News Archive

"Love Me Tonight" Hits #1!
Feb 13, 2009
John's new album hits #1 on this week's Roots Blues chart from the Roots Music Report. Read more.

Interview with San Jose Mercury News
Feb 6, 2009
Check out the Mercury News interview with John featuring 2 videos, including a live, acoustic performance by John and guitarist Bobby Welsh.

John Hits the Billboard Charts!
Feb 4, 2009
John's new release, "Love Me Tonight," debuted at #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart! This marks an auspicious start for the singer/harmonica player's follow-up to his impressive and highly lauded 2007 debut. If you haven't picked up a copy of the new album, you can buy it right here on the web site. If you have purchased a copy, thank you! Now you can pick one up for your friends!!!

Another Great Review!
Jan 30, 2009
"Love Me Tonight" is being met with critical acclaim. Here's another great review, this time from All Music's Hal Horowitz.

"Love Me Tonight" Now Available!
Jan 27, 2009
It's here! John's latest album. Listen to some of the new tracks on John's MySpace page. Then, order your CD today!

Review of John's New Album
Jan 22, 2009
The release of "Love Me Tonight" is right around the corner, but the first review is already in. Read it.

Pre-Order John's New Album
Jan 9, 2009
"Love Me Tonight" officially releases Jan 27, 2009, but the album is available for pre-order now! Be the first on your block to own the new album by placing your order today!

Elvin Receives Grammy Nomination!
Dec 4, 2008
John congratulates Elvin Bishop on his Grammy nomination for his latest album, "The Blues Rolls On." Elvin's album features a host of blues legends like B.B. King, and James Cotton. John appears on four tracks on the Grammy nominated album. You can buy Elvin's album online or anywhere fine music is sold.

New Album Coming Soon!
Dec 1, 2008
John's second album on Blind Pig Records will be released on January 27, 2009. Read more.

John Walks Away with Two Blues Blast Awards
Nov 3, 2008
Last night, John received two "Blues Blast Awards" from Illinois Blues--the only nominee to receive multiple awards. John's "Magic Touch" album won Best New Artist Debut Recording. John also received the Sean Costello Rising Star Award. Many thanks to all of you who voted!

Second Chance to Hear John and Elvin's Radio Appearance
Oct 30, 2008
Did you miss the live broadcast of John and Elvin Bishop on the legendary, live radio program A Prairie Home Companion,? Don't worry. The good people at A Prairie Home Companion, have posted audio clips and photos from the show on their web site. Listen to the show.

Live Radio Appearance with Elvin Bishop set for October 25, 2008
Oct 22, 2008
John will appear alongside Elvin Bishop on the legendary, live radio program A Prairie Home Companion, this Saturday, Oct 25. Listen in on a radio station in your area. Read more.

Vote for John!
July 17, 2008
John received two Blues Blast Music Award nominations. He was nominated for "Best New Artist" and the "Sean Costello Rising Star Award." Vote online and let the world know you're a John Nemeth fan!

Montreal Jazz Festival on YouTube
July 5, 2008
John impresses the folks up north. See clips of John's show at the Montreal Jazz Festival on YouTube.

John Appears on Upcoming Elvin Bishop "All-Star" Album
July 3, 2008
Elvin Bishop, the founding member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, has completed work on "The Blues Rolls On," due out September 23. The album harks back to Bishop's roots, paying tribute to the musicians who helped give him his start. In addition to John Nemeth, a who's who of Blues musicians support Bishop on the album, including B.B. King, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, George Thorogood, James Cotton, Kim Wilson, Tommy Castro, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Angela Strehli. Bishop handles the majority of the vocals, with Nemeth and others pitching in as well.

John Receives Blues Music Award Nomination
December 13, 2007
This week, The Blues Foundation announced nominees for the 2008 Blues Music Awards. John was nominated in the category of Best New Artist Debut for "Magic Touch," his first release on Blind Pig Records. The event will be held on May 8, 2008 in the Mississippi Delta.

John at W.C. Handy BBQ Festival
July 11, 2007
See a multimedia presentation of John's recent performance at the W.C. Handy Blues & BBQ Festival last month. Click the "multimedia" section of the Gleaner web site. Courtesy of Amber Douthit.

International Celebrity
June 9, 2007
John is spotlighted on the cover of a blues magazine in Belgium. See it.

Blue Revue Covers John
June 24, 2007
See what Blues Revue Magazine had to say about John in a recently published article. Read more.

John to Appear on XM Radio
June 11, 2007
John will be stopping by XM's "Bluesville" (channel #74) on June 19. Read more.

Another Great Review
April 24, 2007
This time from Blues Revue Magazine. Read Review.

"Magic Touch" Reviews
February 17, 2007
Early reviews on "Magic Touch" are in. The national press is pleased with what they hear. Read Reviews.

"Magic Touch" Released Today!
January 30, 2007
The long-awaited album was officially released today. Learn more.

Check Out the Online Store
January 23, 2007
Now you can order John Németh merchandise directly through this website. Visit the online store.

Somebody's Listening
January 20, 2007
Seems like everybody is listening to John Németh these days. Take a look.

A message From John
January 1, 2007
John looks back on 2006, and announces the release date of his new album. Read more.

New Recording Finished
July 1, 2006
John recently returned from Austin, TX, where he finished recording his first album for Blind Pig Records. Junior Watson, Anson Funderburgh, and a whole host of wonderfully talented blues players contributed to the project. Funderburgh also produced. Release date to be announced soon.

John Signs with Blind Pig Records
January 28, 2006
Blind Pig Records has announced the signing of vocalist and harmonica player John Németh to a multi-record recording agreement. Read more.