bradbyrd

Bio:

**Various songs from acoustic/indie/rock singer/songwriter Brad Byrd's debut album "The Ever Changing Picture" (2005, Free Agency Records), recorded and mixed in Los Angeles, CA by producer/mixer Evan Frankfort (Wallflowers, Jayhawks, Liz Phair, Pete Yorn, 90210), have been featured in over 20 television shows, independent films, national ad campaigns, and charted on radio stations. The track "You're Good" was featured in the "2004 UPN hit series Jake 2.0", while "The Ever Changing Picture" landed a spot on the 2005 independent film "All Aboard the Crazy Train" starring Ben Stiller, Eddie Vedder, and Laird Hamilton. "Gold" was not only used during the "2006 ESPN Winter X Games" when snowboarder Shaun White accepted his gold medal, but also landed a spot on the "TEVA Vol 2 - Nomadic Anthology compilation" alongside artists such as Joe Strummer, Ben Harper, Glen Phillips, and Josh Ritter. Stand out track "Better Days" was featured in the 2006 National Ad campaign for "Clear Channel radio" and was also the runner up (edged out by the Decemberist's) featured song for use in the trailer for 2008's film "Sunshine Cleaning" starring Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, and Alan Arkin. The radio single "Never Came Back" topped the singer/songwriter charts on "Artistdirect.com" on April 30, 2004 as the # 1 downloaded song ahead of artists such as Jewel, Jason Mraz, and Damien Rice. Whereas fan favorite "Weird Enough" made the 2006 year end countdown charts at number 145 on popular radio station "WBER 90.5FM Rochester, NY" in the company of super star acts such as Coldplay, Snow Patrol, and indie darlings Imogen Heap to name a few (see chart HERE http://wber.monroe.edu/site/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=PostWrap&file=index&page=http://wber.monroe.edu/2006_countdown.htm. MTV and VH1 have used multiple background songs/instrumentals on various reality shows (see website, film/tv). In and around 2007 BB self (leaked) released a 4 song EP entitled "Release Me" at shows only featuring the tracks "Release Me" and "Stay" which were both showcased during the first two season's of E! Entertainment's hit reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashian's". In 2009, Brad leaked a mix of the alternative country rock song "Train Tracks" (mixed by LA's Bryan Cook) off his upcoming sophomore full length record that was amazingly added to active rotation on NY's popular country rock station 102.9FM. The track has been a "fan favorite" according to longtime DJ Jason Langstaff, who states that "the phones have been ringing off the hook since the track has been added to rotation". The song continues to hold its own with the likes of country rock super stars such as Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw to name a few. Simply unheard of for an unsigned artist. Brad has continuously wowed fans and industry people alike with his consistent film/tv placements, radio spins, and opening slots for years. Steadily chipping away at developing a national/international following, Brad has shared the stage with a diverse range of up and coming national/regional touring acts from Los Angeles, CA to Colorado to NYC to Boston to Montreal at clubs, festivals, coffeeshops, and theaters such as Gold Motel, Family of the Year, Willy Mason (Harpers Ferry, Boston, MA), Zox (Water Street Music Hall, Rochester, NY), Jurassic 5 (Vail Amphitheater, Vail, CO, Teva Mountain Games), Reel Big Fish (SUNY Potsdam State College), Adam Cohen (Viper Room, LA/CA), Terra Naomi (Tangiers, LA/CA), Buddy, Goldspot, Brian Wright, Frou Frou/Imogen Heap (Hotel Cafe, LA/CA) Sugarcult , Penfifteen Club (Mercury Lounge, Santa Barbara, CA), Julian Velard (Paradise Lounge, Boston, MA/Rockwood Music Hall, NYC), Wakey Wakey! (Piano's NYC), Ben KN (Cafe 939, Boston, MA), Adam Ezra (Mercury Lounge, NYC), and many more. Brad is currently focused on putting the finishing touches on his second official full length album with producer/mixer/drummer Steve Scully at Yellow Studios in Cambridge, MA. Also performing on this album is bassist Joe Klompus (Kay Hanley, Juliana Hatfield, The Submarines), guitarist Matt Pynn (Will Dailey, Click 5, The Candles) and mixer/producer Bryan Cook (Radiohead, Train, Beck), mixer/producer Scott Reibling (Fall Out Boy, Avril Lavigne, American Hi-Fi), and mixer/producer Jon Lupfer (Q Division studios- Pixies, Aimee Mann, Howie Day). **ALBUM #2,... COMING SOON..... ! contact: bradbyrdmgmt@gmail.com

"As I Wonder" (Live Recording)

"Weird Enough" (Live Recording)

"The Ever Changing Picture" (Live Recording)

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Film and TV credits
2004	UPN's "Jake 2.0" "Teva" footwear Indie Film "Bloodline"
2005	Indie surf film (Bam Man) "All Aboard the Crazy Train",   special guest appearances by Eddie Vedder, Ben Stiller "Vans" footwear
2006	ESPN's "Winter X Games" MTV's "There and Back-Ashley Parker Angel"
2007	VH1's "Scott Baio is 45 and Single" E! Entertainment's "Keeping Up With the Kardashian's" "Vans" footwear Clear Channel MTV Road Rules
2008	E! Entertainment's "Keeping Up With the Kardashian's" "Croc's" footwear
2009	MTV's "RW/RR Challenges: The Duel 2" (Ep.5) MTV's "16 & Pregnant" MTV's "College Life" VH1's "The T.O. Show MTV's "Teen Moms" MTV's "Downtown Girls"

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Member Since:

August 18, 2006

Influences:

Beatles, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, David Bowie, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Joni Mitchell, The Cars, Van Halen, The Pretenders, Def Leppard, The Cure, R.E.M., Kiss, Led Zeppelin, The Stones, Don Henley, The Outfield, Elton John, Ray Charles, Pearl Jam, Foreigner, Leonard Cohen, Flaming Lips, Crowded House, U2, Radiohead, Coldplay, Oasis, Stone Roses, Kent, Travis, Lemonheads, Mazzy Star, The Strokes, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Air, Phoenix, Cocteau Twins, Roxy Music, Bruce Cockburn, Matthew Sweet, Ryan Adams, Joseph Arthur, Pete Yorn, David Gray, Nada Surf, The Weepies, Dinosaur Jr, Guster, The Killers, Iron and Wine, Sparklehorse, Rogue Wave, Aimee Mann, Republic Tigers, to name a few...

Sounds Like:

...like a mix of the above with my own autobiographical twist...

11 track studio debut, available in US stores & worldwide on iTunes. Free Agency Recordings (2005)

   



4 tracks (3 studio, 1 live) Rockport Music Publishing (Available at LIVE shows ONLY and FREE at www.bradbyrdofficial.com)



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Record Label:

unsigned, Rockport Music Publishing (Ascap), Free Agency Records