Since moving to Denver from Florida nearly 15 years ago, singer-songwriter John Common has knocked around Denver in a number of incarnations. At the turn of the millennium, Common and his collaborators in Rainville gained a loyal following while sticking pretty close to a tried-and-true roots/Americana formula. Nearly ten years and countless songs later, 'Beautiful Empty' the performer s latest release with a rotating cast of musicians called John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light amply demonstrates far greater stylistic breadth and showcases a songwriter of remarkable depth and maturity.