Not performing in 2013

(USA)  Alt-Country, Country, Rock

http://www.theejohndoe.com/

John Doe has a discography and filmography that spans decades, and with every one of his efforts you can feel his honesty and integrity. The nuances of his artistry have changed over the years, but the effect remains the same.

When not maintaining his punk rock ethos in X, Doe’s creative output leans towards gritty country-rock. His most recent albums have revealed the troubadour inside, with many songs about the long road of a travelling musician and reflections on dusty little towns, love lost and love found. His proto-punk background lends authenticity to his tales, with lyrics that transcend standard country clichés.

Two new musical projects with Jill Sobule and The Sadies revealed Doe’s collaborative heart. He’s no stranger to sharing a stage and ideas, as his long relationship with Dave Alvin attests to. This attitude of sharing creative juices could stem from, or at least compliments, his long film and television career. Doe has more than 60 film and television credits under his belt, from his beginnings with critically-lauded documentaries The Decline of Western Civilization and X: The Unheard Music to dramatic roles in Boogie Nights and Brokedown Palace, and a long-standing role on television’s Roswell.

Regardless of the direction Doe focuses his creative energies towards, it’s a guarantee that he will bring realness and substance to his work. The dude is bona fide.

JS

Schedule:

When	Stage
Friday 3:00pm	Stage 4	Rip Chords John Doe, Jon Langford, Lorrie Matheson, and Jim White 109
Saturday 12:50pm	Stage 3	Smoking in the Noise Room The Barr Brothers, John Doe, The Magnetic North, and Jim White 267
Saturday 4:40pm	Stage 3	63

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