tag:billscorzari.com,2005:/blogs/bill-og
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2024-02-04T14:34:48-05:00
Bill Scorzari
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tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7345658
2024-02-04T14:34:48-05:00
2024-02-16T15:10:31-05:00
2/4/2024: New Album Update!!
<p>Hi Folks!</p><p>When I last posted about the progress of my forthcoming (5th) album just a few weeks ago, I was gearing up to add a second acoustic guitar part to song # 10. Since then, I recorded that new part on an acoustic baritone guitar, and I am really excited about how it turned out! The main acoustic guitar and the baritone blended in a very magical way. It's the kind of musical interaction that you hope for but aren't always sure you will achieve, so I'm really glad that I made that choice for the second guitar part! After that, I moved pretty quickly through songs 11 and 12, and just today I finished recording song 13 as well! I wasn't hurrying, though. I just achieved what I wanted to, in a relatively short time, while moving forward with it. As of now, all 3 of those songs are “singer-songwriter” arrangements (an acoustic guitar track and a vocal track). I do have additional instruments in mind for them, and for the other songs as well, but I'm going to have other artists join me on these recordings a little later, to play those. There have been many, many times that I've felt ready (and eager) to bring in those other artists and to finish up this release with just the songs that I've recorded so far, but I do have 5 more songs that I want to record before I transition into that next phase of this process. When I've finished with those, I'll have 18 songs ready for the remaining instruments to be added. That's enough for a double album, or two separate album releases, or one album and a bunch of singles! I'm not sure yet, which it might be. But I am really happy to say that I'll be starting song 14 today, and that there will be just 4 more to do after that! Check back here in the days ahead if you're so inclined, and I'll let you how things are coming along with the album and will also bring you up to date with the latest news! As always, I am truly grateful for your interest in my music and for your support. With so much love and gratitude, I wish you all the best.</p><p>-Bill S.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/68ff4d25818cc7dea26cbd02f991c12c7a533d35/original/3fe68511-89cc-4eed-b34a-e60835e21762.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7336843
2024-01-19T15:37:14-05:00
2024-02-04T14:18:55-05:00
Old Releases with New Reviews
<p>Hi All!</p><p>I was excited to have my 4th album release, “<span style="color:#5b8af2;"><i><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></i></span>” (2022), get reviewed by both <strong>Robert Christgau</strong> and <strong>Tom Hull</strong> in July 2023 and November of 2023, with each giving the album a great review and an “A minus” rating (and resulting in increased CD and Vinyl sales on BandCamp and on my website “Store” page)! I wasn't sure if Tom Hull was aware of my prior releases, so I forwarded a CD copy of my second and third albums, <i><strong>Through These Waves (2017)</strong></i> and <i><strong>Now I'm Free (2019) </strong></i>to him in December 2023 and, just yesterday, I was again pleasantly surprised to learn the he reviewed them both (as well as my 2015 debut album,<i><strong> Just the Same</strong>)</i> in the “Old Music” section of his Sunday, January 15, 2024 <i><strong>Tom Hull-On The Web / Music Week</strong></i> reviews Blog!! The “B Plus" rating for my 2015 Debut and the two “A Minus” ratings and great reviews he gave to TTW and NIF were preceded by this lead-up paragraph:</p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><i>“Also, note that three A- albums this week were in Old Music, but not very old. The tip for the South African record came from Christgau's </i></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://robertchristgau.com/xg/cg/cg2024-01.php"><i><strong>January CG</strong></i></a><i> </i><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><i>[Consumers Guide]. The other two came in the mail well after I gave an A- to Bill Scorzari's </i></span><i>The Crosswinds of Kansas</i><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><i> (again, following up on a Christgau tip). Having the CDs helped, but only because the albums were so good in the first place.”</i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">You can read the full reviews </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://tomhull.com/ocston/blog/index.php" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:#5b8af2;"><strong>here</strong></span></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">I am so very thankful for these further affirmations of the human connection that I've sought to achieve through my music, and so very grateful for the opportunity to continue to be fully engaged in pursuit of this lifelong dream. </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">With so much love and gratitude, I thank you all for your support and for being connected here with me in community and music.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Stay tuned for more news to come!</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">All the best,</span><br><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Bill S.</span></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/859ef52a4c7cdb1a9a8df72e135f76a6b1a49136/original/img-0719-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/ea5af3ef8f62b070fefff96b7b35e19b5cf27df8/original/ogeteasu.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7320294
2023-12-16T22:35:04-05:00
2024-01-19T15:04:34-05:00
New Album Update: Song # 10 and beyond
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/6857e4be170f2b0924a2807abce3321f6389670a/original/a17d23b7-588a-42ab-84bd-09db0cad85c4.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> <span class="text-small"><i>Zephyr Chimes</i></span></p><p>Hi Folks!</p><p>Over the past few weeks, I've been working on the recording of song #10 for the new album, and I just finished in the studio for the day/night, tonight. I had recorded the acoustic guitar track and vocal track for this song a while back and, more recently I've been adding “Zen Bells” and “Zephyr Chimes” to it for some subtle, atmospheric parts that have been incredibly fun to create. I bought these instruments a few years ago, during the height of the Covid pandemic, because I loved the unique sounds that they made, and I did so without knowing whether I'd ever write a song that would call for adding them into an arrangement with other instruments. I mostly just liked the way they sounded and wanted to play with them! They definitely are not heard on commercial albums that I'm aware of – I can't think of even one – and it's taken until now (three years after I bought them) for me to have written a song on which I feel confident that it makes musical sense for me to explore what they can add to the song arrangement, and specifically in an "Americana Music" context. Honestly, before I began trying, and more so before I wrote this particular song that I'm working on now, it seemed like it might be a challenge to make it work. But, as it turns out, it's been an amazingly gratifying experience of experimentation and discovery. On some level, I guess it would be ok to say that the sounds that can be made with these instruments are “esoteric,” but that might distract from the simplicity and lightness of what they offer sonically, musically, and from how much fun and easy they are to play, as well as from the unencumbered qualities that drew me to them. That said, though, I guess one of the reasons why I'm so much enjoying recording with them is that I've been finding ways to create unexpectedly complex and lush rhythmic and tonal textures with them, and, given their simplicity and pervasive “randomness,” I'm actually surprised at how easily they lend themselves toward that aim. So, over the past week or so, I've been immersed in a happy, deep dive into recording this new song with these instruments. They've just drawn me into the song so much, as the sounds that I've found in them have, in turn, been finding their places in the song in ways that have made these “unusual” instruments, “obvious” choices for this composition. Tomorrow, I plan to add a second acoustic guitar part to the song. I was playing along to the playback at the end of tonight's session to see if it would work with what's already recorded and… it fits. It all fits just right, and I am really excited to get back to it tomorrow to see where it will go from here. I just wanted to take a minute tonight to thank you all for your support, and for being present here as I am finding my way to bringing these songs forward for you to hear and share. I am so very grateful for you. Please continue to check back here from time to time for the latest news and updates if you are so inclined.</p><p>With so much love and gratitude,<br>Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7315262
2023-12-06T11:42:20-05:00
2023-12-16T22:04:36-05:00
12/6/23: New News and New New-Album News!!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/fa1899e45f10be9ed92f337902e93f6158cc66fa/original/81e421a2-3ca2-4bbb-ada5-cabf4fd36dd0.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hi Folks!</p><p>A lot has happened since my last post here. Let's talk about the music... </p><p>First, I just want to mention how exciting it's been to have my <u>2022</u> release, <span style="color:#05bcf7;"><i><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></i></span>, reviewed in late <u>2023</u> by both, <strong>Robert Christgau</strong> and <strong>Tom Hull</strong>, with each of them giving the album an “A-” rating and spiking album sales. <strong>Tom Hull</strong> also added it to his 2023 Year-End “Best Non-Jazz Albums” list! Everyone involved in the making and releasing of this album, which I began recording in early 2020, put so much into it, and it's very gratifying to see it is still being noticed and mentioned with continuing praises in the present, present. Check out the “Press” page on this website for the <strong>Christgau </strong>and <strong>Hull </strong>(and other) full reviews.</p><p>For the new album I'm working on now, I completed my parts for song # 9, “Open Door,” a few weeks ago and I'm really happy with how it sounds. So far, it's a vocal track and an acoustic guitar track in a singer-songwriter style. It's tempting to let it be just that, and say that it's finished, because it could be, but I think it's going to be too tempting to add maybe a cello part and some light percussion to it when I bring other musicians on board to finish the album after all of my parts are done on these songs. As always, time will tell! I've also begun song 10, which as of today, is also a vocal track and an acoustic guitar track in a singer-songwriter style, but I've added a series of “Zen Bells” (that's what they're called!) to this one, and when I've finished editing those parts, I plan to add some “Zephyr Chimes” as well. These are unique sounding instruments that I'm using for this album and for the first time, and they will be very subtle elements of this song while the vocal and acoustic guitar will remain at the forefront and heart of it. Going beyond that, I may add a Native American Flute part or two but played in a very harmonically resonant way for contrast. Perhaps something else will come to mind. I'll have a better idea of where I might want it to go when I've finished the Zen Bells and Zephyr Chimes parts. I used a torrefied Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Murphy Lab acoustic guitar for song # 9 and a torrefied 1942 Banner Gibson Custom Shop J45 Acoustic for song # 10. I've really taken a liking to these two guitars. They sound so good on what I'm writing and recording now, and I've found myself taking them out for live performances more than anything else recently. I'll be pressing on with song 10 today. Check back here from time to time for the latest news and updates on the recording of this album if you are so inclined. I look forward to sharing more about it with you in the days and weeks to come. </p><p>With so much gratitude and love,<br>Bill S.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/ea5af3ef8f62b070fefff96b7b35e19b5cf27df8/original/ogeteasu.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7289712
2023-10-18T18:59:11-04:00
2023-12-06T11:26:26-05:00
Album #5 Update - October 18, 2023!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/1d3627920e3676010ad46a297c80774095e8aba0/original/big-ol-deck-waco-ky-performance-pic.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hey Folks!</p><p>After my recent house concert in Waco, Kentucky and attendance at AmericanaFest in Nashville this September, I took a drive to Seneca, South Carolina for some lakeside r & r. The peace and solitude there brought on some spontaneous songwriting which may or may not find its way onto the new album that I've been working on. I've got so many songs to record for it already, it might be a challenge to decide how many, and which ones, will make it onto this release, but, like everything else, that will all get sorted out in its own time.</p><p>So, as of today, and since my last post here, I've finished my parts for the 7th and 8th songs, “All This Time” and “From Your Heart,” for this album, and just this morning I started recording the ninth song, “Open Door.” I used a nylon string, “Classical" guitar for “All This Time” and a Gibson Custom-Shop Southern Jumbo for “From Your Heart.” Both of these songs have just acoustic guitar and vocal tracks so far, and will likely stay pretty sparse, production wise, when they're done. I expect that the same will be true for “Open Door” as well. In fact, I believe that most of the rest of the songs that I plan to record for this album, will also lean more toward the “Singer-Songwriter” side of production than the “Full Band” arrangements that some of the earlier-recorded songs will have. I'm excited about the contrast and variety that the two approaches will bring to this album and I'm really enjoying putting it all together. With an ever-developing vision of how the remaining tracks will fit in with the ones I've already recorded, my aim is to maintain aesthetic continuity in the listening experience throughout the album, even as the production varies significantly from song to song. So far, it's been working out really well. </p><p>I feel blessed and grateful to be in this space, where I can focus on the heart of these songs and record them in a way that I believe best tells the stories within each of them, and I'm very much looking forward to being able to share them all with you when this album is finished. I invite you to check back here again when you're so inclined, so I can bring you up to date again as I continue to move forward with the recording of this album.</p><p>With so much love and gratitude,<br>Bill S.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/9451fd141781a0d428b45ea1d5082cb5714a5675/original/waco-ky-barn-pic.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/d8ddbebaf5818c246d05ede66a4607b5d307df9c/original/carters-mural-nashville.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/94543ce91829ef0e61e085e45cf4fefe8e674e98/original/seneca-sc-lake-house-pic.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7265445
2023-08-29T19:20:31-04:00
2024-02-16T15:10:31-05:00
New Album Update!
<p>Hi Folks,</p><p>Since my last post here, I've been working on the 6th song, “Did We Tie,” for the new album, and at this point in time I'm happy to be able to say that this song is also already nearly finished, and it's been so much fun creating it! First, I used a nylon-string, “classical” guitar for the main guitar track, then I added the main vocal track. Next, I recorded a second vocal track – sung an octave higher than the first – and then followed that with an acoustic piano track. It's been a long while since I've performed a piano part on any of my recordings. We'd have to go all the way back to my debut album for the time before this one. I've been very fortunate to have some very talented artists play piano on my subsequent albums, but it has been a long time for me and I really do enjoy composing on the piano, so I wanted to do it on my own for this song. The piano is an instrument that evokes a very different mindset for me, than playing a guitar does. Everything is laid out right in front of you, very orderly, with all the notes right there in a repeating pattern to just push at. The ideas just seem to flow very quickly and smoothly for me, from that setup and I'm really happy with how the piano track came out on this song. <br><br>All of that was most of what I had intended to record in my studio here, for this song, before getting set to start the next. But then I decided to also add some Latin percussion (a Claves track), which I had originally planned to have someone else do but wound up giving it a go myself. I had a lot of fun figuring out the best technique for getting the sound I was looking for from this instrument – which appears to be a very simple percussion instrument, and in some respects is, but in others, is less so than you might first imagine. Now that it's finished, I love how the song sounds with this newly added part! It feels so good when a song's vision starts taking shape, and the more parts that I can record to get me closer to completing that vision in a recording, the better I feel about the progress I'm making in getting that much closer to being able to release this new album for you all to hear! After the Claves part, I wasn't planning on added any other instruments on my own, but when I listened back to the recording, I was inspired to also add a Tenor guitar part. This is something I hadn't originally envisioned for this song at all, but I started composing and recording it today (Tuesday, 8/29), and am really happy that I did! Once I finish the Tenor guitar track, it will be time to start recording the seventh song for this album. That will put me at just about the half-way mark for the number of songs that I'm hoping to include on this record, and that is such a great feeling! <br><br>I look forward to sharing more of the progress of the recording of this album with you in the days and weeks to come. I greatly appreciate your interest and support! Check back here soon for more news and updates! With so much love and gratitude…</p><p>All the best!<br>Bill S.</p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/744bec2728f7521af8cd92cccf1a82235b82be12/original/studio-pic-me-mics-and-classical-from-side-11.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/42240d362e2b3e3b659eb5559e700c191b5c8933/original/piano-w-monitor.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/a88fe2a3a9302caf142ab928fb1b1e71855a1f91/original/claves-micd.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/c02abf7e8b478b474254b797bdfd30da6849f698/original/tenor-guitar.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7248583
2023-07-27T21:33:00-04:00
2023-07-27T22:13:03-04:00
July 27, 2023 update on the recording of the new album!
