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Brian Sharpe
Alternative / Acoustic / Folk Rock

McDunna's Chicago April 25th



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  7/2/2009
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Member Since4/2/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.briansharpe.com
Band MembersBrian Sharpe: Vocals, Guitars, Basses, Keys, Noises, Beats, Computers, Tricks
Craig Harff: Fiddle via NYC
InfluencesA.C. Newman, Alice In Chains, Ani DiFranco, Aqualung, Beastie Boys, Belle & Sebastian, Ben Folds, Billy Bragg, Billy Joel, Blink 182, Bob Dylan, Bob Schneider, Brian Vander Ark, Bruce Hornsby, Bruce Springsteen, Cake, Colin Hay, Common, Concrete Blonde, The Cure, Death Cab for Cutie, The Decemberists, Dire Straits, Elliott Smith, Elvis Costello, Eve 6, Explosions In The Sky, Feist, Foo Fighters, The Format, The Frames, Fun, Galactic, George Michael, Guster, Huey Lewis and the News, Jeff Buckley, Jimmy Eat World, Jon Cleary, Journey, Jurassic 5, K's Choice, The Killers, Little Guilt Shrine, Liz Phair, Lucinda Williams, Lyle Lovett, Marc Cohn, Mark Knopfler, Martin Sexton, Michael McDermott, Mike Doughty, Modest Mouse, Morphine, Mos Def, The New Pornographers, OK GO, The Old Ceremony, Pearl Jam, Pete Yorn, Peter Bjorn and John, Peter Gabriel, Peter Mulvey, The Pierces, Pinback, Prince, Radiohead, The Replacements, Rickie Lee Jones, Rilo Kiley, Robbie Fulks, Ryan Adams, Shawn Mullins, Slobberbone, Soul Coughing, Stereophonics, Steve Earle, Superchunk, Tift Merritt, Tom Waits, Tony Lucca, A Tribe Called Quest, U2, The Weepies, Willy Porter
Sounds Likethis is what i've been told...

Lyle Lovett, Tom Waits, Bob Schneider, Pete Yorn, Willy Porter, Adam Pascal, Don Henley, John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Bruce Cockburn, Peter Mulvey, Shawn Mullins, Steve Earle, Martin Sexton, Jeff Buckley, Jason Mraz ...

what would i like to sound like? well, any and all of those guys will do, but also: see above, under 'influences'

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"If John Hiatt, Shawn Mullins, and Jeff Buckley morphed their voices together, it would sound something like Brian Sharpe."
Illinois Entertainer

"Sharpe is a true storyteller. He sings and you’re compelled to listen"
BuddyHollywood.com

"Brian Sharpe is one of those singer-songwriters who given the right time and place in the universe would and could easily be discussed in the same breath as Steve Earle, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Cockburn..."
The Consensus Music Reviews

"Sharpe crafts the kinds of songs that make you stop and listen...Do yourself a favor and let [him] bend your ear for a while, you'll be better for it."
Greg Rolnick - Former music contributor to CNN.com

Brian Sharpe’s sound is a blend of many influences. From Dylan and Springsteen to Sexton and Earle to Getz and Coltrane. His tough and throaty voice feels weathered and wise beyond his twenty-something years. His inventive and expressive de-tuned guitar has a percussive edge to it that sounds bigger and badder then a 6-string acoustic ever looks like it should sound. His songs are at once both muscular and fragile and feel like a wisp of smoke inside a glass of whiskey at 3 am in the dead of winter. Backed by Sarah Jane Goldstein (The Del Morroccos, Square the Circle) on vocals and percussive sundries, Drew Pompano (Square the Circle) on electric guitar, Tim Heck (Blue Man Group, Mucca Pazza) on percussion and supported by intelligent, witty and sometimes heartbreaking character driven lyrics, Sharpe's jazz-infused alternative folk rock draws comparisons to Pete Yorn, Jeff Buckley, Bob Schneider, Glen Hansford, Rhett Miller and John Mayer.




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Fairplay Collective





Jul 5 2009 6:39 PM

Heart Pharmacy





Jul 3 2009 1:12 AM

Hey there! Ali from Heart Pharmacy here, just stopping by to update you on my new music video and full length album now available on Natural Selection I hope your doing awesome!! Listen to the whole album below.



