Bent Brain
After spending 5 years performing politically charged music around the world Bent Brain has returned to Canada having fused content focused progressive folk rock with infectious world rhythms. Interweaving tones of jazz and folk unfold into the inimitable sound that is Bent Brain. The song writer Brent Bain has performed on the stages and streets of cities all over the world. A successful Busking tour through Australia and Europe afforded Brent the chance to perform at a number of memorable venues including: Mahogany Hall (Bern, CH), The Great Northern (Byron Bay, AUS), Moosehead (Paris, FRA), Werkstaat (Chur, CH), The Palace (Toronto, ON), and the Epcor Centre for Performing Arts (Calgary, AB).
The un-bound energy of Brent Bain's delivery is companion to his ability in articulating ignored truths through his lyrics. Topics regarding economy, politics, communication, revolution and a bit about love. The rhythmic and staccato styles of Brents guitar and vocals are complimented by the incredible dynamic of the band. Members include Snappy Homefry aka. Snappy (Bass), Ben Harrison aka. Dynamo (Keys) and Brad Park aka. Dirty B (Drums / Percussion).
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Brent Bain began Buskers Records in January of 2001 as a response to the lack of understanding surrounding the profession of Busking. The business aspects are based on a theory of community, and include contacts around the globe.
Buskers were once traveling performers who would distribute news and information regarding political and social issues. The necessity for the troubadour has diminished due to the popularity of mass media, even though the desire for greater education and enlightenment has grown. Achieving a synergy between musical quality and social integrity is the wheel that drives this Bent Brain.
See Http://www.bentbrain.ca
"Business without Art is ignorance, Art without business is naivety"
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We are currently booking a tour of Ontario and Western Canada for the spring and summer of 2005. Touring is just one of the reasons we are pursuing an independent approach to the industry.
Your musical influences
The content driven aspects of folk music, the shift and transposition of jazz, the simplicity of the singer-songwriter, the drive of african and latin rhythms.
What equipment do you use?
see http://www.bentbrain.ca/Press.htm