<p>Hi Folks!</p><p>So, I've finished the banjo track for “So Much to Say on Rainy Days” (the fifth song that I've started recording for my fifth album) and I'm really excited about how it's turned out so far! With a well-worn, 1940's Gibson Acoustic for the guitar track, strummed behind the vocal, and this lonesome banjo part taking a featured role, this song is already exceeding what my expectations were for it. You never know which ones are going to soar when you first start putting them together in the studio, until they do. This one found an updraft early on, and it just keeps climbing. </p><p>When I finished the banjo track today, I started thinking about which other instrument(s) I might want to add to it next. After trying out a few, I found the sound that I was looking for in an old wooden dobro that was hanging on a side wall, behind some drum and percussion instruments. It's the perfect complement to what's already in the mix, but, I'm going to wait and ask an old friend to play this part for me, because, well, he plays dobro better than anyone I've ever heard. Some of you know who I'm talking about and if you don't, it wouldn't be too hard to figure out before the part gets done. Either way, I'll bring you up to date on all of that once we get to it (which, sigh, will be a good while from now). </p><p>Until then, I'm gearing up to begin recording the next song, “Did We Tie?” I'll be starting off with a nylon-string, classical guitar for this one. All of the parts are already worked out in my mind so, I can already tell you that it will also have acoustic piano and a string section when it's done. Sometimes you just know. Now I just need to get all of those parts recorded.</p><p>I usually, but don't always, start with a fresh set of strings when recording guitars. The strings on the classical guitar I'll be using for this song were literally decades old and very clearly showing it. So, there was no question that I'd have to restring it to get it to record well. It had a “normal tension” set (La Bella, I think) on it, but I wanted a different feel for the part that I'm going to play, and a thicker/less-bright, softer sound for this recording, so I swapped them out for a “hard tension” set. When restringing “steel” string guitars (almost always phosphor bronze for my acoustics, and nickel for my electrics) it's easy to stretch the strings, so that they'll stay in tune. But for nylon strings, especially the “hard” and “extra hard” tension sets, it can take weeks for the strings to stabilize. Planning ahead, I changed out the old normal tension La Bellas with a new D'Addaio Pro.Arte, hard tension set (nylon core / silver plated wound) a few weeks ago, so that they'd be good to go by the time I was ready to start recording this next song. Now that that time has come, I'm happy to say that I really like the way these strings feel and sound! Which is a good thing because, if I didn't, changing them again would have meant having to wait a few more weeks for a new set to stabilize. I haven't tried any “extra hard” tension sets yet but am curious about how they sound and feel--which is something I can look forward to experimenting with in the future. As the story goes, these hard tension strings seem to be “just right.” </p><p>Tomorrow I'll start recording the guitar and vocal parts, and then move forward with tracking the acoustic piano part before gathering up some friends for the string section, and for the bass and percussion tracks. It feels so good to be starting this next song, which – being the sixth one so far – means that I'm nearly half-way through the songs that I have in mind for this album, and that much closer to being able to share them all with you. </p><p>I am so grateful for your support. </p><p>Check back here again soon and hear what's happening next! </p><p>With so much love and gratitude,<br>Bill S.</p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/e138225242a04bf4e56aff629237a9c083917509/original/img-8410.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7248541
2023-07-27T19:43:47-04:00
2023-07-27T19:45:14-04:00
July 10, 2023 update on the making of my 5th album.
<p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/1023b1392a028095dc6977fb45652567025b2e4a/original/0e88a5de-1dc9-4202-997e-e9d8c6a16cc4.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />7/10/23</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">We’ll, I’ve finished the acoustic guitar and vocal parts for song five, for the new album, and it’s most definitely calling for some banjo now. I wound up with this one after I bought a Fender resonator a while back, from Pro Music in Fairbanks, Alaska. It sounded great at first, but after a while the neck started to separate from the body — which is pretty much always a bad thing. When I contacted Fender about it, they told me they had discontinued that model resonator and they very graciously offered to replace it with any other Fender acoustic instrument of my choosing. I needed a banjo at the time, so I asked if it could be this one for the trade. I shipped the resonator to them (they said they were going to shred it), and they sent me this sweet banjo. I’ve had it for a number of years now and it’s a really great instrument. I’m getting set up to use it to track some banjo for song five today, and still feeling the Fender love.</span></p><p> </p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7234094
2023-06-29T17:17:33-04:00
2023-06-29T20:14:20-04:00
June 29, 2023: ALBUM 5 UPDATE!
<p>Hi Folks!<br><br>It's been a while since I've checked in with you all here, and since I've finally found a moment for slowing down to take a short break, I wanted to catch you up and talk a little about the new album I've been working on--which is mostly the reason for the delay until now, in posting here again. </p><p>I started recording the first song (“Endgame”), for the new album, around August of last year. Typically, I'll start a recording with an acoustic guitar and vocal part for the “basic tracks,” and then start building onto the song from there. After finishing those tracks for this song, I began to search for a special electric-guitar sound to add to the arrangement. I had something very specific in mind mood-wise and texturally, and I had a general idea of what equipment I might need to use to achieve it, but all of that was just the very beginning of the process of actually creating/producing the sound and then testing it out to hear if it was going to work the way that I had envisioned and hoped it would, with what I had already recorded. I spent several days just experimenting with different guitars, amplifiers and effects pedals and then, after narrowing down the choices, I spent several more days adjusting knobs and parameters to zero-in on the sound that I was trying to create. I eventually wound up using a Gibson 335 electric guitar, with a stereo signal from the effects board feeding a Fender Princeton and a Paul Reed Smith Archon amplifier, both set for very clean, non-distorted sounds. I went with using the stereo signal into those two separate amps, to enhance the gently swelling, spacious and ethereal sounds being generated from the Leslie-simulator effects pedal (the one I landed on after trying out several for this part) and which happily had a stereo output. I attached an expression pedal to the Leslie simulator--to be able to vary the speed and intensity of the effect while playing and recording the new part--and added a volume pedal and treble booster into the signal path for some more subtle tweaking of the sound options. I gave the set up a few test-runs and adjusted the parameters some more, until I felt like the combination of equipment and their settings provided me with the right palate of sounds to work with, and for me to be able to make something musically moving happen. Since specific sounds can create specific feelings, it was really important to me to reproduce and create that sound I wanted for this song, as closely as possible to how I was hearing it in my head, so that everyone listening could also hear it as I was imagining it to be and could feel what I was feeling and how I wanted the song to feel. That connection--the making and sharing of it--that's what music is all about for me. It's what I hope for and strive for, and it was probably more than a week, and maybe two, before I finally felt that I had achieved the sound that I was hoping to add to this song. In the end, it was well worth the time and effort. After creating the sound that I wanted, with the equipment on hand, I got to work (read: great fun!) composing the electric guitar part that I wanted to add to the vocal and acoustic guitar tracks. I spent nearly another two weeks coming up with different ideas and selecting the ones that I liked the most to complete this part of the song, which, aside from the vocal part, is a central point of focus in the recording. The challenge was to have two equal focal points (vocal and electric guitar) that added something musically interesting to each other, without one distracting from the other. Finding the right balance was the key to unlocking the magic, and I worked on this song from early August of 2022 well into September of 2022 turning that key. After completing the electric guitar part in September, my attention got diverted to other callings, including a road trip to Nashville for AmericanaFest 2022, which then detoured me to Colorado for some mountain time and then took me back home, where I decided to plant some trees--about 20 of them. It was something that's been on my “too-due” list for a long while, and with the weather being so mild so late in the year (2022), I saw it as the perfect time to get to it and to get it done. So that's what I did, and it feels good to be able to watch them growing! When I got back to recording again in January of this year, I found that, working through the process of patient preparation and experimentation for the first song for this record, had somehow carried over and set the pace for the recording of the songs that followed--three others so far, each of which I've easily spent just as much, if not even more time and effort on already.</p><p>The second song, “Time Is a River Now,” also has electric guitar accompanying the acoustic guitar and vocal tracks, but it's definitively a straight-up rock-guitar sound. I used an Ernie Ball/MusicMan EVH Signature guitar, with a treble booster, a volume pedal and a Sabadius “FunkyVibe” (Filmore Model) Univibe Clone, with an expression pedal attached (to vary the speed of the Univibe effect while playing and recording), running through a vintage Marshall JMP-1 pre-amp and a vintage Mesa Boogie 2-Ninety stereo power amp, powering a full Marshall stack! This set up makes such an incredibly expressive and satisfying sound to play with, and I had an absolute blast recording this part! It's funny, because it all started out as a folk song, and then, well, something turned a corner in the making and suddenly the song “went electric,” with eight, 12" Celestian Greenbacks weaving electric guitar riffs into and around the Folk acoustic guitar and vocal tracks. It will be a bit of time yet, before this album can be released, so, while I am sad to have to wait to share it with you, I can mention now that, if you enjoy hearing the interplay of the acoustic and electric guitars when the song is released, even one quarter as much as I enjoyed playing and recording them, then you're gonna really love this song! Many of the earlier years of my musical path were devoted to the electric guitar, and it's so much fun to be able to draw buckets of water from that well, to complete the songs that I'm writing now. This one was really fun!</p><p>For the third song, “It Keeps Me On The Run,” I leaned more on Folk and Roots fundamentals, adding some understated mandolin to the acoustic guitar and vocal tracks. I had experimented with adding another guitar part on top of that, but later decided that the song didn't need any more guitar parts, and sounded better with a simpler, more stripped-down arrangement, and so I left it as it was/is. My plan is to have other artist friends add bass, drums and other instruments (such as piano, organ, pedal steel guitar, dobro, banjo, fiddle/strings, and/or whatever else might come to be) to some of the 12 or so songs that I have in mind for this album, after I've finished recording all of my parts for all of them. That's a process that's worked well for me in the past and that I hope to begin sometime toward the end of this year or in early 2024.</p><p>The fourth song that I've recorded so far, is titled, “And, So (Deep Into the Dark)." It's a song I wrote some years ago and it leans to the Americana side of things. Presently, it has just an acoustic guitar and vocal track--which I finished just last week. I'm thinking acoustic piano and a string section, along with bass and drums, will be great additions to this one, and I'm looking forward to getting those parts worked out and recorded later down the line as well.</p><p>I love how these first four songs have already turned out and I can't wait to get started on the rest! I can already tell that this album is going to be something really special. Overall, it will likely have just two, or maybe three songs that feature electric instruments, with the others being more in line with the style of my previous records, while still offering something new and unexpectedly different from what you've heard from me in the past. I've got at least eight more songs written and ready to start recording for it, and since part of the fun of recording is in the doing and another part is in the seeing and hearing where you wind up when it's all said and done, I'm excited to get back to it. Wherever it ultimately takes me to, the process feels so good already. I'm also excited about the songs themselves and the fact that with no looming time pressure or planned imminent deadlines ahead, there's lots of space for fun and thoughtful, creative composition to enjoy and make them shine. </p><p>For now--for the rest of this week--I'll be taking a little R & R on this North Carolina beach. Since my attention is going to be focused on getting this record recorded when I get back home to New York, my live shows will be few and far between for a short while. I've got a house concert in KY coming up in September, 2023 though, just before AmericanaFest, and I have visions of a full-on tour to see through for 2024, after that. Check back here from time to time, and I will keep you posted as things keep moving forward on this new record. As always, I so appreciate your love and support, and am looking forward to seeing you out on the road again soon!</p><p>With much love,<br>Bill S.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/c40b4ff78a723c2ac882f0eabc08a0a80d536715/original/oibo603c.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7178766
2023-03-26T14:43:20-04:00
2023-06-29T16:59:43-04:00
"CATSKILLS AIR" TV INTERVIEW
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/760e03e39c049a0439f40c7eceb93a6d60fd4d46/original/callicoon-on-the-delaware.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>Hey Folks!</p><p>I recently had the great pleasure of speaking with Artie Martello, via Zoom, about my fourth album, <span style="color:#05bcf7;"><i><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas, </strong></i></span><span style="color:#000000;">the law,<i><strong> </strong></i></span>and some other things as well, including the new album that I'm currently working on. I even got to play a couple of songs live for the interview! </p><p>You may know Artie from “<span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);">The Catskills Cafe” radio show which airs every Sunday from 2- 4pm on <strong>WIOX FM 91.3</strong> (streaming at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="http://wioxradio.org/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://wioxradio.org&source=gmail&ust=1679940966245000&usg=AOvVaw1DzSJ11uXXz1_48jpnX0_6">wioxradio.org</a><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://wioxradio.org&source=gmail&ust=1679940966245000&usg=AOvVaw1DzSJ11uXXz1_48jpnX0_6"> ) , "</a><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);">Mostly Folk" radio, now broadcast weekly on Saturday: </span><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.mostlyfolk.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.mostlyfolk.org&source=gmail&ust=1679940966245000&usg=AOvVaw1GyIZEXH1oKBtxMIgdbenI">http://www.mostlyfolk.org</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.mostlyfolk.org&source=gmail&ust=1679940966245000&usg=AOvVaw1GyIZEXH1oKBtxMIgdbenI"> , </a><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);">Catskills Air (a local tv station on Margaretville TV cable channel 1 </span><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.catskillsair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.catskillsair.com&source=gmail&ust=1679940966245000&usg=AOvVaw0Vras10c6_bwkNtZ5DtRaD">www.catskillsair.com</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.catskillsair.com&source=gmail&ust=1679940966245000&usg=AOvVaw0Vras10c6_bwkNtZ5DtRaD"> )</a><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);"> or some other things that he also does. I first met Artie at the WIOX radio station in Roxbury, NY, back in 2019 while I was on the road for my “Now I'm Free” tour. It was great meeting and talking with him live on the air then, and as usual, it was great speaking with him again this past March 9th, 2023 for this recorded TV interview. </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);">This interview aired for the first time on “Catskills Air” on March 11th, and is still in rotation there. You can also watch it at this link: </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/gq74w0ubyhg5wb4/MF_Bill%20Scorzari.mp4?dl=0" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dropbox.com/s/gq74w0ubyhg5wb4/MF_Bill%2520Scorzari.mp4?dl%3D0&source=gmail&ust=1679940966245000&usg=AOvVaw3Nw1ld7DrUfuZeyGgKtWpE">https://www.dropbox.com/s/</a><wbr><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/gq74w0ubyhg5wb4/MF_Bill%20Scorzari.mp4?dl=0" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dropbox.com/s/gq74w0ubyhg5wb4/MF_Bill%2520Scorzari.mp4?dl%3D0&source=gmail&ust=1679940966245000&usg=AOvVaw3Nw1ld7DrUfuZeyGgKtWpE">gq74w0ubyhg5wb4/MF_Bill%</a><wbr><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/gq74w0ubyhg5wb4/MF_Bill%20Scorzari.mp4?dl=0" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dropbox.com/s/gq74w0ubyhg5wb4/MF_Bill%2520Scorzari.mp4?dl%3D0&source=gmail&ust=1679940966245000&usg=AOvVaw3Nw1ld7DrUfuZeyGgKtWpE">20Scorzari.mp4?dl=0</a><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dropbox.com/s/gq74w0ubyhg5wb4/MF_Bill%2520Scorzari.mp4?dl%3D0&source=gmail&ust=1679940966245000&usg=AOvVaw3Nw1ld7DrUfuZeyGgKtWpE"> </a><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);">I hope you enjoy it!</span></wbr></wbr></p><p><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);">Thanks for stopping by! And, remember to check back here again from time to time for the latest news, including updates about the recording of my new (presently un-named) album!</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);">All the best,</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);">Bill S.</span></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/d20b8c2d4e36989d15ecd52fc19360bd2e1a3ed7/original/wrox-me-and-artie-martello-2019.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7176456
2023-03-22T11:46:00-04:00
2023-03-26T14:30:59-04:00
UPDATE: New Sessions at First Thunder Recording for Album 5!
