Barb's Bio
"A musician must make music, an artist must paint,
a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be."
- Abraham Maslow
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Described as a captivating singer, Barb Elyett is a
recording artist, four time Maja Award nominee,
award-winning songwriter, speaker and published
author.
Following the lead of artists like Loreena McKennitt
and Allison Crowe, Barb established her own record
label, Aleta Records, on which she recently released
her debut CD, "The Simple Side."
Working with award-winning producer and engineer,
Bill Buckingham (Carolyn Arends, Rita MacNeil), at
The Palace Studios in Vancouver, BC, the "2 peas in a
pod" creative team put out an album that has
already garnered airplay and accolades from around
the world.
2 peas in a pod - Bill Buckingham and Barb Elyett
The Palace Studios, Vancouver, BC
10 out of the 11 songs on the album were written
by Barb and the 11th song is a most unique, chilling,
self-arranged rendition of "The Lord's Prayer."
"Come To Me" based on Matt 11:28, is a touching
performance of Jesus' call to "come" that recently
was awarded an Honorable Mention at the Billboard
World Song Contest.
"Only You Know," a touching song written for a
family friend battling cancer, was a finalist in the
Song Door International songwriting competition.
"Abandoned Nets," "Thorns and Fragrant Roses,"
"Home," and the title track of the album, "The
Simple Side" were also recognized with awards in
the competition.
Combining Barb's unique ability for introspective,
thought provoking lyrics, transcendent piano-based
melodies and stirring vocals, Barb's album, "The
Simple Side," is sure to be timeless.
Throughout Barb's musical journey, she performed
on numerous occasions by invitation at Christian
conferences and events and was a soloist for the
Vancouver Outreach Community Soul Gospel Choir
in which she performed at the historic Orpheum
Theatre and Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver,
BC as well as many churches in and around the
Vancouver area.
After serving as musical director at her church for
four years, she was invited to be a lead vocalist for
the Ninth Hour Band. She continued to make regular
appearances with them for two years. Barb also had
the privilege of sharing the stage with Celine Dion at
GM Place on her North American tour, as well as
gracing the independent movie scene with a riveting
performance of "Sweet Heart of Jesus" in the movie
"Bad Money." She has also shared the stage with
Michael Bublé and her vocal talent has been used
extensively by the Nashville Songwriters Association
and the Vancouver Jingle Industry.
"In every adversity there is a seed of equal or
greater benefit." For me, the benefit of going
through my own personal set of challenges was that
it has put a desire in me to communicate hope and a
better way to live to others that may have had a
rough start in life. It is a joy to see how what I have
learned from my experience is impacting others in a
positive way."
Fun Facts
Birthday: August 11
Birthplace: Campbell River, BC
Siblings and Family: 2 older sisters, 3 nephews, 3 nieces
Favorite Cuisine: East Indian; Japanese, any ethnic with LOTS of sauce
Favorite Naughty Snack: Cheesy Popcorn
Favorite Movie(s): Back to Future 1, 2 & 3
Favorite Season: Winter
Favorite Place on Earth: Disney World, Florida, Sea of Galilee, Israel
Favorite Quiet Spot: The Forest
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Sport: Mini-Golf
Favorite Color: Dark Purple
Second Favorite Color: Orange
Other Artistic Passion: Drawing, writing
Crazy 'bout: Rollercoasters, Theme Parks, Cats
Pet Peeves: Bad drivers