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Born
to play, live for today!
I've
spent most of my life so far on, music! To pay my bills, I
have always been working 'straight jobs' in the sometimes
infamous Entertainment District on neon-lit Granville Street,
in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It's an area that harbours
a lot of inspiration for songs! When you hear someone say
"I've seen it all!" Well, ... I pretty much have!
I'm
a singer-songwriter who wears my emotions on my sleeve!
I write and sing about things that I feel and see.
Early
on I was greatly influenced by the rebellious attitude of punk-rock
and, the energetic sound of 'New Wave' groundbreakers
Blondie, Cheap Trick and, many other bands of the late '70's
early '80's. The folk rock of Neil Young and Bob Dylan got me
hooked on the power of lyrics.
Today,
I am happy to be part of the international plethora of indie/alternative
music artists. The undeniable creativity of indie music inspires
me to keep on writing songs!
My
own music bridges styles from pop, to folk, to rock and blues!
Songwriting
has always come naturally to me. Instinctive one might say!
Of
my music, I have had many great reviews including:
"Drew
Barnes adds to the rich music scene in this city!" (Maple
Ridge Times)
"Rich
in lyrical imagery" (the Vancouver Sun)
"Emotion!"
(Recording Magazine)
"Gritty!"
(Sun Media)
More media quotes:
"one of the best
indie artists out there."(Indie Cafe)
"Drew's songs have
a power of their own." (Westender)
"perfect pop hooks"
(Vancouver Courier)
"Jim Morrison vibe"
(Recording Magazine)
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