<p>Hi Folks!</p><p>As you know, I've recently been devoting all of my time to releasing my 4th album, <span style="color:hsl(210,75%,60%);"><i><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></i></span>, and the three “<span style="color:#f57100;"><strong>Acoustic”</strong></span> singles that followed, and as much as I'd love to be back out on the road performing live shows, if I was doing that now, I wouldn't be able to be in the studio creating my new record (#5) which is now solidly in the works! I started working on it briefly back in July and August of 2022 and came back to it more again, starting in February, 2023. Well, I'm happy to say that while I'm hoping to get back to live shows soon, maybe even this fall, I am 100% immersed in recording the new album and it feels amazing to be doing this! I've got the vocal, acoustic guitar and electric guitar parts done for the first song and I'm so happy with how it sounds that it's really hard to wait to share it with you until the rest of the songs for the album are finished! But, I am moving forward and with some recent upgrades to my <i><strong>First Thunder Recording </strong></i>studio, it's pure joy to be able to wake up every morning and continue creating these new sounds to share with you. After also finishing the vocals and acoustic guitar for the second song for the new album, I just finished (yesterday) setting up to record the Electric Guitar part for it and will be back in the studio later today to see where it takes me! T<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);">his new electric guitar part probably has the most elaborate set up/signal path that I’ve worked with to date. First, I’m using a vintage (1980's) Ernie ball / Music Man, EVH Signature Guitar, plugged into a Lehle P-Split, then a Harpoon Sea Foam, then a Cry Baby Wah Wah then a Boss volume pedal and then a Sabbadius Funky Vibe (the Fillmore version, with a foot pedal controller to manually vary the pulse speed). That’s all plugged into a vintage Marshall JMP-1 preamp with a vintage Intellifex effects unit in the effects loop for some delay and reverb. The pre-amp and effects then go to a vintage Mesa Boogie 2-Ninety power amp (set at half power). The 2-Ninety is a stereo amp and feeds two Marshall 4x12 slant cabinets with Celestion greenbacks (one cab is vintage 1970’s, the other is vintage 1980’s). I like the sound of the slant Cabinets better than the square ones that go on top of the slants for a full stack--so these are both slants. Each of the cabinets has a Sennheiser 421 and a Royer 121 mic positioned about 2 1/2 inches off the speaker cloth at a bottom speaker, and then there’s a Neumann TLM 67 set up as a room mic. Each of the Royers are going through a channel of the Neve 1073 DPX that I just added to the rack, and then into an Audioscape 76A before inserting into a channel of the Trident T-88 console. The Sennheisers are going directly into the Trident. The TLM 67 is going into an AEA RPQ2 preamp and then into a (pretty much nailed) Black Lion Bluey before inserting into a channel of the T-88. I’ve got the Sennheisers near the left edge of the speaker cones, and the Royers more towards the center. The amp is up at a pretty good volume so the noise floor is pretty low on the outboard gear and the console. It seems like a lot of work when you’re setting it all up, but then when it’s all finally dialed in and you start to play and hear how good it sounds, the inspiration just flows and it’s totally worth the effort. I haven’t played the EVH in a while, so the last thing I needed to do before starting to track, was to change the strings. I'm using DR Pure Blues. Nickel. 10 - 46. This combination of strings, EVH guitar, Marshall/Boogie amp, midi controlled Intellifex unit and Marshall cabinets is something I've used for many years and it's always delivered for me. The Seafoam and Funky Vibe added the finishing touches that this new song is drawing me to and I can't wait to start tracking! So, that's it for now! Back to the studio!</span></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/73d88dde9b19907eab4b4fc33e95626509924473/original/img-6240.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/0265389467aab58b48b688f815ae144932fe77e7/original/img-6241.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/24d6e340b6d066cf05dedb96a61db300d597a3d1/original/img-6239.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/4fcfce42d4d8f22f7b680efbbfeee9e99546b1cb/original/img-6236.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/237fae5399606661331b3413ccb5f799da7724de/original/img-6235.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/369c8c74dae192eb34f68d9960a5f98209d16760/original/img-6238-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/932fd79be29411699ae8c21db5cd7f90738c3dbb/original/c686b2b5-8c6d-4542-97e2-ae98d64eeaf8.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/d335bc6680b7172a7ffb6b9c5866d581526859fa/original/img-6253.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/ce4b08522e7bb619068a048ebd6dddaa3dc3421b/original/img-6256.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/60cf028236ab664052af0b3410f8443b0ef66315/original/img-6258.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>Ready to go!!!…</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7168904
2023-03-10T12:08:27-05:00
2023-03-10T14:12:56-05:00
"MULTNOMAH FALLS (ACOUSTIC)" - RELEASED TODAY!
<p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/02e1c56d68b6702e2f8a3af8aecbceaae7ed5e44/original/multnomah-falls-bridge-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hi Folks!</p><p>Today, we released “Multnomah Falls (Acoustic)!” It's the last of the three “Acoustic” singles that I was asked to record for radio in a singer-songwriter format, after the release of my <span style="color:#05bcf7;"><i><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></i></span> album.</p><p>Americana Highways Premiered the song on March 6th and said:</p><p>"<i>Americana Highways</i> presents this premiere of Bill Scorzari’s song ‘Multnomah Falls (Acoustic).’ The song first appeared on his recent release<i> The Crosswinds of Kansas</i>, but not in this acoustic form. Bill is going to release three songs… in their acoustic formats. This one will be available on March 10. …</p><p>The song was recorded at Bill Scorzari’s First Thunder Recording Studio in Huntington, NY and the abridged songs were mastered by Jim DeMain at Yes Master Studio in Nashville in 2022.</p><p>“Multnomah Falls (Acoustic)” was written, produced, and performed by Bill Scorzari. Gentle acoustic melodies, and then Bill’s raw whispery-gritty vocals ease in thoughtfully over the top. …</p><p><i><span>'There are so many directions from which to approach the presentation of a song idea. The version of “Multnomah Falls” on The Crosswinds of Kansas album was to a great extent driven by my intention, from the moment that I began writing it, to include it on a studio album of songs performed by a full band. It’s a really great feeling when you finally make your way to the end of that creative road and can sit back and listen to how it all plays back to you.</span></i></p><p><i><span>I love how the ideas that I had imagined for the album came to life, and when I was asked to re-interpret some of the songs as an alternate, ‘solo-acoustic’ performance for radio, I wanted to show as much contrast as possible to the album versions. Changing the tempo and mood on ‘Multnomah Falls,’ and shifting the focus to just a single instrument, makes the lyrics more central to the delivery of the song and brings what I feel is a very different listening experience between the more intimate acoustic version and the fully arranged album version.</span></i></p><p><i><span>I hope you enjoy listening to the ‘Acoustic’ singles of ‘Multnomah Falls,’ ‘The Broken Heart Side of the Road,’ and “I-70 East as much as I enjoyed reimagining and recording them</span></i><span>. — Bill Scorzari' </span></p><p><span>Here's a link to the full Premiere:</span><span style="color:#05bcf7;"><span> </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://americanahighways.org/2023/03/06/song-premiere-bill-scorzari-multnoma-falls-acoustic/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:#05bcf7;"><strong><u>AMERICANA HIGHWAYS PREMIERE</u></strong></span></a></p><p>You can listen to “Multnomah Falls (Acoustic)” today! <br>… at this link: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/multnomah-falls-acoustic"><span style="color:#05bcf7;"><strong><u>https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/multnomah-falls-acoustic</u></strong></span></a></p><p>You can also read Americana Highways' previous coverage of the full album <span style="color:#05bcf7;"><i><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></i></span><span style="color:#000000;">,</span> here: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://americanahighways.org/2022/08/18/review-bill-scorzari-the-crosswinds-of-kansas/"><span style="color:#05bcf7;"><strong><u>REVIEW: Bill Scorzari “The Crosswinds of Kansas”</u></strong></span></a></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p>With much love and gratitude,<br>Bill S.</p><p><strong>P.S. Check back here from time to time for more info and for the latest news about my next album which I just recently began recording and which I hope to have ready to share with you in the most expeditious days to come! </strong></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/cef1782b8329bcb140e970d0a011c1bb6c9497bb/original/multnomah-falls-pathway-with-railing.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/bf246f177e4197d0d254fbc75380817ff98beb6f/original/multnomah-falls-switchback-11-sign.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/657e3f14a45b2ae1ffde51f567278ae884567e5b/original/multnomah-falls-trail-signs-2019-09-24.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/331dfc692873e46e532b0d5500a9a7e01466bf63/original/multnomah-falls-top-rail.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/1d57114e207e9238c7178729dfc23af91a2f55dd/original/multnomah-falls-sign-2019-09-24.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/556951cfa5e30c928d3eaceb24064d9b4d2987a0/original/bs-crosswinds-multnomah-3000x3000.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/f99810296334f4d38391cbc747c045c776e63e7e/original/bs-crosswinds-i70-acoustic-3000x3000.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/5d3818b71007284b057adb3b889e24b9b7095fae/original/bs-crosswinds-broken-heart-3000x3000-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/5a8fbb5eac88913661999fbe1f1e1758c6e9d917/original/4th-album-bluebirds-nashville-sign-photoalbum-image-far.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/07fb818dd31d819f3483b4833c10f9bd20acabad/original/4th-album-bluebirds-nashville-sign-photo-my-image-close.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/39aa6d58da06a16c34eb303cd99dfd4cc996af8f/original/22-04-15-scorzari691.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7155038
2023-02-16T09:46:13-05:00
2023-03-10T11:58:56-05:00
UPDATE!
<p>Hi All!</p><p>“<strong>I-70 East (Acoustic)</strong>,” the re-recorded solo-acoustic version of “I-70 East” from <span style="color:#05bcf7;"><i><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></i></span><i> </i>album, will be released tomorrow, <strong>Friday, February 17<sup>th</sup></strong>, on all platforms! </p><p>Here’s the link where you’ll be able to find where to listen in tomorrow: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/i-70-east-acoustic" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC;">https://billscorzari.hearnow.</span></a><wbr><a class="no-pjax" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/i-70-east-acoustic" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC;">com/i-70-east-acoustic</span></a><span style="color:#222222;"><span> </span></span></wbr></p><p><span style="color:#222222;">For now, here’s a link</span> where you can find the full-band Single of “I-70 East” from<span style="color:#222222;"> </span><span style="color:#05bcf7;"><i><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas </strong></i></span><span style="color:#222222;">album: </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-crosswinds-of-kansas" target="_blank"><span style="color:hsl(240,75%,60%);"><span>billscorzari.hearnow.</span></span></a><wbr><a class="no-pjax" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-crosswinds-of-kansas" target="_blank"><span style="color:hsl(240,75%,60%);"><span>com/the-crosswinds-of-kansas</span></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#222222;">and a link</span> to the official video: <span style="color:hsl(240,75%,60%);">https://youtu.be/W1iYJ33lATc</span></wbr></p><p>Keep an ear out for “Multnomah Falls (Acoustic)”, the last of the three new Singles, coming soon on Friday, March 10<sup>th</sup>!</p><p>#thecrosswindsofkansas #billscorzari #firstthunderrecording </p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p>For more info, please visit <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.billscorzari.com">www.billscorzari.com</a></p><p>All the best,</p><p>Bill S.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/f99810296334f4d38391cbc747c045c776e63e7e/original/bs-crosswinds-i70-acoustic-3000x3000.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p><p> </p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7153067
2023-02-13T14:00:01-05:00
2023-02-13T14:00:01-05:00
AMERICANA UK PREMIERE!
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/f99810296334f4d38391cbc747c045c776e63e7e/original/bs-crosswinds-i70-acoustic-3000x3000.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>Hi Folks!</p><p>I'm excited to be able to share <i>AMERICANA UK</i>'s Premiere of the new Single, “I-70 East (Acoustic),” with you <strong>today</strong>! </p><p>Thank you <i>AMERICANA UK</i>!!</p><p>The Single, “I-70 East (Acoustic),”<strong> </strong>will be released this<strong> Friday, February, 17th</strong> on all platforms. Here's a link that will take you to where you'll be able to hear it on 2/17: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/i-70-east-acoustic" target="_blank">https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/i-70-east-acoustic</a></p><p><i>AMERICANA UK</i> says:</p><p>"… ‘<i>The Crosswinds of Kansas</i>‘ is an album that has attracted much attention, and perhaps most notable of a mention is that it was listed in the Top Albums of 2022 by a certain Mark Whitfield (<i>AMAUK Grassroots Award Winner</i>) who wrote ‘<i>The simple use of imagery and clever phraseology make it a very poignant record at times… The pain on some tracks is visceral in its honesty—and Scorzari’s voice is the perfect match for these substantial songs.’</i> </p><p>And he’s right. It’s all that.</p><p>Bill Scorzari has decided to release three acoustic versions of songs from ‘<i>The Crosswinds of Kansas</i>‘ …</p><p>This is the second of the singles – “<i>The Broken Heart Side of the Road (Acoustic)</i>” was released in January and “<i>Multnomah Falls (Acoustic)</i>” is out on March 10th. Americana UK is beyond proud to premiere ‘<i>I-70 East (Acoustic)</i>‘ which will be released on February 17th. Bill Scorzari told us a little something about this recording, saying: “<i>From the moment the makings of ‘I-70 East’ first came to my mind, they came with an electric-guitar-driven energy that I was really glad to be able to capture when we recorded it for The Crosswinds of Kansas. In late 2022, when I was asked to re-interpret some of the songs from the album, as alternate performances for radio, I wanted to create a listening experience that was very different from the fully arranged album versions. …For the acoustic re-make of ‘I-70 East,’ the challenge was to combine the strummed acoustic and soloing electric guitar elements from the album version, into a new part played only on acoustic guitar. I hope you enjoy the contrast and perspective that these new recordings bring to these songs.</i>”</p><p>Check out<a data-link-type="url"><span style="color:#000000;"> the full </span></a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://americana-uk.com/track-premiere-bill-scorzari-i-70-east-acoustic" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:#000000;"><i>AMERICANA UK</i><strong> </strong>Premiere</span></a><a data-link-type="url"><span style="color:#000000;"> here<strong>:</strong></span></a> <a class="no-pjax" href="https://americana-uk.com/track-premiere-bill-scorzari-i-70-east-acoustic" target="_blank">https://americana-uk.com/track-premiere-bill-scorzari-i-70-east-acoustic</a></p><p>Check back here again for more exciting news coming soon!</p><p>With much love and gratitude,<br>Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7152547
2023-02-12T09:01:52-05:00
2023-02-13T13:30:30-05:00
SINGLES RELEASE!
<p>Hi Folks!</p><p><br>As we're getting ready for the release of the second new Single, <span style="color:#f57100;"><strong>“I-70 East (Acoustic)”</strong></span> on <strong>Friday 2/17</strong> <span style="color:#5b8af2;">(a solo-acoustic version of <strong>“I-70 East”</strong> from the album, <i><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></i>)</span>, you can check out the first of the three new Singles, <span style="color:#f57100;"><strong>“The Broken Heart Side of the Road (Acoustic),”</strong></span> <strong>today</strong>, on all platforms, via this link:<span style="color:#f57100;"><strong> </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-broken-heart-side-of-the-road-acoustic" target="_blank"><span style="color:#f57100;"><strong>https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-broken-heart-side-of-the-road-acoustic</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;">!</span></a> </p><p>And, here's the link where you'll be able to listen to<span style="color:#f57100;"><strong> “I-70 East (Acoustic)” </strong></span>when it's released on <strong>2/17</strong>: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/i-70-east-acoustic" target="_blank"><span style="color:#f57100;"><strong>https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/i-70-east-acoustic</strong></span></a> </p><p>Also, keep an eye out for the Premiere of<span style="color:#f57100;"><strong> “I-70 East (Acoustic)”</strong></span> by Americana UK, coming <strong>tomorrow, 2/13</strong> and don't forget to check back here again for more exciting news about the new album <i>(no title yet)</i> coming <strong>soon</strong>!</p><p><br>All the best,<br>Bill S.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/5a8fbb5eac88913661999fbe1f1e1758c6e9d917/original/4th-album-bluebirds-nashville-sign-photoalbum-image-far.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/5d3818b71007284b057adb3b889e24b9b7095fae/original/bs-crosswinds-broken-heart-3000x3000-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/f99810296334f4d38391cbc747c045c776e63e7e/original/bs-crosswinds-i70-acoustic-3000x3000.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/556951cfa5e30c928d3eaceb24064d9b4d2987a0/original/bs-crosswinds-multnomah-3000x3000.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7152315
2023-02-11T10:32:28-05:00
2023-02-11T10:38:08-05:00
ALBUM #5 IS IN THE WORKS!
