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Members: Just me... I play all instruments and record them seperately

He didn't woo Paula, impress Randy or take any criticism from Simon, but Dan Barnlund made it to Hollywood anyway. Barnlund has been singing, playing guitar and writing music since the sixth grade and has always dreamt of becoming a famous rock star. Last month the 23 year old restaurant manager from Brandon caught the attention of Canadian rockers Sum 41. Six weeks ago, Barnlund, who records and performs with the band Red Leather Jacket, realized that Sum 41 still had not replaced guitarist Dave Baksh, who left to pursue other opportunities in 2006. So Barnlund contacted the band over the internet about the vacant position and and sent them samples of his music. The rest, as they say, is history. "I just checked out their MySpace and their website, and it was still just the three guys and they didn't have a replacement for Dave yet. So I sent them a couple of songs that I had written and recorded, and Deryck (Whibley) emailed me back two hours later and asked me if I could come down to LA." Jumping at the opportunity to showcase his musical talent, Barnlund gladly accepted the band's offer as he will fly to Los Angeles on March 10 for a six day stay. A fan of Sum 41 since their inception in 2000, Barnlund will play guitar and sing back-up vocals if he lands the gig, but he says he has much more to offer the band than that. "I'd bring some song writing abilities and a new set of ears to the band. I know all of the songs already. But I'm also easy to get along with and I'm easy going, which is important because you're going to have to spend a lot of time together." Barnlund describes his style as melodic punk rock and says that he is a fan of everything from Guns N' Roses to Simon and Garfunkel, blending elements from each into his music. Having known about the audition for more than a month beforehand, Barnlund practiced hard to make sure he is perfect in front of Sum 41, but he was also anxiously awaiting the arrival of his passport, lately an important element for anyone's trip to the United States. "When I first found out I was so excited, but then I realized I needed a passport because I didn't have one. But honestly, I got my passport in two weeks. They were quoting people like five months, and I got mine in two weeks." The rock Gods seem to be smiling on him, as do the passport fairies. Looks like Barnlund is already getting the rock star treatment he deserves.

Derek Jory

Dan will be performing a new acoustic song live on the Noon Show this Tuesday on CKX Television starting at 12:30pm....so check it out!!

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