After a rejuvenating weekend of main stage and workshop performances at The 2023 Shawano Folk Music Festival John Stano was named Honorary Festival Director for 2024! Here he is receiving his scepter and other special prizes. from 2023 Honorary Director …
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John Stano is pleased to announce that his songwriting has earned him a spot as a finalist in the 2023 “Great American Songwriting Contest!” This is the second time he has made it to the finals of this longstanding respected …
John Stano is a 2023 “Great American Song Contest” finalist! Read more »
John Stano has been nominated for a 2023 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award. in the Singer Songwriter of the Year category and is feeling grateful for the recognition of his continued efforts to write and perform original music.
Hello friends, I’m pleased to announce the premiere of an “Artist in Residence Showcase” I got the opportunity to do for “The Folk Music Notebook,” a great internet radio resource for folk music. The radio broadcast first airs Feb 4th …
Feb 4th Premiere! Folk Music Notebook ‘Artist in Residence Showcase.’ Read more »
Here are some links to a couple virtual concerts I did recently from the comfort of my own home. I’m hard wired and inspired and in a fiber optic state of mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DRmX-TbfHo https://youtu.be/jIJdT4AGYJc
I’m pleased to announce that my song “This Old Guitar” made the finals of ‘The Great American Sing Contest.’ This is a well respected National contest and it’s very encouraging to be on the short list from among the …
John Stano is a finalist in the Great American Song Contest. Read more »
John Stano’s newest album “Digging Out in the Heartland” will be available worldwide via services such as Apple Music, Amazon and Spotify starting Jan. 1st 2020.
John Stano is pleased to announce the release of his new CD, “John Stano Live at the South Shore Farmers Market.” The release will be on Oct. 6th at The South Shore Farmers Market and will coincide with his 13th …
John Stano is pleased to announce that he will be competing in the finals of the Great River Folk Festival Songwriting Contest at the festival on Sunday August 26th at 11:30am. Please see the Calendar for more details or visit …
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