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John E Vistic
Background information
OriginBristol, England
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist
Websitewww.vistic.co.uk

John E Vistic is a British, Bristol-based singer-songwriter, and the lead singer and/ guitarist for The John E Vistic Rock N Roll Soundsystem.[1][2][3] John E Vistic is the founder of The Ark Charity Album series Vols.1 and 2. compiling 47 Bristol acts giving their work for the Quartet Charity Covid Appeal [4][5][6] The Ark Vol. 1 (of current Two volumes) contains a cover version by John E Vistic of the Portishead song, "Glorybox" recorded in the same studio (Coachhouse Studios) as Portishead's original.[7] John E Vistic is also lead guitarist with James Ray and the Blackhearted Riders, most recently touring and playing on their album Broken Glass & Bullet Holes (2018).[8] James Ray is known for his work with Gang War and The Sisters of Mercy.

John E (not confirmed as his real name as he has yet to provide a birth certificate to Wikipedia) teaches Cultural Perspectives at le BIMM Bristol, where he regularly holds tutorials and gives guidance to students with his "unrelenting live performance" skills.[9]

Vistic's latest album, Under the Volcano, was produced by Tom Hackwell at Coach House Studios. The album's release on Deafendling Records,[10] was delayed due to Covid, but the first three singles have been released to positive reviews.[11][12][13][14][15]

Vistic was the lead vocalist, co-writer and lyricist for three tracks on the Crippled Black Phoenix album No Sadness or Farewell, including: "Hold On: Goodbye to All of That"; "Long Live Independence" and "Maniac Beast". Vistic was lead vocalist with the band on their European tour for the album.[16]

Vistic is creative director, lyricist and co-writer of the multimedia rock concept album and performance, The Russian Winter, which saw its first three sold-out shows Premier at Bristol's Colston Hall on 23–25 January 2014.[17]

Vistic's last solo album Welcome Down the Night (July 2016), was produced by Tristan Longworth (Jon Allen/The Third Degree) is about ‘love, death and the landscape of the heart’.[citation needed] It features collaborations with members of Primal Scream, Morcheeba, Jon Allen, the Marc Ford band and Rachel Stamp as well as Katey Brooks and Vistic's own band The John E Vistic Rock N Roll Soundsystem.[18][19]

The first EP from the album, What Will Be, has been described as "…psychedelic country folk, laden with soul and thought-provoking literary lyrics. Think Hozier and Johnny Cash meets The Doors with more than a dash of Jack White."[20] The EP, as well as the single "Song for the Old Men" taken from the new album, have received airplay on several radio stations including BBC Radio 6, BBC Bristol, BBC London,[21] [22] Radio Caroline[citation needed] and Rock UK.[citation needed]

As well as performing songs from Welcome Down the Night solo, Vistic has put together a new five-piece featuring Rob Norbury (Candy Darling) and Mike Crawford (Apache Dropout/The Various Sorrows) alongside longstanding Vistic Rock n Roll Soundsystem members, Guy Fowler (bass) and Dan Clibery (drums).[23]

Vistic's previous album, Modern Love, produced by Paul Corkett was released on 24 March 2011.[24] It has been described as having "its roots in the halcyon days of albums when music had dynamic and you heard something different every time you listened, music that begged you to listen."[25]

Vistic is also known for his session work with bands such as Crippled Black Phoenix, James Ray and the Blackhearted Riders,[8] Emily Breeze, Way Out West and General Midi.[26][27][28][29][30] John E Vistic features Vistic (lead guitar and vocals), Adam Coombs on keyboards and BVox, Guy Fowler on bass, and Dan Clibery on drums and percussion.[31]

John E Vistic (the band) was the winner of the 'Rockstar 09' competition and they were the first band to be confirmed for Glastonbury 2010, playing the Pilton Party with Dizzee Rascal and Florence and The Machine.[32][33]

