"I’ve been around the world and a few other places, I’m 40 odd years of age.
I’m a nomad, an artist, and a pilgrim, a fiddler, a genuine refugee.
I’ve crawled ‘cross the desert of Southern Lebanon; I swam in the Aegean Sea
But Castlebar in the County Mayo
Is home for a singer like me."

Lyrical, descriptive, witty and authentically autobiographical. It’s from "Innocent," track one of John Hoban’s latest CD, " Castlebar Station."

"John Hoban's music brings us back to the source. He searched out music from old masters, showing deep respect for the social contexts in which music was played for generations".

Tom Clancy, Music Critic, San Francisco.

"Castlebar, Ireland Native, John Hoban - musician, singer, songwriter, poet - has travelled all over the world with his music. The ultimate multi-instrumentalist, John plays fiddle, accordian, mandolin, mado.cello, harmonica etc ... He writes, composes his own songs and music. It has been said that he could make music from a sheaf of oats .
Behind the talent and enthusiasm of John is a caring, wise artist. A simple man unfettered by much of the clutter we deem so important in modern society"

Sean Walsh, Arts Officer, Mayo County Council. Ireland.