Ted's Wrecking Yard, Presentation, Thurs, July 20 by T.O. Music Notes. Thursday, July 27, 2000

Bryan Potvin

He's been a Northern Pike and an A&R scout, but it appears the role of solo artist suits Bryan Potvin best. Playing last week at an industry schmooze to hype his new Heartbreakthrough disc, the singer/songwriter appeared relaxed and convivial alone onstage with his guitar. Of course, it helped that half of the Universal Canada staff -- former co-workers and current record distributors -- were on hand spreading the love around. Among them was Potvin's partner, Samantha Johnson, who, conveniently, is helping work the record.

Good news -- nothing on Heartbreakthrough reeks of the grotesque sexism of the Pikes' horrific She Ain't Pretty. Hallelujah.