Artist description Alberta-born, Ottawa folk singer Trevor Tchir fingerpicks and strums his own lyrical and introspective roots tunes, many coloured with Rhodes, Hammond B2 organ, Wurlitzer (care of friend and roommate, Pierre Chretien) or second acoustic guitar (care of Chris Lochner).

Music Style Acoustic Folk/Roots

Musical Influences Bill Bourne, Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen, JJ Cale, Bob Dylan, Peter Webb, Townes Van Zandt

Similar Artists Cohen, Dylan

Artist History Tchir is 22 years old, originally from St. Albert, AB, and is now studying the role of expressive language in political philosophy and playing his folk tunes in and around Ottawa. He recently opened for Garnet Rogers at the National Library Auditorium, and has shared the stage with Emm Gryner, Richard Wood, Shane Simpson, Peter Webb, Craig Simon of Purple, Julie Larocque, Jacob Two-Two, Christine Graves, Drums and Tuba, and Charlie Sohmer.

Group Members Contributions on "November" from Pierre Chretien, Chris Lochner, Steve McGrath, Julie Larocque, Peter Webb, Mary Kate Hache, Nathan Morris, Steve Tchir, Mike Yates, Nadia Fauteux, Jason Jaknunas.

Instruments Martin six-string guitar, harmonica, voice

Albums The Way I Feel Today (1999), November (2001)

Press Reviews -Named in Maclean's 2000 & 2001 Canadian University Guide Hotlist. -4 stars**** Ottawa Xpress: "(November) is something even Dylan would enjoy, and Bob might just envy this singer's young vocal chords." -St. Albert Gazette: "With an acoustic guitar that shifts from familiar folk to haunting blues and lyrics resonating with insight, there's no doubt Trevor Tchir's second CD engages listeners from beginning to end...'November' is an independent release combining enchanting lyrics with deep-seeded melodies." -Fulcrum (Ottawa U): "The most refreshing aspect of (Tchir's) work is the attention he devotes to creating timeless lyrics and haunting melodies. The result is an album that entirely engages its listener." -Nelson Street News: "The songs are melodic, meaningful, and timeless."

Additional Info CDs also available in Ottawa: Record Runner, Compact Music, CD Exchange / Edmonton: Southside Sound, Blackbyrd Myoosik, CD Plus (St. Albert Center) / Calgary: Megatunes

Location Ottawa, Ontario - Canada

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