who has been captivating listeners for three decades. His nostalgic style draws inspiration from the timeless talents of classic rock, blues and folk. Like Bob Dylan, he moves between styles with artistry and a masterful understanding of songwriting. His poetic honesty and insightful wit lend a universality to his lyrics. From heart-achingly gentle ballads to foot-stomping rock tunes, there is a quality to his music that is uniquely and recognizably his.
Born and raised in Hamilton, Justin Faulknor has been playing and composing ever since he first picked up a guitar at the age of 14. As a teenager, he discovered the musicians that would shape his sound, including The Beatles, James Taylor, Tom Petty, and Paul Simon. Together with his cousin, Matt Faulknor, he formed a band in high school called ‘The Doorjammers’ and went on to graduate in English from McMaster University.
His first album, ‘line forms here’ was well received in 2008, with the song ‘Winter Blues’ making it to the final four of CBC’s regional Searchlight music contest in 2014. He followed this with the impressive ‘Staring at the Sun’ in 2019.
His latest album, ‘Far From Home’, features talented session musicians from around the world, and draws on Justin’s broad influences to showcase his mastery of songwriting, musicianship and production.
