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B2 - The Canadian Champion, Friday, JuIy 13, 2007 Demetrious offers blend of country and rock LIIIhtYur-Hm HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER 0F THE PHOENIXNoPasses <PG>îçn2Screens) 12, 115,3:20,4:45,6:40,815,10 P.M. LICENSE TO WED (1 4A) 12:30,3:30,6:30, 9:30 P. M. TRANSFORMERS No Passes (PG > Aiso in Limied RWC00 and OVS90 12:05335,7:05,10:20 PM TRANSFORMERS (PG)110,5,8:45 RATATOUILLE (G) 14,T955 P.M. LIVE FREE OR DIE HAR No Passes (14A) 1255,3:55,7:1010:25 P.M. EVAN ALMIGHTY (G) 1225 P.M. KNOCKED UP(14A)3:25,6:25,925 P.M. vfrom YOUNG on page Bi 1 810 nlvP ly a nucîîîber of- local band I ID, the affable niuscian decided ttî go the solo route aftcr nmenber', of* the band went oheir separate ways 10llowing lîîgb 'chool. C otuntry-rock is bow Demetrious descrihes his soiond. "Ive always heen a big fan of clas- sic rock and country'" be said, explaining bis sound sirnply takes the best of both worlds and rnelds ohern together. Residents wbove yet to catch Demetrious in action might want to check otut his upcom- ing concert at Mohawk, whicb is his largest venue 80 date. The free performance is part of the racetracks Sumnmer Nigbo Concert Series, and will take place july 29. Demeorious will be backed by bis tbree- person band, wbich be feels fortunate to have found. -Wben you have good musîcoans bebind you, tbey bning the songs to flfe," be said. Also, this Sunday bell be performing an unplugged set at the free Music an the Park event at Victonia Park, wbicb will non from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The concert is being put on by Milton Area Christian Churches Workong Togetber. Dernetrious, wbo's currently a soudent ai Fansbawe College in London wbere bes in the mnusic industry program, is currently in the 'f fmrlI1rrrrd(!mI soioîctliiiig tir vcll (ans who wanit to take a piece of bis music borne, He recorded tbree of the songs at a studio in Nova Scotia, wbile the balance of the album is being recorded in Burlington. Its being released on bis own label, Don't Look Back Recordings. When it cornes to performing, being on stage is no doubt the best part, Demetrious said, and the most important. "You can make a record as great as you want, but you've got to be able to performn live." Altbougb be no longer gets nervous before a crowd, Demetrious said bc does feel a few buiterflies wben bes waiting to sec if there'lI be a beaitby turnout. Demetrious bas been taking piano lessons since be was five and guitar and vocal lessons from the age of 13. For the past few years, be's been taking classical vocal training frorn local teacber Krsten Pitkanen. Tbougb (ts not the type of music be perform.s, the classical train- ing belps build good singing technique, be said. "She's been great," Demetrious said of bis teacher and friend. 'Shes really belped me find my voice and bas encouraged me to corne out of my shell." 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Uuffl, Jame MWlet- RyalLePtieMadowtowve f 985-07-1 1151 Btonle Road, 0 O it n NS Demetrious if bis talent and positive attitude drivc so succeed," she said, calling bom an "anti-diva" - "Hes proven bimself to be a bard worker and an engaging perforiner.'" Songwriting cornes naturally to Demetrious, wbo's been doing it since the age of 14. He gains inspiration from life in gener- ai, and said song ideas often strike wben bes on the car or doing other daily tasks. The key to connecting witb bis audience bhrougb song is writing about tbings tbey can relate to, be said. "rIf its sornetbing tbey can relate to, I've done my job," be said. As a Christian, Demeojious said bis faitb influences bis songwriting and the way be lives bis life. "You've got on take it day by day and trust God on take you wbere you need to go," hc said. Wbetber or flot be makes it big in the music biz, Demetrious said be knows five or 10 years dlown the road bell stili be wriuing and perforrning. "Its just sometbîng 1 do,' be said simpiy For more information on Dernetnious, visit www.stevendernetrious.com or wwwmyspace.corn/stevendemetnious. Stephanie Hounscîl cat bc reached at sohiessen@mýrilon)ncanadiancharnpion.corn. Gary Carr - RegionaI Chair