Like Dylan at Newport, local folk-leaning singer-songwriter Johnny Miles has plugged into the ol' amps along with his new backing band the Waywards for his... 
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"The twelve-track twangy slice of Americana is the perfect addition to any folk lover’s collection. Although he takes a minimalistic approach to his music, there is nothing simplistic about this folky wunderkind. Any fan of Wilco, The Avett Brothers or Bob Dylan would be able to find something to love about Johnny Miles. " 
"Miles’ songwriting is about everyday people making his music easily accessible, true-to-life rock and roll, with a healthy dose of Americana and folk. This album has moments of solo, seemingly personal refection to moments of finely crafted rock and roll by The Waywards. In the control of those extremes Miles tell his stories so well." Origivation Magazine - Philadelphia based music magazine supporting new and original music since 2001. a Birdie Busch song that Johnny Miles covered @ a recent Philly Sings Philly show..... |
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Photo by Dan Landstander Johnny Miles is a new American folk hero. Well, maybe not new exactly “” he’s been making music his entire life “” but new to the greater listening public who only recently discovered his talent. 
Johnny Miles and the Waywards played the XPoNential Music Festival on Friday, check out their artist page for streaming audio and video from the show, setlist, photo gallery, and more! 
"It’s a gorgeous record when I think about where it has taken me, not only musically, but the photographs that flash in my mind from Johnny’s accomplished lyricism...To be affected by how he captures images, that’s really what great music is all about.” 
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