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When Eugene Draw was still busking for a living, people working in the office towers nearby often called the joyful musician "doctor." He had the ability to cure the common blues and uplift the spirits of even the most cynical passer-by. If positive energy has been a consistent element of Dr. Draw's career, then genre bending is certainly another trademark. In fact, his renditions of classical masterpieces as well as his original compositions defy singular classification. Unfettered by music's traditional boundaries, Dr. Draw and his talented band pull together an organic blend of instruments that satisfies eclectic audiences. Added to Draw's violin strings are the instruments of his musical collective: an award-winning guitarist, electronic keyboard specialist, electric harpist, rock bassist and drummer. At a recent performance in Boston, a writer for Newsweekly reported that "a young violinist - an attractive guy who goes by the moniker Dr. Draw - stole the show with his infectious performance of high energy, piping out a mix of classical and house musical sounds from his electric violin. The show allegedly literally brought some to tears." Citing such diverse influences at Chopin, Charles Minges, David Bowie and Pink Floyd, Dr. Draw comes by his unique musical masala honestly. When various traditional melodies from around the world are added to the mix, it becomes easier to find both something familiar in his music and at the same time be intrigued by what is unusual and novel. Elements of African percussion, Indian ragas, North American folk music and reggae all find their place here and there throughout Dr. Draw's compositions. Born in Moscow to a family immersed in classical music, the young boy learned the power and drama of performance from his ballerina mother. He practised his beloved violin sometimes up to six hours a day, hardly willing to stop for breaks. When Eugene's parents moved to Canada, he was enrolled at the prestigious Royal Conservatory of Music. Ultimately constrained by the school's formal approach to music, Eugene left the institution in favour of the street where he was free to improvise and experiment. Brandishing his beloved violin and an unlimited imagination, the teenager threw himself into his music like never before. With a marked passion and unmistakable gift, Dr. Draw's performances drew growing audiences and he was soon "discovered" by Canada's largest newspaper that enthusiastically declared him one of the country's most promising young performers. Draw has been based the last two years in Montreal as part of that city's burgeoning music scene. Featured in some of Canada's leading press, his unique performance is today sought by event organizers across the arts and commercial spectrum. Notable recent appearances have included opening for the legendary Patti Labelle at the Toronto Fashion Cares AIDS Benefit, sharing the stage with Usher at the Louis Vuitton Emprise jewellery launch party in New York, and again for the Louis Vuitton Cup in Newport, Rhode Island, a gala event for the International Yachting Restoration School. Dr. Draw was also invited to perform at this year's Barenaked in Rosedale fundraiser hosted by the popular Barenaked Ladies, where Eugene also jammed on stage Ron Sexsmith, Jim Cuddy, and Our Lady Peace. One of his career favourites was playing at Prague's Presidential Palace in the same venue where many of Europe's greatest composers and musicians have played over the centuries. The summer of 2005 saw Draw and his band break into the Festival Circuit at the Beaches International Jazz Festival. As the undisputed star attraction he brought in the largest and most enthusiastic crowds. At just 23 years of age, Dr. Draw is assuming his place among only a handful of artists with the charisma and talent to command attention from so many important and diverse stages.
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Just another crazy show
Occupation
Musician, Composer, Artist, Writer, Violinist, Producer, Lover
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Music, movies, internet, philosophy, books, good european indie films, poetry, biking, computers,
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With this video we pose the question: "How has HIV and and Aids affected our relationships?"
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drdraw said:
Thank you for posting this on Youtube:) the world has to see it....
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