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Brian Vander Ark
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Member Since6/8/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.brianvanderark.com
Band MembersBrian Vander Ark
Randy Sly (Piano)
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Live At Aquinas College - DVD (2008)
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1. We Heard, We Saw
2. And Then We Fell
3. Little Man
4. I Went With The Road
5. Lily White Way
6. You'll Be The Death Of Me
7. Optimism's Glow
8. Evangeline
9. Fit To Be Tied
10. Love So Deep
11. Monday Morning Girl
12. We Were Never The Same
13. Someone Like You
14. 1229 Sheffield
15. Colorful
16. The Freshmen
17. I Don't Want To Be A Bother
18. Resurrection
19. Another Good Man
20. Survival
21. And Then You Went Away

*Includes "Karma Generator"
a short film on the making of
Brian Vander Ark's self-titled album.
The concert was recorded March 22, 2008 by Brian and Brad Kelly. This is a perfect companion to the new self-titled Brian Vander ARk album. All of the songs from the new album were performed, along with songs from the other solo albums, as well as some Verve Pipe songs. You can watch a sample of it at the new web site in the "Video" section..

Brian Vander Ark (2008)
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1. We Heard, We Saw
2. And Then We Fell
3. Little Man
4. I Went With The Road
5. Lily White Way
6. You'll Be The Death Of Me
7. Optimism's Glow
8. Evangeline
9. Fit To Be Tied
10. Love So Deep
11. Monday Morning Girl
12. We Were Never The Same

The latest studio album from BVA, this album was produced by legend Bill Szymczyk. (Bill also produced The Eagles 'Hotel California' and The Who's 'Face Dances'.) It was recorded in North Carolina over the fall of 2007. An acoustic rock album, it has been described as " ...his best album yet, adroitly meshing acoustic grace with penetrating rock and pop power." (John Sinkevich, The Grand Rapids Press)

Angel, Put Your Face On (2006)
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1. I Don't Want To Be A Bother
2. Too Good For This World
3. Belong
4. Nothing But Time
5. Survival
6. Another Good Man
7. History
8. A Trip To Omaha
9. Based Upon The Way
10. The Heart That Keeps You

Produced by Ken Coomer (Wilco) and Charlie Brocco (George Harrison, Fleetwood Mac) and featuring some of Nashville's most accomplished musicians, the newest release from Brian Vander Ark is his most ambitious record to date. This collection of 10 songs was inspired by two of Brian's favorite albums, "Madman Across The Water" by Elton John and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon And Garfunkel.

Within Reach (2005)
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1. 1229 Sheffield
2. Second Hand
3. Reverend Girl
4. Gotta Move On
5. Written And Erased
6. Someone Like You
7. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
8. Happiness Is
9. When I'm Gone
10. Villains
11. Colorful
12. And Then You Went Away
13. The Freshmen

Recorded at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO, this live, uplugged recording features songs from Brian's first solo effort, "Resurrection," as well as acoustic versions of favorites from The Verve Pipe. Also included is a cover of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and a soulful, a capella version of the 1 hit "The Freshmen."


Resurrection (2004)
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1. 1229 Sheffield
2. A Million Things
3. And Then You Went Away
4. Resurrection
5. Written And Erased
6. Mileage
7. When I'm Gone
8. Someone Like You
9. Second Hand
10. Hollywood Ending
11. To The Front Row Junkies
The debut solo album from Brian Vander Ark. Produced by legendary engineer/producer John Holbrook, this critically acclaimed (amazon.com - 5 stars) album has become a favorite of fans of the storytelling singer/songwriters of the 70's.

Live at Eddie's Attic - 10/21/06 (2006)
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1. Nothing But Time
2. I Don't Want To Be A Bother
3. Belong
4. 1229 Sheffield
5. Too Good For This World
6. Reverend Girl
7. Thunder Road
8. Survival
9. Another Good Man
10. Miles Away
11. Someone Like You
12. The Freshmen
13. Colorful
14. And Then You Went Away
15. Whiter Shade Of Pale

