TIM CHAISSON & MORNING FOLD - BROKEN HEARTED BEAT (BalconyTV)

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Refinement of capacity. Spirit. Creativity. While such terms endeavour to express the ultimate in marvel and ability, when it comes to performer/songwriter Tim Chaisson, these descriptive terms—which he is far too courteous to use on himself—perfectly befit the exceptional musical endowments of this 23 year-old Prince Edward Island native.

After all, Chaisson is no stranger to the spotlight. While initially entering the world of music in a family-based Celtic outfit, after years of touring and recording—before reaching driving age—Chaisson recognized a yearning to perform his own music.

With three solo albums under his belt and the recent release of Tim Chaisson and Morning Fold's independent musical gem Broken Hearted Beat, Chaisson is on a fast rise to dominating his genre. A quick glimpse of the band's achievements over the past two years reveals an enviable onslaught of accolades: winning Music PEI awards for Songwriter of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Pop Recording of the Year and Group of the Year and more.

As for this enigmatic, energetic and enthralling release itself, Broken Hearted Beat has gleaned an honourable mention in Billboard's 17th Annual Song Contest, single "Broken Heated Beat" has snagged Number One on both the MuchMoreMusic Top 10 (numerous times over a six-week period) and East Coast Countdowns—with two more singles on the latter's charts—and nomination for the East Coast Music Awards' 2010 Pop Recording of the Year.

Bolstered by performances at the 2010 Winter Olympics, JunoFest, major festivals across the Great White North including NXNE, Canada Music Week, Burlington Sound of Music, Indie Music Week, East Coast Music Convention and feature play on television, it is no wonder that Broken Hearted Beat's debut eponymous single/video commanded attention via radio play on 40 stations across the nation. It's an achievement the band aspires for with the latest single/video "Slippin' Away" released October 2010 during their tour alongside respected brigade The Trews.

Such accomplishments are not surprising, given that Broken Hearted Beat is a compelling array of sultry, sinewy tunes intertwining exceptional musicianship with spirited delivery, unforgettable melodies and indelible sincerity;. It's a union of Chaisson's vocal, guitar, mandolin, fiddle and keyboard abilities with equally-talented spirits in Tian Wigmore (guitars and backing vocals), Brien McCarthy (bass and backing vocals) and Nat Lamoureux (drums and backing vocals).

"I'd been playing by myself for a number of years but I didn't want to start something brand new and confuse people," Chaisson explains regarding the shift from performing solo to a full band. "Not to compare us to them but like Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers or Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band, when people hear Tim Chaisson And Morning Fold, they know they're gonna get the whole show with all of the instruments."

To read the biography in its entirety, tune in again on Wednesday or head to http://timchaisson.com

Tune in on Wednesday for Part 2 with Tim Chaisson!