John Stewart's songs chronicle the unique people and culture that make up America. In the late 1950's his songs, written as a member of Johnny Stewart and the Furies and the Cumberland Three, were being recorded by the Kingston Trio. In 1961 he gained notoriety when he joined the band, replacing original member, Dave Guard. Over the next seven years, John recorded sixteen albums with the Kingston Trio.

John went on his own in 1968. That year his song "Daydream Believer" was made famous by the Monkees. Since then he has established a world following based on over 25 solo releases. He has written about some of the most vital and dramatic moments of our time. His Nashville recorded LP, California Bloodlines, was chosen by Rolling Stone as one of the 200 best albums of all times.

John Stewart's community of fans have been dubbed the "Stewheads" - a smaller group, but no less devoted than the more widely recognized "Deadheads." They chat regularly at the fan supported "Bloodlines" website and often follow John from venue to venue on his concert tours.

In recent years, John's songs have been recorded by Nanci Griffith, Joan Baez, and The Four Tops among others. "Runaway Train," was a #1 country hit for Roseanne Cash. He continues to be a prolific songwriter and tours the United States and Europe regularly. Surprisingly, this is John's first performance ever in Rhode Island.

"It is hard to pigeon hole John Stewart into a musical category. To call him a singer-songwriter is inadequate. Living legend, cult hero, American icon—each applies, but fails to capture the totality of his work. Stewart's work has evolved to something more personal and simultaneously universal. Sketches, words, images tell Stewart's story, but resonate like ghosts that leave a trace." -Folk Era Records

The following websites are maintained by fans of John Stewart:

http://www.chillywinds.com/
http://members.aol.com/clackclack/
http://www.bite-myfoot.co.uk/
http://www.sonic.net/~roadman/bloodnotes/
http://www.californiabloodlines.com/