Artist description With a pure, expressive voice, poetic lyrics and a breathtaking sense of melody, Bayens personal and character driven songs of love and loss, escape and discovery are tenderly revealing and fearlessly romantic. Emotionally, Bayens songs embrace the warmth and sincerity of Roy Orbison, the aching sadness of Karen Carpenter and the drama of Neil Diamonds finest work. Melodically, The Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel as well as countless 70s AM radio classics are suggested. Lyrically, Bayens songs acknowledge a path that begins with Woody Guthrie, Chuck Berry and Bob Dylan then continues toward other folk narrators such as Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy and Mott the Hooples Ian Hunter.

Music Style Acoustic based pop

Musical Influences The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Thin Lizzy, Mott the Hoople, The Raspberries, Phil Spector, Brian Wilson, Buddy Holly, The Who, Badfinger, The Knack, The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Buzzcocks, Bruce Springsteen, The Band

Similar Artists Wilco, Elliott Smith, Paul Westerberg, Pete Yorn, Tom Petty, Ryan Adams, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan

Artist History As a founding member of two highly influential underground Philadelphia bands (The She Males & MaMa Volume) as well as guitarist for Columbia recording artists, Dandelion, Bayen has shared the stage with such legendary bands as Radio Head, Pearl Jam and Motorhead.

Instruments a 50 year old Gibson acoustic, piano, Hammond organ, Dobro, a tuneful Fender bass and warm natural drums.

Location Philadelphia, PA - USA

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