JP Cormier
Cafe Carpe, Fort Atkinson 18 S. Water St., Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin 53538
press release: “I would be proud to share the stage with this man anywhere, anytime.” Waylon Jennings
“One of the most important guitarists of his generation.” Chet Atkins
Some pretty serious accolades there.
At age 5, JP CORMIER began teaching himself to play the guitar. At 9, he won his first guitar competition against 30 other players four times his age. By his mid teens, he was playing a variety of stringed instruments, including the fiddle, mandolin and banjo. He recorded his first album of bluegrass instrumentals at 16, which led to 10 years of living and performing in the US. His time there included many memorable nights at the Grand Ole Opry with artists such as Waylon Jennings, Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Charlie Louvin and Vince Gill.
Since returning to Canada, JP has released over a dozen award-winning albums. His impressive body of work has earned him a loyal fan base and multiple award nominations and wins. He continues to dazzle and delight audiences while performing 250 shows a year.