With the grit of a 90’s grunge frontman and the charm of a southern
gentleman, Brett “Jackfish” Kingswell’s unique brand of country laced,
Northern roots rock is turning heads, perking ears, and moving feet
in its wake.
The life of this razor sharp, rock & roll vagabond began in small town
Ontario. After picking up a guitar for the first time at the age of 23,
the result has been a very natural musical path for this unsuspecting
and magnetic performing artist.
In his short musical career, Brett “Jackfish” Kingswell has:
- Performed shows & festivals across Canada & the U.S. including
- Signed to Manhattan record label 5 Points Records with 1st
- Recorded with Grammy winning engineers and producers
- Had success with licensing including original works played on
NXNE, Merrit Mountain Music Fest, and has shared the stage with such great acts as Everclear, David Wilcox & Edwin of I Mother Earth
project Carnival Divine in 2003
(including Ron Allaire ; Steely Dan, Queen Latifah, and has recorded original music with members of Alice Cooper, Fuel, Kings X,& Megadeath
ABC’s “One Life To Live”, as well as a non-exclusive publishing agreement with Toronto publisher Nightingale Music
- Success with radio/Internet airplay, including current Canada
- Had success with compilation cd’s including 272 Records
- Has been booking and performing shows across Canada and
wide campus radio/publicity campaign with Toronto record label Bent Penny Records
Akoustika V. 12, as well as inclusion on Los Angeles GODIY Records sampler press kit, distributed to over 500 U.S. music outlets & radio stations
beyond with band JACKFISH RIVER, comprised of compelling pros collectively from such acts as Raine Maida, Melissa Auf Der Maur, & The Philosopher Kings
With a posse of devoted and connected fans, Brett’s latest project and energetic live shows share the life & times of this true Canadian
storyteller.
Instrumentation
Brett "Jackfish" Kingswell: Lead vocals and Rhythm Guitar
Greg Keyes: Lead guitarist (Philosopher Kings)
Jason Pierce: Drummer (Raine Maida, Melissa Auf Der Maur)
Dave McMillan: Bassist (Fefe Dobson)
Website
Discography
Jackfish River (2010)
Carnival Divine (2003)
Song Samples
Came to Fight
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Honey Go Get My Gun
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