“If dynamite could sing as opposed to simply going “BOOM”, it would sound like Lindsay Barr”
P.Rellinger/Peterborough This Week
Lindsay’s unique voice draws her audience into the world of “Gritty Gutter Danger Rock“, or as some may say Rock/ Alt Country with Blues stylings.
A native of Newfoundland and Labrador, Lindsay Barr now lives in Peterborough ON, where she has established a solid base of fans through regular gigs at local venues.
Lindsay Barr is an ECMA nominated, DBR award-winning singer/songwriter and recent winner of the 2012 Female Vocalist of the Year at the Wire Awards.
She recorded her 10 song debut album “Devils of Pride” at Fat Track Records in 2007. Her follow-up five song EP “Dove and Dagger” recorded at Newcomb Studios was released in 2011
Barr made it into the top 20 in the final season of Canadian Idol in 2008 and has received awards as best female vocalist in 2010 and best songwriter in 2011.
Lindsay has been pursuing her career as a music maker and performer for the last 10 years, with not only determination and tenacity but with her heart and soul….you can through in a little blood and guts as well!!!
The Band
Lindsay Barr/Singer/Songwriter/Acoustic Guitar/ Management
Denis Goggin/Lead Guitar/Equipment Manager/Tour Manager
Doug Hewie/Drums/wicked awesome guy
The Long Version
I was born in Labrador, NL Canada in the early 80′s to couple of music loving parents. I was moved out of there by 83 to small town Ontario where I lived until I was 20. I have had an eventful life with both happiness and tragedy becoming a familiar friend.
As a child I was an athlete. I was a competitive gymnast which took up much of my time. I moved on to competitive figure skating which had me at the rink by 5am each morning working towards goals of jumps and spins of determination. I then became aware of the changes in my mind and interests when at thirteen I had the dilemma of deciding if I was a jock or a freak! I shaved my head and left figure skating for mosh pits and mixed tapes. I began to write poetry and draw pictures to make sense of my changing world. While my friends were listening to AM640 I was discovering Jello Biafra, Bad Religion and Black Flag. My world was turned upside down after attending my first live music show at 12. The chaotic madness was the answer I was looking for, unabashed creative expression…I was home. My older brother Geoff was my pioneering icon, he steered me into the world of punk rock and what was cool and what was not. He also lead my way straight to the guitar. I would attempt to make noise on his inexpensive electric guitar as early as 10. It was not until my mid teens did I myself learn how to properly play the instrument.
I was fond of drawing and painting in which I turned all of my attention to in my teens. I applied to fine arts program at York University and was accepted only to defer my position. My brother died that year (2002) forcing my youth into a direction of confusion, despair and quick decisions. After a short 32 day bicycle ride through the states I decided I wanted to go back to Newfoundland.
So, I did. This is where my songwriting and performance abilities collided. In five years I was in two different bands. Madman Orchestra and The Firewires. I basically learned the ropes playing shows on George St and a couple small tours. I recorded my Debut Solo album Devil’s of Pride, worked as a promotions personality for 97.5 K-Rock and had a mind blowing wicked time!
My earlier dream to pursue visual art presented itself upon my acceptance into NSCAD University in Halifax, NS. After three years of making art and a top 20 Placement on Canadian Idol I decided that in order to focus on music, I would have to do just that….focus. After deciding to committing my life to music I returned to Peterborough, Ontario where I reside now.
For the last 3 years three other fabulous and amazing musicians make up my band. Denis Goggin is the lead guitar player, A.WOL is the Bass player and on Drums is Doug Hewie.
We have played 250 shows as a band and we are about to embark on our second tour as a band traveling the East Coast of Canada.
Thank you all who have supported this musical journey in any way at all.
Lindsay Barr
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