Brock Zeman

Brock Zeman may only be twenty-five years old, but already he’s released three previous albums with his signature roots style, and been praised by critics for the maturity of his vocals, the depth of his storytelling and his impressive live performances – which he shares with audiences widely and regularly, across North America and Europe.

His fourth album, Welcome Home Ivy Jane, produced by Keith Glass of Prairie Oyster fame, along with Zeman and Steve Foley at Audio Valley, cements Zeman’s talent as a songwriter who balances the grit of everyday life with a lyrical heart. Sung in his deep, rich and twangy vocals and backed by a first rate band, Zeman is, as one reviewer has said, “certainly a rising star” (Atlantic Seabreeze).

Zeman’s vocals often illicit immediate comparisons to Americana greats; Country Music News has said that Zeman has “a voice that begs to be compared to Steve Earle” while Rootshighway claims that “Brock Zeman should have been born in Austin Texas.” But it is Zeman’s songwriting that makes the comparisons to the great singer-songwriters stick.

Workman shows great flexibility in music styles, having been asked to perform early original material at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards in 2003. His attention to detail in lyrics and ability to create emotion through melody caught the attention of musicians and promoters alike, who promptly contracted him to perform various fairs and festivals the following year. In 2009, his songs gained the attention of legendary Rush producer Terry Brown who quickly took him under his wing to mix his debut CD.

“Workman’s originals are personal tales with a lot of big picture wisdom to take away from each song” – Fateema Sayani – The Ottawa Citizen