NEWS

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NEWS

"On The Ice" - Portions of the song about Hockey was used in the O'Leary video entry during the Hockeyville competitions. In the end O'Leary recieved the second most votes in the country second only to the winner Salmon River.

Author Jay Scott Kanes (John Cairns) has released a book entitled "Island Toes a Tappin"

a definitive story of PEI's musical scene. "MacAllar Road" is included in the companion cd with many other fine Island artist and song writers.An honor.

Recording on a new project will begin in December with former Haywire member Ronnie Switzer . Patrick Allen(Covergirl,Tim Chaisson) and Steve MacNeil(Roger Jones) will play drums and percussion and Ronnie Switzer (Haywire)will add Bass Guitar.John will be calling on other musicians as this project progresses.

On Feburary 3, John will take the stage for the grand opening of The Cavern, Montague. Chuck and Albert will be headlining.

   April 20th John will be performing at the 4th annual P.E.I. Guitar Festival , Brittania Hall, Tyne Valley. Charlie Acourt will be headlining.

   June 27th will see John and Guitarist W.B. Johnson share the stage with London, Englands 100 Mile House and Charlottetowns own Blind Prophets. Looking forward to a fun filled musical evening. Show starts at 9 pm.



Cds Available at:

    Reading Well Bookstore, Charlottetown

    O'Leary Pharmacy, O'Leary

    P.E.I. Emporium, Gateway Village, Borden

    Music World,Zellers Mall,Charlottetown

    Tara Cafe, Souris

    Cymbria Campground, Cymbria

    Wharfs End Craft Shop, Peakes Quay,Ch'town



Online At: http://cdbaby.com/cd/macallar

      Playing tunes like Mr Tambourine Man,Something So Strong,Peaceful Easy Feeling,Those Were The Days,Wish You Were Here,Rubey Tuesday MacAllar set the tone of laid back 70's revival in a very engaging way.

Todd MacLean ,Guardian Newspaper

CACTUS JACK - Thats me with the Rangers Jersey.

circa 1994

Up Coming Performances:

Mar 13 Hearth and Cricket

Mar 14 Outriders with Kevin Myers

Mar 20 Hearth and Cricket

Mar 21 Hils Sports Bar with Kevin Myers

Apr 4, 11, 18 Hils Sports bar

Apr 25 PEI Guitar Festival, Tyne Valley

May,June Hearth and Cricket

July 10 Hearth and Cricket

July 25 Fundraiser (Murphys Centre)

August 1 Alberton Exibition

August 7 Hearth and Cricket

August 17 Old Home Week, Charlottetown Civic Centre

August 25 Kensington days with Brent Johnson

Sept 11 Hearth and Cricket

Sept 18 Sandstone Pub, Kensington

Sept 26 Sandstone Pub, Kensington

Oct 9 Hearth and Cricket

Oct 30 Brothers Two, Summerside

Nov 13 Hearth and Cricket, Charlottetown

Nov 20 O'Sheas Pub, Kinkora with Kevin Myers

Nov 27 Brothers Two, Summerside

PAST PERFORMANCES:

John is now primarily a solo artist but in the past he played in various bands and duos. Along with his monthly performance at the Hearth and Cricket pub in Charlottetown here's a list of some past venues he's performed at.

Docs Corner,Charlottetown - Band

Black Rafter Lounge, Souris - Solo

Mainstreet Pub, Montague - Solo

Lobster Shanty, Montague - Band

Jimmys Pub, Montague - Solo

40 Knots Pub, Victoria - Solo

Tara Cafe, Souris - Solo

Confederation Ferry Crossing (for tourist east) - band

Charlottetown Fire Hall - Band

Marketplace, Charlottetown - Solo

P.E.I. Guitar Festival,Westile - Solo

Larry Gorman Festival, Tyne Valley - Solo

Cymbria Music Festival, Cymbria - Solo

The Cavern, Montague - Solo

P.E.I. Music Awards Showcase, Charlottetown - Solo

Bank of Commerse Showcase,Summerside - Solo

Emerald Station Pub, Emerald - Solo

Cheers pub, Charlottetown - Solo

Platter House, Souris - Band

Yogis, charlottetown - Band

Razzies Roadhouse, Charlottetown - Band

Cd Launch, "Wonderment" Angels Restaurant,Ch'town - Band

Haviland Cub, Charlottetown - Solo

Thanks for your support and visiting my website. John