<p><span style="color:#222222;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/10326/5a862207d1087cfe023cdec090f040611f829cd9/original/img-5510.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hey folks,</span><br><span style="color:#222222;">It's a beautiful day, this here February11th, and I thought I would take a minute to bring you all up to date with what I've been planning and working on. I recently mentioned that I have a new album in the works (album # 5!) and that I was trying out some new guitar pedals a while back, in search of a particular sound that I was trying to create for one of the songs. Well, I’m happy to say that I found a great combination of pedals to make that sound, just the way I wanted to hear it, and I have a good portion of that song already recorded. I’ve also been having a really great time editing the parts that I’ve finished for it so far! Some don’t, but yes, I really do love editing! I could do it for hours and hours and weeks at a time and still be happy to do more. For me, it’s just one more part of the creative process and, as far as I’ve gotten into it with this new song to date, I can already tell you that this new album is going to be something really, really special. I started working on this song quite some time ago and haven’t been able to get back to it until now, but I’m glad to be back at it, full force again. For all of you gear heads out there: for the rest of the songs, I’m trying out a new recording set up, using two vintage U67s to mic up the acoustic guitars, and a combination of a Telefunken U47 and an AEA R44C ribbon mic on my vocals. For the electric guitar part on the new song, I used a Gibson 335 and had a stereo feed going from multiple pedals, into two separate amplifiers, a Princeton, and an Archon, each mic’d with an AEA R92. I've used Royer 121s coupled with SM 57s in the past with amazing results but wanted to try something new on the guitar amps this time. I also used an AEA R44C for the room mic. I ran these mics through AEA RPQ2s, a Black Lion Bluey and two AudioScape 76As into a Trident T88 console. I’ve never been happier with the sound I’ve been able to achieve here at First Thunder and I can't wait to get started recording the rest of the songs for this album. While working on recording of the first song and setting up for the rest, I’ve been waiting for these two new Blueys to arrive to use in the new acoustic guitar and vocal path. I’m also using two vintage UREI 1176s (rev H), a pair of Neve 1081s, a BAE 1073 and an AEA RPQ2 into the T88. Tomorrow I’m gonna rack and wire in the Blueys so they’ll be ready to use to record the rest of the new album. In the midst of all of this, I’ve also been preparing for the release of three new singles! I was asked to re-interpret three songs from </span><span style="color:hsl(210,75%,60%);"><i><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas </strong></i></span><span style="color:#222222;">album, as an alternate, solo–acoustic performance, for radio. I was so happy with the result that I decided to release them as singles. The first one, “The Broken Heart Side of the Road (Acoustic)” is already out and I’ll be releasing the second Single, “I-70 East (Acoustic)” on February 17th. After that, “Multnomah Falls (Acoustic)” will be released on Friday, March 10th. Also, keep an eye out for AmericanaUK’s Premiere of “I-70 East (Acoustic)” on February 13th, and Americana Highways' Premiere of “Multnomah Falls (Acoustic)," in March! I'll keep you posted here, as the recording of the new album continues. I feel really good about this one, and look forward to being able to share it with you all!</span><br><span style="color:#222222;">With much love and gratitude, </span><br><span style="color:#222222;">Bill S.</span></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7135508
2023-01-09T17:01:05-05:00
2023-01-09T22:28:21-05:00
NEW SINGLES!
<p><br>Hey Folks, </p>
<p>Now that we’ve started a new year (Happy New Year!), it’s great to be able to look back at the good things that have come out of all of the effort we put in leading up to the release of THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS almost five months ago in August of 2022, and beyond! Take a look at the “PRESS” page here, to see some of the great Reviews and Radio Chart results (the album peaked at #4 on the Alt. Country Specialty Chart!), as well as the many “Best of 2022” lists that include this album. It’s been a long road and I’m so grateful to everyone who has made it all possible. As a thank you to everyone who has listened and enjoyed the songs on THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS, I decided to release a new version of three tracks from the album, which I’ve re-recorded in a singer-songwriter style, with just acoustic guitar and vocal, right here at First Thunder Recording Studios. The new recordings can be found on all streaming platforms at these links, on and after the following release dates: </p>
<p><strong><a contents="“The Broken Heart Side of the Road (Acoustic)” " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-broken-heart-side-of-the-road-acoustic" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">“The Broken Heart Side of the Road (Acoustic)”</span></a><a contents="“The Broken Heart Side of the Road (Acoustic)” " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-broken-heart-side-of-the-road-acoustic" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></a> RELEASED! / NOW AVAILABLE!</strong> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/5d3818b71007284b057adb3b889e24b9b7095fae/original/bs-crosswinds-broken-heart-3000x3000-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>
<p><strong><a contents="“I – 70 East (Acoustic)”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/i-70-east-acoustic" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">“I – 70 East (Acoustic)”</span></a></strong><span style="color:#2980b9;"> </span>scheduled for release on February 17, 2023 </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/f99810296334f4d38391cbc747c045c776e63e7e/original/bs-crosswinds-i70-acoustic-3000x3000.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>
<p><strong><a contents="“Multnomah Falls (Acoustic)” " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/multnomah-falls-acoustic" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">“Multnomah Falls (Acoustic)” </span></a></strong>scheduled for release on March 10, 2023 </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/556951cfa5e30c928d3eaceb24064d9b4d2987a0/original/bs-crosswinds-multnomah-3000x3000.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>
<p>I hope you enjoy these new singles! </p>
<p>I’m excited to also let you know that I’ve started working on a new album! It’s too early to say when it might be finished but I will keep you posted here and on social media as things start to gather momentum and move forward. </p>
<p>Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me. </p>
<p>With much love and gratitude, </p>
<p>Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7040244
2022-08-19T08:25:24-04:00
2022-09-16T15:12:56-04:00
THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS - RELEASED TODAY!
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/793c1b263607c6877c95287a1b3c31319aa8bb26/original/bs-crosswinds-billboard-v5-full-text-combined-panel-for-social-posting.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Hey Folks!</span> <br> <br><span class="font_large">It's Friday, August 19th and we've released<strong> <span style="color:#3498db;">THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS</span>!</strong></span> </p>
<hr><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Here's a link to everywhere you can order the CD today, and also where you can save and stream the digital album:</span><strong><span class="font_large"> <a contents="ORDER / SAVE / STREAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-crosswinds-of-kansas" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">ORDER / SAVE / STREAM</span></a></span></strong> <br>(Sorry, vinyl is not yet available for this album). </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The CD is a Six-Panel Digipack and includes a 16-page Lyric Book. It's all beautifully decorated with original art by <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong><em>Anna Berman</em></strong></span> and with photography by <a contents="Jacob Blickenstaff" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.33-13.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>Jacob Blickenstaff</strong></em></span></a>.</p>
<hr><p style="text-align: center;">The album was released to radio in mid-July of 2022 and climbed to #19 on the Alternative Country Specialty Top 20 Chart as of the August 10th and August 24th Chart reports.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">…AND, HERE’S WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING: <br>"The Crosswinds of Kansas… from New York–based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Bill Scorzari… may be his best yet. That’s saying plenty given the excellence of such earlier efforts as 2017’s Through These Waves and 2019’s Now I’m Free. Scorzari’s raspy vocals... add weight to his wise, poetic lyrics and contrast beautifully with the album’s frequently sweet-sounding music… Songs like “All Behind Me Now” and “Inside My Heart” will have you hanging on every word and wondering why Scorzari isn’t famous yet." <br>-<em><strong>AMERICANA HIGHWAYS</strong></em> by Jeff Burger/ August 12, 2022 </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"Singer, songwriter, Americana hypnotist Bill Scorzari effortlessly captivates with his forthcoming 'The Crosswinds of Kansas'... If you're familiar with his work at all, this will come as no surprise. ...Scorzari’s vocals immediately grab hold of your attention with this or any of his previous work, bleeding with honesty and conviction while gravelly capturing your imagination... The mixed textures of Crosswinds spellbind ...will have you diving into the lyrics, the assemblies, and contributions of each of the thirteen tracks. ...in a testament to the collective artistry and vision of Scorzari and supporting fifteen musicians. ...Bill Scorzari is more than Americana or some offshoot of country. ...He is a songwriter who, years from now the next mainstream rock success will reference as a turning point discovery in their life. To review Bill Scorzari seems counter-intuitive. Scorzari’s music reflects against your own experiences... It makes sense to the roads you’ve travelled and the emotions you’ve felt. It is precisely that connection that makes Bill Scorzari more than a singer-songwriter, he is a modern gem and deserves to be recognized as such. The Crosswinds of Kansas is no exception, it is yet another exhibit to reinforce the sentiment. ..." <br>-<em><strong>NANOBOT ROCK</strong></em> / August 12, 2022 </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"The Crosswinds of Kansas? Another level. …Each song envelopes the listener, sharing its secrets and truths. …Man, to have been gifted such concise wisdom… there is always something new to capture your attention, something previously missed that reveals itself as it must. …I’ve not discovered many albums the quality of The Crosswinds of Kansas this year. I think that speaks more about Bill Scorzari than it does to what I’ve been listening to. A masterful creation…” <br>-<em><strong>Fervor Coulee</strong></em> by Donald Teplyske / August 4, 2022 </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"...His voice is the essential heart of his music and of this album as it delivers his thoughtful, crafted lyrics in a way very few others could... It is the kind of music that envelopes you. ...something that tends to bring you closer to its heart with frequent listening." <br>- <em><strong>Lonesome Highway</strong></em> by Stephen Rapid / July 24, 2022 </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"BILL SCORZARI IS A MASTER STORYTELLER. HE PUTS IT TO MUSIC AND CREATES PURE MAGIC!!" <br>- <em><strong>THE COLFAX CHRONICLE - JAY VEE MUSIC REVIEW</strong></em> by Jeff Vallet / July 22, 2022 </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"...Scorzari’s message is powerful and profound. ...this listener cannot get enough of “All Behind Me Now”, “Try, Try Again” and the eleven-minute glorious, meditative opus “Tryin’, Tryin’, Tryin’, Tryin'”. Oh, and “Patience and Time” might well be the most tender and loving song I’ve heard this year. ...The Crosswinds of Kansas is an indisputable triumph… an utter joy to review." <br>- <em><strong>Listening Through The Lens</strong></em> - by Rob Dickens / July 20, 2022 </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Click <strong><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billscorzari.com/new" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">HERE</span></a><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong>for more reviews. </p>
<hr><p style="text-align: center;">ALBUM CREDITS: <br>Co-Produced by <em><strong><a contents="Bill Scorzari" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billscorzari.com" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Bill Scorzari</span></a></strong></em> and <em><strong><a contents="Neilson Hubbard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neilson_Hubbard" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Neilson Hubbard</span></a></strong></em>, the recording of the 13-song album was started at <em><strong><a contents="First Thunder Recording Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billscorzari.com/studio" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">First Thunder Recording Studios</span></a><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong></em>in New York by Bill Scorzari during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The Recording and Mixing were later completed at <em><strong><a contents="Skinny Elephant Recording" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.skinnyelephantrecording.com/" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Skinny Elephant Recording</span></a></strong></em> in Nashville, Tennessee by Engineer, Dylan Alldredge in 2021 and 2022 and the album was then Mastered by Jim DeMain at <em><strong><a contents="Yes Master Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.yesmasterstudios.com/" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Yes Master Studio</span></a></strong></em>, in Nashville in 2022. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">…AND, HERE ARE THE MUSICIANS YOU’LL HEAR PERFORMIMG ON THE ALBUM: </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><a contents="Bill Scorzari" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://https//www.billscorzari.com" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Bill Scorzari</span></a></strong></em> - Main Vocal (All tracks); Navajo Vocal (Track 13); Harmony and Backup Vocals (Track 13); Acoustic Guitar (All tracks); Dobro (Track 11); Mandolin (Track 4); Electric Guitar (Tracks 1, 3, 13); Native American Flutes (Tracks 2, 13); Tibetan Singing Bowl/Bell (Track 2) <br><strong><em><a contents="Brent Burke" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/gRGT95XRWb8" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Brent Burke</span></a></em><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong>- Dobro (Tracks 6, 7, 8, 10) <br><em><strong><a contents="Chelsea McGough" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/175?utm_term=&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=%5BG%5D-SS_Search_NB_Dynamic_USA&utm_source=adwords&hsa_ad=419917605511&hsa_kw=&hsa_acc=8299718124&hsa_ver=3&hsa_src=g&hsa_cam=2074477609&hsa_mt=&hsa_grp=79555984227&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_tgt=dsa-19959388920&gclid=CjwKCAjwo_KXBhAaEiwA2RZ8hGmZTFqYbDV_-Pqo3zXuNb2cDZM-Ru-ny1S_evDIV-5cYoYUMn-5yBoCE7QQAvD_BwE" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Chelsea McGough</span></a></strong></em> - Cello (Tracks 5, 9, 11) <br><span style="color:#3498db;"><em>Cindy Richardson Walker and Marie Lewy</em></span> (a/k/a <em><strong><a contents='"The Shoals Sisters"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.al.com/life/2019/04/the-muscle-shoals-backing-singers-who-help-stars-shine.html#:~:text=Lewey%20and%20Walker%2C%20known%20as,can%20bring%2C%20when%20well%20executed." style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">"The Shoals Sisters"</span></a></strong></em>) - Backing Vocals (Tracks 3, 7, 9, 10) <br><em><strong><a contents="Danny Mitchell" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.dannymitchellmusic.com/" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Danny Mitchell</span></a></strong></em> - Piano (Tracks 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13); Hammond B3 Organ (Tracks 1, 3, 12) <br><em><strong><a contents="Eamon McLoughlin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eamon_McLoughlin" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Eamon McLoughlin</span></a></strong></em> - Fiddle/Violin (Tracks 5, 9) <br><a contents="Fats Kaplin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fats_Kaplin" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>Fats Kaplin</strong></em></span></a> - Fiddle/Violin (Tracks 6, 7, 8, 10, 12); Viola (Tracks 5, 9 and 11); Pedal Steel Guitar (Tracks 6, 9); <br><a contents="Juan Solorzano" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bAzGLLR1AG5e2H9se2Fbk" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>Juan Solorzano</strong></em></span></a> - Slide Guitar (Track 5); Electric Guitar (Track 5); Baritone Guitar (Track 6, 10, 13); Lap Steel Guitar (Track 4) <br><a contents="Kyle Tuttle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kyletuttle.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>Kyle Tuttle</strong></em></span></a> - Banjo (Tracks 6 and 8) <br><a contents="Matt Menefee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mattthebanjoplayer.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>Matt Menefee</strong></em></span></a> - Banjo (Tracks 2, 7, 10, 13) <br><a contents="Mia Rose Lynne" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.miaroselynne.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>Mia Rose Lynne</strong></em></span></a> - Harmony Vocal (Track 4) <br><a contents="Michael Rinne" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://michaelrinne.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>Michael Rinne</strong></em></span></a> - Upright Bass (Tracks 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12); Electric Bass (Tracks 1, 3, 13) <br><a contents="Neilson Hubbard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neilson_Hubbard" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>Neilson Hubbard</strong></em></span></a> - Drums and Percussion (Tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12); Native American Drums and Percussion (Tracks 2, 9, 11, 12, 13); Wind Chimes (Track 2, 11, 12); Triangle (Tracks 9, 12, 13); Keyboard Bass (Track 13) <br><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong><em>Ty Allison</em></strong></span> - Navajo Chanting (Track 13) <br><a contents="Will Kimbrough" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Kimbrough" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>Will Kimbrough</strong></em></span></a> - Mandolin (Tracks 6, 7, 8, 10) </p>
