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Briana Stewart’s new album Hero of Fools available now!

briana stewart

Briana Stewart was born and raised in Kelowna, BC and was classically trained in piano from the age of three. She had dabbled in poem writing from a very young age but it would not be until her early 20’s that Briana’s poems would begin evolving into songs. Briana possesses a unique ability of being able to come up with lyrics and full song melodies without ever touching an instrument. However, this same gift posed a conundrum for her as she struggled relentlessly for hours at the piano to translate her melodies into song.

Briana was introduced to Matthew Mei in 2007 and the creative connection was instantaneous. Right before her eyes and ears, Briana’s songs began to take shape with the help of Matt’s expert ear and truly amazing guitar skills. After only a few months of collaboration, they have managed to finish her self-produced debut album Hero of Fools. Yet her dream has truly been years in the making.

Check out some of Briana’s music at her MySpace page and be sure to check back here for concert listings and updated information on this up and comer! Her music is also available for purchase at City In Tune - so when you love it, go buy it!

Mark Berube in profile: Breaking boundaries

Mark Berube is an artist that has proven to be very popular among our readers time after time! Just in case you missed him the first time around, I’ve re-posted his profile so that you have the chance to check him out once again. And believe me, it’s absolutely worth it!

Mark Berube (and The Patriotic Few, based in Montreal) are an eclectic group of musicians. All powerhouses in their own domains, they are Jesson Moen on bass and mandolin, Patrick Dugas on drums and percussion, and Marie Michelle on cello and voice. Mark was a Peacedriven Songwriting Award Honourable Mention winner for 2006. His latest album, “What The River Gave The Boat”, has received critical acclaim across North America. The song/poem ” Barber Shop” was part of the CBC documentary “Battle of The Bag”.

He is also a proud member of The Fugitives. Their first album “In Streetlight Communion” was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award in 2007 as best album in the “Breaking Boundaries” category. He also composes music for dance and theater. Most recently, he worked with Leaky Heaven Circus, in Vancouver, BC. He received a Jessie Richardson Reward Nomination for the music he composed and performed in the project “Salome”.

Mark has toured Canada, the USA, the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, and Austria.

Here’s a list of his upcoming shows. If you are even remotely close to any of these venues, I suggest you check him out live. TransCanadaRadio will be at the May 9th show to show our support for this outstanding artist.

Sample or buy his albums right now at CD Baby!
MARK BERUBE: What the River Gave the BoatMARK BERUBE: Sketches from the sidewalk

Mercury Lounge, Ottawa, May 9th, with Tim’s Myth
Rancho Relaxo, Toronto, May 10th, Two Way Monologues Compilation CD Release
Centre St Ambroise, Montreal, May 15th with Coco Love Alcorn
Divan Orange, Montreal, May 29th with The Unsettlers and L’embuscade.




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