Musicians

Jack Beer

Musician

A professional chef from Brighton, England, Jack Beer learned to play the blues on the guitar in Edinburgh, where he practiced with Scottish masters in the basement of a pub, The Royal Oak. Jack is an expert in the areas of serenading and wining & dining. Find his cool tune in A Borehole for Taha’s proposal video.

 

Id Guiness

Musician

Over the years, Vancouver artist Id Guinness has performed and recorded with many Canadian artists and bands. His debut album ‘Cure for the Common Crush’ was hailed by critics across North America and Europe as one of the strongest releases of the year. The follow-up “Soul envy” will be out in 2009. Just released is “Crush D” - a 10 song digital-only collection of new recordings and remixes. Id actually wrote entire soundtracks for the Education Information videos. Check out Id’s music at: www.idguinness.com, www.myspace.com/idguinness

 

Tim Gerwing

Musician

Tim Gerwing is a musician and producer living and working in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Gerwing produces ambient-electronic and world music both as a solo musician and with artists in Vancouver, Japan, and the UK. His music has been used by the David Suzuki Foundation, the CBC, and the Victoria Shakespeare festival. Look for Tim Gerwing’s music on iTunes, and keep an ear out for a new release entitled “Chikatetsu” (www.lascaux21.com/chikatetsu) due in August/September of 2009.

 

Jason Fowler

Musician

Jason Jason Fowler is a guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer with five CD’s under his own name; credits on over 100 other albums; winner of The Songs From The Heart Award for Instrumental Composition of the Year; recipient of the CEC McEachern Award for Outstanding Musical Accompanist; two-time winner at the prestigious Walnut Valley National Guitar Championships. He has toured with John McDermott, Nana Mouskouri, The Irish Tenors, The Cottars, and The Anne Lindsay Band. www.jasonfowler.ca, www.myspace.com/jasonfowler3

 

Ned Shepard

Musician

As a Producer, DJ, remixer, songwriter, and musician, Ned Shepard has much to offer to the world of electronic music. In 2008, Ned and Sultan launched their label, Harem Records, where their original productions continue to top the charts and receive prasie from DJ’s of all different styles around the globe. The last two years has seen Ned on tour with Nadia Ali, playing shows across the Middle East, Europe, and South America, from the Arctic Circle to the desert. In addition, Ned continues to DJ in Montreal and around the world. Whether it’s behind the decks, in the studio or at a keyboard, Ned is always dedicated to delivering quality music to fans and clubbers around the world. Thanks Neddy! We love your style! Check out Ned at www.myspace.com/nedshepard, www.myspace.com/haremrecords

 

Wayne Brennan

Musician

On the release of his debut album, “In My Hands”, Irish singer/songwriter Wayne Brennan is notably gaining a lot of attention from the music industry and indeed the general public. “In My Hands” is an album is inspired by Wayne’s personal soul-searching journey into an unknown multi-cultured world. An electric array of finely crafted songs, this album offers us a glimpse, through the eyes of a wandering musician, of a vibrant colourful existence. Wayne generously donated two songs for our films. Find Wayne at www.waynebrennan.com, www.myspace.com/waynebrennan

 

Chad Matthews

Musician

A recording and performing musician and multi-instrumentalist from the foothills of the Alberta Rockies, Chad Matthews has called Vancouver his home for the last five years. Blending old fashioned folk and country sensibilties with funk and jazz improv fusion, Chad consistently raises the bar for himself and others. Check out Chad’s work at www.reverbnation.com/chadmatthews