Artist description beat&path was formed in 2001 by the dynamic songwriting team douglas ladnier & barrett yeretsian. now with alex ruiz and clint feddersen and more than 30 original songs in their catalogue, beat&path is self-releasing their third cd in just over one year with showcases in la, nyc, nashville and london. accross the country the beat&path live show has been described as -a rhythmic and lyrical revelation- since their los angeles club debut last fall in a sold-out show at the viper room, they have performed at the troubadour, the el rey; at san franciscos tongue & groove; and in nyc, where they played to an enthusiastic sold-out crowd at the triad. beat&path is forging a new sound that is quickly spreading throughout the la music scene and abroad. join the journey - beat&path.

Music Style ambient rock

Musical Influences rock, pop, hip-hop, funk & jazz

Similar Artists coldplay, u2, deftones

Artist History douglas is a critically acclaimed singer and broadway veteran who has appeared in more than sixty countries around the world. his performances in the broadway production of jekyll & hyde and in the new york club scene consistently put him on new yorks --best of the best-- lists. barrett yeretsian is a passionately gifted drummer who has performed in many of los angeles most prestigious rock venues including those listed above as well as the roxy, the whiskey, the martini lounge and the la tennis center. expanding their sound in the studio and into the concert setting, douglas and barrett have added clint feddersen and alex ruiz, on bass and guitar respectively. clint and barrett have been writing and recording songs for various projects for several years. alex is a classically trained guitarist and simpsons animator who has been making music with barrett since 1995. together alex, barret, clint & douglas are beat&path.

Group Members douglas ladnier--vocals barrett yeretsian--drums alex ruiz--guitar clint feddersen--bass

Instruments voice, guitar, keyboard, bass, drums

Albums beat&path

Press Reviews --haunting . . . sophistication . . .[douglas] has the intelligence and talent to create an illusion and draw the listener into the spell of both the singer and the song. --rex reed, the new york observer --passion personified . . . .fiercely original . . . listen to him sing. --show business magazine --emotionally compelling . . . best of the best. --in theatre magazine --yeretsian [plays] with authority, crashing the cymbals and pumping the bass drum at full speed . . . a diverse and pleasing beat. --daily bruin --terrific voice. --the new york post --sensual . . . majestic . . . first-rate . . . top notch artist. --backstage --barrett is a standout on the skins. --rock city --his voice has power and majesty and his presence is magnetic. --newyorkcitysearch.com

Location los angeles, ca - USA

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