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SONGWRITING AWARDS:

>> "Still Crazy (In Love With You)" awarded Honorable Mention in Great American Song contest

>> "Here I Am" awarded Honorable Mention in Billboard World Song Competition

>> "Still Crazy (In Love With You)" receives several Garage Band.com awards! "TRACK OF THE DAY" - 4/04 and 12/04; 5 (out of 5) stars; #14 Folk/Country chart; "TRACK OF THE WEEK" - 5/04 and 12/04; #6 Americana chart; #26 song of All-Time Americana chart

>> 4th Place Winner "Song Prize" International Songwriting Competition

>> "Here I Am" selected for "Buy Indie Music" Compilation CD!

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"New York singer/songwriter John Tumminello pours a number of powerful ingredients into his sound and his debut album, Eventually, from the surging electric swell of Rock from America's heartland to the quiet acoustic reflection of Folk balladry. This range serves as the soundtrack for his songs, equally stretched along the spectrum between hope and hopelessness, love and loss, self-actualization and self-doubt. Dig It: John Mellencamp, John Mayer, Tom Petty, hearts on sleeves, guitars in hand." - Cincinnati Beat

Here's a review of "eventually." Thanks to Dave for his kind words and support!

"I've been trying to write a review of John Tumminello's Eventually for some time and have found it to be a remarkably difficult thing to accomplish. The short version is easy: Eventually is the finest debut effort I've heard in quite some time.

The long version is much more difficult because I can't quite figure out what makes this record so special. The songs are expertly crafted, to be sure. The simple two note guitar riff that builds to support the lyric of the second verse of the opening track, "Here I am" (which has one of the most infectious choruses you'll ever hear) and the vocal echo that accentuates the ending phrase of most, but not every line of those verses clearly demonstrate that Tummunello knows what he is doing. But the skillful use of compositional devices is not unique and doesn't, by itself make for a great record. Tumminello's lyrics are insightful and poignant: "In this life you cannot choose who you'll love and who you'll lose," but insight isn't all that uncommon among songwriters.

It may be that the songs, as well as Tumminello's voice, are completely original and yet vaguely familiar. It has been said that the work of an artist is the sum of his influences. If that's true, Tumminello has been influenced by every great song and every great band of the last forty years. On first listen, I was subtely reminded of many of my favorite artists. Subsequent hearings have merely added to that list.

Eventually is a remarkable record, one that I'll keep listening to, if for no other reason, than to figure out why it's so damn good. I suspect that you'll do the same."

David Agosta
Host
Dr. Dave's Traveling Medicine Show
WPKN 89.5 Bridgeport, CT
WPKM 88.7 Montauk, NY

Here's another review, By Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck

Rating – 8 (out of 10)

John Tumminello may not be a household name right now like McCartney or Lennon but this fine effort will “Eventually” get under your skin like it did mine and remind you of some of the pop gems the Fab Four churned out during their heyday. Industry folks looking for new and fresh talent should have a serious look at this artist.

Tumminello has a strong pop-rock sensibility and he plays and sings intuitively, making his music and lyrics so enjoyable and addicting that you have no choice but to submit to those often-ignored pleasure zones in your brain.

All of this music is radio ready pop tunes that will bring forth thoughts of long summer days and the warm breezes of youth. Sweet as those thoughts may be this man finds himself in a huge pool of artists trying to carve the very same niche for themselves in the world of Indie music. So what separates this guy from the pack? He primarily he has great music to offer, but his experience and knowledge of the business will help to take him to the next level. With all this happening you would think being successful is a sure thing…nothing is a sure thing in the music business. One thing you can count on is that this man has a good head start.

Perhaps some words from the leadoff track “Here I Am” will give you example of what a poignant artist he is…

Let me into the place, Where your shattered soul resides, Give me all the love you kept bottled up inside, Give me all the love you kept, you kept

Here I am, Where are you, In this life we cannot choose, Who we love or who we lose, Here I am

Emotive and well thought lyrics to say the least, not lyrical content that is senseless babbling, it’s all heartfelt emotion set to highly energetic power pop. It will set your senses reeling and coming back for more. My hunger for music with substance and depth is satisfied temporarily listening to albums like this, although I find it necessary to reach back and draw from the well frequently, hence playing a CD like this five or six times within a few days is commonplace. Yes indeed, you will not feel that you are a “Half a Mile from Happiness” while listening to this music. This is a strong set of songs with above average production qualities.

Everyone needs a little poetry in his or her life to make each day more meaningful, let John Tumminello personally deliver his music to your heart, you will “Eventually” find your way home.

A few more kind words...

www.dogbitemusic.net "John's music is one of the better examples of what independent music can be. Strong songwriting combined with exceptional production and musicianship. If you're tired of the same old garbage day after day coming out of established music channels, give indie-music a try. John's music is a great place to start." - Guy K. DogbiteMusic.net

Garageband.com

"Such warmth and generous beats are totally irresistible" - libby, New York

"Intimate and heartfelt" - Nash Tune, Brentwood, Tennessee

"Good melodic derivations complimented by a strong arrangement for radio ready mix!" - lauran, Glasgow, Scotland

"Mix between Bob Dylan and John Mayer" - Anivas, Tampa, Florida

"Tom Waits in 3/4 time" - GreenShoe, San Francisco, California

"Sounds like Wilco. great voice and honest natural delivery" - OneTake, Vancouver, British Columbia

"Like a post Beatles english wav band" - Patrick Dodd, Wilderville, Oregon

"Squeezing out sparks - Reminds me of Squeeze circa '82 - nice tight pop/rock" - guitar watson, Mount Vernon, New York

"Hooks all over the place. Cars style rhythm guitar. Vocals are extremely good." - tiftaat, Vancouver, Washington

"Kinda surf punk meets the J Geils band" - Julee, Nashville, Tennessee

"Smooth driving. I can imagine listening to this while driving out to the country on a sunny day" - JAB, Calgery, Alberta

"A nice slice of emo, maybe power pop" - twincop, Cleveland, Ohio

"Well performed, good lyric and arrangement" - upSwing, Bathurst, Australia

"Radio friendly pop rock" - joyless

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