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WHO IS JOHN BOYD ?
Branded as "one of the most refreshing new faces in music", John Boyd is making his mark on the scene quickly and, as he would prefer it, ever so quietly. Recent reviews have compared his soulful style to such icons as Nick Drake and the Cowboy Junkies with one critic firmly declaring Boyd to be the love child of Jim Morrison and Joni Mitchell. In the end, it all adds to the mystery surrounding this unique and gifted artist.
Born in Toronto Ontario, John grew up no stranger to hard times. Although he speaks little of his past, carefully choosing his words and the stories he wishes to tell, it does shed some light on where his muse for songwriting originates. Listen to any track on his debut CD (See My Cat) and you get the feeling you're eavesdropping on a man sitting peacefully in some room, strumming calmly on an old guitar, playing songs for no one but himself. Miraculously, any drums or bass that find their way into a song are almost instantaneously tuned out until all you're left with is the sound of a gentle man - exposed, shy, magnetic and terribly complex.
Over the past year Boyd's music has evolved immensely. Transforming, fine-tuning and repackaging itself as growing appeal and demand for live performances have forced Boyd out of the woodwork and into the spotlight. Endless talent breeds endless possibilities. This is where he stands now. What lies ahead however remains as mysterious as the man himself.
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