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Jeff Barkman

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General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Folk Rock / Melodramatic Popular Song

    Location Toronto, Ca

    Profile Views: 16957

    Last Login: 11/17/2011

    Member Since 5/28/2007

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vamVmZmJhcmttYW4udHVtYmxyLmNvbS8=

    Record Label Unsigned

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    To call Jeff Barkman's road out of tiny Steinbach, Manitoba the one less traveled would not be doing justice to the incredible journey of this up-and-coming singer/songwriter. Music has always been the driving force in Jeff's life and, like any lifelong relationship, it has seen its share of highs and lows. From performing on the street and selling his homemade EP out of his guitar case, to traveling across the country to pursue his passion, his struggles have shaped his lyrics and the emotion behind his unforgettable voice. While Steinbach is a regional hub for numerous industries, Jeff knew that he would never be able to achieve his dream if he stayed in the small town where he was born. Jeff bought a ticket to London, England - home to a thriving indie music scene - where he spent six months honing his sound. While Jeff still counts grunge bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam among his early influences, his time in the UK gave him exposure to many new artists and vocal styles such as David Gray, Black Crowes and Coldplay. This contributed greatly to the evolution in his own sound which has been described as the raspy wail of Kurt Cobain combined with the vocal agility of a 1950s soul singer. Music is Jeff's passion, his heart, and the title track of his new album Assembly Line Surgery, exposes the struggle that Jeff has experienced in order to do what he loves. After abandoning a successful career in corporate sales, Jeff risked it all and moved back to Winnipeg hoping that a friend would help him get the start that he needed in the music industry. But it was too good to be true; his friend couldn't deliver and, left with no job and no place to live, Jeff moved back to Steinbach into his parents' house. After falling headlong into a deep depression, panic turned to peace with the realization that his current situation didn't define his whole existance and that the power to change was completely within his control. Surviving the darkness and heartache of this period caused a transformation in his heart. He returned to Toronto with $50 in his pocket, not knowing where he would sleep for more than six days, with an even stronger resolve to pursue his music, no matter the sacrifices necessary. Jeff's perseverance and passion have begun to pay off. His first full-length album Assembly Line Surgery was released on iTunes in October 2011 and has received great acclaim from listeners and fans. Jeff has toured across Canada performing with talented artists, including Switchfoot and The Bachelor's Michael Stagliano, and is mining the depths of his soul to create his second album, which will further evolve his unmistakable sound and his continued ascent towards the elite of the Canadian alternative music scene.

  • Members

    Jeff Barkman

  • Influences

    When strangers walk down the street wearing a secretive smile, when people forget themselves and laugh unabashadly, kindness from unexpected places and meeting people who acknowledge practically that no soul has comprehended infinity.

  • Sounds Like

    Acoutstic Alternative

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  • Lonely Vagabond

    Blues-drenched vocals, poignant lyrics, evoking that acoustic singer-songwriter spirit.

    3 years ago
  • Heidi Jutras

    Walk inside your mind was in my head all day long!!! :D
    I loove that song!
    let me know if you ever come down to Mtl!

    hug
    Heidi!

    4 years ago
  • Sarah Dawn

    wandering eye and slowing pen
    these are two of my best friends
    feeling like I've been undone
    flacid bullets in my gun.

    Relating.

    4 years ago
  • Alyssa Bruno

    i adore your mucis its so beautiful :)

    4 years ago
  • Kehler

    nice stuff buddy.

    what are the songs on the three sond disk?

    5 years ago
  • Bonita

    I love it, your music sounds so good :)

    5 years ago
  • jordanLEE

    love your stuff my friend

    5 years ago
  • Queen Scathach of Skye

    Hi Jeff,

    Dig the new tracks. Beautiful lyrics - vocals are more stripped down, too, and that suits you.

    Thx for sharing them.

    5 years ago
  • Mick Madonna

    Hi Jeff!!
    A lot of thanx for adding me!!
    I like your tunes and I love your voice!
    Keep your heart on the right place!

    Regards from Europe!
    Mick Madonna / moonplain
    myspace.com/moonplain

    5 years ago
  • Lynda

    Thanks Jeff for the add request... I love your music and your voice.. and you're in TO... cool.. I'll keep an eye out for your name around town..

    5 years ago
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Member Since:

May 28, 2007

Members:

Jeff Barkman

Influences:

When strangers walk down the street wearing a secretive smile, when people forget themselves and laugh unabashadly, kindness from unexpected places and meeting people who acknowledge practically that no soul has comprehended infinity.

Sounds Like:

Electro Grunge Folk

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