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Geoff Byrd is a Singer/Songwriter from Portland Oregon who is creating a huge buzz in the industry. He has just been added to 105.1 "The Buzz" in heavy rotation in Portland which has led to many Program Directors adding his single "Silver Plated" to their playlists. The Buzz’s sister station WMYX-FM, Milwaukee,WI is spinning the song as well as KRSH 95.9 FM, in Santa Rosa, CA, KINK 102 FM, Portland, OR and KESC 103.7 FM in Oklahoma. From having 3 songs in the top 10 at Garageband.com at once, to getting songs placed in major TV shows and movies, to international radio play and major label showcases, Geoff Byrd is on a roll. One spin of his new record, "Candy Shell" and you will know why. He has a reputation for putting on amazing live shows and translating songs from the record to live application flawlessly. Buy "Candy Shell" right now and join the growing list of those who have discovered Geoff Byrd before the rest of the world does! "I JUST LISTENED TO THE NEW GEOFF BYRD CD, AND I THINK HE IS THE BEST NEW SINGER SONGWRITER I HAVE HEARD IN A LONG TIME!!!" -RUSS REGAN, (former president of Motown Records, signed Elton John, named the Beach Boys, responsible for over 1 BILLION records sold and countless hits!) "Geoff's sound is exactly what this format needs! Fresh, unique and most of all, memorable. Geoff Byrd is the next superstar at the Hot A/C format!" -Dan Persigehl Program Director "KRSK 105.1 The Buzz" "Geoff Byrd is truly a breath of fresh air but at the same time reminiscent of the glory days of the best pop and soul. He covers the entire spectrum of what it takes to be a great artist - infectious melodies, pop in it's finest and most basic form, vocal deliveries from the heart, and a tornado of soul especially when seen live. Geoff was an absolute Star!" -Jon Pleeter, CAA (THE Booking agency that books Maroon 5 and many of the TOP acts in the world) "From the moment this tall, lanky lead singer opened his mouth and started to sing, I knew he was a "hit waiting to happen"...any lead singer that can stop me in my tracks when I'm headin' out the door has gotta have some serious 'magic' that borders on 'spooky'...which is exactly what you need to get to the top of the mountain that "is" rock n roll" -Benny Mardones, (singer/songwriter, hit song, "into the night," 6 million records sold) "GarageBand.com receives daily submissions from 120,000 bands, and every song gets rated by randomly-assigned members from our community of 450,000 listeners. Out of hundreds of thousands of songs, a few good songs rise up the charts because hundreds of listeners have consistently given them high ratings. It's rare that GarageBand.com sees an artist with such outstanding ratings as Geoff Byrd. Out of a deluge of submissions by hundreds of thousands of musicians, Geoff's music has consistently risen to the top because hundreds of randomly-assigned GarageBand.com listeners have consistenly given it high ratings. Geoff Byrd has not just one, but three songs in the top 10 of GarageBand.com's "Pop" or "Pop/Rock" charts, an exceptional accomplishment for any artist." - Ali Partovi, CEO, GarageBand.com "Byrd has a genuine gift for melody. Byrd comes with impeccable influences (Beatles, Elvis Costello, Bee Gees, Prince and Al Green), which helps to explain his tuneful songwriting. It doesn't hurt that Byrd has a fine band backing him. Steve Sundholm's crisp but never-too-slick production showcases these tight, pop-rock confections to their greatest advantage. Byrd seems very much his own man, one who excels in the kind of tuneful pop-rock songs that would be Top 40 material in a better world." -Goldmine Magazine "We're really picky about what goes on the front page. We get about 75 new albums a day coming in here now, (about 30,000 total), and yours is one of the best I've ever heard." -Derek Sivers, CDBaby President/CEO. "One of my favorite artists." -Bill Wadhams, (Animotion, hit single "Obsession") "Soulful pop songs from an up-and-coming singer who has earned comparisons to John Mayer. Based on his melodic falsetto alone, we can say this may not be enough of a compliment." -The Oregonian "Geoff Byrd is one BIG-sounding indie artist, complete with quality songwriting and impressive vocals. He has a sound any Major Label would be proud to market." -Paul Loggins (CEO, Loggins Promotion / Editor-Publisher, New Music Weekly) "Geoff Byrd is the real deal. "He is Elton John, the Beatles and the Bee Gees all wrapped up into one charismatic package. He will soon be his own institution in this business mark my words!" -Norman Ratner, (#1 Hit Producer, Co-Founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, millions of records sold). "I once heard that Rivers Cuomo from Weezer carries around a three-ring binder full of spreadsheets and diagrams - dissections of songs - which he studies in an effort to uncover the formula for the perfect pop song. I get the feeling that Portland's Geoff Byrd may have gotten his hands on