John Craigie (born 1980, Los Angeles) is an American folk and Americana singer-songwriter based in Portland, Oregon, known for sharp-witted storytelling woven into acoustic songs that draw comparisons to John Prine and Todd Snider. Over more than a decade of relentless touring across the US, Europe and Australia, he has built a devoted following and played festivals such as Newport Folk and Pickathon. His 2024 album Pagan Church, recorded with TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, spent six weeks at number one on the Americana Radio Albums Chart, and his 2026 follow-up I Swam Here was recorded in New Orleans with musicians assembled by Sam Doores of The Deslondes.
John Craigie released his studio album I Swam Here on February 6, 2026, recorded in New Orleans with musicians assembled by Sam Doores of The Deslondes.
Craigie is currently on tour across 8 countries with 34 upcoming concerts, including a co-headlining run with Blind Pilot.
A concert with the Oregon Symphony at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland is scheduled for December 2, 2026.
Craigie released Lonely Revolver in 2025, a live solo cover of the Beatles' Revolver album, continuing his series of Beatles live recordings.
Pagan Church, his 2024 collaboration with TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, spent six weeks at number one on the Americana Radio Albums Chart.
