New John Wesley Album (w/ Sean Malone, Mark Prator)

[JKL2000]

I'm pretty psyched for this album, and seeing Wes open for Marillion in NYC and I might be at Philly and/or DC. Mark Prator is from Iced Earth.

New John Wesley Album & Upcoming North American Tour Dates!

My new album, 'a way you'll never be' is scheduled for release on October 7, 2016 on InsideOut Music!

’a way you’ll never be’ was a fairly big step for me in that I have worked extremely hard at bringing the two sides of my writing together: the “acoustic singer songwriter” and the “electric heavy guitar” elements. This album is most certainly the set of songs that has successfully combined my introspective lyrics with the aggressive type of guitar playing and writing that I love.

The album will feature Mark Prator on drums & percussion, and Sean Malone (Cynic) on Bass. The themes of the lyrics, the melodies, and the playing make these my favourite, most cohesive and adventurous set of tracks to date. Stylistically the songs revisit some of the guitar music of the 70’s that grabbed me and made me want to be a guitarist. Sonically I combined those 70’s big guitar tones with the modern sounds available to us as guitarists today.

Details on the pre-sale, formats, and availability will be released soon!


In support of the album, I will head out as support to Marillion and Steven Wilson in the US & Canada tours on the dates below:

With Marillion:
Friday 21 October 2016 - The Regency Ballroom San Francisco, CA, USA
Saturday 22 October 2016 - Saban Theater Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Tuesday 25 October 2016 - Paramount Theatre Denver, CO, USA
Thursday 27 October 2016 - Vic Theatre Chicago, IL, USA
Friday 28 October 2016 - Vic Theatre Chicago, IL, USA
Saturday 29 October 2016 - Hard Rock Live Northfield, OH, USA
Monday 31 October 2016 - Danforth Music Hall Toronto, ON, Canada
Tuesday 1 November 2016 - Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre Montreal, QC, Canada
Wednesday 2 November 2016 - L'Impérial Bell Québec, QC, Canada
Friday 4 November 2016 - Royale Boston Boston, MA, USA
Saturday 5 November 2016 - 9:30 Club Washington, DC, USA
Sunday 6 November 2016 - Keswick Theatre Philadelphia, PA, USA
Tuesday 8 November 2016 - Playstation Theater New York, NY, USA

With Steven Wilson:
Thursday 17 November 2016 – Center Stage Atlanta, GA, USA
Friday 18 November 2016 – The Plaza Live Orlando, FL, USA
Saturday 19 November – State Theatre Tampa, FL, USA
Sunday 20 November – Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Details on each tour date are listed on my website at http://www.john-wesley.com/tour-dates/

I hope to see you at one of my shows soon!

[Ier]

Oooh, very interesting!

[SteveSly]

Auto buy for me. I thought his last one was really good.

[Bigpicturekeys]

Gonna see both Chicago shows. Always good to catch John. He even still remembers me from the Web USA convention back in 1994.

[JKL2000]

Gonna see both Chicago shows. Always good to catch John. He even still remembers me from the Web USA convention back in 1994.

He should! That was an important event in US Marillion fandom! Probably the FIRST event in US Marillion fandom. Plus, we all froze our asses off! You know, that one night is the only time I've ever been in Chicago - Windy City indeed. Man that was a good time, though. So exciting.

[SteveSly]

Gonna see both Chicago shows. Always good to catch John. He even still remembers me from the Web USA convention back in 1994.

I assume the Marillion tour is just John solo again. I would really like to see him with a full band sometime.

[Geoff O'Donoghue]

Apologies if this has appeared elsewhere on PE but there is a track from the new album up on youtube. I like it.

[jamesmanzi]

I like it.

That was pretty spectacular. Not to sell Wes short - he's a man of tremendous talent and his early albums were in constant rotation on my CD player back in the day - but 10 or so years in Porcupine Tree is definitely showing here. Really looking forward to this album.

[SteveSly]

That was pretty spectacular. Not to sell Wes short - he's a man of tremendous talent and his early albums were in constant rotation on my CD player back in the day - but 10 or so years in Porcupine Tree is definitely showing here. Really looking forward to this album.

I thought his last album was very Porcupine Tree influenced as well. Not a bad thing at all!

[Rick]

I thought his last album was very Porcupine Tree influenced as well. Not a bad thing at all!

Same here. I really enjoyed Disconnect. Saw him play live with Sean Malone. sounded great.

New track sounds like a good continuation.

Really hope John and Steven do something together at the show here in Atl in Nov.

[jamesmanzi]

I thought his last album was very Porcupine Tree influenced as well. Not a bad thing at all!

I'll check it out. Ashamed to admit I kind of fell away from his output in recent years.

[Bigpicturekeys]

Yes it was. We had a blast playing it. I have a bootleg cassette of John's set that followed ours. I kiddingly keep telling him I'm gonna release it. That was one cold January night in Chicago area. I think we got like 10 inches of snow and subzero temps to follow.

He should! That was an important event in US Marillion fandom! Probably the FIRST event in US Marillion fandom. Plus, we all froze our asses off! You know, that one night is the only time I've ever been in Chicago - Windy City indeed. Man that was a good time, though. So exciting.

[Ier]

Oooh, this is a cool track! Reminds me of Porcupine Tree indeed.

[Ier]

For the people who are interested, I wrote a review of this album:

https://grendelhq.wordpress.com/2016...never-be-2016/

[jamesmanzi]

Listening to this at my desk right now. If you pre-ordered from amazon it's on its way, and your mp3s are available for download.

[SteveSly]

I pre-ordered, but has not arrived yet.

[Hunnibee]

For the people who are interested, I wrote a review of this album

Nice review! I'm hoping to pick it up eventually.

[Rick]

Really liking this new album from John. A little heavier than Disconnect (which was a great album as well). Steven Wilson indicated he would not revisit Porcupine Tree if he has to do all the writing. I think he has a competent songwriter in the form of John Wesley to help shoulder the load. Would love to hear what they come up together.

BRING BACK THE TREE!!

[jamesmanzi]

Really liking this new album from John. A little heavier than Disconnect (which was a great album as well). Steven Wilson indicated he would not revisit Porcupine Tree if he has to do all the writing. I think he has a competent songwriter in the form of John Wesley to help shoulder the load. Would love to hear what they come up together.

BRING BACK THE TREE!!

We've discussed this here before, but it's worth revisiting: PT without Wilson - "Steven Less" as others have called it - would be a force worth listening to. What's Harrison up to during the current KC break? They should get on this in early 2017. Someone tell them.

[Paulrus]

We've discussed this here before, but it's worth revisiting: PT without Wilson - "Steven Less" as others have called it - would be a force worth listening to. What's Harrison up to during the current KC break? They should get on this in early 2017. Someone tell them.

Last I saw Gavin was touring with The Pineapple Thief. He's definitely staying busy.