December 2011
2 posts
We Are the Champions, Live on the 7 Train →
"Songs From Church Avenue" (new album) Now...
Buy & Listen at:
http://thereverendjohndelore.bandcamp.com/album/songs-from-church-avenue
November 2011
1 post
the 78 Project- a murder ballad recorded straight... →
This past summer, my good friend Kara Suzanne & I were asked to participate in The 78 Project. We performed our own version of the murder ballad “Omie Wise,” recorded straight to a 78RPM acetate via a vintage Presto-Direct-to-Disc machine (the same kind famed folk music collector Alan Lomax used to use in field recordings).
“Omie Wise” is a classic murder ballad...
August 2011
7 posts
Aaand one more...from Wilmington, NC
‘Goodnight Irene’: A musical response to the storm
The Reverend John DeLore, a fantastic singer-songwriter who performed at the Juggling Gypsy a while back, was in his Brooklyn apartment settling in for the storm on Saturday with his girlfriend. As spins of the original Lead Belly version of “Goodnight Irene” played over and over on television DeLore, on advice from his girlfriend, wrote his...
"Good Night Irene" Blog post on TheAwl.com
A little more coverage of the weekend’s musical effort. Dave Bry, writing for TheAwl.com had posted “23 Versions of What is Likely to Be the Last Song You’ll Ever Hear,” with all the various versions of “Good Night, Irene.” This post spurred me & my cohorts on to provide Version #24.
I sent the final version to Dave the next day & he posted it on The...
Interview on Soundcheck today...
http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/2011/aug/29/scoring-storm/
I’m happy to report that our homespun, remotely-assembled, 20-person rendition of “Good Night Irene” has been getting around the web & blogosphere. (see previous post for more details). Some folks over at WNYC caught wind of the recording & I did a short radio interview today on Soundcheck.
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Free Download -- Rev John DeLore & Friends, "Good...
CHECK IT OUT! An original rendition of the classic “Good Night, Irene,” performed by 20 different musicians in NYC on the night of the Hurricane. I sent out the original mp3 of just me and my acoustic, and then everyone sent me their parts via email and I put the mix together in my room. ENJOY! (and if you’re on the East Coast: STAY SAFE!)
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"Little John" Review: Aural Fitness
Posted June 10th of this year, a friend just sent me the link to this nice write-up of “Little John the Conqueror.” Many thanks, Mr. Aural Fitness. My favorite line? The music has “enough pain to pull it out of the mainstream.”
—RevJD
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I originally thought that my favorite music blog, Berkeley Place, turned me on to The Reverend John Delore, but...
CMJ Show Announced: Rev.John DeLore, The Living...
Presented by the Deli Magazine and the Living Room, Wed. 10/19/11, as part of New York’s CMJ Music Marathon, a night of Americana Roots and Rock:
The Reverend John Delore Ursa Minor Lucius Shenandoah & The Night Union Street Preservation Society.
MORE DETAILS TO COME.
Little John: New York Magazine Approval Matrix --...
Wow! Happy to report that the Approval Matrix in the June 13th issue of New York Magazine featured my album “Little John the Conqueror.”
Take a look in the lower right quadrant:
“The bouncy alt country rock of the Reverend John DeLore, self-styled ramblin’ troubadour (and real life Kensington resident)”
According to my math, this placement in the matrix amounts...
July 2011
1 post
Little John the Conqueror: The DELI MAGAZINE...
Review of “Little John the Conqueror” in the Deli Magazine (New York City), written by Jason Bertone:
“…thoughtful roots music with an alternative energy…[DeLore’s] keen observational style and sense of place can turn something as common as a love song into something more subtle and ultimately, satisfying.”
To read the whole review, click HERE.
June 2011
1 post
American Urn: Performer Magazine Review
Performer Magazine review of “Ode to an American Urn,” written by Brian Tucker.
“With Ode to an American Urn, DeLore crafts music and literature, topography rich in American scenery and weary hearts.”
To read the whole review, click HERE.
October 2010
2 posts
American Urn: FreeTime Magazine Review
FreeTime Magazine (Rochester, NY) - A review of “Ode to an American Urn,” by Michelle Picardo.
“Following his higher power, the Reverend John DeLore finds heavenly intervention on his inspired first effort…Strumming tales through melodic guitar chords and lyrical sincerity, DeLore creates an artful and entertaining batch of songs that grab you with gritty hooks and rocking tempos...
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American Urn: Beat Surrender Review
Beat Surrender (Music Blog) - A review of “Ode to an American Urn,” by Simon “…packed with tracks that get into your head and pull you in, hook, line and sinker…an accomplished work that leaves a lasting impression and is endlessly listenable.”
Read the entire review HERE.
September 2010
1 post
American Urn: Altcountry.NL gives it 4 stars!
“Met Amerikaans patriottisme heeft de in een stars-and-stripes-hoesje gestoken cd Ode To An American Urn (eigen beheer) van The Reverend John DeLore gelukkig niets van doen. En een echte dominee is deze reverend ook niet. The Reverend John DeLore komt uit Brooklyn, New York, en vestigt de aandacht op zich met een sterk debuut…”
Umm…yeah…I can’t really read...
April 2010
1 post
American Urn: Review posted on No Depression
No Depression review, posted by Jim Simpson of the “Country Music Pride” blog
“Throughout Ode to an American Urn, DeLore has assembled an enchanting work of Americana art worthy of our attention — and that of major labels.” “DeLore’s talent exists not only within his lyrics…but in his highly infectious melodies that linger long after the music’s over. He roams that...
August 2009
1 post
American Urn: Guilt Free Pleasures Review
Guilt Free Pleasures (NYC Music Blog) - A review of a live show and a review of “Ode to an American Urn,” by Emma Mankey Hidem
“…the epitome of Americana to me…had everyone in the bar bopping, tapping and even dancing….The album alternates from gritty country rock to gentle ballads to catchy (almost poppy) tunes. His music would be perfect to blast at full volume while...
April 2009
1 post
American Urn: Jezebel Music Review
Jezebel Music (music blog) review of “Ode to an American Urn,” by Drew Citron.
“John straddles the line between old-timey country and blockbuster license-worthy pop, like they’re neighbors bordering the same Mississippi fence. The remarkable thing is, that unlike many who’ve tried this crossover and failed, The Reverend manages to perk your toe-tapping sensibilities without...