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Babe Gurr from Vancouver British Columbia Canada
Born on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Babe spent many years on the move with her family living on
various Air Force Bases throughout Canada and Germany. Her love of music began at a very young age but it
wasn't until age 25 that she joined her first band and never looked back! Playing in a variety of bands ranging
from pop/rock, jazz and R&B over the years in Canada and London, England, Babe honed her craft, but it
wasn't until she studied the jazz/commercial music program at a Vancouver College, when she began writing
her own music.
One of the best-selling Indie recording artists around, Babe's music has been described as honest, rootsy and
real, fitting powerful stories to thoughtful music with craftswomanlike precision. Experiencing Babe's engaging
personality in concert is a treat, and discovering her playful and keen sense of humour is always a delight. The
Vancouver based singer, songwriter and guitarist has drawn comparisons to such diverse talents as Bonnie
Raitt, Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt and Sheryl Crow but this is one diamond who shines with her own kind of
light - always managing to retain her own unique acoustic roots sound and style.
Keeping with the tradition of Babe's previous discs, her latest collection of songs on her new CD Chocolate Lilly
feature a powerful yet sensitive singer, with material to match. The Spring/2008 release has a fresh, yet familiar
sound and will take the listener to many places. Babe's warm but powerful voice is beautifully showcased with
the stripped down sounds on this album which is a unique blend of roots, pop and blues.
Chocolate Lilly features a wide array of some of Vancouver's most talented musicians including Steve Dawson,
Rob Becker, Elliot Polsky, Rick Hopkins, Nick Apivor, Ian Cameron and Geoff Gibbons along with her core band
members; Lisa Simons (stand up bass), Tom Neville (violin) and Lee Worden (guitar/dobro). All of the songs on
the CD were penned by Babe Gurr with the exception of her roots-based version of the Ray Charles cover
Unchain My Heart.
Babe has been the support act for various artists throughout the past years, including Amanda Marshall, Amy
Sky, Colin Hay (from Men at Work), J. Gaines & The Soul Attorneys, Luka Bloom, Barney Bentall and Grapes of
Wrath and has headlined at numerous festivals including Toronto's Harbourfont Music Series, Victoria Folkfest,
First Night, Mission Folk Music Festival, Vancouver Island Musicfest, Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Music Festival,
Filberg Festival and Islands Folk Festival. Her tunes have been licensed for various shows including the U.S.
FOX series "Higher Ground" which has brought her music to audiences worldwide. Babe appeared on the
television show "Big Sound" as an actress, playing an avant-garde lounge singer and has been a guest on
many national shows such as Canada AM and The Jim Byrnes Show.
Gary Allen's comments on Babe Gurr
Playing some of the most popular and prestigious concert halls in Canada spanning from Vancouver Island to
The Maritimes and U.S. dates in New York and Seattle, Babe Gurr's name is becoming familiar to many more
fans each day, people who appreciate finely crafted songs performed with sincerity. Babe Gurr is the debut
Sonic Bids Music City Song of The Month Winner for 2009, and the bar is raised for the new year! The
producer for The Neville Brothers and Ramones, say her songs are the best he has heard in years. I agree.
Babe'ssongs are well written and frankly she sings her ass off. A great song has to have a catchy melody,
believable deliveryand a hook. I honestly struggled with trying to pick the best one of the four she submitted. If I
were a record label andlooking for an artist that is "radio ready", I would sign Babe on the dotted line. And you
know what else? She is cute as a button, humble and polite. Pay attention Nashville, Babe and I have done all
the work. If you would have signedBonnie Raitt or Sheryl Crow you would sign Babe Gurr. I have spoken, and I
didn't stutter. This Canadian chick rocks!Congratulations, eh? I speak the language, and I eat back bacon with
brewskies too. I knew you could do it girlie ;-)
Gary Allen (JJ Cale, The Charlie Daniels Band, Stonewall Jackson)
Links: www.sonicbids.com/babegurr www.babegurr.com
Born on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Babe spent many years on the move with her family living on
various Air Force Bases throughout Canada and Germany. Her love of music began at a very young age but it
wasn't until age 25 that she joined her first band and never looked back! Playing in a variety of bands ranging
from pop/rock, jazz and R&B over the years in Canada and London, England, Babe honed her craft, but it
wasn't until she studied the jazz/commercial music program at a Vancouver College, when she began writing
her own music.
