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John Francis O'Mara is an award-winning Irish-American singer/songwriter encompassing Folk, Americana, Alt-country, and Rock. Often spiritual and social commentary in nature, JF is known for his poetic and poignant storytelling lyrics, in the vein of Springsteen, Dylan, and Johnny Cash. Poised to release his third LP entitled ‘Forbidden Hymns’. Produced by Ken Coomer (drummer for Wilco, Uncle Tupelo), theforthcoming album features Kenny Vaughan (Lucinda Williams, Marty Stuart), and Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Ray Lamontagne). JF is the recipient of two national songwriting awards from ASCAP. He has performed upon invitation for the United Nations summit toward eradicating poverty. He has given concerts in arenas and in subway stations, in cathedrals and pubs, at protests and in prisons. JF’s first national full-length album, ‘The Better Angels’ (Dualtone),