Artist description Cutting a new path and bucking current trends in the pop/rock genre, singer/songwriter Brian Bateman unveils a unique sound that melds poignant and thoughtful lyrics with a meticulous vocal quality. He weaves a wide variety of musical influences into a highly tangible and infectious brand of original pop rock music. With a voice reminiscent that of Elvis Presley and Chris Isaak, Brian is turning heads by putting the focus back on the song. Recently relocating to his hometown of Boise, Idaho (via Anchorage, Denver, Honolulu and finally Los Angeles), Brian returns with a musical offering that has been hailed by industry professionals as a triumph for the independent artist. People attach themselves to Brians songs, finding that his lyrics cut straight through their souls. He has been recognized nationally for his vocal ability and has been the recipient of many awards. In the past ten years, he has concentrated heavily on musical theatre and opera, but has recently returned to his roots in rock. With the release of his debut CD titled White Lie (engineered by Guy Charbonneau for Le Mobile Remote Recording Studio), Brian Bateman offers up an emotional journey through eleven tracks of straight forward, no nonsense guitar rock, textured with his signature voice and 12-string guitar playing. With catchy riffs abound, and no shortage of sing-along choruses, White Lie sells itself as a true pop gem with Brian nestled firmly as a diamond in the rough.

Music Style Pop/Rock/Adult Contemporary/Alternative

Musical Influences Melissa Etheridge,Tracy Chapman, Joe Jackson, Rush, Elvis Presley, Prince

Similar Artists Elvis Presley, Blues Traveler, Melissa Etheridge, John Mellencamp, Black Crowes

Group Members Brian Bateman:Vocals/12-String Guitar

Albums White Lie

Press Reviews Imagine Dave Matthews meets Elvis at the intersection of soft and classic rock. This album sets rock atmosphere with classic rock style arrangements complete with unabrasive guitar soloing. Bateman, also from Eagle River, is now living out his rock star fantasy in Los Angeles. You can get this CD at Mammoth or Borders and you can also listen to it and buy it at MP3.com/BrianBateman where the album is close to reaching its 10,000th play. Thats quite an achievement. (Crystal Hutchings, The Press) Little 'White Lie' goes big time Michelle Branch, Madonna, Josh Groban, Brian Bateman. Brian Bateman? Yep. The former Debris columnist for 8 magazine has two songs from his debut CD, "White Lie," in the top-10 most requested mp3s in Southern California. Click on www.golocal.mp3.com and listen to "Will You" or "Save Me." Bateman moved to La La Land a few years ago and recently surfaced with a new CD and a band, a heavy-metal outfit driven by Bateman's devilishly deep vocals and 12-string guitar. To hear samples of the CD, click on this column under "Entertainment" on the adn.com Web site.(Mark Dudick, Editor 8 Magazine, Anchorage Daily News)

Additional Info CD Engineered By Guy Charbonneau for Le Mobile Remote Recording Studio

Location Boise, Idaho - USA

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