John Francis O’Mara

Hey friends! We launched a new Spotify page! We will be posting previously unreleased songs, outtakes, and previewing my forthcoming record: Forbidden Hymns! Have a listen now, and please share with your friends. Check it out! open.spotify.com/artist/5D1K9jS…

Dear friends, In light of the deeply disturbing actions of Musk's cronies, I am permanently shutting down my X account. I encourage all to practice noncooperation with evil. Please join us on Bluesky: johnfrancisomara.bsky.social Peace and power to the people, John Francis O’Mara

New Crow Session is out! The Crow Sessions are a series of deep dives into the worlds surrounding my music. In S1E4, I share on a recent trip down to Nashville to the Carter estate for Bill Miller's wedding. youtu.be/h1jO0Sa8tcs?si…

I now have a new home: johnfrancisomara.com

Philadelphia, oh there's something I just gotta tell ya.... (Hope to see you this weekend)

"This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal.” Toni Morisson

Dear friends, In light of the recent events in America, we thought it timely to share this video of Marika Whitaker covering 'Who?'. Please let it soak in, and please share and repost it. Be encouraged everyone. The struggle continues. youtu.be/npPp_7hDXpY?si…

You're going to want to turn your volume up for this one 🔥🎶 On the blog today, we have the story behind @JohnFrancisms' "Kill the Dreamer", and the rest of this song. Check it out: redletterchristians.org/john-francis-o…

Friends, I'm off to California to join Shane Claiborne and Michael Martin on their book release tour of 'Beating Guns'. Please watch this poignant video. Join us in Pasadena, Thousand Oaks, Fresno, and San Francisco this week! Also, see all of the... facebook.com/jfrancismusic/…

Hey everyone, I'll be on Craic Radio Show tomorrow facebook.com/jfrancismusic/…

Ross Bellenoit, I think he saw a fox! folkalley.com/song-premiere/…

Hoka hey facebook.com/story.php?stor…

NYC Tonight! Rockwood Music Hall. 196 Allen Street. 7pm. Solo Show! No Cover facebook.com/jfrancismusic/…

NYC area friends! I'm returning to Rockwood Music Hall on Sunday May 20th, 7pm. rockwoodmusichall.com Looking forward to playing for you! facebook.com/jfrancismusic/…

Tomorrow night! 7:15pm, The Scratcher Sessions. Come on out NYC friends! facebook.com/jfrancismusic/…

NYC area friends! Hello. I'm fresh back from Ireland, and playing the Scratcher Sessions this Sunday night, March 25. I'll be performing songs from my forthcoming LP ~ 'Forbidden Hymns'. Hope to see ya then! facebook.com/jfrancismusic/…

Friends, New Yorkers, Countrymen and women, lend your ear. I am just back from Ireland and I am playing the famous Scratcher Sessions this Sunday March 25th at 7:15pm. facebook.com/TheScratcherSe… Come on out why don't ye? facebook.com/jfrancismusic/…