<hr><p style="text-align: center;">If you want to check out the Official Videos for the two Singles released from the album and the two Video Trailers showing scenes from the Nashville recording sessions, just follow the links below! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>OFFICIAL VIDEO LINKS:</strong></span> <br><a contents="“I-70 East”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/W1iYJ33lATc" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>“I-70 East”</strong></span></a> <br><a contents="“The Broken Heart Side of the Road”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/M1oEf5ubatw" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>“The Broken Heart Side of the Road”</strong></span></a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>VIDEO TRAILER LINKS:</strong></span> <br><a contents="“All Behind Me Now”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/kizjQDMlLJE" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>“All Behind Me Now”</strong></em></span></a> <br><a contents="“Not Should’ve Known”&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/0sYLdwJdz0o" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>“Not Should’ve Known” </strong></em></span></a></p>
<hr><p>I hope you enjoy listening to this album as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it all together for you! I appreciate each and every one of you, and sincerely thank you for your support and for joining me on this musical journey! </p>
<p>With so much love and gratitude, <br>Bill S. </p>
<hr><p style="text-align: center;">For more info and the latest news, please continue to visit: <span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>www.billscorzari.com</strong></em></span></p>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7039300
2022-08-16T19:03:40-04:00
2022-08-17T20:38:44-04:00
JUST THREE DAYS TO THE NEW ALBUM RELEASE!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/90a96278e1926ea2b8d61a7025cb518676444a78/original/4th-album-cd-front-cover-art-for-web.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hey Folks!<br> <br>We’ve got some exciting news to share with you! </p>
<p>In just three days from today, I’ll be releasing my fourth studio album: <span class="font_regular"><strong><span style="color:#3498db;">THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS</span></strong></span>! </p>
<p>We’ve put our hearts and souls into this record and we’re excited to finally be able to start sharing it with YOU! </p>
<p>The CD is a Six-Panel Digipack and includes a 16-page Lyric Book. It's all beautifully decorated with original art by <span class="font_regular"><strong><em>Anna Berman</em></strong> </span>and with photography by <em><strong><a contents="Jacob Blickenstaff" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.33-13.com/" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Jacob Blickenstaff</span></a></strong><span style="color:#3498db;">.</span></em> Here's a link to everywhere you can order the CD today, and also where you’ll be able to pre-save the digital album today, or save and stream it starting on the <strong>August 19, 2022</strong> release date: <strong><a contents="ORDER / SAVE / STREAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-crosswinds-of-kansas" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">ORDER / SAVE / STREAM</span></a></strong> (Sorry, vinyl is not yet available for this album).</p>
<p>The album was released to radio in mid-July of 2022 and has already made it onto the<em><strong> Alternative Country Specialty Top 20 Chart</strong></em>, climbing up from <strong><span style="color:#3498db;">#30</span></strong> on August 3rd, to <strong><span style="color:#3498db;">#19</span></strong> on August 10th. </p>
<p><strong>…AND, HERE’S WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING: </strong><br>"The Crosswinds of Kansas… from New York–based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Bill Scorzari… may be his best yet. That’s saying plenty given the excellence of such earlier efforts as 2017’s Through These Waves and 2019’s Now I’m Free. Scorzari’s raspy vocals... add weight to his wise, poetic lyrics and contrast beautifully with the album’s frequently sweet-sounding music… Songs like “All Behind Me Now” and “Inside My Heart” will have you hanging on every word and wondering why Scorzari isn’t famous yet."<br>-AMERICANA HIGHWAYS by Jeff Burger/ August 12, 2022 </p>
<p>"Singer, songwriter, Americana hypnotist Bill Scorzari effortlessly captivates with his forthcoming 'The Crosswinds of Kansas'... If you're familiar with his work at all, this will come as no surprise. ...Scorzari’s vocals immediately grab hold of your attention with this or any of his previous work, bleeding with honesty and conviction while gravelly capturing your imagination... The mixed textures of Crosswinds spellbind ...will have you diving into the lyrics, the assemblies, and contributions of each of the thirteen tracks. ...in a testament to the collective artistry and vision of Scorzari and supporting fifteen musicians. ...Bill Scorzari is more than Americana or some offshoot of country. ...He is a songwriter who, years from now the next mainstream rock success will reference as a turning point discovery in their life. To review Bill Scorzari seems counter-intuitive. Scorzari’s music reflects against your own experiences... It makes sense to the roads you’ve travelled and the emotions you’ve felt. It is precisely that connection that makes Bill Scorzari more than a singer-songwriter, he is a modern gem and deserves to be recognized as such. The Crosswinds of Kansas is no exception, it is yet another exhibit to reinforce the sentiment. ..."<br>-NANOBOT ROCK / August 12, 2022 </p>
<p>"The Crosswinds of Kansas? Another level. …Each song envelopes the listener, sharing its secrets and truths. …Man, to have been gifted such concise wisdom… there is always something new to capture your attention, something previously missed that reveals itself as it must. …I’ve not discovered many albums the quality of The Crosswinds of Kansas this year. I think that speaks more about Bill Scorzari than it does to what I’ve been listening to. A masterful creation…”<br>-Fervor Coulee by Donald Teplyske / August 4, 2022 </p>
<p>"...His voice is the essential heart of his music and of this album as it delivers his thoughtful, crafted lyrics in a way very few others could... It is the kind of music that envelopes you. ...something that tends to bring you closer to its heart with frequent listening." <br>- Lonesome Highway by Stephen Rapid / July 24, 2022 </p>
<p>"BILL SCORZARI IS A MASTER STORYTELLER. HE PUTS IT TO MUSIC AND CREATES PURE MAGIC!!"<br>- THE COLFAX CHRONICLE - JAY VEE MUSIC REVIEW by Jeff Vallet / July 22, 2022 </p>
<p>"...Scorzari’s message is powerful and profound. ...this listener cannot get enough of “All Behind Me Now”, “Try, Try Again” and the eleven-minute glorious, meditative opus “Tryin’, Tryin’, Tryin’, Tryin'”. Oh, and “Patience and Time” might well be the most tender and loving song I’ve heard this year. ...The Crosswinds of Kansas is an indisputable triumph… an utter joy to review." <br>- Listening Through The Lens - by Rob Dickens / July 20, 2022 </p>
<p>Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billscorzari.com/press" target="_blank">here </a>for more reviews.</p>
<hr><p><strong>ALBUM CREDITS:</strong> <br><br>Co-Produced by <strong><a contents="Bill Scorzari" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billscorzari.com" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Bill Scorzari</span></a></strong> and <strong><a contents="Neilson Hubbard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neilson_Hubbard" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Neilson Hubbard</span></a></strong>, the recording of the 13-song album was started at <a contents="First Thunder Recording Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billscorzari.com/studio" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong><em>First</em></strong></span> <em><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>Thunder Recording Studios</strong></span></em></a><i> </i>in New York by Bill Scorzari during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The Recording and Mixing were later completed at <em><strong><a contents="Skinny Elephant Recording" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.skinnyelephantrecording.com/" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Skinny Elephant Recording</span></a></strong></em><i> </i>in Nashville, Tennessee by Engineer, Dylan Alldredge in 2021 and 2022 and the album was then Mastered by Jim DeMain at <em><strong><a contents="Yes Master Studio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.yesmasterstudios.com/" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">Yes Master Studio</span></a></strong></em>, in Nashville in 2022. </p>
<hr><p><strong>…AND, HERE ARE THE MUSICIANS YOU’LL HEAR PERFORMIMG ON THE ALBUM:</strong> <br><br><strong>Bill Scorzari</strong> - Main Vocal (All tracks); Navajo Vocal (Track 13); Harmony and Backup Vocals (Track 13); Acoustic Guitar (All tracks); Dobro (Track 11); Mandolin (Track 4); Electric Guitar (Tracks 1, 3, 13); Native American Flutes (Tracks 2, 13); Tibetan Singing Bowl/Bell (Track 2) <br><strong>Brent Burke </strong>- Dobro (Tracks 6, 7, 8, 10) <br><strong>Chelsea McGough</strong> - Cello (Tracks 5, 9, 11) <br><strong>Cindy Richardson Walker and Marie Lewy (a/k/a “The Shoals Sisters”)</strong> - Backing Vocals (Tracks 3, 7, 9, 10) <br><strong>Danny Mitchell</strong> - Piano (Tracks 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13); Hammond B3 Organ (Tracks 1, 3, 12) <br><strong>Eamon McLoughlin</strong> - Fiddle/Violin (Tracks 5, 9) <br><strong>Fats Kaplin</strong> - Fiddle/Violin (Tracks 6, 7, 8, 10, 12); Viola (Tracks 5, 9 and 11); Pedal Steel Guitar (Tracks 6, 9); <br><strong>Juan Solorzano</strong> - Slide Guitar (Track 5); Electric Guitar (Track 5); Baritone Guitar (Track 6, 10, 13); Lap Steel Guitar (Track 4) <br><strong>Kyle Tuttle</strong> - Banjo (Tracks 6 and 8) <br><strong>Matt Menefee</strong> - Banjo (Tracks 2, 7, 10, 13) <br><strong>Mia Rose Lynne</strong> - Harmony Vocal (Track 4) <br><strong>Michael Rinne</strong> - Upright Bass (Tracks 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12); Electric Bass (Tracks 1, 3, 13) <br><strong>Neilson Hubbard</strong> - Drums and Percussion (Tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12); Native American Drums and Percussion (Tracks 2, 9, 11, 12, 13); Wind Chimes (Track 2, 11, 12); Triangle (Tracks 9, 12, 13); Keyboard Bass (Track 13) <br><strong>Ty Allison</strong> - Navajo Chanting (Track 13) <br><strong>Will Kimbrough</strong> - Mandolin (Tracks 6, 7, 8, 10) </p>
<hr><p>If you want to check out the Official Videos for the two Singles released from the album and the two Video Trailers showing scenes from the Nashville recording sessions, just follow the links below! </p>
<p><strong>OFFICIAL VIDEO LINKS: </strong><br>“I-70 East” - <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>https://youtu.be/W1iYJ33lATc </strong></span><br>“The Broken Heart Side of the Road” - <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>https://youtu.be/M1oEf5ubatw </strong></span></p>
<p><strong>VIDEO TRAILER LINKS:</strong><br>“All Behind Me Now” - <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>https://youtu.be/kizjQDMlLJE </strong></span><br>“Not Should’ve Know” - <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>https://youtu.be/0sYLdwJdz0o</strong></span> </p>
<hr><p>I hope you enjoy listening to this album as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it all together for you! I appreciate each and every one of you, and sincerely thank you for your support and for joining me on this musical journey! </p>
<p>With so much love and gratitude, <br>Bill S. </p>
<hr><p>For more info and the latest news, please continue to visit: <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>www.billscorzari.com</strong></span><br> </p>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/7016685
2022-07-17T16:25:35-04:00
2022-08-16T19:03:28-04:00
FRIDAY, JULY 22nd is the date for the Release of the 2nd Single from The Crosswinds of Kansas album!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/e1831d5ecd9db9858e9db73de0875604f4e67701/original/4th-album-2nd-single-broken-heart-side-cover-art-rectangle-2022-07-06.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_small"> Photography by Neilson Hubbard / Graphic Design by Anna Berman</span><br>Hey Folks! </p>
<p>It's been a little more than a month since we released "I-70 East" as the first Single from my new album, <span class="font_large"><span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></em></span></span>, and now we're ready to release <strong>"The Broken Heart Side of the Road"</strong><span style="color:#f1c40f;"> </span>as the second Single on all platforms! Here's a link to everywhere you'll be able to find it on the <strong>FRIDAY, JULY 22nd</strong> single-release date: <strong><span class="font_large"><a contents="CLICK HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-broken-heart-side-of-the-road" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">CLICK HERE!</span></a></span><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong></p>
<p><strong>"The Broken Heart Side of the Road" </strong>was written by Bill Scorzari (©2019 Bill Scorzari)<b>.</b></p>
<p><b>The musicians performing on the recording are</b>:<br><strong>Bill Scorzari</strong> – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar <br><strong>Marie Lewey</strong> and <strong>Cindy Richardson Walker</strong> (a/k/a <strong>“The Shoals Sisters”</strong>) – Backing Vocals<br><strong>Fats Kaplan</strong> – Fiddle <br><strong>Matt Menefee</strong> – Banjo <br><strong>Will Kimbrough</strong> – Mandolin <br><strong>Brent Burke</strong> – Dobro <br><strong>Michael Rinne</strong> – Upright Bass <br><strong>Neilson Hubbard</strong> – Drums, Percussion </p>
<p>The recording of <strong>"The Broken Heart Side of the Road"</strong> began at <em>First Thunder Recording Studios</em> in New York, by Bill Scorzari and was completed at <em>Skinny Elephant Recording</em> in Nashville, Tennessee by Engineer, Dylan Alldredge in 2022. It was then Mixed by Dylan Alldredge at <em>Skinny Elephant Recording </em>in 2022 and was Mastered by James Demain at <em>Yes Master Studio</em> Nashville, TN in 2022. ©(p)2022 Bill Scorzari All Rights Reserved. </p>
<p>And here's a link to the OFFICIAL VIDEO: <strong><a contents="LINK TO OFFICIAL VIDEO" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/M1oEf5ubatw" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">LINK TO OFFICIAL VIDEO</span></a><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong>which was Filmed, Directed and Edited in Kentucky, by Joshua Britt and Neilson Hubbard/Neighborhoods Apart Productions, in 2022. ©(p)2022 Bill Scorzari All Rights Reserved. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/90a96278e1926ea2b8d61a7025cb518676444a78/original/4th-album-cd-front-cover-art-for-web.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_small"> Album Art and Design by Anna Berman</span></p>
<p>This new music has been a long time in the making, and we are also now less than a month away from releasing the full album, <span class="font_large"><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong><em>THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS</em></strong></span></span> on <span style="color:#3498db;"><span class="font_large"><strong>AUGUST 19TH</strong>!!</span> </span>It's hard to believe how quickly time is passing, and we are so excited to be getting this close to being able to share this new album with you!</p>
<p>We invite you to be among the first to get a copy of the album in CD form -- a Six-Panel Digipack, with included 16-page Lyric Book, all beautifully decorated with original art by <strong>Anna Berman</strong> and with photographs by <strong>Jacob Blickenstaff</strong>, by Pre-Ordering a physical copy of the album in CD form, from the Bill Scorzari website "STORE" page, TODAY! Just click this link to go to the "STORE" page and Pre-Order yours: <strong><span class="font_large"><a contents="GO TO STORE PAGE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billscorzari.com/store" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">GO TO STORE PAGE!</span></a></span><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong></p>
<p>You can also Pre-Add the album on <strong>Apple Music</strong> or Pre-Order it on <strong>iTunes</strong> and <strong>Amazon Music</strong> by following this link: <span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="PRE-ADD / PRE-ORDER HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-crosswinds-of-kansas" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">PRE-ADD / PRE-ORDER HERE!</span></a></strong> </span> </p>
<p>If you want to hear the album on <strong>Spotify</strong>, you can follow this link there: <span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="GO TO SPOTIFY!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1k7R92NFDMfycSvOFmDVz9" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">GO TO SPOTIFY!</span></a><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong></span> Then just <strong>hit the "Follow" button</strong> when you get there, and you'll be notified when the album is available for you to listen to on Spotify! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/bc8ca5c050fc03a6c1fbd5f73e51e2a21aecb0a4/original/4th-album-art-for-i-70-east-single.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_small"> Art and Design by Anna Berman</span></p>
<p>You can also hear the first Single, "I-70 East," by following this link: <span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="LISTEN HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/i-70-east" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">LISTEN HERE!</span></a><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong></span></p>
<p>And you can watch the "I-70 East" <strong>OFFICIAL VIDEO</strong> at this link: <span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="WATCH HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/W1iYJ33lATc" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">WATCH HERE!</span></a><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong></span></p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/e889cdd452032d8c56da1d2a75d1c6329c383b06/original/hqdjd9ri.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_small"> Photography by Jacob Blickenstaff</span></p>
<p>There's nothing that I love to do more than share new music with you! I hope you enjoy listening and watching the videos that we've put together for you!</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more great things to come!</p>
<p>With so much love and gratitude, <br>Bill S. </p>
<p>For more info and the latest news and updates, please visit: <span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="www.billscorzari.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billscorzari.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">www.billscorzari.com</span></a></strong></span></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6991761
2022-06-17T00:00:00-04:00
2022-07-17T16:10:04-04:00
"I-70 EAST" INDEPENDENTLY RELEASED TODAY 6/17, AS THE FIRST SINGLE AND VIDEO FROM THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS ALBUM!
