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About Me

Growing within the dense cornfields and farms of small-town Ohio may seem daunting to some, to Brian, however, it fueled the imagery and sound of the Midwest he aims to convey. Although his high school years were dotted with mostly cover bands, the creativity required in such a place was absolutely captured through music.Columbus provided not only an audience, but many talented musicians. Throughout college, Brian was involved as one half of the band October, blending both popular acoustic covers with a strong mix of acoustic/pop originals. Eventually finding the talented pianist and co-songwriter, Doug Smith, Brian became one half of the popular Columbus band, Angels Look Down. They merged Doug's pop sensibility and upbringing with Brian's haunting melodic storytelling and melancholy imagery. The result was dark and touching hooks built from the Ohio landscape and those artists most influencing the band like Josh Rouse and Better than Ezra.Surfacing yet a larger and more diverse audience, the move to Chicago has unearthed Brian's current project: only in the mornings. The solo singer/songwriter is not a strange area. Brian's heart has always been evident through his solo songwriting, and it continues to flourish. Although residing in the city for many years now, the imagery is always to a simple beauty apparent through the quiet of the untouched countryside. A fragile intensity that allows escape. Like those most influencing him (Josh Rouse, Red House Painters, the Innocence Mission...), Brian wishes to touch a handful of individuals and allow them an escape like he has so utilized himself so many times before.Header Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/11/2008
Band Members: Brian Ward - Vocals, Guitars, Piano, Mandolin, Harmonica, Percussion
Influences: Josh Rouse, the Innocence Mission, Blind Melon, Nada Surf, Duncan Sheik, Red House Painters, Tears for Fears, Gin Blossoms, WinterPills, The Perishers, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Pilot Speed, Better than Ezra, Collective Soul, Copeland, Dishwalla, George Michael, Great Lake Swimmers, OURS, Pete Yorn
Sounds Like: the Innocence Mission, Red House Painters, Sigur Ros, Dashboard Confessional, Ryan Adams, Josh Rouse, Mazzy Star, Copeland, Elliot Smith, Great Lake Swimmers
Record Label: Ward Coast Records
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Kierkegaard updates on my Blog

Hey guys, It has been a bit since I dropped a blog to update on the goings-on. Well listen, the promotional push has been going terribly well. I've already picked up many more radio, blogs,...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Radio play!

Hey guys,Very quickly, starting tomorrow night (Wed.), I will be featured on a UK radio station's indie/unsigned show. The show initially airs Wed night at 8 PM EST (7PM Chicago time). If you don't li...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:18:00 GMT

iTunes & album

Hey there,Well this past Tuesday (St. Patty's), my album "Hubert" was officially released. Please go take a look at the cdbaby.com page, listen to all the tunes on here. If you like it, support the ar...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:15:00 GMT

!!!!! EP OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE !!!!!!

Hey guys,Very briefly, I wanted to inform you that the EP at last has anofficial release date based upon the manufacturing finally wrapping up.TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH!!!!!To obtain EITHER a digital copy o...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:36:00 GMT

Here it comes. Stay tuned.

Hey guys,Quickly. The album is AT the manufacturing plant. It is being pressed this week. HUGE! So very, very close. I realize I keep saying that, but we are THAT close now.First. The songs up now are...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:46:00 GMT

What happens until then... (EP)

Hey guys,Just a few quick comments.1.) The album's tracks are in very talented hands for Mastering right now. They will be Mastered over this week.2.) The album concept/artwork is being finalized this...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:45:00 GMT

EP preparations

Hey guys,Just a quick update because I know I haven't officially written anything in a while. I've been blog-MIA because all effort has been into the EP. I've been Ohio the past few weeks, both re-rec...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:30:00 GMT

NEW SONG UP... and some updates

...staying up late on a Sunday night is delaying the inevitable, no doubt. But I really wanted to get this out...1.) Yes, I put up a new song finally. "Shudder" It is at the top. It got written pro...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT

the smell of Autumn

Hi guys,A short note, and mostly because my MySpace attendance has been lacking of late. No worries.My semester at school has been what I call very "top heavy." I was planning on a couple of gigs here...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:12:00 GMT

Still too warm in Chicago

It is much too warm in Chicago for officially being Autumn. This past week has been in the 80's everyday. One can begin to forget how Fall is supposed to feel like, with this constant "pushing back" o...
Posted by on Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:11:00 GMT