"Forever" Music Video | Heart Pharmacy from G NEIL JR on Vimeo



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Jun 23 2009 6:31 PM

Whats new? I would like to find out if you are working on anything interesting. I have been trying to get into Music for Video Games. I have 6 tunes that I made for a demo and am looking around

Besides that I have 1 animation coming that will be in theme with the website I'll be launching. I'm still trying to connect with Artists to help me with the look of the myspace. Which has a nice little blog feel.

I'll have a CD of 'Composer For Media'. My work will be very much in the vein of 'Artist Production' and 'Media Writing'.

Hey! If you know anyone, or you yourself want to Collaborate! really need Singers and Lyricists! Drop me a message/comment if you know someone! I'm asking for people's emails and phone numbers to get in touch
B. Eitan





Jun 23 2009 11:34 AM



Hi Brian Sharpe,
It's a pleasure 2 meet you. Thank you 4 ADDing us 2 YourSpace. We're happy to B. your friend. Keep on the good energy.
Peace and Love
(-:
B. Eitan







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Gringo Soul





Jun 22 2009 3:47 PM

Thanks for adding us! Hope to see you at a show this summer!

Keep it funky~

Gringo Soul
The Molas





May 20 2009 1:40 PM

Pleasure to make your acquaintance.
The RadioRoots (R.I.P. 2008)





May 16 2009 10:48 PM

thanks for being a friend.
please check out our new band!
sticker coming soon - Design by Lizzy Lou
www.myspace.com/americanrestless
The Forcefield Kids





May 7 2009 10:13 AM

Thanks for the add!

Stuck some new tracks up so please have a look if you get a sec...

Sleepy :-)
ROBERT





Apr 18 2009 11:46 PM

Thank You for Your Friendship....PEACE....Robert..
JOHN DAVID PALMER





Apr 10 2009 4:28 PM

Hey what's up? Have a great weekend...;)

John David Palmer
Rosetta Pebble





Apr 9 2009 12:41 AM

Hi Brian.

Break a leg at McDunna's! Let us know if you swing through on Great Lakes tour. Best wishes from Motown.

PEACE!


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Mel McDaniel and Oklahoma Wind





Apr 5 2009 2:06 AM

Dropping by to say hello!!

Your friends,
Mel McDaniel and Oklahoma Wind
JOHN DAVID PALMER





Mar 26 2009 2:10 PM

Just passing thru... hope all is well..;)

John David Palmer
Common Shiner





Mar 3 2009 11:49 PM

Hey man, great to see you last night! Let's do a show soon. No, we're not the band that just says that but isn't actually interested. If you have any ideas for dates or venue, let us know.

all the best,
CS
Matt Mills and the Wandering Past





Feb 8 2009 12:06 AM

hey, thanks for the add..

hope you like the music..
Tilly Beng





Feb 6 2009 5:06 AM

BLESS UP BRIAN SHARPE

KEEP THE MUSIC VIBES ALIVE
Cool Straps





Jan 22 2009 3:57 PM

Hey, thanks very much for the add! If you ever need a guitar strap, let me know! And again, thanks!
Valar Morghulis





Nov 4 2008 12:28 AM

Will you come back so I can hear Captain Sutter live again????????
KaiserCartel





Oct 18 2008 1:17 AM

Great to meet you @ Schubas.
See you soon!
The Lady Upstairs





Oct 13 2008 3:19 PM

We can't wait to share the stage with you this coming Saturday...it's going to be a great night...

Bill, David, Mike, Nick, and Vince
www. theladyupstairs. com
Jay Mathes





Oct 8 2008 9:13 PM

Hey, Brian! How was your show at Sub-T?!?
Arik





Oct 5 2008 5:21 AM

Happy Brian Day, yo!
*Beach Bunnii*





Sep 6 2008 4:37 PM

are you going to put the 8 Reasons song up ??
the one you wrote for AG ?
Jay Mathes





Aug 21 2008 6:26 PM

Hey, Brian. It's been a while (your 2006 release concert). I just saw you on Amanda Sena's profile, so I figured I'd check up on you. It's good to see you're still performing.
What else do you have in the works?
shana pembroke.





Aug 8 2008 6:54 AM

omgg!
brian these songgss rockk!
i just keep listeneing to them!
they and u aree awesomee!
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