Welcome
Welcome to John Herring's website. Have a ganders around to find out what John has been and is up to! The album, Tales From a Northern City, is available on this site, by downloading it on i-Tunes or you can purchase it from Piccadilly Records in Manchester. There are also some original T-Shirts available featuring artwork from the album.
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Latest News
I Haven't Got A Clue; 3rd February 2012
Thanks top everyone who has downloaded the new single so far - it's much appreciated! You can continue to download the single from iTunes, Bandcamp, Amazon and other good stores.....
It Starts Again; 8th January 2012
We will be releasing the new single, "It Starts Again," for download on iTunes from 16th January and the album of the same name on 5th March. In the meantime the date for your diary is Saturday 17th March when we will be playing Manchester's Deaf Institute.
Happy New Year! 4th January 2012
In addition to news about the new single I can confirm that our gig in Manchester to celebrate the release of the album will take place at The Deaf Institute on 17th March. Tickets are available here:
Christmas Update; 23rd December 2011
Just a quick message to let you all know that the new single, 'It Starts Again,' will be released on 16th January. In the meantime I hope you all have a great Christmas!
Album Update; 30th October 2011
Update on the new album, single and line up changes...
Further Trinity Update; 2nd June 2011
Further news on gigs we're playing in Yorkshire before finishing in Salford. There are more details about how you can get involved in the making of the new album on 1st July...
Sacred Trinity Boo; 18th April 2011
Announcing a number of our upcoming gigs including our final gig before returning to the studio at Sacred Trinity Church in Salford on 1st July...
Whooping Update; 22nd March 2011
Well, aside of having whooping cough whilst also recruiting a new drummer there's lots more to tell you about in my recent update here...
Press
‘Tales From A Northern City’ represents the rise to prominence of one of the region’s most creative and talented songwriting talents. 9/10.
Mike Roberts; Whisperin' & Hollerin'
Really, really love his work.
Sam Walker; BBC Radio Manchester Introducing
Skilfully delivered, with a sparkle here and a melodic bounce there, creating a natural and effortless collection of charming songs, without pretension. Refreshing.
Emily Slowly; Manchester Music
There is something of Paul Heaton – now an adopted Manc – about Herring’s music, occasional nods in the direction of such venerable English singer-songwriters as Richard Thompson and a whiff of unplugged Smiths.
Paul Taylor; City Life
The album, Tales From a Northern City was definitely worth waiting for... Success in this country is tantalisingly close.
Tom Rodgers, SalfordOnline.Com
Made up of 12 finely crafted songs the CD also has a touch of The Beautiful South and even The Blue Nile about it and is a real grower.
TunA the Day
‘Herring is a highly engaging chap and his songs are chock-full of the kind of melancholy that can bring a full room to a complete hush.'
Jon Coupe, SalfordMusic.Com