Artist description Tim is now working alongside his co-writer on his solo albums under the name Velvet Barny. hear them on MP3. Tim's 2nd cd "change" released in may 2000. Blending the sounds of his roots based acoustic roadhouse sound with the slight groove of drum loops and Hip-hop beats to keep it together. Stay tuned for more. Mean while, Check out (Download) the New Single "Jamaican Rain" . In 1998 - Leap of Faith was the premiere full-length release from Tim Dolbear as a solo singer/songwriter. This album (released 1998) contains acoustic ballads, straight-ahead rock, with a bluesy to country appeal. Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Raitt, Indigo Girls and Lyle Lovett fans are an excellent example of Tim’s target audience. Night Moves Magazine described Tim’s music as “a little melodic, a little alternative and a lot UNLIKE what is getting stale today.” A wide variety of instruments were used to create the emotionally charged tone of leap of faith including, six and 12-string acoustic and electric guitars, bass, mandolin, electric fretless and up-right basses, dobro, dulcimer, piano, drums and African hand drums. Singles are “your little ache” and ‘Love walks away”.

Music Style Acoustic Rock, Agressive Folk, Modern singer/songwriter

Musical Influences Melissa Etheridge, Indigo Girls, Lyle Lovett, Jann Arden , K.D.Lang, Michelle Malone,John Denver and Funk from the 70's

Similar Artists Melissa Etheridge, John Mellencamp, Indigo Girls, Chris Issak, Wallflowers, Goo Goo Dolls, Sheryl Crow, Jann Arden

Group Members Tim Dolbear with a few special guest.

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Drums (Drum Loops and Hip Hop Beats), Mandolin, Dulcimer, Dobro, Lap Steel, Piano, and others

Press Reviews A&R Atlantic and Taxi Rep.: “You have a commanding presence, tender and motional feel to the lyrics, vocals are clear and intense,great vibe to the music.” -- Rick Levi Management “Great Sound.” --EMI Records “You aren’t professional in your presentation, songs are weak/odd/awkward and unclear.” (EMI Rec. is now out of business.) --Keith Olson, Producer “Great Voice, reminds me of Tommy Shaw. Great voice.” --Walt Aldrigde & Gary Baker (Grammy winning songwriters) “ ‘I can feel my heart breaking’ is a great song” --A Fan in Phoenix “How many times have you had your heart broken to be able to sing like that?” --Priority Records “No thanks, we only sign punk.”-- London Records “Great vocal range and guitar work.” -- An A&R person at MCA Publishing “You are dated and you won’t ever go anywhere doing what you are doing.” --Night Moves Mag. “Melodic and a lot unlike what’s getting stale today, I was very impressed”--

Location Los Angelas, Ca - USA

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