John Hewitt is a force not seen since the end of the 70’s. There are bands, artists and songwriters that mimic and imitate but John Hewitt absorbs and reimagines. 

John Hewitt is often considered one of the hardest working musicians and touring songwriters in Western Canada. Performing over 150 shows per year, managing an agency and production company (Second Sunset) and producing 9 full length studio albums and a book since March of 2020 it’s easy to see why. With recent appearances at Alberta Showcase, Your Roots Are Showing (Ireland) and Breakout West alongside major Festival appearances like Edmonton Folk Fest, Canmore Folk Fest, Red Lodge and Whitefish Songwriter Festivals his lyrical imagery and melodic hooks are a staple in the west. Taking inspiration from Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, Neil Young and Jim Croce in his writing alongside Beat Poets and the honest tradition of true folk music you’ll hear old tales of prairie murder, Canadian and American historical stories marinated with poetic imagery reminiscent of the songwriters of the 60’s folk revival.

With his backing group the New Americans you hear the influences of Crosby, Stills and Nash in John’s melodic hooks doused in sweeping three part harmony with Edmonton virtuosos Benjamin Williams and Connor Miskiman. The band in full form ranges from the soft folk to the blues rock escaping the constraints of any one genre and creating a show that plays like a 9 course meal. John’s humour is often recognized as unique and a major highlight to the live performance which has taken him all over Western Canada, the United States and more recently Europe. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and now based in Edmonton, Alberta this Canadian troubadour is one of the most underrated undiscovered artists you’re going to find. Independent and free of industry constraints John is his own agent, manager, producer, songwriter, arranger, performer, sometimes comedian and most of all a highlight of the Canadian music industry. Check out John’s latest releases on streaming platforms everywhere “Which Side Are you On?” A solo folk record comparable to early Dylan and “Chaos & Conversation” a double album compilation set of the band’s best material to be released in May 2026.

John Hewitt is a master, a choreographer of sound, a man of many hats all worn with style with a dream bigger than the world around him.