JUST ANNOUNCED: Renowned acoustic guitar player Pete Huttlinger to perform as part of John Oates' four-piece acoustic band!
Since completing what became a career-landmark year in 2009, John Oates (of Hall & Oates) has been steady at work as a solo artist. His 2008 release, 1000 Miles of Life, was a critical success, earning him a nomination at the Nashville Music Awards. He has recently shared the stage with such luminaries as Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Neville Brothers, and the Meters. In a recent live-concert review, St. Louis' Riverfront Times describes him as, "a strong vocalist with a rough, blues-fueled style...through creative arrangements and a hearty sense of humor, he [holds] his own as a musician. Oates shows the heart and skills of a classic bluesman," and the Wall Street Journal exclaims, "Oates sounds better than ever."
In 2009, Hall & Oates released a long-awaited, 74-track box set to rave reviews, toured to sold-out theatres nationwide, and—in a testament to the duo’s popularity amongst music fans old and new—they secured a Grammy nomination for Best Performance by a Pop Duo or Group, competing with the ultra-famed likes of Black Eyed Peas, The Frey and MGMT for the prize. In keeping the momentum going, John is currently working on the follow up to 1000 Miles of Life, as well he is prepping for the annual Songwriter's Expo in Aspen this September, where he will doubles as Host and Executive Producer. For an artist whose career has spanned more than three decades and yielded 21 albums for a total of 80 million units sold to date, you would think John Oates would consider a well-deserved vacation; but in recent years he has shown little interest in taking a break, and it seems his momentum is at a career high. So why would he want to put on the brakes? It is the start of a new year, and as the Wall Street Journal simply phrased it, "John Oates will own 2010."
Singer/songwriter duo Sweet Talk Radio will open for John Oates. “Sweet Talk Radio have delivered a sonic gift that leaves the listener no choice but to smile and whisper a grateful ‘hallelujah’.” — Performing Songwriter Magazine