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>HEY THERE!!<br>Welcome!! And thanks for coming!!<br>I am SO grateful for each and every one of you who have taken the time to come take a look here!!<br>We've worked long and hard on this new record, <em><span style="color:#3498db;">THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS</span>,</em></strong> <strong>and it feels so good to finally be able to start sharing the songs and videos from it with you all!! There's a lot of cool stuff that we put together for you to check out as we get closer to the <span style="color:#3498db;">AUGUST 19</span> album release date, and we've got a bunch of it set up right here for you to see and hear <span style="color:#e74c3c;">TODAY!!</span><br>So... scroll down and let's get started!!</strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/fb64d7a644f5e57c7bfbad8702d4d27a543e0bd9/original/fbqwa-bu.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><strong>FOR RELEASE ON JUNE 17TH, 2022</strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>THE FIRST SINGLE:</strong></span><br>"<strong>I-70 East</strong>" is the album's opening track, and we're releasing it today as the first Single. Keep an ear out for it on your favorite radio stations or, if you want to, phone in a request! It's also available on <strong><a contents="SPOTIFY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/03oSDmOynbs5rkZ9bQS9uI?si=UZfzxMEwS1KgudnDuHXJHg" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">SPOTIFY</span></a></strong>, <strong><a contents="APPLE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-crosswinds-of-kansas/1627064536" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">APPLE</span></a></strong>, <strong><a contents="AMAZON STREAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0B37JFDS3?ref=sr_1_16&s=dmusic&keywords=Bill+Scorzari&search-type=ss&qid=1655480883&sr=1-16" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">AMAZON STREAM</span></a></strong>, <strong><a contents="AMAZON BUY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B37JFDS3/ref=dm_rwp_pur_lnd_albm_pm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">AMAZON BUY</span></a></strong> and everywhere else you like to listen to your music. You can also click <strong><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://billscorzari.hearnow.com/i-70-east" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">HERE</span></a><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong>to listen now! </p>
<p>And just a heads up... There's a second Single coming in <strong>July</strong> as well!<br>Check back here from time to time for more info.</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>THE FIRST MUSIC VIDEO: </strong></span><br>Today we're also releasing the Music-Video we made for <strong>"I-70 East." </strong> Click <strong><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtu.be/W1iYJ33lATc" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">HERE</span></a></strong> to see it now!</p>
<p>The video was filmed mostly in Nashville TN, by <strong>Neilson Hubbard</strong> in 2022,<strong> </strong>and was Directed, Edited and Produced by <strong>Joshua Britt </strong>and <strong>Neilson Hubbard / Neighborhoods Apart Productions</strong> in 2022. </p>
<p>The performers on the "<strong>I-70 East</strong>" Single and Video are: <br><strong>Bill Scorzari</strong> - Vocals, and Acoustic and Electric Guitars;<br><strong>Danny Mitchell </strong>(Miranda Lambert) - Hammond B3 Organ;<br><strong>Michael Rinne</strong> (Miranda Lambert) - Electric Bass Guitar; and <br><strong>Neilson Hubbard</strong> - Drums and Percussion.</p>
<p>There's more video coming soon! Check back here again for more info.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/2b6ded5163a7e9aa40b7a5d608ad208a361a6bc7/original/4th-album-art-for-i-70-east-single.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> <span class="font_small"> "I-70 East" Single Art and Design by Anna Berman</span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><em>THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS</em> ALBUM: </strong></span><br><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH</strong></span> is the official release date for the new album, <strong><em><span style="color:#3498db;">THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS</span></em></strong><span style="color:#3498db;"><em>,</em></span><strong><em> </em></strong>but you can hear sample-clips of all 13 tracks<em><strong> and </strong></em>can also PRE-ORDER the full album <strong>TODAY!</strong><br>Click <strong><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://billscorzari.hearnow.com/the-crosswinds-of-kansas" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">HERE</span></a><span style="color:#3498db;"> </span></strong>to hear the song-clips and to visit the Pre-Order page!</p>
<p>Musicians performing on the album include:<br><strong>Bill Scorzari, Brent Burke, Chelsea McGough, Cindy Richardson Walker and Marie Lewey - a/k/a "The Shoals Sisters," Danny Mitchell, Eamon McLoughlin, Fats Kaplin, Juan Solorzano, Kyle Tuttle, Matt Menefee, Mia Rose Lynne, Michael Rinne, Neilson Hubbard, Ty Allison and Will Kimbrough</strong>.<br><br><span class="font_regular">If you want to read more about these amazing performers, check out my previous posts dated 3/2/22 and 3/31/22 on this web page.</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/86bb967f0ce61419f2e271094819538110bade3e/original/bs-crosswinds-art-02.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_small"><em><strong> The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></em> Album Art and Design by Anna Berman</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>BE THE FIRST TO HEAR THE ALBUM:</strong></span><br>If you want to be notified as soon as <span style="color:#3498db;"><em><strong>THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS</strong></em></span> album is available on Spotify, just follow me on Spotify<strong> </strong>before the <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>August 19, 2022 </strong></span>album release date. If you haven't yet, here's a link where you can: <strong><a contents="FOLLOW BILL SCORZARI ON SPOTIFY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://open.spotify.com/artist/1k7R92NFDMfycSvOFmDVz9?si=43W7wT0AQYWQpSSwkj6bkg" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;">FOLLOW BILL SCORZARI ON SPOTIFY</span></a></strong> The album will also be available on all streaming/distribution platforms on 8/19, but there are song samples there now!</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>WHAT'S NEXT?</strong></span><br>I am truly grateful for all of you who continue to join and support me on this joyful and wonderous journey. It means more to me than you could ever know. Please continue to check back here for more exciting news coming <strong>soon</strong>!</p>
<p>With so much love and gratitude for you,<br>Bill S.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/8c48985749100cde91f0989dc5af0dd68b480d31/original/ogeteasu.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_small"> Photo Credit: Jacob Blickenstaff</span></p>
<p>www.billscorzari.com</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6992246
2022-06-12T11:59:07-04:00
2022-06-12T12:43:15-04:00
GET READY FOR JUNE 17TH!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/f71703f0e34a5dc64ce525db1edfc985d03f5970/original/b409bbe6-1efb-495d-a259-f5af26a004b6.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hi All,</p>
<p>We are just five days away from the <strong>Friday, June 17th</strong> release of the first radio single, <strong>"I-70 East"</strong> from my new album, <em><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></em>! There's an <strong>"I-70 East"</strong> music video in the works too, and it's also coming your way for release this Friday!</p>
<p>I'm so excited to be able to finally start sharing this new album with you! Those of you who have been following the making of <strong><em>The Crosswinds of Kansas</em></strong> know that it's been a labor of love and a long time coming, and I thank you for being here with me and for your support all along the way. If you're new to this blog... Welcome! And thank you for taking the time to visit. Feel free to look through my previous posts to find out more about the backstory to this new album, and the journey through the past that has led to today.</p>
<p>We've got a lot planned leading up to the <strong>August 19th</strong> release date for the new album. For now, keep a watch for the single and video releases coming this <strong>Friday, June 17th </strong>and continue to check back here at <strong>www.billscorzari.com</strong>, for the latest news and updates about the new album and what's coming next in June, July and August!</p>
<p>With much gratitude and love,<br>Bill S.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/7a3bce019056ca0a4fbfeebe411d501685bf91d6/original/flicker-photograph-cropped-close-up.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><span class="font_small"> </span></p>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6987826
2022-06-06T15:23:42-04:00
2022-06-06T15:53:13-04:00
Getting Closer in June!
<p>Wow! It's already June!</p>
<p>We've put so much time and energy into getting the new album, <em><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas</strong></em>, ready for release, and it's really exciting to be this close to the <strong>August 19</strong> release date with so many great things starting to happen already!</p>
<p>We finished the photographs, and the work for the album art and design just a few weeks ago and I've already received the CD's that we'll be sending out to terrestrial radio stations, reviewers and bloggers across the country, with a bunch specifically ordered for you all to enjoy as well! We'll be announcing a pre-order campaign soon. When you pre-order the album, you'll be able to hear one of the songs from the album, before the album release date. Stay tuned for the pre-order link coming soon.</p>
<p>This is an especially exciting month partly because we'll also be releasing the first single, "<strong>I-70 East</strong>" to radio on 6/17. That's just 11 days from today! We'll also be releasing the<strong> </strong>"<strong>I-70 East</strong>" music video (filmed in Nashville, TN) around that same time, so keep an eye and an ear open for that as well!</p>
<p>"<strong>I-70 East</strong>" is the opening track on the album, and the album-title, <em><strong>The Crosswinds of Kansas </strong></em>comes directly from the lyrics of the first verse of this song, <em>"...then came the crosswinds of Kansas unleashed, and it pushed me hard north and south, all down I-70 East." </em></p>
<p>Scroll down for some of the back story for the making of this song, as taken from the description for the music video:</p>
<p><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/2b6ded5163a7e9aa40b7a5d608ad208a361a6bc7/original/4th-album-art-for-i-70-east-single.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span><br>Bill Scorzari wrote most of the music and lyrics to "<strong>I-70 East</strong>" in his car, while driving back home from Los Angeles, CA to New York, after having to cancel the final dates of his three-moth-long <strong><em>NOW I'M FREE</em></strong> tour, when the health of his then 94-year-old mother had taken a sudden downturn in late 2019. He had stopped in Hays, Kansas for the night at the end of the second day's drive home and awoke the next morning with his arms and neck feeling sore from having to wrestle with his steering wheel against the fierce Kansas crosswinds that had pushed his car north and south all down I-70 East the day before. He continued through Hays and Salina and then through Lawrence, Kansas, and at one point, had noticed a highway billboard-sign advertisement for "Yesterday's Rose Antiques." All of these references along the drive, provided Bill with inspiration for lyrics for the song. After arriving back home in New York in late 2019, he secured the 24-hour health care that he had preliminarily set up for his mom by phone before leaving Los Angeles, and then began to adjust and adapt --along with the rest of the planet-- to the constraints of the pandemic that later emerged in early 2020. He resolved to finish building the recording studio that he had started in New York many years earlier, and he continued to write. He finished writing "<strong>I-70 East</strong>" and the other 12 tracks for the new album, <em><strong>THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS</strong></em>, in 2020, and started to record them at his new studio, First Thunder Recording Studios in 2020 and 2021. The recordings were later completed by Engineer Dylan Alldredge at Skinny Elephant Recording in Nashville, TN in 2021 and 2022 and the album was mastered by Jim Demain at Yes Master Studio, Nashville, TN in 2022. Bill's mom passed in the afternoon of Christmas morning in 2020 with Bill and the rest of her immediate family at her bedside at home. She would have been 96 that coming February in 2021.</p>
<p>The music video for "I-70 East" was filmed in Nashville TN, and Directed, Edited and Produced by Neilson Hubbard and Joshua Britt as Neighborhoods Apart Productions in 2022. The Art and Design of the "I-70 East" Radio Single Cover Art, shown at the end of the video, were created by Anna Berman. </p>
<p>The performers on the single and in the music video are: <strong>Bill Scorzari</strong> - Acoustic and Electric Guitars, and Vocals; <strong>Neilson Hubbard</strong> - Drums and Percussion; <strong>Danny Mitchell</strong> (Miranda Lambert) - Hammond B3 Organ; and <strong>Michael Rinne</strong> (Miranda Lambert) - Bass Guitar</p>
<p>Musicians performing on the 13 original tracks of <em><strong>THE CROSSWINDS OF KANSAS</strong></em> album include Bill Scorzari, Brent Burke, Chelsea McGough, Cindy Richardson Walker and Marie Lewey - a/k/a "The Shoals Sisters," Danny Mitchell, Eamon McLoughlin, Fats Kaplin, Juan Solorzano, Kyle Tuttle, Matt Menefee, Mia Rose Lynne, Michael Rinne, Neilson Hubbard, Ty Allison and Will Kimbrough.</p>
<p>Please check back here for more exciting news and info in the days to come!</p>
<p>With much love and gratitude,</p>
<p>Bill S. < 3</p>
<p> </p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6976768
2022-05-21T16:13:37-04:00
2022-06-01T09:47:58-04:00
May 21, 2022 Update: Music Videos!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/a2fbf9127038b857f8b8f0af09a1c75ab45b2325/original/img-0738.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Hi all!</p>
<p>Things are rolling along at a fast pace for the new album release now, and I just wanted to check in for a minute and bring you up to date. On May 15th, I drove to Nashville once again, and got myself set up in a hotel there for a few days. I spent the following day at some of my favorite stops in East and West Nashville and found some new favorites as well. Nashville has changed so much in the past few years, but, then again, so has everything else. Whether you want to see that as being a good thing or a bad thing, it doesn't change what it is now. I was still glad to be there just the same. The next morning, on the 17th, I got back in my car and drove to Neilson Hubbard‘s home in Kentucky. Neilson's film-production partner, Josh Britt, met us there. We talked for a bit about our plan for this day—which was to film a music video for the second single ("<em><strong>The Broken Heart Side of the Road</strong></em>") off the new album, in an old barn that was nearby. Then we drove to the site and got to work. In short, it was a beautiful and fun day. At the time of this writing, I haven’t yet seen the video in it’s finished form. What I can tell you about it now though is that, at times, I played guitar and sang, and there was an old movie projector, lots of dirt and dust, a paintbrush, a girl, some rocks, some photos, the barn and some other things also involved. I can also say that we had a great time filming and that I'm looking forward to seeing and sharing it together with you in about a month or so from now. On the 18th, we were back in Nashville and shot another video there, that includes some of the musicians performing the song "<strong><em>I-70 East</em></strong>" off the new album. Neilson on drums, Danny Mitchell (Miranda Lambert) on Hammond B3 Organ and, Mike Rinne (Miranda Lambert) on Bass join me in this video, and it will be released sometime in early June, when this song also gets released to radio as the first single from the new album. The video from the barn will be out sometime in early July, which is when that song gets released to radio as the second single. I had a little bit of time at the end of the day after the Nashville shoot and so I was able to visit some more of my favorite places there before leaving Tennessee. A musician friend who I had met in California during my 2019 “<strong><em>Now I’m Free</em></strong>” tour, also happened to be in town at the same time as I was, and I was glad to have time to be able to meet up with him as well. On the 19th I started heading back to New York. I had left Nashville pretty late in the afternoon, so I wound up stopping for the night in Lexington Virginia and finished the drive home to New York on the following day. I passed through a heavy rain storm in Pennsylvania on the 20th, and while taking a detour through some back roads to get around traffic on the highway, I came as close as I’ve ever been to a lightning strike. It was real close, real big and real loud. It's pretty exciting stuff when lightning strikes right next to you like that. I'm glad to say that, in the end, I made it home ok—even with the heavier than usual rainy-Friday-night traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway, over the George Washington and the Throgs Neck bridges, and all the way along the L.I.E. to my exit. After about 17 hours of driving, it was good to finally get home last night. Now I’m looking forward to the coming weeks, when the two singles from this album will be released along with the two music videos, the four promotional videos shorts, and all of the other things that will bring us finally, to the August 19 release date for this new album, <strong><em>The Crosswinds of Kansas.</em></strong> It’s Been a long ride since I started working on this album, and it’s good to be finally nearing the day when I can share it all with you. Check back here again from time to time for more news and updates. Until then, I’m sending you all so much love, and so much gratitude for your continued support. <br>All the best, <br>Bill S. <3<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/0b172660fc892084aa1fbe57c1cd8f8fe55a7ed5/original/91a504f4-2714-410a-9495-365d669b9d81.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/da8d3223a0685b901b885955a048618d089dcc37/original/img-0741.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/7495be0c83a64ebe9a955423e55034de43f50287/original/img-0740.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6952233
2022-04-19T21:48:39-04:00
2022-06-11T09:45:15-04:00
Friday April 15th on the beach.