This is the first disc of what Brian calls his official "Bootleg Series." It's a live performance at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, GA with Randy Sly on the keyboards. Those who attended the show said it was one of his best. It includes a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Thunder Road" and Procal Harum's "Whiter Shade Of Pale." This one's not to be missed at the low price of $8 (plus S/H)!
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Lawn Chairs And Living Rooms (2007)
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1. A Trip To Omaha
2. When I'm Gone
3. Survival
4. Lily White Way
5. I Don't Want To Be A Bother
6. The Freshmen
7. Someone Like You
8. I Just Went With The Road
9. And Then We Fell
10. 1229 Sheffield
11. Little Man
12. Too Good For This World
13. Photograph
The "Lawn Chairs And Living Rooms Tour '07" spawned this great live recording. It was a show that Brian Vander Ark did in the living room of superfan Todd Van Hammond, in Appleton, WI. It's a recording of Brian, on a small homemade stage (that he built for the occasion), in front of a crowd of his friends and family. There was no PA system, just him playing and singing to the intimate group. You can pick up this disc at the low price of $8 (plus S/H)!
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Live At Aquinas College (Audio) 2CDs (2008)
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DISC 1
1. We Heard, We Saw
2. And Then We Fell
3. Little Man
4. I Went With The Road
5. Lily White Way
6. You'll Be The Death Of Me
7. Optimism's Glow
8. Evangeline
9. Fit To Be Tied
10. Love So Deep
11. Monday Morning Girl
12. We Were Never The Same
DISC 2
13. Someone Like You
14. 1229 Sheffield
15. Colorful
16. The Freshmen
17. I Don't Want To Be A Bother
18. Resurrection
19. Another Good Man
20. Survival
21. And Then You Went Away
This is the audio companion for the DVD released in 2008, the complete show on 2CDs for the low price of $10 (plus S/H) or $12 (plus S/H) Autographed!
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Resurrection HOME DEMOS (2009)
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1. 1229 Sheffield
2. A Million Things
3. And Then You Went Away
4. Resurrection
5. Written and Erased
6. Mileage
7. When I'm Gone
8. Someone Like You
9. Second Hand
10. Hollywood Ending
11. 10 Minute Warning
12. Don't Ask Me (bonus)
This collection of HOME DEMOS will give you insight into the songwriting that eventually became the first solo CD. Hear some alternate lyrics and early versions of these songs for the low price of $8 (plus S/H)!
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Angel Put Your Face On HOME DEMOS (2009)
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1. I Don't Wanna Be
2. Too Good For This World
3. Belong
4. Nothing But Time
5. Survival
6. Another Good Man
7. History
8. A Trip to Omaha
9. Based Upon the Way
10. The Heart That Keeps You
This collection of HOME DEMOS will give you insight into the songwriting that eventually became Brian's second solo CD. Hear some alternate lyrics and early versions of these songs for the low price of $8 (plus S/H)!
THERE IS NO ARTWORK FOR THIS ALBUM

Self-Titled (Eponymous) HOME DEMOS (2009)
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1. Instrumental 1
2. Then They Fell
3. Little Man
4. Death Valley (The Road)
5. Lily White Way
6. You'll be the Death of Me
7. Optimism's Glow
8. Evangeline
9. Fit to be Tied
10. Love So Deep
11. Monday Morning Girl
12. It Was Never the Same
This collection of HOME DEMOS will give you insight into the songwriting that eventually became Brian's third, self titled solo CD. Hear some alternate lyrics and early versions of these songs for the low price of $8 (plus S/H)!
THERE IS NO ARTWORK FOR THIS ALBUM

Resurrection Live in Chicago (1-5-2009)
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1. Intro
2. 1229 Sheffield
3. A Million Things
4. And Then You Went Away
5. Resurrection
6. Written and Erased
7. Mileage
8. When I'm Gone
9. Someone Like You
10. Second Hand
11. Hollywood Ending
12. To The Front Row Junkies
BONUS TRACKS
13. Another Good Man
14. Lily White Way
15. Little Man
16. Colorful
17. Love So Deep
January of 2009 saw Brian offered a residency at Chicago's fantastic venue "Schuba's". Brian played there each Monday night, with each having a special theme, this is the first show, which Brian dedicated to his first solo release "Resurrection", playing it in order from start to finish along with stories about the songs, songwriting and the recording process. This was such a distinct show that we wanted to make it available for the low price of $8 (plus S/H)!
THERE IS NO ARTWORK FOR THIS ALBUM

Angel, Put Your Face On Live in Chicago (1-12-2009)
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1. Intro
2. Bother
3. Too Good For This World
4. Belong
5. Nothing but Time
6. Survival
7. Another Good Man
8. History
9. A Trip to Omaha
10. Based Upon the Way
11. The Heart That Keeps You
BONUS TRACKS
12. Cup of Tea
13. Veneer
14. I Went With the Road
15. Medicate Myself
16. The Freshmen
17. Colorful
January of 2009 saw Brian offered a residency at Chicago's fantastic venue "Schuba's". Brian played there each Monday night, with each having a special theme, this is the second show, which Brian dedicated to his second solo release "Angel, Put Your Face On", playing it in order from start to finish along with stories about the songs, songwriting and the recording process. This was such a distinct show that we wanted to make it available for the low price of $8 (plus S/H)!
THERE IS NO ARTWORK FOR THIS ALBUM

