Biography

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Don Sawchuk is a fresh new voice on the Singer / Songwriter scene with music right for today!

Don Sawchuk has been in love with the dream of making music ever since his sister introduced him to a collection of albums in his youth. She was the voice of encouragement, telling him always to follow his dreams. Sadly, his sister, who was in and out of abusive relationships all her adult life suffered the ultimate abuse – she was murdered, a travesty for Don, his family and friends.

After Don received a Bachelor of Science Degree he pursued a career in the pharmaceutical industry and now holds a position with a Global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, which caters to animal and pet health care. It is likely Don’s caring for others that led him to choose the path to work in an area that deals with the vulnerable and that gives him joy in his day job while likely influencing his musical career.

As a young man growing up, Don always felt the challenges of being an underdog and after a number of years of song writing he was ready to capture his songs for posterity with a collection of 12 well‐crafted compositions that make up his first full length recording aptly entitled “Underdog”. Don enlisted Canadian Producer JK Gulley (Gulco Studios and Records) to produce the recording, who in turn contacted longtime friend and former manager Steve Thomson at Trilogy Records International/Star Satellite Music Co introducing him to his new find.

Thomson was impressed stating, “John, I listened to the recording and every track is great ‐ the album is full of heart and I believe it will be identifiable by listeners everywhere. The album certainly tells a story and I would be pleased to be part of what I think is a great song book!”

His Sister’s tragic story certainly hits a chord”.

Don Sawchuk is a Guelph-based indie artist, outstanding singer, solid guitar player and remarkable songwriter, creating multi-genre music with impactful lyrics passionately delivered during every memorable and emotionally charged live performance.

Don Sawchuk was born and raised in Windsor, ON, picked up a guitar at the age of twelve, and played his first gig – a one-off rock show in a church basement – with his band mates from high school, playing cover tunes from Led Zeppelin, The Who and similar, now classic rock, artists.