BCCMA Country Music Awards 2025 Nominee!
What the ...? The Bad Ox Band is nominated for the BCCMA GAYLORD WOOD TRADITIONAL…

JR and The Bad Ox Band have been nominated for the GAYLORD WOOD TRADITIONAL COUNTRY award for 2025!
I am forever grateful to everyone who has supported me on this journey and helped me reach this moment. It’s hard to believe how far I’ve come since stepping onto a stage for the very first time at a local open mic eight years ago.
I began my musical path at 61 years old, fueled by big dreams and an unshakable belief in what the future could hold. Trust in the universe. Believe in possibility. And never let age convince you that your dreams are out of reach.…
BCCMA Awards: Links
What the ...? The Bad Ox Band is nominated for the BCCMA GAYLORD WOOD TRADITIONAL…
Just back from a song writing retreat/holiday in Mexico!
John Rewers, known affectionately as JR, is an independent country singer-songwriter and the driving force…
An open mic at the Colwood Arts & Culture Centre this Wednesday, January 14, Colwood…
John will be hosting the Serious Coffee open mic located adjacent to Milestones in Millstream…
My Love
In fact “love at first sight” has happened in my life. I was hanging out at the classroom doorway, when I saw her coming down the hallway with a group of her friends. She stood out from the others with an aura of perfection shining all around her….. Still to today her photo takes my breath away.
It’s Christmas Time Again
JR & the Bad Ox Band’s debut single, ” It’s Christmas Time Again”, is a backyard honky-tonk Christmas smash. Fiddle, bells, and twang spreading good cheer to all.
With vocals that conjure up Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and scores of Bakersfield-sound pioneers, John Rewers continues in the indelible Bakersfield style.