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JOHN STANO has been nominated for a 2026 WAMI Award in the Folk-Americana category! This is John’s seventh WAMI nomination.

  October 23-26th Folk Alliance Regional Midwest (FARM) Music Conference Chicago IL Gathering of folk music artists showcasing and sharing their music and networking with each other, folk djs, festival and talent bookers and agents…and having fun! Wednesday, October 29th …

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I’m pleased to announce that my song “Sweet Dollar Store Hula Girl” made the finals of  The Great American Song Contest” in the Singer Songwriter category. Over 1800 songwriters from 41 countries entered this year. This is my third time …

John Stano is a 2025 Great American Song Contest finalist! Read more »

John Stano is nominated for a 2025 Wami (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award in the Folk Americana category. This is his sixth Wami nomination to date.

After a rejuvenating weekend of main stage and workshop performances at The 2023 Shawano Folk Music Festival John Stano was named Honorary Festival Director for 2024! Here he is receiving his scepter and other special prizes. from 2023 Honorary Director …

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John Stano is pleased to announce that his songwriting has earned him a spot as a finalist in the 2023 “Great American Songwriting Contest!” This is the second time he has made it to the finals of this longstanding respected …

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John Stano has been nominated for a 2023 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award. in the Singer Songwriter of the Year category and is feeling grateful for the recognition of his continued efforts to write and perform original music.

Hello friends, I’m pleased to announce the premiere of an “Artist in Residence Showcase” I got the opportunity to do for “The Folk Music Notebook,” a great internet radio resource for folk music. The radio broadcast first airs  Feb 4th …

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Here are some links to a couple virtual concerts I did recently from the comfort of my own home. I’m hard wired and inspired and in a fiber optic state of mind.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DRmX-TbfHo https://youtu.be/jIJdT4AGYJc  

I’m pleased to announce that my song “This Old Guitar” made the finals of  ‘The Great American Sing Contest.’ This is a well respected National contest and it’s very   encouraging to be on the short list from among the …

John Stano is a finalist in the Great American Song Contest. Read more »