Florida BC
“The newest project of Calgary singer-songwriter Clinton St. John, Florida BC features an all-star live lineup including Baths’ Morgan Greenwood, while members of Preoccupations and Cindy Lee appear on the 2020 album Salt Breaker Sand. An eclectic synthesis of folk and psychedelia make up the Florida BC soundscape, with powerful narratives and visuals in the lyrics.” (sledisland.com)
Solo Recordings
His third and most recent solo album, The Minor Arkhana, is filled with stripped down songs, dense lyrical content and haunting melodies whose beautiful arrangements incorporate vibraphone, clarinet, and trumpet, as well as the violin, viola and mandolin of three-time Juno award-winner, Jesse Zubot (Dan Mangan, Hawksley Workman). Produced by Sub Pop's Chad Van Gaalen, it is a sophisticated and lush offering that demonstrates the unique and intuitive songwriting talents of St. John. Formerly of The Cape May and Pale Air Singers and current co-leader of Hollow Brethren, this creative multi-media workhorse recorded with Steve Albini, and toured across Europe and the USA as a member of NYC singer Nina Nastasia's band, before venturing out on his own. The Minor Arkhana is filled with imaginative, gorgeously-woven, ambient brain ticklers, and surreal soundscapes – plus anthemic gritty blues and gospel-influenced tunes.