Welcome to the Deere John band website!

Since 2005, the members of DEERE JOHN have been igniting audiences with their self proclaimed "Dark Secret Country". What started as an impromptu get together in a Northern British Columbia kitchen at 4:00 A.M., has erupted into a truly talented and diverse song writing team.

DEERE JOHN's Craig Brooks, Randy Gee, Ken Kirshner, and James Webster had individually worked at their song writing skills for decades in separate projects that saw their travels take them Across Canada and literally across the globe playing with musical icons from Brian Adams to Jethro Tull and releasing both independent and international record company releases in Canada, Europe, and Japan. But it was when they turned their collective attention to Country Music that something synergistic occurred. During Their live performances it became apparent that their original music was thrilling their fans, and it was time to try and capture the energy and excitement of their live show on to disc. Taking influences like The Eagles, Steve Earle, and Lyle Lovette, the band literally moved into a Log Cabin on guitar player, Randy Gee's farm and began the collaborative process of writing a great country album. With four singer /song writers in the group, the songs grew with surprising speed and quality. There is a distinct “No Boundaries” attitude towards country music in this release, and the members of DEERE JOHN realized that to effectively showcase their diverse styles of music, a truly talented producer was essential. And as fait would have it that person came to them once again at a chance meeting on the road touring with country recording artist and 2006 CCMA's producer of the year Gil Grand. Gil brought a time honed industry savvy to the music that took the raw energy and excitement of the DEERE JOHN sound to an international level. His attention to detail and his ear for radio friendly lyrics and melody shines clearly through on this generous, sixteen track, offering. With the help of a state of the art studio in Nashville and the engineering talents of Bill Warner.

DEERE JOHN is the band to watch in 2008 as they release their debut self titled CD and take the country by storm.

Deere John is proud to Announce they will be releasing their debut self titled CD April 11, 2008. The bands un ique brand of Dark Secret Country” has been thrilling audiences across British Columbia and Alberta for years, but to truly capture the energy of their Music, James Webster (Piano) , Ken Kirschner (bass) , Randy Gee (Guitar) , and Craig Brooks (drums) , traveled to Nashvile to hire 2006 Canadian Country Music Award’s producer of the year, Gil Grand to produce the bands first effort. Sixteen songs grace this generous recorded offering , and Deere John feels there is something for everyone on the CD. Get ready Canada, for the best country music to come out of the peace river area since Emerson Drive. DEERE JOHN is here and they’re taking over the Canadian country music scene One Tractor At A Time!

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• Brian “Reuben” Kirschner and the Entire Staff at the Lido Theatre. Special thanks to Bertha and the entire Kirschner Family
• Tom Cole for a fantastic opening set
• Mike Evans and Enok of Go Audio
• Ed Ylanen, Diamond Jay ,Joe Stevens, and Grizz Micheals with 890 CJDC,CJDC TV and Astral Media
• Gene Daniels and Art Jarvis For Their continued Support
• Bruce Lance at North East News
• 100.1 “The Moose”
• Cole Busche and his crew at Eagle Vision
• Adam, Matt, and Andrew for all the stage help ( Great Cannons Guys)
• Andrea,Cindy,Darla, and Sylvia for a list of things too long to mention.
• All the guest that came and support Deere John.