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Official Bio:
A mainstay in the east coast music industry for over twenty years, now working out of Toronto, Canada, Canning has released four independent albums, including Soul Parade in 2001 which garnered many Canadian awards. Last Man Standing, Canning's third album, was produced by multiple award winner, Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle. His award track record for the past three years looks like this: East Coast Music Award nominee for Male Artist of the Year (2004) and Pop Artist of the Year (2003, 2005), recipient of the prestigious 2004 Arts Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Artist of the Year, Winner of 2004 MIANL Socan Songwriter of the Year (Last Man Standing) with Alan Doyle, Album of the Year for Last Man Standing, and Male Artist of the Year, winner of 2001 MIANL Male Artist of the Year and Pop/Rock Artist.
Barry has shared the stage with many prominent songwriters and artists such as Daniel Lanois, Ron Sexsmith, Bryan Adams, Gordie Sampson, Colin James, Alan Doyle, America, Our Lady Peace, Great Big Sea, and Jimmy Rankin. Over the past several years, Barry has brought his music to countries such as the U.S, Cuba, Norway, Spain, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Ireland just to name a few.
Besides touring and making music, over the last ten years, Barry has completed four university degrees: BA.Hons (English), BA.Hons. (Religious Studies), B.Ed, M.A (Religious Studies). While completing his Masters degree in Religious Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Barry completed an 800 kilometer/30 day walk across the beautiful country of Spain following an ancient pilgrimage route known as the Camino de Santiago. With this behind him, Barry devotes a lot of his time to speaking and performing at high schools across Canada, particularly at events such as student leadership conferences. Barry is writing for the new album with a scheduled release for 2010.
Been a while. I hear you are residing in Toronto now, hope all is well for you there, maybe that is a better place for the rest of the world to hear one of our countries great voices. Godspeed my friend, Richard
Hey Barry! Long time, no see? Hope all is well. Where are ya to these days!:) Have you checked out the new music my brother and I have released? Many great things happening in the USA, The UK and Australia! Hope your still writing! God Bless Dave FITZ
Thanks for finding me. I love your music, it's so awesome! I am a definitely a fan ever. You're wicked and your band rocks! I hope your projects are going super well!
Barry Canning. It's Matt Fleming representing Nelson Highschool here. I was at OSLC 2007 with my school, and personally, I thought your performance was outstanding. I'm sure you hear it all the time, but obviously, you're incredibly talented. I bought your CD, and I love the songs. You're definately an inspiration to all musicians out there, and me being an aspiring one, you've made quite an impact. I'll frequently check your site now, for shows, and if you're ever in the neighbourhood again, I'm definately going to come check it out! Thank you so much for your performance at the conference, you were fantastic.
Hi :)
You have a really nice voice. Hopefully I can see you play live sometime.
You also play on my dad's hockey team I think you know who I am now. :)
You were so great at the show last night Barry! I can't get Last Man Standing out of my head. Sarah and I really appreciated you showing us such good times. I can't wait until your next show...
p.s. I'm so happy I made the first comment!
p.s.s. Remember that time when we didn't drop you off until 3am and you had to get up at 6am? How did that work out?
Barry, I really seriously dig your sound man. Last Man Standing is just a truly great song. Why aren't you signed and famous? :--) Anyhow, I'm just stoppin by to say that I appreciate your friendship. JP
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