Artist description Solo Artist with supporting musicians

Music Style Power Pop Rock

Musical Influences Niel Young, Tom Petty, Counting Crows

Similar Artists Counting Crows, Live

Group Members Kurt Bordian, Various Artists

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Organ, Piano, Mandolin, Percussion

Albums Novocaine

Press Reviews Georgia Straight: Vancouver, BCSeptember 7-14, 2000LOCAL DISCS – review by Mike UsingerKURT BORDIAN – NovocaineKurt Bordian makes radio-friendly music, and he has no reason to be ashamed of that because the tunes here strike a perfect balance between art and commerce. Backed by a five-piece band, the singer-guitarist-songwriter splits his time between two camps on Novocaine, an album on which he either wrote or co-wrote every song. Those who’ll argue that the Counting Crows and Live haven’t been given a fair shake by the music critics of North America will get off on intelligent, well-crafted tracks such as "Ball and Chain". Roots-rock fans will gravitate toward the exuberant twang of "Every Time We Talk" and "Rosie", both of which sound like outtakes from a lost weekend with Green on Red. But no matter which style Bordian is operating in, this is a great record brimming with jangly guitars, perfectly constructed choruses, and ready-for-the-big-leagues hooks.

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Location Vancouver, BC - Canada

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