Ian Sherwood
“... a natural performer, a highly personable guy who entertains as much with his wit and stories as with his songs. ” - Bob Mersereau
— CBC Fredericton
Ian Sherwood
Genre: Folk-Pop
Ian Sherwood is a musician, storyteller and constant creator. He has penned tunes for many other artists as well as for theatre, film and television. He been named Contemporary Singer of the Year by the Canadian Folk Music Awards, Best Male Artist of the Year by the International Acoustic Music Awards and has twice been awarded the Music Nova Scotia Musician Of The Year. Bob Mersereau of CBC Radio, Fredericton described him as “a natural performer who entertains as much with his wit and stories as with his songs.”
Starting his music career as an in-demand musician playing sax in Toronto, Sherwood soon began looking for an outlet for his poetic side. His unique musicianship combined with his tales of heartbreak, victory and adventure quickly gained him recognition as a solid performer, lyricist, and player. This led to a nomination for the 2011 ECMA award for Male Solo Artist Recording of the Year. He hasn't looked back!
“Impressive guitar work amid catchy hook lines galore, surely the main thought in the room was, it’s only a matter of time before he’s a household name. ”
— Todd MacLean, Charlottetown Guardian