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BIOGRAPHY
Troy Western has a passionate love affair with music and his acoustic guitar. This fervour saturates every note and word of Troy's music, drawing fans worldwide to his acoustic-based sounds. Ranging from sweetly simple to intensely intricate, this singer/songwriter delivers songs that are addictive to the discerning ear. A welcoming live performance draws his audiences into an exciting musical experience blended with captivating lyrics and eclectic melodic phrasing. As a singer/songwriter, Troy Western delivers passionate songs that are aurally pleasing, emotionally captivating, and musically intense with a flair of "complex simplicity".
Troy has impressed audiences in such respected Toronto venues as The Cameron House and The Renaissance Cafe, as well as venues in the Niagara region, such as Brock University's Isaac's Pub and Port Mansion in both the theatre and acoustic lounge in St. Catharines, and also the Oh Canada Eh? theatre in Niagara Falls. In 2006, Troy earned a nomination in the Toronto Independent Music Awards for "Best Classic Rock" for his song "Into The Sun". Recently, "The Source", a community news and entertainment program in the Niagara region, featured an interview with Troy wherein he talked of his passion for music, family, and creative inspiration.
Since Troy's first experience with the guitar at age 9, he has been putting his musical and writing talents to work. However, it wasn't until about 10 years later that he first bought his own guitar and became entranced with its "magic". Some excellent learning experiences found Troy playing with a couple of bands while he continued to write and perform on his own, including the opportunity to open for Canadian rock group Big Sugar; Troy's exciting acoustic version of "Oh Canada" was met with exuberant cheers from a 200+ crowd.
Currently, Troy is working on his next full-length CD, tentatively scheduled for release this summer. Check him out at this year's S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival on July 22nd in St.Catharines, ON.
MUSIC AND LYRICS ARE COPYRIGHTED. TROY WESTERN © 2005.
FROM THE FANS:
"With his spectacular voice and outstanding guitar virtuosity, he wowed the crowd with his musical prowess." - Rob S.
"My favourite song is 'Into the Sun'. I closed my eyes and was carried away into Musicland. 'Feel The Love' is also amazing, particularly how you bring a sudden adventure or unusual change of sound into it at various places." - Joyce W.
"The song ('A Knight To Remember') was beautiful. I like when the guitar picks up, the beat is hypnotic. This song is the perfect medicine. Thank you. I just want to hear 100% PURE, acoustic Troy!!!" - Brittany K.
"...a kind, intelligent, well-spoken/versed musician." - Ian M.