![]() "Someday or Never," released in 2007, is a collection of 14 tuneful, witty pop/folk songs co-produced by Peter Beckerman and Brad. With a loyal fan base that ranges in age from 5 to almost 80 and sings along with new unrecorded songs at live shows, Brad has sold over 6,500 copies of four self-released CDs. "2nd Thoughts" can be heard on the DVD of the 5th season of Dawson's Creek (episode #503!). His song "Used" was featured on the CBS show "NUMB3RS" and NPR's radio show, "Car Talk." “Till the Colors” was a featured in the Pittsburgh History Center’s 9-11 exhibit. Brad has opened for artists as diverse as Robyn Hitchcock, Todd Snider, the Nields, Ellis Paul, Lucy Kaplansky, Carrie Newcomer, the Vigilantes of Love and Emmylou Harris. As a solo performer, Brad has showcased at Toronto's North by Northeast Music Conference, the Pittsburgh Folk Festival and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Readers of Pittsburgh City Paper in have voted Brad "Best Acoustic/Solo Artist" in four of the last five years, most recently in 2007. Logging hundreds of performances in venues ranging from colleges, clubs and cafés to church basements and the zoo, Brad has earned the title of "ruling the Pittsburgh coffeehouse scene" (Pittsburgh Magazine). His songs are clearly honest reflections of life experiences that he has crafted into intelligent, pleasant new-age folk.” Lyrically, Yoder displays a quick wit and a sense of humor … Unlike most folk musicians who strum basic chords without any rhythmic feel, Yoder attacks his instrument with amazing technique, precision, and dynamics. Brad's music has been compared to that of Matthew Sweet, Elliott Smith, and Jason Falkner his lyrics have been compared to Shel Silverstein’s and his voice to James Taylor.īyron Nash of the Rock n Roll Reporter aptly describes Brad Yoder: “With his songs, Yoder is able to draw the listener into the music like a magnet to metal, making you feel like you're part of the song. ![]() Brad Yoder is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whose eclectic mix of humorous, poetic and thought-provoking tuneful original songs and live performances have won over both audiences and critics.
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