Jamiroquai, Moby, Junkie XL, Radiohead, Bjork, Daniel Lanois, Beck, Bill Frisell, Chris Potter, Phil Keaggy, John Scofield, Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Simple Minds, Lawrence Welk
BJ block started in music studying classical piano at age 8. At 15 he received his first electric guitar, a love affair that would later provide a scholarship to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 2002, BJ joined the Boston based roots/rock outfit The Ernest Goodlife Band (now The Mark Derose Band), and would go on to record an album and tour extensively throughout the east coast over the next 3 years. The band relocated from Boston to Philadelphia and played regularly in Washington DC, New York, and the tri-state area. Now established in Vancouver B.C., BJ is active composing and recording music in addition to playing and performing throughout the city.
The debut album "Glitterball" is a blend of retro inspired dance grooves and introspective, ambient songs. Glitterball reflects influences from the 60's and 70's, reminicent of artists like Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind and Fire, (Theme Musik, Mersey Beat), as well as modern artists such as Bjork, Radiohead, Moby and jazz musicians like Bill Frisell and John Scofield (Charlesgate East, What Could have Been, Kaleidescope). The absence of vocals on this album allow the musicians to explore the songs in ways that many conventional formats don't allow. Through strong hooks, heavy grooves, and singable melodies, Glitterball embodies a cinematic and eclectic music that speaks to the future while echoing a tradition from the past.
Glitterball on Indie Love Radio
Glitterball track "Kaleidescope" will be featured and played on Indie Love Radio. Check out www.indielove.ca to tune in.
Tune in to Black Market Funk to hear tracks from Glitterball featured in mixes by DJ Poor Ragged Rascal. Go to www.blackmarketfunk.com and click "launch player"
Hi, Great to have you as a friend!! Best wishes, Mike (Brett Huckfield's promo team). PS Please check out Brett's debut release 'Here Again' (available on iTunes, Amazon, Napster etc.) Hope you enjoy the music!!
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