John Winn
The Minstrel Troubadour
The Minstrel Troubadour
MUSIC
Canyon Wind is John Winn's first CD, and features John on guitar singing such favorites as Skiing Song, Summer Clouds, Colorado River Song, and the title song, Canyon Wind. Most of the music was inspired by the mountains and canyons of western Colorado.
Wild Stallion takes its name from the title song on the CD, featuring the story of a stallion on the Roan Plateau of western Colorado. Song for an Old Guitar is a virtual love song written in honor of favorite old guitars worldwide. The Coffee Song is an anthem to John's favorite drink, and Moldy Old Folky tells the tale of the history of folk music, and mentions many of the old friends John performed with in the Village in New York in the 60s.
John Winn’s third CD, Colorado Mountain Song, is a compilation of original songs inspired by the mountains, canyons, and legends of the mountain west. Several of John’s songs on this CD speak of war. They’ll Give me Flowers Every Time I Drop a Bomb speaks of the manipulation of intelligence that our government used to lead us into this conflict. Sarah tells of the terrible pain of those who are left behind to mourn the loss of loved ones. David is Gone is a tribute to an old friend and folk pioneer, Dave Van Ronk, and a memorial to his passing from the music scene.
Apple Pickin' Time is John Winn's fourth CD, filled with songs about Maine, sailing ships, and love. Widows Walk tells the tale of a tragedy at sea, and of love and yearning grown stronger with separation. Old Cook Stove is about the joys of heating and cooking with wood in the Maine woods, and Snow on the Mountaintop is an anthem to the joys of growing old together. Justin is a tribute to Judd Strunk, a friend and fellow entertainer from Maine.
