Tim Neufeld

Tim Neufeld

Tim Neufeld & the Glory Boys in 2015. From left to right: Colin Trask, Tim Neufeld, Jon Mushaluk, Matt Stride.
Background information
Also known as Tim Neufeld & the Glory Boys
Origin Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Gospel
Bluegrass
Folk
Roots
Years active 2013 to present
Website www.timneufeldmusic.com
Members Tim Neufeld
Colin Trask
Matt Stride

Tim Neufeld is a JUNO award winning recording artist based in Abbotsford, BC. Tim is best known as the cofounder and lead singer of EMI recording artist STARFIELD [1] who are four time JUNO Award nominees, Western Canada Music award recipients, winners of 10 GMA Canada Covenant Awards (CGMA) and 2 Dove Awards.[2] Tim’s first solo endeavour ‘TREES’, won the 2014 JUNO Award for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year [3] as well as the award for the 2013 CGMA Modern Worship Album of the Year. After the release of ‘TREES’, Tim and the Canadian bluegrass trio The Glory Boys embarked on the ‘TREES TOUR’ in which the band performed in 60+ Canadian markets. Tim’s sophomore album ‘THE JOY’ was released in September 2014 to critical acclaim and earned him a JUNO 2015 nomination.[4]

History

Tim Neufeld (born April 7, 1976) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is a lead vocalist and guitarist and in 2000 along with his brother Jon Neufeld, they co-founded the contemporary Christian band Starfield.

After releasing 3 independent albums and 4 albums with EMI/Sparrow Records with accompanying tours, Starfield is currently on hiatus while each brother pursues solo projects. In June 2013, Tim released his first solo album “Trees” which garnered him the GMA Canada Covenant Award 2013 for Modern Worship Album of the Year and the JUNO 2014 Award for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year. “Trees” is a collection of worship songs written by Christian artists such as Matt Redman, Gungor, Paul Baloche and All Sons and Daughters among others. Tim has been quoted as saying:

“The worship songs of others have always been my spiritual TREES, the theological and emotional pillars of my faith. It’s hard to even measure the simple yet profound impact worship writers like Matt Redman and Paul Baloche (among many others) have had on my life (and faith) by just simply yet skillfully putting scripture to melody.” The “Trees” album has been described as “Matt Redman meets Mumford and Sons”.[5]

For the “TREES Tour” which launched in Spring 2013, Tim assembled a band including Colin Trask (drummer/percussionist for Starfield), Matthew Izaguirre (bassist), Jon Bryant (indie Canadian singer-songwriter on banjo, guitars and dulcimer) and Jon Mushaluk (stand up bass). The songs from the Trees album took on a distinct bluegrass feel when played live on tour with the featured use of banjo, dobro and dulcimer. Tim has described their sound as “newgrass”.[6] During the course of the TREES tour the band took on the moniker “Tim Neufeld & The Hallelujah Glory Boys” which then morphed into their current name “Tim Neufeld & The Glory Boys”. Tim and the band spent time in Nashville in early 2014 recording with Starfield producer Allen Salmon crafting songs for Tim’s sophomore album of original songs entitled “THE JOY” which was released in September 2014. "THE JOY" album earned a 2015 JUNO Award nomination. Tim's third solo album, "TREES Chapter 2" is slated for release on October 9, 2015. Tim & the Glory Boys are currently travelling across Canada on the JOYRIDE TOUR.

Discography

Albums

Awards

GMA Covenant Awards
Year Award Result
2013 [7] Modern Worship Album of the Year ("Trees") Won
Male Vocalist of the Year Nominated
Album of the Year ("Trees") Nominated
New Artist of the Year Nominated
Artist of the Year Nominated
2015 [8] Album of the Year ("The Joy (Feat. The Glory Boys)") Nominated
Recorded Song of the Year ("I'm Free") Won
Song of the Year ("I'm Free") Nominated
JUNO Awards [9]
Year Award Result
2014 Contemporary Christian and Gospel Album of the Year ("Trees") Won
2015 Contemporary Christian and Gospel Album of the Year ("The Joy (Feat. The Glory Boys)") Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Epp, Aaron. "Called To Purse Joy". christianweek.org. Christian Week. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  2. ↑ McDaniel, Diane. "STARFIELD IS TODAY’S MOST AWARD WINNING CANADIAN BAND". 1cubed.com. One Cubed. Retrieved 19 February 2007.
  3. ↑ "Juno Award for Tim Neufeld of Abbotsford". AbbyNews.com. Abby News. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  4. ↑ "Free will concert features Juno artist, Tim Neufeld". insideottawavalley.com. Inside Ottawa Valley. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Parsons, Mandy (June 11, 2013). "Starfield's Tim Neufeld Releases Debut Solo Project". TodaysChristianMusic.
  6. ↑ "Tim Neufeld Opens Up About the Future of Starfield and What's In Store for the Glory Hallelujah Boys". Crossroads360Online.
  7. ↑ "35th Annual GMA Canada Covenant Awards Nominees Announced". yourchurchzone.com. Your Church Zone. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  8. ↑ Pollard, Kevin. "Canadian artists recognized at 37th Annual Covenant Awards". lightmagazine.ca. Light Magazine. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  9. ↑ "Free will concert features Juno artist, Tim Neufeld". insideottawavalley.com. Inside Ottawa Valley. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  1. 2013 Covenant Award Winners: http://www.gmacanada.ca/winners/ Retrieved 2014-08-14
  2. Juno 2014 Nominees and Winners http://junoawards.ca/nominees-2014/ Retrieved 2014-08-14
  3. Tim Neufeld Wins 2014 Juno for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album, Trees http://crossroads360.com/article-tim-neufeld-wins-2014-juno-for-contemporary-christiangospel-album-trees-/220552 Retrieved 2014-08-14
  4. Tim Neufeld Artist Profile http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=4381 Retrieved 2014-08-116
  5. Tim Neufeld: Trees http://www.ccmmagazine.com/article/review-trees/ Retrieved 2014-08-16
  6. Juno Award for Tim Neufeld of Abbotsford http://www.abbynews.com/news/253419311.html 2014-08-16
  7. Kevin's Music Picks: Tim Neufeld, Trees http://www.lightmagazine.ca/index.php?page=public.viewarticle&nArticlesID=941 Retrieved 2014-08-16
  8. Juno Gala Winners http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/juno-gala-winners-253082291.html
  9. New Release Tuesday: THE JOY http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=14336 Retrieved 2014-09-24
  10. Called to pursue joy: Tim Neufeld and the Glory Boys take bluegrass to church http://www.christianweek.org/called-pursue-joy/ Retrieved 2014-09-24

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