Brian Blain, born in rural Quebec and active in the music scene for forty years, possesses a “northern” style that gives him a cool edge that just can’t be found in any other artist. His easy blend of folk and blues is a running commentary on life as he sees it. He combines his sardonic wit with his soulful guitar skills and crafts it into a unique musical perspective. But, is it jazz? The way he makes himself comfortable in various musical moods, from his socially conscious “Peace” (with the help of Harry Manx on slide guitar) to his whimsical take on Betty James and Edward Johnson’s “I’m a Little Mixed Up,” definitely qualifies him as a musician who can wear many hats and this is surely a refreshing change of pace in today’s prepackaged music scene.
Want to know how folk blues is played in Toronto? “Colorblind” Brian Blain, will show you how it’s done. Overqualified for the blues? Maybe so, but this man’s music is real. It is unpretentious and understated, yet intelligent and gently intricate, reflecting the very fabric of life and the very essence of the blues, folk, country and yes, even jazz.
The New Year is a book with 365 empty pages. Make every day your masterpiece. Use all the colors of the life, and while you are writing smile! Wishing you a great 2010!
Today September 21st - "Peace One Day" - An individual had an idea in 1999. Jeremy Gilley is the founder and chairman of Peace One Day. This year millions of people around the world will mark 21st September - Peace Day - in whatever way they can. www.peaceoneday.org
“We must make every effort for the promotion of peace and inner values. I fully support [Peace One Day].” His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Laureate."
“My experience of conflict is that those who are involved in it long for even a day of peace. To have a day of cessation of violence, that to me is an idea whose time has come.” Mary Robinson, then UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, from a filmed meeting with Jeremy Gilley
Have a good one! Sending Blessings, Love, Light and Peace your way from Canada, Anita aka Angelwingss7
Today September 21st - "Peace One Day" - An individual had an idea in 1999. Jeremy Gilley is the founder and chairman of Peace One Day. This year millions of people around the world will mark 21st September - Peace Day - in whatever way they can. www.peaceoneday.org<
“We must make every effort for the promotion of peace and inner values. I fully support [Peace One Day].” His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Laureate."
“My experience of conflict is that those who are involved in it long for even a day of peace. To have a day of cessation of violence, that to me is an idea whose time has come.” Mary Robinson, then UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, from a filmed meeting with Jeremy Gilley
Have a good one! Sending Blessings, Love, Light and Peace your way from near London, Ontario, Canada, Anita aka Angelwingss7
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remaining a friend. Please do stop in and check out the photo gallery section.
It's always good to hear what folks think.
I have finally hit the road on a busking tour to raise money for War Child, Coast-to-coast – 50 cities – ALL PROCEEDS TO WARCHILD. Why? 66% of all war victims are CHILDREN. Shocked like me? War Child helps these children that have been affected by war. Check out the new blog – the whole story is up there. Love to have you be a part of it.
You’ll find a Blog, Tour page and a Bio page. I’ll be blogging daily from the road.
Was nice to see you the other night at Skylounge Brian! And thanks again for connecting me with thatchannel.com, had fun on their show! Have a great time in BC!
Thanks for the kind words! It was great meeting you the other day as well! Let me know when your next show in Toronto is - I would love to come out and hear ya play!
We should try and do a show together sometime in the summer! Let me know!
Hey there Brian Blain in Toronto, Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happiest New Year Ever in 2009. Thank you for being My Friend on My Space site filled with amazing links to Music, Spirit, Peace, and Love. This is Anita aka Angelwingss7 in Ontario, Canada. Love and Light to All.