this binder and added the crucial missing ingredient that Rivers Cuomo will probably always be too off-beat to ever provide - mass accessibility. The pop purity is flawless and the production and performances are top-notch. Including a cover of the bee gee's "How Deep Is Your Love", "Candy Shell" is eleven perfectly crafted tunes, smoothly sung and undeniably radio friendly. All this release needs is a little marketing money and Carson Daly's televised approval. In fact, if these songs aren't all over the radio within six months, someone somewhere did something horribly wrong. Mark my words." -Pomn.com "Geoff Byrd is a Class act! Music that finds a friendly ear appealing to all generations. Geoff's lyrics are unforgettable, his music is unstoppable, his style: timeless. Geoff's music is time passages of his life experiences that we all can relate to. His music is refreshing, unique and instantly liked! We are extremely picky about who we play on our radio station. Without a second thought and within a blink of an eye, we knew Geoff Byrd had to played daily on our station. His CD Candy Shell is a must have for any music lover. Soon, you too will be singing every word of every song. It's that GOOD!" -Doug "Dougo" Sims Manager/On-air Personality/host of Rising Star Light Rock 103.7 KESC, The 100,000 watt GIANT The #1 Light Rock radio station in Southeast Oklahoma "A solo performer with expert backup and producer (Steve Sundholm), Byrd has a terrific pop voice that's well suited to his material, which aims for mainstream radio. "Silver Plated" is a straightforward, mid-tempo cut that's flawlessly mounted. "Elusive Butterfly" shows Byrd's voice can easily take flight when necessary." -Music Connection "Appropriately described as John Mayer with more conviction and a heck of a lot more guts, or perhaps Coldplay on too much caffeine. This album doesn't beat around the bush when it comes to instantly grabbing, mind-filling pop rock with a three dimensional presence to encompass both light and dark. While the production and texturing sparkles, this isn't your overly-glossed pop candy; it comes with many tastes and satisfies a full palate...first sweet, then buttery with body and finally goes down with a creamy satisfaction. Definitely a mood lifter!" -CDBaby "The right measures of pure talent, hard work and confidence have given Geoff Byrd & "Candy Shell" an appointment with destiny and he will not be denied. The music is completely engaging & friendly and they make one believe that it's all so easy. Geoff Byrd's lyrics never waste a word and his vocal deliveries are always in sync with the superb artists playing with him." -Clickspin.com "Geoff Byrd is Absolutely amazing! He is one of the best vocalists I have ever heard and an exceptional songwriter. And wait until you see this guy live! Wow! Honestly, they don't make them like this anymore. He is a star. Period." -Steve Sundholm, producer, mastering credits, (Cher, Celine Dion, Producer: Jonah, Rick Bain). "Geoff Byrd (and his stalwart backing band) are destined for very big things. His songs are memorable; the arrangements are tight as a drum. Geoff is an evocative vocalist gifted with a facile instrument, availed of a remarkable vocal range and depth of emotion. Success seems not so much a possibility for this talented young man, as a certainty." -Two Louies Magazine "Not many ballads make it into the rotation of Popbang Radio, mainly because power pop means energy! But in this case, Geoff Byrd has made an exceptional ballad reminiscent of the best stuff by Eric Carmen, Kyle Vincent and ELO. Wonderfly sung and perfectly produced, "Frozen" is just one of many strong tracks on the excellent "Candy Shell". Do not let this artist slip by your ears." -Popbang.com "Imagine a mix between Jellyfish, a young and horny Elton John and Ben Folds and you're there... and what a voice he has! Melodic madness... I just love it. A big bravo to Geoff, splendid work!" -Melodic.net "Geoff Byrd has real talent, I get in 200 tapes a day and this guy stuck out immediately, he needs to be all over the radio...great songwriting and great vocals!" -David Moody, (multiple Grammy Award winning producer). "Geoff Byrd is incredible... he's an unscratched multi-million dollar lottery ticket... one of the best songwriters/singers/producers I've heard, and he's also a great guy. 3 million sold in the next year. Remember who said it first!" -Ced Moore - CEO American Skye Records/Aspen Agency, record producer/songwriter (Usher, 2pac, 112, Nivea) {Over 15 million records sold} "One of the most talented singer/songwriters I have heard! I mean this guy is a star!" -Phil Ehart, founding member of Kansas, (30 million records sold) Recently placed music from "Candy Shell" in Offshore Adventures on ESPN2. 3 songs in the top 10 simotaneously at Garageband.com including #1 for 6 months (Elusive Butterfly) and radio airplay on 100 stations around the world. FOR A FULL LIST OF SHOWS: go to www.geoffbyrd.com and click on shows. It's fully updated. Cheers!
