Broken Poets songwriter, singer and guitarist Tim McDonald has always had an innate sensibility for creating strong melodies and verses. But it’s his gift for poetically expressing an almost transcendent philosophical insight that sets his songwriting apart from others. As one reviewer put it, his music is "Soulful poetry turned into song, rock & roll, and introspection all in one." McDonald is not just writing from the heart, but is consistently tapping into some mysterious source of inspiration.
In 2000 McDonald was touring solo and needed someone to accompany him for a performance at The Gaslight (Bob Dylan’s old haunt in NYC). A referral from a friend led him to classically trained Russian pianist and vocalist Svetlana Antropova. This meeting inspired the creation of Broken Poets. Off the success of their duo performance, McDonald sought out studio bassist Michael James and session drummer Russ Phaneuf to complete the band’s lineup. Together they have created an alternative rock band sound that is modern and relevant, yet still acknowledges the importance of the standards set by great songwriting bands of that past.
