My Hometown

John Lowery

My Hometown · 2026

John Lowery explores the lasting connection between personal identity and the places we call home in My Hometown. The original song reflects on the people, experiences and memories that shape who we become, looking back at the moments that remain meaningful long after life takes us somewhere new. The song centers on a familiar experience: leaving a place behind does not necessarily mean leaving its influence behind. Through its focus on hometown memories and personal connections, My Hometown reflects on how our beginnings continue to shape our understanding of ourselves. Lowery has been writing and performing music since the mid 1990s, when he began his career in Portland, Oregon, with the band Hatful of Rain, formed alongside Dramarama guitarist Mark Englert. The band's debut album received national distribution, radio play and positive reviews before Lowery moved on to a solo career in 2000. Now based in Oceanside, California, Lowery has released several solo albums, including Fancy Car, I'm Going Home and Epiphany. His musical style brings together acoustic melodies, electric guitar and relaxed rhythms, moving between folk and rock with occasional influences from blues and country. With My Hometown, Lowery turns his attention to the emotional ties that connect people to their past. The song offers a reflective look at the places that shape us and the memories that continue to travel with us, wherever life leads.