenManProject Road To The Dragon’s Den benefit concert
- 2003 Venture out as a public performer
- Years of coffeehouse and open mics, paying dues, learning craft
JML proudly plays and recommends
Seydel harmonicas from
The Harmonica Company.
www.TheHarmonicaCompany
“Oh my God, it was so awesome! John laid out the tunes, he was deadly! We can’t wait to have him back.”
Equipment List/Stage Plot:
It’s simple:
- LR Baggs Venue DI. Either XLR or 1/4″ output.
- Shure SM55 mic.