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/d80a09f86faa27754139a2c6028bf26a8eae469e/original/22-04-15-scorzari717.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Friday evening, I was walking along the beach, chasing the nearly full moon that had appeared early in the sky. As the sun dipped lower into the tree line, the shadows on the rocky shore silently grew longer, and the air grew colder. When I reached the light I had seen up ahead, I stopped and knelt down beside the driftwood fire that some kind strangers had lit, and I felt warmth. Within that brief moment of conversation, the breeze that had begun softly blowing down the shore, got stronger, slowly at first, then more quickly and steadily faster, before it suddenly exploded into a fierce, sustained blast of wind and sand that pushed forward from behind me, and then ceaselessly rushed about in all directions. Still crouched down by the fire, I reflexively stiffened my legs and back against the blast, resisting it’s demand that I surrender my balance. My hair and clothes however, flapped in helplessly full compliance. The wind pushed forward and buffeted and shook the burning wood in front of me so hard that a river of thick smoke, sparks and embers took flight, dancing wildly down the beach towards the water. They had made their escape from the wind’s assault, but the smoke, sparks and embers found their time in the wind to be fleeting, and the overwhelmed remnants of the fire from which they were flushed out, almost likewise entirely gave up their light to the wind and the darkness. I looked directly into where the fire had been effortlessly burning tall in front of me just a moment ago, and saw instead, the wind-whipped, driftwood glowing an enchanting orange-red, while spitting out scattered yellow wisps of flickering desperation that continued to lash out at the unrelenting gusting of air that was forcibly over feeding it to extinction. I wondered for how long it would go on, and if the fire could stay lit, or if the wind would prevail and blow it completely out. And then, the wind relented and collapsed, and big bright yellow flames sprang immediately upward out of the glowing driftwood, warming the air and me again, and even more so than before. The long-stretched floating cloud of swirling spark and smoke continued drifting forward, washing over the beach and far jetty rocks for a brief moment longer, before fully dispersing and disappearing into the moonlit night. I brushed my hair from my face with my hand, rose to my feet and wondered what one might say now. But an unspoken understanding and aw became mutually apparent and patently palpable, and so it was enough to just let it be. I smiled and thanked the kind folks for the gift of warmth. Then I thanked the wind and the fire, and continued on my way chasing the moon. Blessings to you all. —>💙—></p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/e8aa33a596ff5a9ed5cdb2859a6f3c1266eae464/original/22-04-15-scorzari842.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Photo Credits: Jacob Blickenstaff</p>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6934288
2022-03-31T00:06:17-04:00
2022-04-19T14:15:22-04:00
Focus 2022 03 31
<p>Hi All!</p>
<p>I'm excited to say that the mastering for my forthcoming, 4th album, "The Crosswinds of Kansas," is done! With the album art for the CDs and Vinyl also soon to be completed, I'm feeling really good about how things are moving forward and about getting that much closer to being able to share this new music with you all this summer!</p>
<p>On my previous two releases, "Through These Waves" (2017) and "Now I'm Free" (2019), I pretty much limited myself to just singing and playing acoustic guitar, and left the rest of the instruments to a cast of amazing artists who joined me in performing on those records. With this new record, I've stretched a little bit, playing electric guitar on three tracks, and some mandolin, dobro, bells and Native American flutes on others.</p>
<p>It felt really good to play electric guitar on some of these songs. It's something I've always had a passion for, but I intentionally stopped doing about ten years ago—for the sake of focusing on my songwriting rather than on my guitar soloing. It was a lot of fun getting reacquainted with my old Les Paul and 335 after all that time, and getting back to creating music with them. The rest of the electric guitar parts are covered by Juan Solorzano. I've spoken about Juan in previous posts so let me just say here that, I can't overstate how great Juan's playing is. You can hear him on “Now I’m Free” (2019) too.</p>
<p>Several years ago I had written a song on dobro, and while working on this album I decided it was a good time to finally record and release it--no slide work, just finger picking. It was really fun to play and it fits great with the other songs on this record. Brent Burke plays dobro on the other tracks. I've also talked about Brent before and if you haven't heard him play dobro yet, you’re really missing out. I’ve known Brent since 2015 and he’s just the best. You can hear him play on this new record, and also on “Now I’m Free” and “Through These Waves” (2017).</p>
<p>As for the mandolin, well, I’ve always loved the way that that instrument sounds! I bought a Gibson a few years ago and since then, I've mostly enjoyed playing around with it on the front porch, just for fun. Using it to create music in a composition, is a whole different mindset though, and I'd never attempted it before this record. Then, one day when I was in the studio, I got curious to see where it might take me if I approached playing it with more focus and creative intent. Now that it’s all said and done, I’m really happy with how it worked out. It’s me playing mandolin on just the fourth track though. I had Will Kimbrough cover the rest of the mandolin parts on the other tracks. I've mentioned Will in previous posts too. This will be the third release of mine that Will can be heard performing on.</p>
<p>Something else I’ve posted about before is how I took to experimenting with Native American wind and percussion instruments on some of these songs. The voices and tones of the NA instruments add such an incredibly soulful presence to these tracks and so much interest to this album.</p>
<p>Playing the NA flute is a relatively new experience for me. I started learning on my first flute sometime around 2018 or so. Now I have four that have been created for me (three specifically for this album). Aside from almost all of them being in different keys, they each have a uniqueness in how their voices sing and in the character of the spiritual essence that can be invoked from within each of them.</p>
<p>Working with the NA flutes eventually led me to the discovery of some very cool Native American drums and percussion instruments. Neilson Hubbard played the NA drums and percussion on this album, including a large Powwow Drum and several hand-held medicine drums and shakers made from Buffalo, Moose, Bear and Horse Hide, turtle shells, and seed pods among other things. Having these instruments available in the studio to experiment with was awesome and so much fun. I did some research into Navajo culture and some traditional beats and their significance, and attempted to stay true to them in the production of the songs that these instruments can be heard on, on this record. I wanted to keep that focus true on some of the tracks, but on some of the other tracks we wound up using them in ways that non-NA drums are usually used. There's a different tonality and essence to them, which can be felt as well as heard in a perfect balance of the unique and the familiar. For a lot of the songs, they just sounded better than traditional drums, and I feel very fortunate to have found them and to have been able to use them in the ways that we did on this record </p>
<p>Having other artists add fiddle, viola, cello, Hammond B3 organ, piano, banjo and other instruments and voices, brought all of theses new songs home. And that’s where they are now, living their best lives on this album, just waiting to be heard!</p>
<p>To me “The Crosswinds of Kansas,” as an album of 13 songs, lands solidly in the acoustic Americana spectrum of genres, with a good mix of Bluegrass, Folk and Roots music running through it. I'm proud of what we've done on this record and I can't wait to share it with you all this summer! Having my music heard, and hearing from you all how it brings you joy and comfort, fills me with so much gratitude. I appreciate all of you and thank you for your love and support. I invite you to check back here again for more news coming soon. Until then, be well, be safe and stay present.</p>
<p>With so much love…</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6912043
2022-03-02T19:01:50-05:00
2022-06-11T09:45:34-04:00
Album Update 2022 03 02!
<p>Hi All!</p>
<p>There's been a little bit of a whirlwind of things to do lately, and so it's been a while since I've posted here, but I wanted to drop in for a quick update. In my last post, I talked a little about recording this new record in New York and in Nashville, and some of the backstory and also mentioned some of the musicians who joined in for the recording sessions. I've since gone back to Nashville and had Marie Lewey and Cindy Walker add backup vocals to several of the tracks. Cindy and Marie a/k/a "The Shoals Sisters," are incomparable vocalists who have performed on recordings for Gregg Allman, Steven Tyler, Nuno Bettencourt, The Commodores, Ricky Skaggs, Faith Hill, Etta James, George Jones, Randy Travis, Kenny Chesney, Shania Twain... the list goes on. I first met them in Nashville in 2016, when they joined in on the recording sessions for my second album, "Through These Waves." It was an honor to work with them again and I just can't wait for you to hear what they do on this new record! Working with Engineer Dylan Alldredge of Skinny Elephant Recording, both while I was back in Nashville, as well as remotely after I returned home to New York, we completed the final mixes of all of the tracks and sent them off to Jim DeMain for mastering at Yes Master Studio in Nashville. While working remotely with Jim to finalize the master recordings, I've also been working on the Album Art, with Colorado Artist/Graphic Artist, Anna Berman. I'm excited with the progress we’re making and expect to take a giant leap forward towards completion, this coming weekend! I've also been talking with some venues about playing some local shows, while I'm hunkered down here in NY, keeping the album moving forward toward release. Until then, stay safe and be well and continue to check back here from time to time, for updates! All the best, Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6724136
2021-08-22T19:59:49-04:00
2022-03-02T19:22:40-05:00
New Album Update!
