Canadian guitarist Lyric Dubee can’t be confined to a single style. After gaining proficiency with ease taking part in rock, pop, blues, classical, and jazz, Dubee started experimenting with a singular vary of sounds. This led to the improvement of his personal private model of music, which he’s rightfully proclaimed “revolution rock”.
Though solely 21 years outdated, Dubee has had a formidable musical upbringing. By 17, he had already launched 4 albums — one of which was produced by Grammy award-winner Warren Huart — and has carried out alongside artists together with Stroll Off The Earth, David Usher, Riki Emmett of Triumph, Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, and Lee Aaron.
“Lyric Dubee is the actual deal. I really like this younger man’s expertise, work ethic and present music listing which is gentle years past all the pieces I heard!. He has the songwriting skill of Taylor Swift and a younger Bryan Adams mixed with the youthfulness of Justin Beiber and the guitar taking part in and blues data of Colin James. He’s the embodiment of the future of music in Canada.”
Michael Williams, Journalist, Report Producer, and Media Character
With the assist of supervisor and legendary rock n’ roll photographer Robert M. Knight, Dubee has been joined by a proficient backing band and is predicted to hit 2020 with a lot of stay performances.
Q & A
You began releasing music at a really younger age. Did you develop up with lots of music in your loved ones?
LD: Whereas my household loves music and positively listens to it lots, I’m one of the solely ones with any musical talents! Nobody else even performs an instrument!
When did you first study to play the guitar?
LD: I first began taking part in guitar after I was 9 years outdated. It was one thing I’d been inquisitive about so my mother and father put me in music classes.
What was the second you realized you wished to pursue music full-time?
LD: It was at my second CD launch get together. I’d bought out the venue and had it sitting at 50 overcapacity, I had one of my greatest exhibits ever and determined that is precisely what I need to do with my life.
Are you able to keep in mind the first time you performed an Ernie Ball Music Man instrument?
LD: Most definitely. It was January 2015 and my second guitar participant, Steve Costello, had simply gotten his fingers on the model new Armada. It had but to be launched and was a prototype that didn’t have the two-tone shade that the Armada is thought for but it surely nonetheless caught my eye. Quickly after I acquired the Music Man bug and headed as much as the manufacturing facility to check out each [guitar] I might get my fingers on. Inside three months I had my Luke III and my Majesty (alongside with an Albert Lee I acquired on mortgage) simply in time for my first tour in Asia! I keep in mind being blown away with the craftsmanship and care put into every instrument.
Inform us a bit of bit about your “revolution rock” model. How did you go about creating this distinctive sound?
LD: Revolution Rock was developed over my years of learning a number of genres. I began out in blues/rock, as most younger guitar gamers do, however rapidly moved to jazz and classical the place I accomplished my research at the Royal Conservatory of Music for sensible research, superior concord and superior principle. All the whereas, I used to be working as a session participant in steel and nation bands. This led to some attention-grabbing draw for inspiration when writing my very own music.
What artists/bands do you usually draw inspiration from?
LD: Whereas most of my inspiration comes from books or life experiences, there are nonetheless some kinds of music or musicians themselves which have impressed me over the years. Two of the largest inspirations can be 30 Seconds to Mars and John Mayer. They have been each my favourite bands/artists rising up and an instrumental affect that helped me discover “my sound”. Today, I discover myself drawing inspiration from lots of funk/soul music alongside with prog/different steel.
How have Ernie Ball Music Man devices helped you develop as a guitar participant?
LD: The obvious reply to this query is that Music Man guitars make me need to be taking part in 24 hours a day. They’re a pleasure to play and it’s an habit I’m certain I’ll by no means kick! Additionally, they’ve given me extra time to give attention to the music I’m making by saving me time I’d have usually spend organising guitars or worrying what’s going to go fallacious at the subsequent present. It’s not one thing lots of individuals take into consideration nor one thing the gigging musician advertises, however life on the highway is extraordinarily arduous on devices. There have been many instances I’ve been grateful to have such dependable guitars in my arsenal. Merely put, they’re extremely effectively made and excellent for the touring musician. I’ve been to hell and again with these guitars and so they’ve by no means as soon as failed me.
What can we anticipate in 2020? Any thrilling tasks we should always look out for?
LD: Most definitely! To kick off the yr I’ll be releasing my latest EP titled Sudden Demise of Stars. Following the EP can be my long-awaited acoustic album (it’s been four years in the making) accompanied by a tour throughout Canada! Keep tuned for an additional yr of massive releases and larger exhibits!
Gear
Lyric Dubee has been creating his sound with his Ernie Ball Music Man devices since he was 16 years outdated. He at present depends on his customized Cutlass, Majesty, and Luke III guitars.
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About Brotherhood of the Guitar
After receiving lots of of emails every month from aspiring younger guitarists, famed rock and roll photographer Robert M. Knight felt compelled to assist in a roundabout way. Whereas younger artists are inclined to play entry-level devices, Knight used his business connections to assist put world-class gear in the fingers of aspiring musicians. Thus, the Brotherhood of the Guitar was born. With the assist of Knight and the Brotherhood, Ernie Ball Music Man has been giving up-and-coming musicians the alternative to play skilled gear since 2015. Go to their web site to study extra about the ardour undertaking and its mission.