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John Padovano aka The Ironbound Crooner and aka Rainy Day Hobo is a musician/composer/performer from New Jersey USA. Although he is from the Jersey Shore area, he does not fall into the category or style of music that is known from that area. He was born in the Ironbound Section of Newark New Jersey, and the influences on his music start from his early childhood there. There was a definite mix of cultures heard on the streets and the juke box that he remembers from the corner bar across the street from the apartment he lived in. His albums include: The Dusty Road Session, Innocent Waters, The Return Of Rainy Day Hobo, Cattailsville Ballet (without orchestra), Songs From A Boardwalk Music Hall, Freight Train Pajamas, Novelette Diner In B-Flat, The Red Bank Recordings.

Published Articles about John Padovano: Z•E•S•TFOR LIVING Taking listeners on his personal journey Latest release from Fair Haven musician tells ‘bittersweet story’ By gloria stravelli February 14, 2003 Staff Writer The Hub, Atlanticville John Padovano Concert at Old Bridge Public Library /Atlanti Highlands Herald/Friday, Thursday, 08 January 2009 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2003/0214/Editorials/041.html

John Padovano: Few Strings Attached by Dave Gorsky http://www.njcoast.com/News2002/apr02_01.html