John Hiatt – We’re thrilled to be bringing John Hiatt out for Bluesfest – he would have to be one of the top 5 most requested artists ever to play Bluesfest by festival goers. Some of his absolute classic songs include: Have a Little Faith In Me, Feels Like Rain, Slow Turning and Thing Called Love. Hiatt hit the ground running as an 18- year old songwriter in Nashville for artists like the Neville Brothers and Bonnie Raitt. His own highly respected solo career began in 1974 and over the next decade ran through a number of different styles from rock 'n' roll to new wave pop before he finally settled on a rootsy fusion of rock 'n' roll, country, blues and folk with his 1987 breakthrough album Bring the Family. Following this album's success, Hiatt became a reliable hit songwriter for other artists, while he developed a strong cult following. Those of us who understand there’s no difference (that mattered) in the music of Elvis, Ray Charles, Slim Harpo and Johnny Cash knew immediately upon hearing John Hiatt’s first numbers 31 years ago that he was a kindred spirit. That’s not to say only the rock and roll generation can appreciate Hiatt’s cleverness, idiomatic versatility, distinctive gruff and endearing voice, or slashing guitar skills. But when everyone from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Rodney Crowell and Willie Nelson to Buddy Guy, Flaco Jimenez and Ry Cooder have covered his tunes, it’s quite clear that those who appreciate great songwriting and savor a keen wit, narrative flair and refusal to pen a sloppy or sappy line, eagerly embrace John Hiatt’s tunes. And we’re certain you will too.

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