John E Vistic released their first single of their new rock and roll sound in 2010 on Impedance Records (Australia). John E Vistic shows are known for their raucous rock and roll and unrelenting live performance [34] They have gigged with The Alabama 3, The Jim Jones Revue, C.W Stoneking, MC Rut, and The Bookhouse Boys, as well as playing many UK festivals such as Glastonbury, Trowbridge, Secret Garden, Shambala, and the Bulldog Bash.[35][36][37][38][39] They have received airplay on BBC Radio by Tom Robinson, BBC Bristol and Triple R in Australia.[29][40][41][42][43][44][45]

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  4. ^ "The Ark (Vol.1), by Various Artists". Thearkcharitycompilation.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Charity compilation album of Bristol music launched in response to coronavirus". 365 Bristol. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  6. ^ Pickstock, Heather (10 April 2020). "Artists from across Bristol release album The Ark to raise vital funds". Bristolpost.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Track Review: Beak> and John E Vistic". Bristol 24/7. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  8. ^ a b "James Ray & The Black Hearted Riders - Broken Glass & Bullet Holes - Live In An Empty Room". Discogs.com. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  9. ^ "John E Vistic - Live Performance Workshop Lecturer - BIMM Institute". bimm.ac.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Home - Deaf Endling Records". Deafendlingrecords.co.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  11. ^ "John E. Vistic and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre of a rock song: "King of Rock N Roll" (Official Video) - AMERICAN PANCAKE". Americanpancake.com. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  12. ^ "John E Vistic "King Of Rock 'n' Roll" | Surviving the Golden Age". Survivingthegoldenage.com. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  13. ^ "John E Vistic Releases New Single & Video 'King Of Rock N Roll'". Thepunksite.com. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  14. ^ "John E Vistic - King of Rock N Roll". Alt77.com. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  15. ^ "John E Vistic - Psycho Death Kult". Staticdive.com. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Crippled Black Phoenix - No Sadness Or Farewell". Discogs.com. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  17. ^ "No longer available". Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  18. ^ "Welcome Down the Night-July 2016" (Press release). John E Vistic. June 2016.
  19. ^ "Interview: John E Vistic". Bristol 24/7. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  20. ^ "John E Vistic EP 'What Will Be' EP 22/06/2015" (Press release). Black Heart Studios and Nurture Music.
  21. ^ "BBC Music Artist profile for John E Vistic". BBC Music. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
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  23. ^ "Welcome Down the Night-July 2016" (Press release). John E Vistic. June 2016.
  24. ^ "Paul Corkett Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  25. ^ "Live Music Scene review". Live Music Scene. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  26. ^ "Crippled Black Phoenix - The Ressurectionists & Night Raider: 2007-2009 A.D. (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  27. ^ "Crippled Black Phoenix - 200 Tons Of Bad Luck (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 17 March 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  28. ^ "General Midi - Midi-Style (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 9 November 2005. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  29. ^ a b Emily Breeze (1 February 2010). "Emily Breeze Gigs, Tickets, Reviews, News & Videos". livemusic.fm. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  30. ^ "Emily Breeze". Last.fm. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  31. ^ "» Artists". WOMAD. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  32. ^ "First act confirmed for Glastonbury Festival 2010 - winner of RockStar competition announced - Latest Music Industry News". The Unsigned Guide. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  33. ^ "First act confirmed for Glastonbury Festival 2010 - eFestivals.co.uk". Archived from the original on 6 January 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  34. ^ "Bristol latest news, News in Bristol | This is Bristol". Crackerjack.co.uk. 14 December 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2011.[permanent dead link‍]
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  36. ^ "Thekla - Possibly the best bar and venue in Bristol". Theklabristol.co.uk. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  37. ^ "The Jim Jones Revue, John E Vistic". The List. Retrieved 28 January 2011.[permanent dead link‍]
  38. ^ "ALABAMA 3 PRESENTS OUTLAW | Brixton Jamm London | Lineups | 9th Dec 2005". Skiddle.com. 9 December 2005. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  39. ^ "Bristol Gigs Music Links / Bands & Musicians - Bristol Gigs". Bristolgigs.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
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  44. ^ "Full BBC Introducing Glastonbury Line-Up" (PDF). BBC.co.uk. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  45. ^ "No Pigeonholes Playlists". Lonelywhistle.tripod.com. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
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