NEWS: JP HOE RELEASES MANNEQUIN ON MAY 15th - CANADIAN TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
Think "tongue-in-cheek torch songs" and you
have one place of departure with this Winnipeg based singer songwriter. JP Hoe writes tirelessly in all
styles, charming audiences with his sharp lyrics, a smooth voice and a casual
demeanor. Humour, simple phrases, and bold ideas are all part of his trade. On
May 15th, 2012 JP will release his fifth effort, Mannequin, featuring 11 new
original songs. He will celebrate with
a hometown show on May 10th at the West End Cultural Centre, followed by a Canadian tour (dates listed below).
Mannequin is a beautiful collection of songs with a dark and
melancholic edge weaving it’s way in and out of the tracks. 'Tight', 'focused'
and 'confident', are words JP uses to describe the album. From the catchy first track Bingo Palace to the co-written song Conversation with Luke Doucet, the album explores the different sizes and shapes of adult
alternative pop, similar to a window dresser experimenting with his
‘mannequins’ in the storefront.
JP is anything but a cookie cutter artist, and has remained fiercely
independent throughout his career. Whether its routing tours around his
favourite BBQ shacks in Mississippi, or returning home every December to
throw the city his themed concert in the form of the JP Hoe Hoe Hoe Holiday
Show, the three-time nominated Western Canadian Music Awards artist is
pursuing his vision. He’ll continue to connect with audiences young and old,
near and far, sharing the stories behind his songs, refusing to rest on his
laurels and thankful he’s found a place amongst so much noise.
He's toured around the world; at times providing
support for seasoned veterans such as Jann Arden in concert halls and arenas,
and other times playing in the hidden roadhouses that dot the southern USA.
This troubadour knows you’re only as good as your last show.
"Highlight
of the evening, however, went to our next performer – acoustic
singer/songwriter JP Hoe from Winnipeg, he recently made waves
playing the One Movement Showcase in Perth. At times Sufjan and Andrew
Bird-esque, at others reminiscent of David Gray and John Mayer, JP Hoe’s
talent is quite outstanding. There is true power in his voice and words, in
an instance where he simply makes it look easy. Make sure you check this
guy out when you can." - The Australian Review
Let’s get out and celebrate the new release from
one of Canada’s true hidden gems!
Tracklisting
for Mannequin
1. Bingo Palace
2. I Only Did It For Love
3. Conversation
4. Learn To Let You Go
5. Lions And Tigers
6. Do I Know You
7. Bittersweet
8. Nothing’s Gonna Harm You
9. Dazed And Confused
10. Veils On The Way
11. Goodbye Or Goodnight
Upcoming
Canadian Tour Dates:
May 10 – Winnipeg, MB – West End Cultural Centre (CD Release Show)
May 15 – Regina, SK – O’Hanlons Pub
May 16 – Lethbridge, AB – The Slice
May 18 – Edmonton, AB – Haven Social Club
May 24 – Vancouver, BC – The Railway Club
May 25 – Victoria, BC – Ocean Island
May 26 – Kelowna, BC – The Streaming Café
Jun 4 – Thunder Bay, ON – The Apollo
Jun 6 – Toronto, ON – Cameron House
Jun 7 – Wakefield, QC – The Blacksheep Inn
Jun 10 – Halifax, NS – The Carleton
Jun 11 – Charlottetown, PEI – Baba’s
June 13 – Peterborough, ON – The Montreal House
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