Michael Loveland, my man.

We're pulling for you, guaranteed. Poolboys for life.

Made it back to Oklahoma with a new record in hand and a whole mess of stories.

(photo by Erin Rambo)

After a long tour and journey, John has returned from Tiny Telephone in San Francisco, CA with the new LP recorded and mixed, with John Moreland, Kyle Reid, Peter Labberton, and Jacob Winik all contributing to it's creation."Better Luck" is 11 original songs put straight to tape in 6 days and to be released on vinyl, CD, and digital. The album is currently in the mastering stages and is slated for a late fall release and tour.

Immense thanks to all the kind folks and listening ears that helped the music down the road on this last tour. From the Canyonlands to the Pacific, from the plains to the mountains, there are good people all about.

If you're ever in the area of the Mission in San Francisco, go check out Paulcity Goods. Paul is an amazing leather worker and kindly fixed the straps on my guitar case and made me a belt to keep these pants from falling off. Order at www.paulcity.com and check out the awesome stuff he crafts.

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John has a few special shows coming up including a songswap with John Moreland and Wink Burcham at Bartlesville's Frank and Lola's:

John has a couple duo shows with Ali Harter coming up also, both at Norman's Deli:

Friday, May 30th - John Calvin and Ali Harter Tuesday, June 17th - Ali Harter duo with Carolina Story

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Furthermore, John Calvin will also be accompanying Samantha Crain for a small set of shows:

June 5 - Fassler Hall, Tulsa, OK June 6 - Magnolia Motor Lounge - Fort Worth, TX June 7 - The Blue Door - Oklahoma City, OK

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One of John's close friends and bandmates, Michael Loveland, was diagnosed with cancer last month, and Norman musicians are coming together to raise some money to offset medical bills and other costs. Come support an amazing person and a stellar songwriter.

love,

john and family

SPRING TOUR DATES UPDATED!! Coffee and Riffs for your consideration.

Good news everybody!

Here is a video John did with Brady Smith (Walrus Audio) and Seth McCarroll for their series, Coffee and Riffs. Thanks to the guys and girls who were all there helping out. Mr. Black Supermoon is one of the coolest pedals in the chain, check out Walrus Audio pedals and Mr. Black pedals, you won't be disappointed.

As the previous post announced, John is recording his debut full-length record at Tiny Telephones in San Francisco with John Moreland co-producing with Jacob Winik engineering at the end of the month.Being quite a trek from Oklahoma to California, he is back at it again and will be coming through your town this April/May:

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April 21: The 806, Amarillo, TX April 23: Flagstaff Brewing Co, Flagstaff, AZ April 24: Tempe Tavern, Tempe, AZ April 26: House Show, San Francisco, CA April 27: Milkbar, San Francisco, CA April 28-May 7: Tiny Telephones sessions

May 10: Dolores Brewing Company, Dolores, CO May 11: DSP Pizza, Pagosa Springs, CO May 12: Taos Mesa Brewing Company, Taos, NM May 13: Adobe Inn/Bar, Taos, NM May 14: Marble Brewery, Albuquerque, NM May 17: Schwarzstock Music Festival, El Reno, OK

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All the love from the family and folks,

john and friends