Bryan Webb
| Bryan Webb | |
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 Webb performing with the Constantines at the 2006 Dour Festival in Dour, Belgium |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Bry Webb |
| Born | 1978 |
| Origin | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Idée Fixe |
| Associated acts | Shoulder Constantines Harbourcoats |
| Website | ideefixerecords.com |
Bryan Webb (born c.1978)[1] often credited as Bry Webb, is a Canadian indie rock singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist for indie rock band the Constantines. In 2009 Webb received a Genie Award nomination for "Big Smoke" (a song he wrote for the soundtrack to This Beautiful City).
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[edit] History
Webb began his musical career playing in the emo band Shoulder in 1995.[2] However, he is probably best known as the lead vocalist for the Guelph-based indie rock band the Constantines.[3] In 2007 he recorded a cover of The Velvet Underground's "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'" as a duet with Casey Mecija of Ohbijou for the compilation album, Friends in Bellwoods.
In 2009, Webb received a Genie Award nomination in the category Best Achievement in Music – Original Song for "Big Smoke", a song he wrote for the soundtrack to This Beautiful City.[4][5]
While living in Montreal, Webb formed the Harbourcoats and recorded an album. In 2009 Webb and his wife decided to start a family in Guelph.[6] Feist heard the Harbourcoats album and invited him to duet on her album. Webb provided back-up vocals on her album Metals, including the first track "The Bad in Each Other".[7]
With the announced hiatus 12 August 2010 of the Constantines, Webb embraced his new role as a newlywed and father.[8] His debut solo album Provider[9][10][11] was released 15 November 2011 on Toronto label Idée Fixe Records.[12][13] The first single, "Rivers of Gold", was inspired by the Constantines' first time playing the Dawson City Music Festival in the Yukon Territory in 2005. [14] On their second visit to the DCMF, they played their final concert together to date, on Friday July 16, 2010. [15]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | From the Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'" | Friends in Bellwoods |
| 2009 | "Big Smoke" | This Beautiful City |
| 2011 | "Rivers of Gold" | Provider |
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Provider | Idée Fixe |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Armstrong, Denis (25 March 2009). "Constantines singer quits nightlife". jam.canoe.ca. Jam!. http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/C/Constantines/2009/03/25/8876761-sun.html. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ "Bryan Webb Discography". www.discogs.com. Discogs. http://www.discogs.com/artist/Brian+Webb?anv=Bryan+Webb&filter_anv=1. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ "Bryan Webb Credits". www.allmusic.com. Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/bryan-webb-p551223/credits. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ "29th Genie Awards » Nominees for Achievement in Music: Original Song". genieawards.ca. Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. 10 February 2009. http://www.genieawards.ca/Genie29/catlist.cfm?catid=17000. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ "Canada's Awards Database Bry Webb". www.academy.ca/awards/. Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. 10 February 2009. http://www.academy.ca/hist/history.cfm?categid=87&shownum=29&winonly=0&awards=1&rtype=5&curstep=4. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Khanna, Vish (9 November 2011). "Bry Webb Premieres Two New Songs on Exclaim! TV » News » Nov 09 2011". Exclaim!. www.exclaim.ca (Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc.). ISSN 1207-6600. http://exclaim.ca/News/bry_webb_premieres_two_new_songs_for_exclaim_tv. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Khanna, Vish (21 November 2011). "Feist and Bry Webb Find the Good in Each Other » News » Nov 21 2011". Exclaim!. www.exclaim.ca (Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc.). ISSN 1207-6600. http://exclaim.ca/News/feist_bry_webb_see_good_in_each_other. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Khanna, Vish (December 2011). "Bry Webb's Baby Boom » Interviews » From The Magazine » Dec 2011". Exclaim!. www.exclaim.ca (Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc.). ISSN 1207-6600. http://exclaim.ca/Interviews/FromTheMagazine/bry_webbs_baby_boom. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ ""Provider" (sound recording) / Bry Webb", www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/lac-bac/search/all (Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada), AMICUS No. 40062654, http://collectionscanada.gc.ca/ourl/res.php?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&url_tim=2011-11-30T21%3A22%3A04Z&url_ctx_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=40062654&rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fcollectionscanada.gc.ca%3Aamicus&lang=eng, retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Khanna, Vish (15 November 2011). "Bry Webb » Provider » Reviews » Folk & Country » Nov 15 2011". Exclaim!. www.exclaim.ca (Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc.). ISSN 1207-6600. http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/FolkAndCountry/bry_webb-provider. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Gillis, Carla (24 November 2011). "Disc Review » Bry Webb - Provider (Idée Fixe)". Now (magazine). nowtoronto.com (Toronto: Now Communications Inc) 31 (13): p. 62. ISSN 0712-1326. http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/discs.cfm?content=183935. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ "Bry Webb Artist Page". radio3.cbc.ca. CBC Radio 3. http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Bry-Webb. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Busheikin, Dan (10 November 2011). "WATCH: Bry Webb (of Constantines) performs solo material in studio". Chart. chartattack.com (Toronto: Chart Communications). ISSN 1198-7235. http://www.chartattack.com/news/2011/nov/10/watch-bry-webb-of-constantines-performs-solo-material-in-studio. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ National Post
- ^ Vimeo
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<ref> tag with name "exclaim.ca25_October_2011" defined in <references> is not used in prior text; see the help page.[edit] External links
- Constantines official site at Arts & Crafts
- Bryan Webb on Myspace
- Bryan Webb at CBC Radio 3
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