Stephen Bruce Medd Music

Stephen Bruce Medd is a performing storyteller and songwriter of historical Folk ballads and spiritual songs. Stephen assisted Avril Lavigne in her early development by writing 3 songs for her that were Avril's first-ever studio recordings. His songs are inspired by the remote and beautiful Canadian landscapes that he traveled as an exploration geologist; historical events and civil rights issues. Recently, he has published a book, entitled: If Lilacs Could Sing, a compilation of original and adapted ballads and rare archival pictures of historical events that occurred in Greater Napanee, Kingston and the Bay of Quinte area.

Stephen's musical influences include: The Chad Mitchell Trio; The Kingston Trio; Peter Paul and Mary; Pete Seeger; Gordon Lightfoot; Leonard Cohen; Stan Rogers; Archie Fisher; Kate Rusby; Karine Polwart; Julie Fowlis; British Folk-Rock; The Beatles