BRIGHTON (Montreal)

Elevator Pitch

London meets New York. Inspirational, melodic, hook-soaked and guitar-driven rock.

Brighton Bio

The Brighton sound is based on a combination of melodic vocals and songs that display both musical and lyrical freshness. The result is thought provoking, intense and passionate contemporary rock - instantly and undeniably addictive, hooked-soaked melodies accompanied by layers of texturally innovative guitar stylings, rounded off by the driving force of bass and drums.

Montreal-based Brighton has established themselves as real contenders. All five members possess both musical maturity and a determined commitment to artistic evolution. The Brighton sound is based on a combination of melodic vocals and songs that display both musical and lyrical freshness. The result is contemporary pop-rock.

Lead singer Nathan Wilson has a strong and convincing voice. It is perfectly framed by the guitar styling and ambience of Daryl Deskin and Francis Lafleur, both innovative musicians. Rounding out the band is the rock-solid yet subtle rhythm section of bassist Nick Kay and drummer Marc Chartrain.

Audiences have already responded very positively to Brighton, for they are a highly compelling group in performance. Their songs have garnered airplay on Montreal's CHOM 97.7 FM, Toronto's THE EDGE 102.1 FM and Vermont's The Buzz 99.9 FM. Music critics have also been seduced by the group's charm. They were voted "Artists To Watch For In 2004" by Jordan Zivitz of The Montreal Gazette. "Their work ethic is an integral part of their playing ethic... Keep an eye out." wrote Jamie O'Meara, Music Editor of Montreal's Hour magazine. Mark Lepage of The Montreal Gazette praised, "Gorgeous! Like vintage collectibles. The band members have a whiff of crusader about them." Montreal's CHOM-FM radio personality, Too Tall, told Canadian Musician magazine, "they're going to conquer this country."

Brighton has showcased at the CMW festival, NXNE and the Pop Montreal Festival. The band has played prestigious clubs like The Horseshoe (Toronto), Club Soda (Montreal), The Bowery Ballroom and Sin-E (New York). They have also shared the stage with Ours, Pilate, and The Prosaics. Nathan's published interview with The Jeff Buckley International Newsletter has sparked interest in places as far a field as Australia and Europe. Currently the band has just wrapped up a new demo. The group's sound has evolved both lyrically and musically.

Clearly this is a band to watch. Their future is bright on all fronts.

www.brightonhq.com

Current roster has been together for a year and a half.

The band have and are contimued to be looked at by labels.

Play live all the time and love it.

Plat Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, New York, Buffalo and many points in-between.

Guitar driven rock, singer/songwtiters, acts from England.

Artists include Jeff Buckley, U2, Interpol, The Smiths, Coldplay...

Vox guitar amps, a Marshall Blues Breaker, Ashdown bass amp, Gibson 335, Firebird, Guild Starfire...