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***NEWS*** The B-Group Music is changing... evolving... We recently purchased a century-old church that we are turning into a world-class studio. This amazing new space will facilitate our involvement in many new and different types of projects. We can't wait... Look for a new identity, a new look, and a new site coming soon!!!
Producer-engineer/songwriter Brent Bodrug draws on the diversity of his musical influences to create innovative, commercially-viable recordings. Great songwriting is the basis for his production style which showcases unique soundscapes and an uncommon attention to detail.
Brent studied under jazz great Oscar Peterson as his protege, and was subsequently honoured by receiving the Toronto Arts Protege Award in 1993. Brent completed a B.F.A. degree in music from York University in 1995. Following graduation, he had a successful run as a touring performer, playing piano and keyboards in various venues across Canada.
Presently, Brent heads his own production company, The B-Group Music, and works full-time as a producer-engineer and songwriter developing artists from Canada and the US. Brent has produced and/or written with artists such as Alanis Morissette (Maverick), Jenna Andrews (Island Def Jam), Tom Wilson (Sony Publishing, Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Juno Award Winner), Ken Tizzard (Thornley, The Watchmen), Eva Avila (SonyBMG, Canadian Idol Winner), Andy Stochansky (RCA, Ani Difranco), Kim Bingham (EMI Publishing, Nelly Furtado, David Usher), Simon Wilcox (Universal, EMI Publishing), Jacksoul (SonyBMG, Juno Award Winner), Ryan Malcolm (Canadian Idol Winner, Low Level Flight), Carlos Morgan (Juno Award Winner), and Son (Warner), as well as numerous independent artists.
Brent has co-written songs with such notable writers as Stefan Skarbek (James Blunt, Amy Winehouse, Mel C, Sophie Ellis-Bextor), Blair Mackichan (Lily Allen, Lisa Stansfield), Curtis Richardson (J. Lo, Joss Stone, 3LW), Luke McMaster (Rihanna, Nick Lachey, Kyle Riabko), Jeremy Ruzumna (Macy Gray), Christopher Ward (Alannah Myles, Amanda Marshall, Hilary Duff), Eddie Schwartz (Pat Benetar, Rascal Flatts), Dean McTaggart (Amanda Marshall), Stan Meissner (Celine Dion, Starship), Cyril Rawson (Gretchen Wilson, Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Jessica Andrews), Rob Wells (Backstreet Boys, Nick Lachey, Canadian Idol), Jeff "Diesel" Dalziel (Edwin, Rex Goudie, Melissa O'Neil), Jason Blume (Britney Spears), Joel Parkes (Kimberley Locke - American Idol), Tasha Thorbourne (Akon), Marc Jordan (Rod Stewart), John Capek (Rough Trade, Rod Stewart), David Martin (SonyATV, Hemingway Corner), Rupert Gayle (Keisha Chante, Shawn Desman), Ben Dunk (Wave), Ash Alexander (Tricky, All Saints), Robbie Patterson (Snow, McMaster and James), James Robertson (Roz Bell, Skye Sweetnam), Matt Hales (Aqualung), Nicole Hughes (Brian Melo), Dan Broadbeck (The Salads, Jersey, Headstrong), Kelly Levesque (The Neptunes, Walter Afanasieff), Perry-Alexander (Shawn Desman, Keshia Chante, Canadian Idol), Damhnait Doyle (Shaye), Derek Downham (Ron Sexsmith, Kyle Riabko, Shaye), and Rebecca Valadez (Janet Jackson).
Brent has been invited to participate in SonyBMG’s Canadian Idol writing camp for 2 years and EMI Publishing's Idol camp this past year. He was also invited to participate in the Creative Collective (3 years) and has done writing camps for Peer Music, and most recently a writers’ retreat put on by the Songwriter’s association of Canada (SAC).
Additionally, Brent's work has been featured in international publications such as Billboard Magazine and in television shows such as Dawson's Creek.
Brent Bodrug and The B-Group Music endorses Paxton Guitars
Brent Bodrug and The B-Group Music endorses Trinity Amps
