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drew brown

singer-songwriter with an edge

About Me

His tag-line is "A singer-songwriter with an edge". That seems very appropriate for Drew Brown (aka "db"). His music sweeps somewhere between coffeehouse intimacy and rock club pomp, his voice easily compared to Peter Gabriel, Sting and Seal. But whether his live show consists of two acoustic guitars or with a full rock combo backing him up, Drew's vibrant songs still ring with passion and soul. He says: "With the songs I write and produce... my intention is to create songs that resonate with people spirits..... My focus is the power of song, music that moves people's hearts and minds. If I can do that.... if I can have an album that are filled with songs that like that... then for me, it is a success!"
For a long time "db" has been the hired gun.. playing and supporting many Canadian acts as a guitarist, bassist, vocalist, musical director or record producer. But with his EP "Cardiac" and the full length album "From a Whisper to a Roar" (released on indie label Avante Records) Drew is finally allowing his own voice to be heard.
"I was always a bit shy about my songs... always second guessing myself. But the time came to just send it out and see what happens. I hope people are able to turn these songs about my experiences in life and love, and make it into their own anthems... let it apply to their own stories and dreams."
His first two singles "Collide" (a rough and tumble rocker) and "Reach Out" (a soaring brit-pop anthem currently on CHR radio) have both reached 2 on the CHR CanCon charts. And Drew was recently honoured with 2 Shai Awards nominations for Best Male Vocalist and New Artist of the Year.
His intense blend of singer/songwriter pop, brit-rock, earnest folk and ambient electronica creates an aural landscape that easily evokes the imagination. And with strong songwriting, memorable vocals, emotive arrangements and spiritually minded lyrics... Drew Brown is one new artist everyone should keep their eyes on.
Drew was one of the original members of TEHILLAH TORONTO , as a worship leader and guitarist. And played on their debut CD "Born of the Spirit". He has toured acorss Canada with REUBEN MORGAN (from Hillsongs) and STARFIELD and has toured with fellow Avante artist and Juno award winner AMANDA FALK , Tooth and Nail artist MANAFEST , Capstone, and Noel Richards among others.
He has also shared the stage with acts such as MatchboxTwenty, Wide Mouth Mason, The Tea Party and many more.

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Member Since: 2/16/2005
Band Website: WWW.DREWBROWNMUSIC.COM
Band Members: db
Drew Brown: vocals, guitars, keys, bass, producer, arranger

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- Stan Cherian: keys/bass
- John Gillard (JohnnyG): guitars
- Josh MacIntosh (jMac): guitars
- Chad McBrien: drums
- Curtis Nahwegahbow: bass

Influences: U2, Daniel Lanois, Coldplay, Radiohead, Sting, The Police, Esthero, Prince, Elbow, Teitur, Delirious, Ani Difranco, Jeff Buckley, Sarah McLachlan, John Mayer, tricky, Portishead, Massvie Attack, Damien Rice, Peter Gabriel, Reuben Morgan, Switchfoot, Dave Matthews Band, Matt Redman, David Crowder Band, The Roots, Lauryn Hill, Jason Upton, Jimmy Gnecco, Jimi Hendrix, Seal, Manu Katche, Mute Math, Bloc Party, The Prayer Chain, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, David Bowie, Bob Marley, Counting Crows, Bjork, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell, Death Cab For Cutie, Pedro the Lion, Public Emeny, Jay-Z, King's X, The Fray...
Discography:TAOS: Like a Million EP Tehillah Toronto: Children Born of the Spirit (Guitars) Hewit: Piecemeal - Beautiful (guitars, ambient noises) db: Cardiac - (all instruments) db: From a Whisper to a Roar - (guitars, bass, programming, writer/producer)
Have worked with or shared the stage with: Matchbox Twenty ** Wide Mouth Mason ** JD Fortune (INXS) ** Jenny Galt (Rockstar:Supernova) ** Reuben Morgan (Hillsongs) ** Noel Richards ** Manafest ** Amanda Falk ** Laura Woodley-Osman ** Capstone/Six Days/Hewit ** Starfield

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Live @ the MTS Centre

Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Studio Blog 3:: Recovery Room

RECOVERY ROOMLast week was a time of searching for inspiration. Looking for things to fire up the furnace of creativity that has been to have grown cold over this process of making this record. As if...
Posted by drew brown on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:01:00 PST

Studio Blog 2:: Emergency Room

The songs are beginning to take shape. Nice moments and ugly flaws in the songs crawl to the surface... exposing itself to me and anyone else in close auditory range. The good and the bad.... the thin...
Posted by drew brown on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:11:00 PST

Studio Blog 1:: Breathing Room

May 1st/2008It was a month ago today that I really felt I need to take an extended break from recording. Just to give it some space... some room for both of us to breathe. Cause as this project begins...
Posted by drew brown on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:17:00 PST

Walking Tightropes

I'm sitting at my kitchen table.. thinking and dreaming. There is a lot of internal struggling lately. Not negative struggling... but the kind you need to process thru before you make an important mov...
Posted by drew brown on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:37:00 PST

NEW CHRISTMAS SINGLE!!!!!! (and other stuff)

It's been so hard to find time to actually "hang around" myspace. Lately I've only been able to peep in once in awhile to answer messages and such. But I'm beginning to carve out more time to enjoy an...
Posted by drew brown on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:41:00 PST

TOUR BLOGS COMING SOON

yes.... they will finally be uploaded. these raw and unedited blogs will be posted during the first week of November. Stay tuned for other exciting news!!!!!!~db~
Posted by drew brown on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:33:00 PST

BLACKLIGHT REVOLUTION TOUR

Sometimes.. the bravest thing you can do.. is surrender.COMING SOON!!!!!!
Posted by drew brown on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:10:00 PST

I NEED YOUR HELP, EVERYONE!!!!!!!!

I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!My song "Reach Out" is currently being played on Christian radio across Canada. But the time has come to give the song a little more push. And if you'd like to help.. you could s...
Posted by drew brown on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:46:00 PST

The Return

ok... I decided a while ago to take a break from MySpace. There was a time when I really didn't know what the next step should be here on MySpace. So i just.. stopped. Apart from logging in to answer ...
Posted by drew brown on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:15:00 PST

Part 5: Banaue

finding internet is difficult.finding time to find or even use internet is even more difficult.we are at an orphanage in Banaue. its called "Noah's Ark"... and its wonderful. the kids here are loud, h...
Posted by drew brown on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 01:19:00 PST