first recall was hearing unknown dark celtic acoustic /electric soundscapes on new sounds mid 1980s. I wrote to the station and john sent back a reply . The music was from the Irish film Cal, music by Mark Knofler. I bought the record and have to say it sounded better on the Radio. For me with radio Im surprised, sometimes moved, no real expectations before hand. My brother bought Johns book New Sounds.when it was first published. Saw john at the Balken Music fest in Brooklyn with his daughter last winter,Just cool to see him out with family at a very festive event. I wanted to say hello, however I just let john enjoy the time with family.

walter donnelly

astoria nyc