Haus Orpheus

09/03/2024

CBC Books asked me to host THE NEXT CHAPTER this Fall...🎊🤪🙌🏾

What new books should we be covering? 🤔

CBC/Radio-Canada

07/23/2024

Welcome To The Music podcast interviewed me and (of course) we talked books, philosophy, Miles Davis, Derrida and Trinidad! 💥

What a great chat! 🎉💯👌🏾

In the latest episode of “Welcome To The Music,” the talented musician and author John Orpheus joined hosts Karim Kanji and Jahaan Kanji to delve into his latest album, “Get Right.” Throughout the discussion, Orpheus shared both his artistic evolution and provided listeners with a glimpse of...

07/17/2024

Modern Mystery: An Indie Rock Blog wrote a piece about GET RIGHT!

“U Funkin Right,” is a slinky and melodic number anchored by bass synth. “There’s an energy that drapes the track like a sensual fabric and that feels like s*x and truth,” explains Orpheus. It’s a track about falling in love with your boldest, baddest self

John Orpheus’ musical journey has taken him from the Caribbean bush to festivals across Canada and the US to opening for Liam Gallagher on a UK tour. Orpheus is known for his rabble-rousing live sh…

07/13/2024

KITCHENER SHOW ALERT! You are officially invited to the cookout! Me and my band the Funk Daddies aka Jeff Eager Adam Bowman Music and Joel Joseph today at 6 pm!

Momma's Cookout & Music Festival is popping all day today 🙌🏾

07/10/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY belated Chlz Lee I feel like I've watched you grow up. Many many joyful moments to come! 💥

06/21/2024

GET RIGHT! my new EP is born!

I'm so proud and filled with gratitude to be dropping this heat on ya'll. I'll let the music speak the rest:

https://johnorpheus.lnk.to/GetRightEP

CREW LOVE:
Let me show love to my extensive crew of badasses:

Mike Schlosser co-wrote, produced, mixed and engineered.
Adam Bowman Music co-wrote, synth bass-ed and drummed

Copper Sound is where we recorded it with Daphne Copper

Mastered by Reuben Ghose at Mojito Mastering

Photos by the incomparable Dawn Bowman featuring my sistren Chaenel Mattis

Videos by Moon Reel Media

Design by Adrienne Elkerton

Managed by Popguru Sound & Vision

Special shout out to: Alex Price & Pocket City who co-wrote U FUNKIN RIGHT.

06/11/2024

1 week to GET RIGHT!

Still a few tickets left to the launch party! PULLUP!

Come celebrate your swagger with John Orpheus and the Funk Daddies at the Rivoli on Tuesday, June 18 with special guest LeWolf. Get Right!

05/27/2024

Friends,

Come celebrate my birthday with me on June 18th at my EP release party at the Rivoli! 💥

Come celebrate your swagger with John Orpheus and the Funk Daddies at the Rivoli on Tuesday, June 18 with special guest LeWolf. Get Right!

05/20/2024

GET RIGHT! EP LAUNCH IS HERE! 💥🙌🏾💥

These songs are me at my best. Grab a ticket! Bring a friend!

GET DOWN GET BUSY GET RIGHT!

June 18th at THE RIVOLI 💥🙌🏾💥

Featuring my all killer, no filler backing band:

THE FUNK DADDIES
- Bass synth
- Guitar
- Drums
- Keyboards

Come celebrate your swagger with John Orpheus and the Funk Daddies at the Rivoli on Tuesday, June 18 with special guest LeWolf. Get Right!

05/17/2024

Indie Music Discovery: What are you listening to these days?

Me: "I’ve been listening to Rick James Street Songs, Prince’s Controversy and Errol Starr’s Temple of Love."

BLACK. FUNK. ROCK. BADASS.

Check out the full article below!

Born and raised in South-Central Trinidad, John Orpheus is a multi-cultural musician, author and performance artist. Between writing two children’s books and a forthcoming debut nov…

05/15/2024

Writers! Looking to get your book popping? Consider the Humber College Faculty of Media & Creative Arts Summer Writers Workshop!

Master writing coaches abound (they've also invited me 🫡)

Since 1992, the Humber School for Writers (HSW) has offered an immersive, focused workshop to jump start your creative writing. Mornings are spent in classes with one of Humber’s esteemed writing advisors, and afternoons are devoted to craft and industry talks by Canada’s top authors, poets, pub...