John Hewitt is an Edmonton based songwriter, producer, touring artist and troubadour standing on the shoulders of giants before him. There is no one in Western Canada as prolific and hard working as John Hewitt and his Edmonton supergroup the New Americans. Garnering attention all the way from Central Alberta to Southern California and drawing inspirations from Tom Petty, John Prine, the Beatles, Neil Young and more this act is a highly sought after act for Festivals, Folk Clubs, House Concerts and Concert Series.