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John Flanagan and the Begin Agains blend traditional Americana stylings with deeply honest Australian storytelling to create their simple and expressive style of bluegrass/folk music. With influences including Alison Krauss and Nickel Creek this four-piece Melbourne band has developed a unique sound characterized by warm, crystal clear vocal harmonies and delicate acoustic textures. 'Meet Me In Between' (2009) is John's debut solo album and has been praised for its rich honesty and heartbreaking beauty. The songs, reflecting on themes of love, passions and hardships, were written by John over the last three years and during his travels around Australia in early 2008. Adding warm vocal harmonies and delicate instrumentation to the album are “the Begin Agains”: Jane Patterson, Andy Zito and Mark Zito. John Flanagan has been performing around Melbourne since 2004 as a singer/songwriter and front man for 5-piece Melbourne band Glory Tuesday. For the past 5 years he has performed at

Combining 70s folk singer/songwriter influences with a contemporary Americana sound, John Flanagan’s star is on the rise since recording his latest album in Nashville with producer Viktor Krauss. His engaging, honest lyricism and timeless melodies have seen him pick up song-writing awards around Australia and win over fans at major folk festivals around the country including Woodford (QLD), Cygnet (TAS), Fairbridge (WA), Kangaroo Valley (NSW) and many others. He currently plays alongside festival favourite Liz Frencham (double bass/vocals) and bluegrass virtuoso Dan Watkins (guitar/mandolin/vocals) in a dynamic trio characterised by warm vocal harmonies and impressive acoustic arrangements.