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John Friday is an Asheville, NC-based songwriter and international recording artist whose classic rock, folk, and Americana feel like a long drive from the mountains to the sea. With a warm, road-tested voice and a band-forward groove, his songs land in that sweet spot where story meets chorus—equal parts plainspoken and sing-along, with room for grit, humor, and heart. Drawing from the laid-back sway of Jimmy Buffett, the detail-rich writing of John Prine, the restless edge of Neil Young, and the soulful punch of Delbert McClinton—plus the harmony-minded pull of the Eagles—Friday builds a sound that’s familiar without feeling stuck in time. He’s released four albums so far, with a fifth currently in the works, and his work has earned a TRMA Horizon Award along with 12 TRMA nominations. Friday’s live shows are where the songs fully open up, shaped by years on the road and a connection-first approach that turns a room into a shared moment. He’s even opened for Jimmy Buffett in Dublin, Ireland. Catch John at a show near you!