Humor and Heart

John Craigie is “A Modern-Day Troubadour” in the vein of Woody Guthrie, and blends comedic storytelling reminiscent of Mitch Hedberg with the spirit of musical legends like John Prine, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and Bob Dylan.

Born in Los Angeles and a UC Santa Cruz grad with a math degree, Craigie started playing local shows in Santa Cruz, leading to his 2009 breakthrough album Montana Tale. Known for captivating live performances, he's shared stages with Jack Johnson, Gregory Alan Isakov, and the Avett Brothers.

With nine studio albums, multiple live and cover records under his belt, Craigie just released another live album, Greatest Hits… Just Kidding… Live – No Hits out right now!

You'll also discover:

His Epic Newport Beatles Jam.

Finding Your Roadside Inspiration.

Craigie's Music, Unfiltered.

How He Creates the Crowd Connection.

His Pre-Show Ritual.

A Secret for Crafting a Comedic Song.

The Roadside Recording with Langhorne Slim.

A John Craigie Essential.

Learn more about Craigie here: https://johncraigie.com/

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