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" To understand the talent that is Beau Dixon is to see him
as well as hear him. As a singer, he is bigger-than-life,
aided by a tall frame and a soul-searing voice that reaches
the far side of the room and threatens to blow out the doors
on exiting. As an actor, he has honed his craft well,
delivering, through his oratory, expression and actions, in
most convincing fashion. "
Paul Rellinger, Peterborough This Week
as well as hear him. As a singer, he is bigger-than-life,
aided by a tall frame and a soul-searing voice that reaches
the far side of the room and threatens to blow out the doors
on exiting. As an actor, he has honed his craft well,
delivering, through his oratory, expression and actions, in
most convincing fashion. "
Paul Rellinger, Peterborough This Week
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Beau Dixon is a musician / singer / songwriter / producer / actor / director and playwright raised in Canada and
currently based in Peterborough, Ontario. Beau developed his passion for performance at an early age, singing and
playing piano at church services and in school plays. This passion is evident in his body of work and sustains his
commitment to his art.
Beau is a storyteller who crafts his songs based on personal experience. The melodies incorporate a familiar roots
feel that encourages the listener to engage in these experiences and to explore the thread that links their life with that
of this talented performer.
Stylistically Beau's music has been called "soul flavoured urban folk" with such eclectic influences as Shuggie Otis,
Stevie Wonder and Van Morrison. It is pop with an edge. Folk with a beat. Soul with flavour.
Beau has shared the stage with a wide range of artists, from Raffi to Eric Burden, Prairie Oyster and Willie P. Bennett
to The New Deal and Feist.
As a producer, Beau is excited to announce the opening of his new studio "The Sound Kitchen". Check out the Studio
page for all the details.
Beau's second full-length CD, "from here to east city", was recorded in Ottawa at the legendary Little Bullhorn Studio
with co-producer/ engineer Dave Draves (Kathleen Edwards, Jim Bryson, Julie Doiron and the Wooden Stars). A few
tracks were recorded in a church somewhere in Peterborough, and some wonderful mixing was done by Joa
Carvallho at Umbrella Sound in Toronto. "from here to east city" is full of gutsy soul, and raw rootsy rhythms.
In the spring of 2003, Beau was on a successful European tour to support and promote his sophmore CD "from here
to east city". This trip was also a chance to expand his artistic knowledge and help create new and exciting music.
At present, Beau is splitting his time between acting, playwriting and other musical endeavours. Visit the News
section to find out more about Beau's projects.
A few highlights of Beau's awards, appearances, and festival performances:
Nominations & Awards:
WIRE Magazine (Songwriter, Single Act, and Keyboardist 2000, and Best Male Vocalist 2001)
FACTOR (Showcase Support 2002)
Toronto Arts Council (Music Creators & Composers Grant 2002)
Emerging Artist Award 2004 (Peterborough Folk Festival)
Radio/TV Appearances:
Basketball City 2003
CityTV Breakfast Television July 22nd 2002
CBC Radio - Featured Artist on various shows 2002
CIUT 89.5 - featured artist on "What is Hip" 2002
CFFF 92.7FM - Trent University Peterborough Radio On-Air Host for "Strictly Canadian"
CityTV Fashion Television - airplay of Hangin' On and All My Friends
Festivals:
Harbourfront Toronto "Kick up Your Heels" - Mainstage Headliner July 2002
Hillside Festival Guelph - Workshop 1999
Peterborough Folk Festival - Performances & Workshops 1999-2004
Killaloe Festival - MC & Mainstage 1999-2002
Ottawa Urban Music Fest 2001
Dub Collective Festival 2004
currently based in Peterborough, Ontario. Beau developed his passion for performance at an early age, singing and
playing piano at church services and in school plays. This passion is evident in his body of work and sustains his
commitment to his art.
Beau is a storyteller who crafts his songs based on personal experience. The melodies incorporate a familiar roots
feel that encourages the listener to engage in these experiences and to explore the thread that links their life with that
of this talented performer.
Stylistically Beau's music has been called "soul flavoured urban folk" with such eclectic influences as Shuggie Otis,
Stevie Wonder and Van Morrison. It is pop with an edge. Folk with a beat. Soul with flavour.
Beau has shared the stage with a wide range of artists, from Raffi to Eric Burden, Prairie Oyster and Willie P. Bennett
to The New Deal and Feist.
As a producer, Beau is excited to announce the opening of his new studio "The Sound Kitchen". Check out the Studio
page for all the details.
Beau's second full-length CD, "from here to east city", was recorded in Ottawa at the legendary Little Bullhorn Studio
with co-producer/ engineer Dave Draves (Kathleen Edwards, Jim Bryson, Julie Doiron and the Wooden Stars). A few
tracks were recorded in a church somewhere in Peterborough, and some wonderful mixing was done by Joa
Carvallho at Umbrella Sound in Toronto. "from here to east city" is full of gutsy soul, and raw rootsy rhythms.
In the spring of 2003, Beau was on a successful European tour to support and promote his sophmore CD "from here
to east city". This trip was also a chance to expand his artistic knowledge and help create new and exciting music.
At present, Beau is splitting his time between acting, playwriting and other musical endeavours. Visit the News
section to find out more about Beau's projects.
A few highlights of Beau's awards, appearances, and festival performances:
Nominations & Awards:
WIRE Magazine (Songwriter, Single Act, and Keyboardist 2000, and Best Male Vocalist 2001)
FACTOR (Showcase Support 2002)
Toronto Arts Council (Music Creators & Composers Grant 2002)
Emerging Artist Award 2004 (Peterborough Folk Festival)
Radio/TV Appearances:
Basketball City 2003
CityTV Breakfast Television July 22nd 2002
CBC Radio - Featured Artist on various shows 2002
CIUT 89.5 - featured artist on "What is Hip" 2002
CFFF 92.7FM - Trent University Peterborough Radio On-Air Host for "Strictly Canadian"
CityTV Fashion Television - airplay of Hangin' On and All My Friends
Festivals:
Harbourfront Toronto "Kick up Your Heels" - Mainstage Headliner July 2002
Hillside Festival Guelph - Workshop 1999
Peterborough Folk Festival - Performances & Workshops 1999-2004
Killaloe Festival - MC & Mainstage 1999-2002
Ottawa Urban Music Fest 2001
Dub Collective Festival 2004