"One of Toronto's undiscovered gems."
- Chart Magazine
Singer/songwriter David Hein writes high-energy acoustic rock strapped to rapid-fire lyrics and a truckload of soulful heartache. Known for his catchy hooks and solid songwriting, Heins music and infectuous live energy have earned him comparisons to Blue Rodeo, Counting Crows, John Mayer and Dave Matthews. Heins songs are urban, short stories about lost loves, lost travelers and lost time but paired with open, optimistic promises of change.
"The night ended with the David Hein Band, playing sweet acoustic guitar... A fine singer songwriter with a good band, sophisticated arrangements, catching melodies. The David Hein Band earned their place in the finals."
- Emergenza.net
The winner of the International House songwriting contest and a finalist in Chart Magazine's Indiestartup contest and Paragon's singer/songwriter contest, Hein and his band have packed venues in both Canada and the USA. Out of hundreds of Toronto bands, they were audience picked to be Canadian finalists in the Emergenza Festival. Heins music has been played in packed clubs across Ontario and New York, as well as on CBC radio and webradio.
"An incredibly talented guy."
- Rita Peruggi, Producer,The Jim Henson Company
For two years, Hein apprenticed in a Muppet Music studio in NYC, working for Jim Henson, Disney and Sesame Workshop. Now based in Toronto, Hein has formed a tight four piece band, released a live recording from Torontos Cest What, and has just released his
debut studio album, NORTH OF NOWHERE, produced by Juno-award winning producer, Joe Dunphy, and featuring performances by
Lyle Molzan ,(Jann Arden),
Tim Bovaconti (Ron Sexsmith),
and Greg Johnston (Canadian Idol). David is currently touring North America promoting the new CD.
"Nice rhythms and good tunes."
- Billboard - World Song Contest
Winner, International House Songwriting Contest
Finalist, Emergenza Battle of the Bands
Finalist, Charts Indie Startup Songwriting Contest
Finalist, Paragon Songwriting Contest
Honourable Mention, Billboard World Song Contest
Notable venues & festivals played
The Horseshoe, Toronto, ON
The Opera House, Toronto, ON
Kee to Bala, Bala, ON
The C-Note, New York, NY
Canadian Music Week
Indie Week
"Your music is awesome. I can't wait to hear more of it."
- Val Mauro, The Frequency Show
PHOTO BOOTH
For more pics, head to davidhein.net
POSTERS
Did I mention that I'm a graphic designer by day? Here's a bunch of promo stuff I've done. Hours of my life I'll never get back, but fun.
ALTERNATE CD COVERS
For NORTH OF NOWHERE, I created over 30 CD covers - here's a selection of them. Let me know if you like one of these and I'll send you an alternate cover.
