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BEAR HOLLAND
Acoustic / Rock / Electroacoustic

BEAR HOLLAND - smarter than the average bear...



LONDON,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  6/10/2009
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Member Since2/7/2006
Band Websitewww.overplay.co.uk/bearholland
Band MembersANDREW 'BEAR' HOLLAND- SINGER/SONGWRITER
InfluencesNirvana, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Neil Young and The Rolling Stones.
Sounds LikeJack Johnston, Nirvana unplugged, Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Buckley, Pearl Jam Check out my demo CD on Orange unsignedAct
Record LabelUnsigned


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   About BEAR HOLLAND
Singer/songwriter originally from County Down Northern Ireland, but now based in South East London. His work has been described as Jack Johnson meets Nirvana, but Bear maintains a diverse songwriting style often incorporating elements of Rock, Dance, Pop, Blues and R'n'B. ****UK SONGWRITING CONTEST 2008 SEMI-FINALIST***** ++++WWW.OVERPLAY.CO.UK Play and Rate Competition Runner-up++++ Bear cites his main influences as Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Johnny Cash and The Rolling Stones. 'Great Songwriting and a great voice'. (Michael Hoffman- Head of Turmic Records) 'Bear has a wonderfully rich voice and a superb songwriting style'. (Dave Grenfell- Head of Feedme Music) 'A strong voice and keen sense of dynamics'. (Dave Chislett- Matchbox Recordings) Bear is currently working on new material showcased during 2007-8 in venues such as 'Sound Cafe','The Purple Turtle' and 'Monkey Chews'. Bear's track 'Sharks' is currently featured on 'The White' the UK's top unsigned standard industry format compilation. Bear’s song ‘Insomniac’ has been included on 2 international unsigned artists compilations 'Unsung Heroes'(Chromium Records) and 'Close Encounters of the Indie Kind'(Matchbox Recordings) as featured in NME. 'Insomniac' also received 'Honourable Mentions' from all judges in the finals of VH1's 'Song of the Year' competition, whilst the track 'Change Your Mind' was a runner-up in the 'Adult Contemporary Music' section. Both tracks have also reached the Top 20 in the American Idol Underground listener charts.(www.idolunderground.com) The track 'My Libertine' is featured on the www.outrageradio.com New Music Podcast vol.18. Bear's music has also been played on various Internet radio stations such as 'Incognito', 'Streaming Radio', 'RedStarUk' and BBC Radio Ulster as well as regional commercial radio in Northern Ireland. Download 'The Second Coming EP' now at: www.myspace.com/bearholland +BUY BEAR HOLLAND 'THE SECOND COMING EP' THROUGH I-TUNES AND NAPSTER NOW!+ (Still seeking a recording contract) All songs copyright asholland 2003-6

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Pauline Taylor





May 20 2009 5:59 PM

Thanks for inviting me over Bear.
I enjoyed listening.
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Recriminate (Rubik Records)





May 20 2009 5:59 PM

Thanks for the add! Please check out the beats on my page if you get a chance!

All the best for 09!

rec
alan





Feb 16 2009 3:36 PM

THANKS FOR ADD
LIKE THE SONGS
JORGE PENSI





Feb 26 2009 9:27 AM

Now in iTunes!

COMING SOON !!!

It is a pleasure to be your friend.
GroundWaves





Feb 26 2009 5:10 AM

Thanks for tha add! We dig your stuff Bear...keep rockin!
Mirrored Shower





Nov 20 2008 4:32 PM

Hi Bear!
been a long time my friend, so thought i'd stop by for an update on your music and glad I did!

'Sharks Remix' is astounding...really love it!
All the best
ian
Dj Sundance / producer





Aug 20 2008 11:23 AM

Hi Bear,
good to hook up, really like your material my friend.

love and peace
laikadog





Oct 5 2007 6:00 PM

Come and say 'ello to Laika Dog
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Out Of Embers (R.I.P)





Sep 26 2007 5:11 PM



Alright Bear, we’re at ‘Borderline’ Supporting Beatsteaks, on Thursday 18th October & Headlining our own a show at ‘Camden Barfly’ on Wednesday 24th October, These are our last London shows until spring 2008

hope to see you there!!!

Awesome!

Anna
Jeff - Playroom Promoter





Sep 26 2007 1:36 PM

bear do you want a slot@ 3one 7,
let me know
jeff
GRASSHOPPER





Sep 23 2007 7:41 PM

Out Of Embers (R.I.P)





Sep 12 2007 5:22 PM


Alright Andrew, we got Freakshow back on the player and over 300 pics up.

Oh, and do us a favour, click on the banner above and leave your mark.

Mucho appreciated!

Nice one

Anna

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Sep 12 2007 1:00 PM


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Sep 9 2007 2:49 PM

Skilla B passing through

Hope your cool?

Come check out my page and listen to the new tracks when you have the time?

Keep supporting this UK music movement

Bless
greg hall





Sep 3 2007 11:19 PM

nice tunes
thanks for the add
Blu Mar Ten





Aug 30 2007 8:55 AM

BLACK WATER
The new album from Blu Mar Ten. Out now.


Click here to see the full artwork

Click here to visit our blog where you can hear audio of each track and read what other people said about the album
Buy 'Black Water' from these shops or get it from your usual supplier:

CD: Amazon.co.uk, Juno, HMV, Exceptional
Download: iTunes, Beatport, Juno Digital

We'd like to thank everyone for your constant support. Your nice comments make it all worthwhile
Love The Concept





Aug 23 2007 11:09 PM

Hello Mr Bear...

Pete here, just adding some new sketches and saying howdy...

also check out

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It's our name beside a whole host of more succesful names!!!
Daisy Hicks





Aug 23 2007 7:12 AM

Great site, thanks for dropping in, keep in touch, best wishes, Daisy hicks.
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Aug 22 2007 6:56 AM

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Melissa





Aug 20 2007 1:55 PM

can't believe she put pics like that on her myspace.. talk about slut..

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Aug 16 2007 11:24 PM

Blu Mar Ten





Aug 10 2007 12:35 PM

BLACK WATER
The new album from Blu Mar Ten. Out now.


Click here to see the full artwork

Click here to visit our blog where you can hear audio of each track and read what other people said about the album
Buy 'Black Water' from these shops or get it from your usual supplier:

CD: Amazon.co.uk, Juno, HMV, Exceptional
Download: iTunes, Beatport, Juno Digital

We'd like to thank everyone for your constant support. Your nice comments make it all worthwhile
Love The Concept





Jul 19 2007 9:46 AM

sup dawg?
Roadhouse Libra





Jun 28 2007 1:02 PM

Hello Bear Holland
I hope all is well
love from Belgium!
Out Of Embers (R.I.P)





Jun 16 2007 2:59 PM



New line up, new music, new pics.

Nice one

Stevie
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