 |  | | Whether you regard San Francisco Bay Area export John Lester as an acoustic singer-songwriter, a soulful vocalist, or a superb and innovative bassist, his talent is undeniable. John’s music has drawn comparisons to many of his influences - Paul Simon, Van Morrison, Michael Franks, and Bill Withers to mention a few - yet is never a copy of the original. His voice stands out thanks to a balanced combination of talents: introspective and thought-provoking lyricism, smoky, resonant vocals, and melodious expertise on the double bass as well as a variety of bass and acoustic guitars.
'Big Dreams and the Bottom Line' opened new avenues for John. He toured extensively after its release, supporting the CD as both a headlining and opening act. On his own, he has created a strong and loyal following throughout the US and the UK, and is now building larger audiences in The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany. As a support act, he has shared the stage with such talented and diverse acts as Grammy-nominated Nashville songwriter Gretchen Peters, funky folk songstress Erin McKeown, punk rock’s poet laureate Patti Smith, UK band leader and TV host Jools Holland, bass virtuosos Michael Manring and Steve Lawson, and French pop singer Jacques Higelin. |  |  | |
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