With the grit of a 90’s grunge frontman and the charm of a southern gentleman, Brett Kingswell’s unique brand of country laced, Northern roots rock is turning heads, perking ears, and moving feet in its wake.
The life of this razor sharp, rock & roll vagabond began in small town Ontario. After picking up a guitar for the first time at the age of 23, the result has been a very natural musical path for this unsuspecting and magnetic performing artist.
In his short musical career, Brett has:
- Performed shows & festivals across Canada & the U.S. including NXNE, Merritt Mountain Music Fest, and has shared the stage with such great acts as Everclear, David Wilcox & Edwin of I Mother Earth
- Signed to Manhattan record label 5 Points Records with 1st project Carnival Divine in 2003
- Recorded with Grammy winning engineers and producers (including Ron Allaire ; Steely Dan, Queen Latifah, and has recorded original music with members of Alice Cooper, Fuel, Kings X,& Megadeath
- Had success with licensing including original works played on ABC’s “One Life To Live”, as well as publishing agreements with Canadian and U.S. publishers Nightingale Music, Nudgie Music, Bundini Music,
- Had success with radio/internet airplay, including current Canada wide campus radio/publicity campaign with Toronto record label Bent Penny Records
- Had success with compilation cd’s including 272 Records Akoustika V. 12, as well as inclusion on Los Angeles GODIY Records sampler press kit, distributed to over 500 U.S. music outlets & radio stations
- Been booking and performing shows across Canada and beyond; solo, duo or band shows, comprised of compelling pros collectively from such acts as Raine Maida, Melissa Auf Der Maur, & The Philosopher Kings
With a posse of devoted and connected fans, Brett’s latest project and energetic live shows share the life & times of this true Canadian storyteller. Catch Toronto’s top modern country rock recording artist Brett Kingswell at a venue near you!
Brett Kingswell's haunting cover of Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited"
Brett "JackFish" Kingswell's haunting video cover of Alanis Morisettes "Uninvited".
More videos to come.
Brett has been working as a professional model/actor for over 10 years. With mother agency Ford Models Toronto, Brett has worked in print, runway, showroom and television ads in Canada, the U.S. and abroad including Switzerland, Spain and Italy.
Previous clients include:
For more images and booking information contact Cindi Gerster at Ford Models Toronto @ 416.362.9208































