Brian Sharpe: Vocals, Guitars, Basses, Keys, Noises, Beats, Computers, Tricks
Craig Harff: Fiddle via NYC
Influences
A.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 Like
this 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'
"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.
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 I hope your doing awesome!! Listen to the whole album below.
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
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
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.
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?
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