Artist description World-music pop with jazz and rock influences.

Music Style Folk from soul with a rock and roll heart.

Musical Influences Bruce Cockburn, Joe Jackson, Nik Kershaw, Emmet Otter's Jug Band

Similar Artists Us, Ourselves, and We. Fairport Convention, Nirvana, John McLaughlin and the One Truth Band. Cheap Trick.

Artist History 1995-recorded first album, "4" 1996-Moved from Greater Detroit to Finland 1997-Second Album "Lovers and Madmen" 1998-Third Album "Edge of the Planet" 1999-Fourth Album "Paper Thin Crash"

Group Members John Hammink Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Percussion, String ArrangementsHas also included:Tim McHugh: Guitar, DrumsJeff Hupp: DrumsJohn Sanchez:GuitarPasi Oranen: GuitarRude: BassHarri: Drums, Percussion, PipesColumbus James: Percussion

Instruments Guitar, Vox, Bass, Drums, Keys, Pipes, Strings + Percussion

Albums 4 (1995), Lovers and Madmen (1997), Arabian Nights (1998), Edge of the Planet (1998), Paper Thin Crash (1999)

Press Reviews Current Magazine Detroit Free Press Helsingin SanomatYlä-Kaupungin Yö Lehti

Location Espoo - Finland

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