One of the best-selling Indie recording artists around, Babe's music has been described as honest, rootsy and
real, fitting powerful stories to thoughtful music with craftswomanlike precision. Experiencing Babe's engaging
personality in concert is a treat, and discovering her playful and keen sense of humour is always a delight. The
Vancouver based singer, songwriter and guitarist has drawn comparisons to such diverse talents as Bonnie
Raitt, Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt and Sheryl Crow but this is one diamond who shines with her own kind of
light - always managing to retain her own unique acoustic roots sound and style.
Keeping with the tradition of Babe's previous discs, her latest collection of songs on her new CD Chocolate Lilly
feature a powerful yet sensitive singer, with material to match. The Spring/2008 release has a fresh, yet familiar
sound and will take the listener to many places. Babe's warm but powerful voice is beautifully showcased with
the stripped down sounds on this album which is a unique blend of roots, pop and blues.
Chocolate Lilly features a wide array of some of Vancouver's most talented musicians including Steve Dawson,
Rob Becker, Elliot Polsky, Rick Hopkins, Nick Apivor, Ian Cameron and Geoff Gibbons along with her core band
members; Lisa Simons (stand up bass), Tom Neville (violin) and Lee Worden (guitar/dobro). All of the songs on
the CD were penned by Babe Gurr with the exception of her roots-based version of the Ray Charles cover
Unchain My Heart.
Babe has been the support act for various artists throughout the past years, including Amanda Marshall, Amy
Sky, Colin Hay (from Men at Work), J. Gaines & The Soul Attorneys, Luka Bloom, Barney Bentall and Grapes of
Wrath and has headlined at numerous festivals including Toronto's Harbourfont Music Series, Victoria Folkfest,
First Night, Mission Folk Music Festival, Vancouver Island Musicfest, Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Music Festival,
Filberg Festival and Islands Folk Festival. Her tunes have been licensed for various shows including the U.S.
FOX series "Higher Ground" which has brought her music to audiences worldwide. Babe appeared on the
television show "Big Sound" as an actress, playing an avant-garde lounge singer and has been a guest on
many national shows such as Canada AM and The Jim Byrnes Show.
Gary Allen's comments on Babe Gurr
Playing some of the most popular and prestigious concert halls in Canada spanning from Vancouver Island to
The Maritimes and U.S. dates in New York and Seattle, Babe Gurr's name is becoming familiar to many more
fans each day, people who appreciate finely crafted songs performed with sincerity. Babe Gurr is the debut
Sonic Bids Music City Song of The Month Winner for 2009, and the bar is raised for the new year! The
producer for The Neville Brothers and Ramones, say her songs are the best he has heard in years. I agree.
Babe'ssongs are well written and frankly she sings her ass off. A great song has to have a catchy melody,
believable deliveryand a hook. I honestly struggled with trying to pick the best one of the four she submitted. If I
were a record label andlooking for an artist that is "radio ready", I would sign Babe on the dotted line. And you
know what else? She is cute as a button, humble and polite. Pay attention Nashville, Babe and I have done all
the work. If you would have signedBonnie Raitt or Sheryl Crow you would sign Babe Gurr. I have spoken, and I
didn't stutter. This Canadian chick rocks!Congratulations, eh? I speak the language, and I eat back bacon with
brewskies too. I knew you could do it girlie ;-)
Gary Allen (JJ Cale, The Charlie Daniels Band, Stonewall Jackson)
Links: www.sonicbids.com/babegurr www.babegurr.com
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