Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

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Saskatoon singer-songwriter John Antoniuk (Smokekiller)’s music draws a diverse range of comparisons from Teenage Fanclub and Wilco, to Ryan Adams and Neil Young. In 2003 John released the Side A ep under the moniker Smokekiller, which quickly garnered him attention as a songwriter and saw him sharing the stage with Ron Sexsmith and Hayden. "13", his first full-length release, was mixed by Steven Drake and saw John selected as a National Finalist in the 2009 RadioStar Songwriting Competition. In 2011, John was awarded a 10k20 project grant from Rawlco Radio, which allowed him to go into the studio with producer Leeroy Stagger. Together they created "Always With You", an album of new material dedicated to John's mother, Marlene, who passed in October 2010. Featuring performances by Leeroy... more...