Barnard & Brohm

Canadian country music duo Barnard & Brohm has been invited to perform at the popular Magna “Wild, Wild West” Hoedown on Saturday, September 18, 2004. Barnard and Brohm will be sharing the stage with top Canadian country music performers such as George Canyon (runner-up of Nashville Star), Jimmy Rankin and rising country solo artist Karla Crawford.

“We’re not only ecstatic to be sharing the stage with George, Jimmy and Karla, but honoured to be involved in such a worthy community fundraiser” said Ian Brohm of Barnard and Brohm.

For more than fifteen years Frank Stronach, Magna founder and Chairman, has hosted what has become one of York Region's (Ontario) best-known and biggest community fundraising events.
What started out as a small local event, drawing about 1,000 people from the area to enjoy good food, dancing and live country music in support of local charities, the Hoedown has now become one of York Region's largest annual community fundraisers. The country fest has drawn thousands of people from the town of Aurora and surrounding communities, helping to raise more than CDN$4 million to date for local charities and community groups.

“We invite people to come out and enjoy a day of good food and great entertainment,” said Warren Barnard of Barnard and Brohm. “Get your tickets early, you don’t want to miss out on this one,” added Barnard.
"Wild, Wild West" Hoedown 2004 tickets are $60 each and are available through Ticketmaster, and at specific locations in Aurora, Newmarket, and York Region. For complete ticket listings and Hoedown 2004 information, visit the Hoedown website at www.hoedown.ca.


- Media Release

Warren Barnard and Ian Brohm put in countless hours at
their Toronto studio, pouring their hearts into this
project; their brand new album "And Then Some". From
track one to track twelve, they've presented a vast range
of emotion, musical style, prolific writing, and pure
vocal talent. The first track on the album, "Ain't Like
Love", is an upbeat shuffle, featuring Ian on lead vocals.
Warren shows his stuff on their first single "And Then
Some", the title track. "Getting Over Monday" is the
party tune of the album, and the only song in which the
lead vocal part is shared between the two vocalists.
From the upbeat tunes above to the tender "Between I Do
and Goodbye", and "A Reason", Barnard and Brohm have
produced a fantastic record.
The CD release party was held on June 21, at 8:00. The
atmosphere was different from most, because it was held
at a theatre, rather than the common bar setting. The show
started at 8:00 with Country 93's Rob Hunter making the
introductions. Barnard and Brohm then played for a near
capacity audience, which wound up being insistent on an
encore. They came back out, and performed an acoustic
version of "Keep On Lovin' You", which is also featured on
the album. It ended the evening on an intimite note, and
added another element of class to an already splendid
evening.
After the show, the audience enjoyed a finger-food buffet,
while getting the opportunity to buy merchandise, get
autographs, and take photos with Country's hottest new duo.


I continue to look forward to big things coming from two of
Canada's finest. They are extraodinary human beings, and I
am honoured to know them. To Barnard and Brohm, I'd like
to wish the best of luck..."And Then Some".
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- Marti Clayton, That's Country.com

BARNARD & BROHM
And Then Some
(Indie) BBMNB-0001
Produced by Nick Blagona and Barnard & Brohm
(12 Selections – Playing Time 44:38)
(Let Me Be) The Other Man / Getting Over Monday / What You Don’t Know / Does It Make You Happy / A Reason / Keep On Loving You / Ain’t Like Love / Somewhere Between I Do And Goodbye / And Then Some / Bull Ride / Jessely / She Was Talkin’ ‘Bout You

Barnard & Brohm, a relatively new act on the Canadian country scene, are Canada’s answer to the Nashville duo, Montgomery Gentry… well almost. In the case of Barnard & Brohm there’s a 14-year age spread between the Owen Sound-born Warren Barnard and his musical ‘mentor’ Ian Brohm, originally of Haliburton, Ontario. And Then Some marks the duo’s debut album, although they have already earned some national recognition with earlier singles released including the title track And Then Some, and tunes like Ain’t Like Love, Does It Make You Happy and the current chart winner She Was Talkin’ ‘Bout You, which has quickly become a ‘door opening’ tune at radio for the duo.