Self-Titled Live in Chicago (1-19-2009)
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1. Intro
2. We Heard, We Saw
3. And Then They Fell
4. Little Man
5. I Went With the Road
6. Lily White Way
7. You'll be the Death of Me
8. Optimism's Glow
9. Evangeline
10. Fit to be Tied
11. Love So Deep
12. Monday Morning Girl
13. We Were Never the Same
BONUS TRACKS
14. And Then You Went Away
15. Villains
16. Out Like a Lamb
17. Another Good Man
18. Photograph
19. 1229 Sheffield
January of 2009 saw Brian offered a residency at Chicago's fantastic venue "Schuba's". Brian played there each Monday night, with each having a special theme, this is the third show, which Brian dedicated to his third solo release "Brian Vander Ark", playing it in order from start to finish along with stories about the songs, songwriting and the recording process. This was such a distinct show that we wanted to make it available for the low price of $8 (plus S/H)!
THERE IS NO ARTWORK FOR THIS ALBUM
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Vander Ark is the lead singer, principal songwriter and guitarist for the Michigan-based band The Verve Pipe.
The video features photos and video from the Free Press and the Detroit News and kicks off a new promotional campaign for the papers with an anthem that pays tribute to the strength and grit of southeast Michigan in these tough times. "It's the first time I've sung something that I didn't write. That's how strongly I felt about being a part of the project. I'm very proud of it." - BVA



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After hours of sweating it out over this bio section, I've decided to just make some comments on what was once my "major label" bio. I think you'll get the gist of it. Here goes:

BRIAN VANDER ARK

Massive success and its aftermath have sent many artists into oblivion, forever trying to recapture the moment when the world first bowed at their feet. (Seriously? Massive? Who was bowing? How did I miss that?) That moment came for Brian Vander Ark when, as the lead singer and principal songwriter for The Verve Pipe, he sold more than 3 million albums worldwide (I seriously had no idea it was that much....where the hell is all that money? I can't afford health care!) and produced a string of hit singles, including the 1 song 'The Freshmen.' ("A string of hit singles"? I recall a very minor hit called "Photograph" that I thought enabled me to quit my job at MC Sporting Goods. I ended up re-applying after the fall of our next single, "Cup Of Tea".)

More than just the frontman, Vander Ark was its literal and figurative voice, providing the creative spark and writing songs that gave the band its devoted following. (Well, that's true. I was more than just the "frontman". I remember a show in Orlando when I actually had to set up my own amplifier. IMAGINE!) Although the songs were cast in the style of the era, they remain singular and special. His gift is one of tremendous storytelling clarity expressed through melodies and rhythms that are unique, riveting, intensely personal and entirely gripping. (Hmm...that's nice..we'll keep that.)

Rather than blindly attempt to reclaim a throne that was fleeting at best, the Michigan native struck out on his own, sold all his possessions, hit the road and released his acclaimed debut solo CD, Resurrection, in 2005. (Well, I did keep some clothes. Not the "rock star" ones. I gave all of those to a friend who wears them on occasion. Whenever I see him, I always feel very nostalgic. "I remember those pants from when we opened for Kiss in '96. Look -- you can still see the stains from the audience's spit!") This inspired collection of original songs recalls an era when artists were not afraid to express their hearts direction and soul's design. (Give me a break. That's just a taaaad pretentious..) Vander Ark continues that commitment with the release of his latest solo CD, Angel, Put Your Face On. Both earnest and reflective, this music once again takes an intimate look at life while exploring themes of family, love and loss. (Wow. They nailed that one. I'll have to use that for interviews.)

His journey has resulted in a lyrical, engrossing collection of songs wrought from an experience that many have dreamed of but few have faced. On the way, Brian rediscovered his love for performing and now revels in a freedom that few can claim as he travels the road playing his songs and connecting with audiences.

(Whaaat? That's it? What about Mark Walburg lip-synching to my voice in Rockstar? My acting debut in Rockstar? I had a couple of lines! What about the movies I've scored? I wrote a play! What about all the nay saying ex's who said I couldn't commit! I'm married now! We have a baby! We're traveling the U.S. in an Airstream trailer. And I"m driving it! Hello? Heeeeellooooo??)

