“John Hildreth's music is all at once intimate and expansive, sophisticated and simple, inspiring and unique. A songwriter and instrumentalist equally at home on multiple instruments, he weaves stories about wild places, sentient creatures, faraway worlds, ghosts, and the liminal spaces of the heart. His deep-tissue guitar work evokes the shimmering harmonies and percussive grooves of the late, great Michael Hedges, while his piano pop brings to mind the rich harmonies of Bruce Hornsby and the storytelling finesse of Joni Mitchell.”

”Comfort food for the ears.’ - Richard Bozic, BVS

”Unique guitar playing, summoning Michael Hedges.” Tad Dickens, Roanoke Times

BIO: John Hildreth is based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and is known for his vibrant and prolific songwriting, dynamic guitar playing, unique low voice and instrumental prowess. He can be seen throughout the region as a soloist as well as with Talk2Me, Hildreth-Mills and Taco Cat. He has performed with, opened for, produced and collaborated with renown artists including Rhiannon Giddens, Kat Mills, Man Made Random, Shana Tucker, Rachel Baiman, Larry Unger and Scott Perry. He has appeared at music festivals over the years including FloydFest, Appalachian Trail Days, Clevetoberfest, Summer Solstice Festival and Jonesborough Days. His latest release is 2025’s Second Planet.

INQUIRIES: beakerbirdmusic@gmail.com