Patrick Krief

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Patrick Krief
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Krief performing in Brussels in 2006
Background information
Also known asKrief
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Website Patrick Krief Official Site

Patrick Krief is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter, most noted as a former guitarist for The Dears.

He was a guest on Jonathan Ross's show in 2005. In 2006, he made appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman , Last Call with Carson Daly , and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

In August 2007, Krief released his debut solo EP Take It Or Leave, which was co-mixed by former Dears bandmate Murray Lightburn. [1] He toured internationally, including in Mexico, to promote the EP and his new solo career under the name of Krief. [2] In 2009 Krief released Calm Awaits with his band Black Diamond Bay. [3] In addition to being a musician, Krief is also a Record producer, he has self-produced all his albums and has worked as a session musician on albums for bands such as New Wave Blues; The Wandas' third LP released in January 2009 & Le Roxy Pro in 2014. In September 2016, Krief released a double album titled Automanic. Krief toured across Canada and Europe to promote the album. In January 2017, he appeared on CBC's Q to debut the title track, as well as the first track on the 20 song album.

Krief currently resides in Montreal.

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References

  1. Sayani, Fateema. "Krief and a Thief", Ottawa Citizen , 2007-04-19, p. F3.
  2. Chan, Jennifer. "Montreal, aquí", Mural , 2007-08-17, p. 19.
  3. "Krief overcomes frontman fears". Regina Leader-Post , September4 13, 2012.