The album is heavily built around the songwriting of Steve Geddes, who has penned no less than eight of the albums dozen tracks. There are several highlight moments here including the bluesy ballad What You Don’t Know, the love song A Reason, and the torchy Somewhere Between I Do And Goodbye, all of which are given strong vocal efforts by Barnard & Brohm.

Listen also for some winning efforts in the rockin’, party song Getting Over Monday; the power ballad Keep On Loving You, and Jessely, which is given a Spanish flavored arrangement. The Ian Brohm-penned Bull Ride has been selected for the soundtrack of an upcoming Canadian Rodeo lifestyle TV program.

And Then Some was produced by Nick Blagona and recorded in Toronto studios. The current single, She Was Talkin’ ‘Bout You, an add-on to the album’s original songlist, was written and produced by Aidan Mason, (of Anne Murray band fame),with songwriting partner, Margot Glatt.
- Larry Delaney, Country Music News

The Crusty Critic is an independent reviewer who has been involved with the music industry as a recording studio designer, recording equipment inventor, recording engineer, and avid consumer of music for more than thirty years. He has listened to 'the good, the bad and the ugly'. Generally, he is disinclined to comment on a CD and not keen on writing reviews. However, as he says "Once in a while a really exceptional piece of music is completely overlooked. Those few I will comment on ".

Barnard and Brohm - "And Then Some"
If you want to hear some of the worst music written and sung, browse around the country music scene. Somebody's dog died, his truck disappeared along with his wife and his best friend etc. etc.
It was time to listen to country again. There might be something new out there. (Yeah right!).
I reached under the couch and pulled out the hand crank for the old CD player, wound it up and dropped in two country boys from Ontario.
Oh Oh! This could be worth the effort of listening. After a few tracks I realized this duo could sing with the best of them! The stars at the top should be looking over their shoulders.
Maybe it's just my taste in music but to my ears they are just a trifle over orchestrated, but that's just being a tad bitchy. Don't let it hold YOU back. This one is in my collection now.
Crusty as usual
- Crusty Critic / Aboriginal Music News

“I have had several meetings with both Warren & Ian and find these gentlemen dedicated to making a career out of their talents in the Country Music Industry. Barnard & Brohm are taking the correct steps in making the connections in the business that will lead to a successful Country Duo career in North America”. Gary Lund, GTL Ltd & Stroh’s Brewery, Promotion & Marketing. Paisley, Ontario.

“I’m very pleased to be able to recommend two young gentlemen I greatly admire…Warren Barnard and Ian Brohm, better known as Barnard & Brohm.”
Marti Clayton, That’s Country.com, Ontario, Canada

Professionally focused, and undeniably gifted. There is nothing else like Barnard & Brohm on the current Canadian Country scene.” Larry Wayne Clark, Brainchild Music. Music Publisher/songwriter Nashville, USA.

“Judging by the strong production and song content on their first CD, I can tell that Barnard & Brohm are totally committed to their music and the audiences can too. They are in it for the long run.” Gary Byers, Fishfinder sound, Owen Sound, Ontario. Sound & Lighting Tech.

“Their solid songwriting and great vocal abilities, along with a crack band of seasoned professionals drew thunderous applause from the audience…they have the talent, they have the desire.” Wendell Ferguson, 6 time CCMA Guitarist of the year, Juno nominee. Toronto, Ontario.

“It is my professional opinion that Ian & Warren have what it takes to give them stamina and staying power in the music business…their talent is solid as is their dedication and I believe that they are in this industry to stay!” Stephen J. Barlow - Radio broadcaster, County 93FM. Member CCMA/NSAI

“In my estimation the Ontario-based recording duo of Barnard & Brohm (featuring Warren Barnard and Ian Brohm); have been particularly effective as an independent act within the Canadian marketplace. Their initial record releases have proven quite successful with excellent national radio charting.” Larry Delaney, Editor / Publisher of Country Music News, Ottawa, Ontario.

“Their musical talent and stage presence combined with a professional approach to their craft make them a welcome contributor and participant in the Country Music Industry.” Janet Trecarten, Operations Manager & Program Director. Country 93.7fm. Owen Sound, Ontario.




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