   


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richardwwillis

richardwwillis



Nov 19 2009 9:55 AM

Sorry I missed Birmingham last night. Almost made it, but everything that could go wrong this week has… Pops w/ cancer removal surgery, twins with their 1st ear infections simultaniously, car bit the dust… but I've learned to shake it all off and be thankful for the things that haven't gone wrong! At least my BVA CDs and Verve Pipe discs are still playing! We need a Jackson, MS show! I'd be happy to help try to make that happen, if it's something you'd be interested in… I work for free… lol
Lynn

Lynn



Nov 5 2009 1:01 PM

Friday!!!
♠Travis [MFL]

Travis Faber



Nov 5 2009 1:01 PM

Hey Brian,
I'm Derrick Schafer's cousin, I talked to you after your show in Mount Pleasant this summer.
I have a couple questions to ask you so if you could by any chance just email me (tfaber@edzone.net), it would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks very much for any response!

-Travis
Trish

Trish



Nov 3 2009 1:56 AM

just wanted to drop by and say thanks for adding me! :)
Journey Home

Paul Burke



Nov 3 2009 1:55 AM

Keep up the good work – I love your site – Paul
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Mary

Mary Crowley



Oct 20 2009 12:13 PM

Just showing some Love xxx
*roseann*

Roseann Bishop



Oct 15 2009 9:49 AM

Please come back to Chicago! Pretty pretty please
~~CoLd HeArTeD~~

~~CoLd HeArTeD~~



Oct 15 2009 9:49 AM

Love your music
Pandora’s Box

Pandora’s Box



Oct 13 2009 9:24 PM

I hope you had a rockin' weekend! Stop by and say hi when you get a chance. XOXOXO- Pandora's Box
Amy

Amy Bruce-Stevens



Sep 30 2009 3:09 PM

Ok... so... when's the CD release party?!?
Melissa Merlot

Melissa Merlot



Sep 28 2009 12:09 PM

Love your music!
Atomic Star

Karla Hill



Sep 28 2009 12:09 PM

Fantastic show tonight in Atlanta! Thank you again for the CD! I look forward to seeing you in November at Eddie's Attic....
Kari Lynch

Kari Lynch



Sep 27 2009 11:32 AM

By the way...I love the jams! Especially 'Little Man"...what a lovely song :) Keep up the great work!

<3 Kari
di

Di dot



Sep 23 2009 10:27 AM

You Know I always admire your work. Thanks for adding me as your fan.
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~Jungle Bitch~

Janet Cisco



Sep 22 2009 11:31 AM

Hello, Hope Your Weekend Was Good & Hope Your Week Is Better.
Eunice

Eunice Rosaboni



Sep 18 2009 1:55 PM

Hi... I hope you have a good night ...
xforeverthesickestchasex

xforeverthesickestchasex



Sep 17 2009 8:22 PM

You rock. Your music is great

Myrl

Myrl



Sep 17 2009 5:12 PM

haha, cereal is awesome
Eric

Eric



Sep 17 2009 5:11 PM

Just saw The Freshmen spoof on College Humors website, pretty funny!
richardwwillis

richardwwillis



Sep 16 2009 3:21 PM

Allow me to quote a line from one of the best songs ever written: This last generation's not long for this world who would rather remember the 12th of September. We're all patriots when orange of the embers still glow… Thinking of you today for some reason unknown to me. Maybe it's time to book our 3rd LCLR?.… I hope it's a blessed day.
Nazaret

Nazaret



Sep 9 2009 4:05 PM

Hello Brian!
Have a nice week!!
Hugs.....
From Spain

"Love will find a way."
Sherer

Phyllis Delle Sherer



Sep 7 2009 8:43 PM

Have a great weekend!
M.U.S.I.C.

M.U.S.I.C.



Aug 31 2009 9:56 PM

Hey Brian,

Its that time again...would you please help us celebrate the beginning of a new school year and post a comment / words of advice for students as they prepare for the start of classes.

Thank you!
John

"I would teach the children music, physics and philosophy, but the most important is music, for in the patterns of the arts are the keys to all learning."

~ Plato
Mitydot4u

Dorothy Ponting



Aug 31 2009 9:56 PM

Your voice is just awesome. It is really relaxing to listen to your gruff soulful sound and just chill. Love you!!
Ninure da Hippie

Ninure Da Hippie



Aug 22 2009 11:07 AM

Do you have any idea how hard it is to come up with something orginal to say?

I mean everybody says “You rock”. or “Your music is great”

So, I’ll just say this: You know what you’re doing. Keep on doing it.


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