"Neither
derivative nor nostalgic...The Unavoidable Truth, is a work
of elegant, understated beauty that juggles elements of plaintive
folk, rock and countrified pop while enveloping the listener
in the atmospheric glow of his soulful vocals." -
Paste Magazine
(4 to Watch For)
Reid Jamieson is a classic Canadian heartbreaker with an incredible voice and a magical way with melodies. Born and raised in Toronto, Reid recently moved west to beautiful Vancouver BC to write and record a new album while performing regularly with CBC’s Vinyl Cafe.
In 2004 Reid released an alt-country gem titled The Unavoidable Truth to much critical acclaim. This disc of all original music was produced by Josh Finlayson (Gord Downie Band, Skydiggers) and featured guest appearances from Sarah Harmer and Bob Egan (Blue Rodeo, Wilco).
2007 found Reid releasing a rather unintentional 50s era tribute to Elvis entitled The Presley Sessions. Initially recorded as a gift for his long time sweetheart this tender offering highlighted Reid's powerful abilities as an interpreter of classic and cult tunes, as evidenced on free cover tracks he regularly posts to his web site.
In 2010 the finishing touches are being put on a new album of original songs to be released later in the year. A stripped down preview of six tracks can be heard on the November 2009 limited run EP Courting Juniper produced by Byron Kent Wong (David Usher, The Crystal Method) . Included are songs about garden gnomes, trains and no less than three proposals (!) can be found in the lyrics of this unabashedly romantic collection.
On stage Reid has a way of connecting with an audience that is at once intimate and universal. Along with his compelling vocal style and impressive guitar work are songs that draw you in with cautionary tales of love and lies, causing tears and laughter by turns. You won't want to miss what he does next so please stay tuned for more from this tender troubadour.
File alongside: Jeff Buckley, Neil Finn, Ron Sexsmith, Josh Rouse and Damien Rice.Media Kit
"After Reid appeared on the Vinyl Cafe we received tremendous feedback from our audience. He stole the show...He blew me away."
- Stuart McLean - CBC Vinyl Cafe
"Jamieson's songs are unabashedly crisp (take that, Bonnie Prince!), drenched in wistful piano/guitar melodies, and centered on his satin whisper." - CNet.com
'More than just
another promising upstart...
rootsy,
mellow and honey-sweet.' - TorontoLife.com
'Arresting...
dazzling
voice' - Toronto Sun
'In a few short bars
Reid
stole the show' - Now
Magazine
'Lovers of classic quality should acquire without hesitation.' -
Comes With A Smile - UK
