Biography
John Herring is a singer/songwriter, raised on an
estate in Salford and writes songs influenced by
the urban street scenes in which he grew up and
the relationships around him.
Background:
Raised on an estate in Salford, in a household where music from Bacharach and David to Tchaikovsky was played it is safe to say that John's influences have been many and varied. He spent his early years destroying turntables through overplaying and by the age of 11 decided that the equally destructive tuba should be the next piece of musical kit to master. After 5 years and a realisation that the tuba wasn't where contemporary music was at John picked up the bass guitar, but three years later moved onto the acoustic guitar and began writing music.
John’s music is influenced by his early classical upbringing whereby strings, piano and brass make a regular appearance on his tracks. John is in the process of releasing his eagerly awaited follow up album to, 'Tales From a Northern City,' called, 'It Starts Again.'
Influences and Comparisons:
Elbow, I Am Kloot, The Blue Nile, Roddy Frame, John Martyn, Doves, Peter Gabriel, The Smiths, Paul Heaton
Currently:
John is completing the new album, 'It Starts Again,' which is due for release on 5th March 2012. The new album has 10 excellent tracks on it which showcase Herring's style and ability when it comes to songwriting. The first single from the new album, also called, 'It Starts Again,' will be released for download on 16th January 2012.
John and the band will be touring in March and onwards with the new album - the line up is John on Guitar and Vocals, John Miles on Guitars, Joe Nearney on Bass and Backing Vocals, Chris Halkyard on Drums and Backing Vocals.
Press:
‘Really, really love his work’ – Sam Walker, BBC Radio Manchester Introducing
‘The album, Tales From a Northern City was definitely worth waiting for... Success in this country is
tantalisingly close.’ – SalfordOnline.Com
‘His debut is hugely impressive. This writer strongly urges you to give it a listen.’ – Mike Roberts,
Whisperin’ and Hollerin’