BRET HIGGINS (bass)

A founding member of the band, Bret’s bass is the pulse at the heart of Beyond the Pale’s music, driving the group with his impeccable timing, muscular presence, and rock-solid groove.  His background in jazz and improvised string music broadens the palette of musical ideas at play in BTP.  Bret studied at Humber College and has performed/recorded with a number of other artists, including Great Lake Swimmers, The Wailing Jennys, and Hilario Duran.  Bret is also founder and leader of the Mirobolus String Trio, and has received grants for composition and sound recording from the Ontario Arts Council.

OTHER PROJECTS

Great Lake Swimmers – Canadian folk/pop group

The Outlanders – Gritty instrumental jazz/rock