John Rutherford

I am thrilled to be nominated this year for a YYCMA in the Blues Recording of the Year category for my record Midnight Microphone. I am very proud to be amongst fellow nominees Erin Ross and Mark Dillon who…

Heading out to a few spots in Alberta to spread the word including a big night in Edmonton on Friday October 13 at one of my favourite venues The Blue Chair. I've not been to the capital in a long…

Very excited to be performing at the big event this summer here in my home town, and to see my name on the poster amidst such a stellar line up of some of the best blues artists from across Canada…

To see the complete Roots Music Report's  Top 50 Canada Album Chart follow the link below.

https://www.rootsmusicreport.com/charts/view/album/country/canada/weekly

The recent radio charts from Roots Music Report are out and I am thrilled to say that my new recording Midnight Microphone has made the list. In fact it is on three different charts! It entered the Top 50 Blues…

And, it's released! The new EP Midnight Microphone dropped earlier today! Streaming everywhere. Listen on Apple Music, Spotify and many other platforms.

I've been in the studio recently working on a new four song EP that is due for release in the days to come. The project is produced by legendary guitarist Tim Williams and engineered by Steve Gerard. Also on the…

Pleased to share some really great video footage. The filming took place at The King Eddy in Calgary back in October when we performed an opening set for guitar great Amos Garrett. The shoot was made possible by the diligent…