<p>I am so grateful to have been able to safely schedule some studio time in Nashville over the past few weeks, and to again record music there with some of the very finest musicians and technicians around. By sheer luck, all of the scheduling came together in the brief period of time when Covid and the B.1.17 mutation were on the wane, and before the Delta variant developed into the present Covid resurgence. I’m now continuing to work towards the release of this new record (which isn’t yet titled), with renewed caution. I am nevertheless, happy to say that it is nearly finished, and I am very much looking forward to being able to share it with you all soon! </p>
<p>It’s been almost two years since I released my third album, “Now I’m Free” (9/19/2019). At that time, I was fully taking for granted the joys and freedom of travelling, and appearing and performing in person in venues and private homes and at radio station studios across the country. During the three-month, 11,000-mile tour for that record, and for just a few of the months that followed that tour’s end in November of 2019, I had no idea that everything would soon change so drastically and for so very long. When I think back on it now, it occurs to me that the title of that album was, at least on some level perhaps, prescient. But, as drastically as things change, we also learn, change and adapt to an equal or further degree, and for that reason, I am one-hundred percent confident that we will transcend the losses and challenges that lay behind and ahead of us, and that we will emerge from all of it, stronger than ever. </p>
<p>When I left that freedom and the open road behind me in November of 2019, I was first immediately confronted with the sudden and severe decline in the health of my then 94-year-old mother. After speaking with her doctors and making some adjustments in her health care, happily her condition and quality of life greatly improved. I spent the next several months taking some rest from the road and visiting her daily (she passed a year later on Christmas day, 2020). While taking care of my mom, I was also focused on writing new music and on getting back to building the recording studio which I had been working on in my spare moments for several years. My plan was to work a little bit more on the studio and keep writing songs until I had enough for a new album, and to then return to Nashville to record them at Skinny Elephant Records. That’s the studio where I had recorded my “Now I’m Free“ album in April and May of 2019. When Covid hit in the beginning of 2020, and we all had to adjust to that “new normal,” I had to cancel my travel plans. So, I decided to use my time in lockdown here in New York, to finally finish all of the construction work that was left to do in the studio I was building, so I could start recording here until things opened up again. </p>
<p>By the end of April of 2020, I had finished the studio construction and had also written enough songs for the new album. Then on May 1st, with great satisfaction, I started to record the new songs in my own newly-finished studio, right here in New York. First, I recorded 14 songs just playing my acoustic guitar and singing. In the midst of that, I also contacted a native American Flute builder in Utah, and after several discussions about the music I was intending to record and the flute making process and materials, I began designing and drawing the artwork for two flutes that I had asked him to build for me. After those flutes were finished in late 2020, I had several telephone conversations with Ty, the Navajo man who had built them. One thing led to another and a few months later Ty, with the help of his friend, Caleb and Caleb’s dad, translated the lyrics to one of my songs, from English to Navajo, in both written form and in an audio file. I spent a lot of time studying the written translation and listening to the audio file and learning and practicing how to recite my lyrics in the Navajo language. I’m going to very candidly say that this was no small task and that many times, for a very long time I felt that I would not be able to do it, or at least not do it well. I eventually spoke with Ty about how unusually difficult some of the pronunciation was for me and it was at that point that he told me that Navajo is, for several reasons, renowned to be the most difficult language for an English-speaking person to learn how to speak. I felt that, for sure, but I was committed to learning it and when he confirmed that the difficulty that I was experiencing was inherent in the language itself, it encouraged me to just work harder to get it right. After many more weeks of practicing and studying the eight Navajo verses and five choruses, we had a few more phone calls where both Ty and Caleb helped me work through and resolve the lingering questions that I had about proper phrasing and pronunciation. Language being the approximate art that it is, I don’t really have words to sufficiently describe how profoundly honored I feel to have had that experience and to be considered a friend by these new friends of mine. Because of them, I was able to record a vocal track in the Navajo language on one of my new songs, and I’m really proud to now be able to say that. </p>
<p>I also composed parts for the two flutes that Ty built, and I recorded them into that same song. This was another milestone achievement for me as I had only started learning how to play the Native American Flute just a few years ago. There are some other tracks that I also added to that song, and which are pretty special in a number of ways, but I’ll save the details about that for another day. Before all of this had happened though, I had Mac, a Cherokee man from California, build another flute for me. It was actually the first of the three flutes that were made for this record. I had taken a different approach with the flute that Mac built for me—rather than create my own design for the Flute ornamentation and artwork, I instead had several conversations with Mac about the spiritual aspects of the music that I was working on and the voice that I was hoping this particular Flute would have. Then I made a few suggestions and asked Mac to surprise me with his own design. From working with Mac in this way, I have been blessed with another cherished friendship and another beautiful Native American Flute which also sounds amazing on this new record. </p>
<p>My curiosity and interest in other traditional Native American instruments also grew during this time in Covid lockdown, and after some direction from Ty and a few weeks of my own research, I found a great source for them in Vermont. With that instrument maker, I auditioned several handmade Native American drums, shakers, rattles and other things via Facetime and Skype. I then had the ones that I heard make the most incredible sounds, shipped to me in New York, and later brought them with me to Nashville to record with them there. </p>
<p>Finishing the build-out of my recording studio, writing the new songs for this record, designing two and having three flutes built, learning the Navajo language and creating, playing and recording all of the Flute, English, Navajo, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Singing Bell and other parts that I recorded here in New York for these 14 songs, took a little longer than a year and a half. For the Nashville sessions that followed in July and August of this year, I returned to Skinny Elephant Records. I had had a phenomenal time recording my “Now I’m Free” album at Skinny Elephant in April and May of 2019, and later that year, on September 16, Billboard published their exclusive interview of me with a full album preview of that record. I put all of my heart, mind and soul into those songs and I’m proud of that record. I feel the same way about this new one. Maybe even more so. </p>
<p>Being back in the Skinny Elephant studio this July and August, I felt like I was back home with family. Engineer, Dylan Alldredge took over the recording there and Neilson Hubbard, who had produced my “Now I’m Free” album there in 2019, joined me as coproducer for the Nashville sessions. Neilson is an acclaimed record producer, film director, film producer, singer-songwriter and photographer. He has produced records for Mary Gauthier, Sam Baker, Kim Richey and others, and has directed and produced films for many artists, including John Prine. Among other achievements, Neilson’s collaborations with other artists have been featured in “Private Practice,” “One Tree Hill,” “Bones” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Dylan and Neilson have both become great friends of mine and I’m so very thankful for their friendship and the talents they have so generously shared with me on my “Now I’m Free” album in 2019 and in the making of this new record in 2021. </p>
<p>Likewise, some of the musicians who played on the Nashville sessions this year, had also played on one or both of my previous two records, and it was great to be able to spend more time and make more music with them as well. I was also excited and honored to meet and record with the musicians who I hadn’t met before, but who also took time out of their busy schedules to come in and play on these new songs.</p>
<p>First, there’s Fats Kaplin who came in on day one and played Pedal Steel Guitar, Fiddle and Viola on about six of the 14 tracks. Fats has worked with John Prine, Jack White, Beck, Nancy Griffith, Pure Prairie League and many others. I was in the Nashville studio for 11 days this time around and was lucky enough to have Fats come back and play on some of the other songs as well, on a couple more of those days.</p>
<p>On the second, third and sixth days, Neilson played Drums and Mike Rinne played Electric and Upright Bass on all 14 tracks. Mike also played on my “Now I’m Free” record in 2019 and I was happy that he was able to work his schedule around to make time to play on this one too. Mike’s list of studio credits includes Willie Nelson, Rodney Crowel, Jack White, Alicia Keys, Ronnie Milsap and many more. He’s performed with Emmy Lou Harris, Rodney Crowel and others, and among other things, in 2017 he joined Miranda Lambert’s band. </p>
<p>On the other days in between recording Neilson’s and Mike’s Drum and Bass parts, Danny Mitchell played Hammond B3 Organ and Piano, Matt Menefee and Kyle Tuttle played banjo, Juan Solorzano played Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Baritone Guitar and Lap Steel, Brent Burke played Dobro, Will Kimbrough played Mandolin, Chelsea McGough played Cello and Mia Rose Lynne sang a harmony Vocal. </p>
<p>Danny Mitchell is a pianist, singer, composer and songwriter. He currently plays piano, organ and sings background vocals for Miranda Lambert. His compositions range from small chamber pieces to full symphonic works. His “Dawning of a Soul,” was performed by the National Wind Ensemble in Carnegie Hall. The Piano and B3 parts that Danny played on this new record of mine are breath-taking. </p>
<p>Matt Menefee has been described as “probably the best banjo player alive.” Winner of the prestigious Winfield National Banjo Championship at age 17 and now a/k/a “MATT, TheBanjoPlayer,” Matt has recorded and performed with Be’la Fleck, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Ricky Scaggs, Jerry Douglas and Mumford and Sons; just to name a few. Matt’s banjo parts on this record are sublime. I need not say more. </p>
<p>International Banjo Champion, Kyle Tuttle, was a member of the Jeff Austin Band, and has worked with Jamgrass legends Larry Keel, Travelin’ McCoury’s, Leftover Salmon, Greensky Bluegrass, Billy Strings and Railroad Earth. I first met Kyle six years ago at the Bomb Shelter Studio in Nashville when he played on my second album, “Through These Waves.” I’ve always loved Kyle’s playing and it was great to reunite with him and have him join in on this record after all this time. Kyle’s phrasing and note placement elevated every song that he’s played on for me. </p>
<p>Juan Solorzano is a producer and multi- instrumentalist. I first met Juan in 2019 during the recording of my “Now I’m Free“ album. I immediately fell in love with his playing. His guitar technique is flawless and his phrasing is heart wrenching. After hearing him play in the studio in May of 2019, I invited him to join me on stage for my performance at the Newport Folk Festival in July of 2019. His playing on this current record surpasses even what he did on my previous release and it was good to have him bring his great talents to these new songs </p>
<p>Brent Burke, is the first recipient of the bachelor of arts degree in Bluegrass, Old Time & Country Music at ETSU and has been a member of Rhonda Vincent’s band, The Rage, from since he turned 23, up until he decided to take a break from the road in December of 2019. This is the third record I’ve had the good fortune of having Brent play on. He’s simply-said, one of the best dobro players around. He’s also a good soul and a good friend. </p>
<p>Will Kimbrough is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. In the 1980’s, his college band, Will & the Bushmen, made it onto MTV. His songs have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Little Feat, Jack Ingram, Todd Snyder and more, and he’s collaborated with Roseanne Cash, Guy Clark, Rodney Crowel, Steve Earle, Gomez, Emmy Lou Harris, The Jay Hawks, Mark Knopfler, Buddy Miller, John Prine, Kim Richey, Mavis Staples…the list goes on. Recognized in 2004 as “Instrumentalist of the Year” by the Americana Music Association, Will has also produced albums for a great many artists. This is the third album of mine that Will has played on—mostly Mandolin this time. I’m always glad to have him on board. </p>
<p>Chelsea McGough is a Cellist, composer and producer. Her compositions have been featured in films, television, social media and ad campaigns in the U.S. and abroad. I hadn’t met Chelsea prior to these sessions and am so glad she was able to come into the studio for this album. Her Cello lines are so moving on this record. I was very fortunate to be able to have her in to the studio, on rather short notice no less. </p>
<p>Mia Rose Lynne, is a prolific singer-songwriter, who is well known in the festival circuit. Mia sang harmonies on my “Now I’m Free” record in 2019 and I was glad that she was able to come back into the studio to sing on this new record this year. There weren’t a lot of places for harmony on this album, but Mia’s beautiful vocal was just exactly what was needed. </p>
<p>I’ve spoken a lot here about the Native American instruments that I’ve recently become fascinated with, and many of them wound up appearing on more of the songs than I had first envisioned. I’m amazed at how these instruments fit so well into the context of this record, which to my ear has a primarily Americana, Bluegrass and Folk flavor, with all of the traditional cues that one might expect to hear within those genres. But if you can imagine what a Banjo and a Fiddle paired together with a hand-made Buffalo hide Powwow drum and Bear and Moose hide shakers, accompanied by a Dobro, and a Hammond B3 played through a swirling Leslie, accented with the chiming of a Tibetan Singing Bowl and Native American Flute lines, oh yeah, and a Tambourine and a Triangle and a Piano, Viola and Cello, might sound like, then you’re on your way to experiencing how traditional genre cues can still shine through an unexpected and unusual arrangement, in ways that you’ve likely never heard before, but are glad to have discovered. It was a vision I had and it all worked really well. </p>
<p>I also want to mention that, although some of this record was recorded in New York and the rest of it was recorded in Nashville, you wouldn’t know it by just listening to it and if I hadn’t told you. The Nashville sessions were intense and robust. At times we had the Fiddle, Mandolin, Dobro, Banjo, Piano, and Percussion all playing and recording live at the same time. The result is that the record has an authentically “performed live” feel to it, even though it wasn’t entirely recorded that way. You’ll just have to take my word for it, until you can hear it and confirm it for yourself. </p>
<p>On the last few days in Nashville, after Nielson had finished adding the final Percussion instruments to the last track, Dylan, Neilson and I began to get them all ready for rough mixing. On day twelve, I left Nashville with rough mixes to listen to and I’m just going to come right out and say that even just the rough mixes of this record sound amazing. I feel so good about this one that I’m counting the days until I can share it with you all! Dylan has been working on the final mixes since I left Nashville and at some point in the next few weeks, I’m going to have some vocalists from Alabama add some background vocals to a couple of the songs. Then I’ll head back to Nashville for a day or so, so the final mixes can be made final. Oh yeah, and there may be a video coming soon as well! </p>
<p>There’s a lot more of the backstory to this record than I’ve talked about here, and I’ll speak more about it in future posts, but for now, suffice it to say, it’s been a long, fun, humbling, educational and deeply gratifying journey that is nearly ready for you to hear soon. I thank you all for your continued support and for being a part of my soul’s journey! I appreciate each and every one of you. Stay safe and check back here from time to time as you wish and I’ll keep you posted as things keep rolling along! </p>
<p>Much love, </p>
<p>Bill S. 💙—></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6710560
2021-08-08T13:38:24-04:00
2022-06-11T09:44:37-04:00
4th Album Recording Finished In Nashville!
<p>Hey everybody! </p>
<p>I have so much to tell you all, about the recording sessions we just had in Nashville over the past two weeks! So much goodness has happened that it can’t all be put into words, but it was put into music, so you’ll be able to hear all of it first-hand, very soon. I’ll be posting some of the details here, in the days to come, to bring you up to date. Until then, continue to be safe, be well, be kind, be yourself, be real, grow and be the love that you are. </p>
<p>-B </p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6633855
2021-05-18T18:12:09-04:00
2022-08-05T13:10:52-04:00
NEW ALBUM UPDATE!
<p>Hey All!</p>
<p>Most of you know that I've been working on my fourth album in isolation in my studio here in New York, since, when more than a year ago Covid so drastically altered what we could safely do and how we could get things done. Well, a lot has changed since then, including the recent emergence of what appears to be the solid beginnings of a cautiously enthusiastic social transition towards more in-person interaction centered around music. And, as synchronicity will have it, last night, I finished my final parts for the last of the tracks slated for this record, and with the tapping of just a few keys on my lap-top, I sent it on it's way over to my friend, Engineer/Studio Owner, Dylan Alldredge at Skinny Elephant Recording in Nashville TN. I'm excited to have finally completed my parts for this record and to now be able to safely invite the amazing Musician/Producer/friend and man of many talents, Neilson Hubbard, Dylan and more of Nashville's truly very finest musicians, to join in and help finish these recordings! My aim is to have this record ready to share with you later this year. I feel really good about this one and I think you're going to like it too. Check back here again for the latest news about the up-coming release date and other announcements about the new album. Stay safe, be well and thank you for your support through all the twists and turns of this continuing journey. Much love to you all.</p>
<p>Bill S. 💙—></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6620389
2021-05-16T16:16:35-04:00
2021-05-16T16:23:54-04:00
May 2021
<p>A lot has happened in a period of time, which although it has been short, nevertheless feels like an eternity. For those of you who don't already know, my Mom passed on Christmas Day, 2020. She would have been 96 this past February. She was struggling and was ready to move on for a long, very difficult time. I visited or spoke with her daily through all of it. I cherish those moments and am glad that we were all present with her at her home when she finally let go. Because of that, there is a sense of relief that her suffering had ended under the best possible circumstances. But, at the core of it all, the loss is ever present. After everyone had left and the funeral workers had come and taken her from the room where she had passed, her home--my childhood home--felt sadly empty, strange and cold. I stayed there alone for a while before shutting the lights and locking up. As soon as I closed and locked the front door and stepped off the porch, a very strong, sudden and sustained gust of wind blew from around the side of the house to where I was standing in the front, and upward into the trees. Then, just as suddenly, everything was completely still and quiet. It was powerful and overwhelming. It was not a windy day. I knew immediately that it was Mom's way of letting me know that she's not far away and as life continues, I feel her loving presence every day and I am thankful for that. Mom was one of six siblings (5 girls and 1 boy) born and raised in a "shotgun flat" in what is now known as Spanish Harlem or East Harlem in New York City. The girls all slept in one bed. My uncle had his own. Mom's journey in life was a long one, with many hardships, many challenges, many celebrations and many blessings. She is greatly loved and missed by all who knew her. On a related note, Mom's oldest and only surviving sibling, my Aunt Lillie, recently celebrated her 98th birthday! She is another beautiful Soul and light in this world. Life is precious, and so I'm taking a pause here to share only this today. I'll bring you up to date on all things music in my next post. I love you all. Stay safe and well. All the best, Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6498185
2020-12-12T21:37:19-05:00
2021-05-03T14:24:01-04:00
FOURTH ALBUM STUDIO SESSIONS UPDATE!
<p>Many of the songs I wrote for my fourth/coming album were inspired by experiences I had while on tour promoting my 2019 release, “Now I’m Free.” While traveling through Utah, I met and spoke with a Navajo man and later spent several hours sitting on a mountainside in Salt Wash, playing the Native American Flute that I had started to learn to play about a year or so earlier. It was such a beautiful place, it was hard to leave there when the time came to get back to moving further down the road. Driving more than 11,000 miles across the country and back, from August through October 2019, was amazing. On the longer drives between shows, I’d sometimes reorganize my thoughts into Haiku, to pass the time. Watching the full moon disappear and reappear between the mountains in Wyoming, and feeling a frozen fragment of a waterfall melt in my hand after a three hour hike up a Colorado mountain to the base of the falls, are just some of the surreal moments from the road that I attempted to capture in rhythmic syllables and which I’ll never willingly forget. When I returned home after the end of the tour, I used those Haikus and more, for the lyrics for a new song that now breaks my previous formidable record for long running prose set to even longer running passages of music. In its conception, I had thought that it would be the only song on this album to feature the Native American Flute, but as I was waiting for two flutes to be built for it, in the key of D, I continued to develop ideas for the part by playing my “key of G” and “key of C” flutes to some of the other songs that I have also recorded for this album. In doing that, I discovered that the flute’s voice was a perfect fit for another of those songs, which, I’m happy to say, I just finished tonight. I’m really excited about how this one took on a life of its own, unexpectedly, in a very moving way, that’s also tying it to other sounds that I had planned from the beginning of this project. It’s very gratifying when you start to hear common themes emerging in a unifying way, spontaneously, from song to song, while being driven by your focus on the planned parts. When the songs start to awaken and breathe on their own and then together that way, it’s a really good feeling. I’m so looking forward to sharing this album with you all when it’s done! <br>—->💙 <br>B...</p>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6467996
2020-11-01T15:13:18-05:00
2020-11-01T15:13:18-05:00
NEW RECORD IN THE WORKS!
<p>Hey everyone!</p>
<p>I know I've been quiet on this page for a while, but now I'm back again! After returning home from 2 1/2 months and 11k miles of the "Now I'm Free" tour right around this time last year, I dug in deep to finish the build out of my new recording studio, and was glad to have that work to do while self isolating during the pandemic surge that hit NY earlier this year. My last two albums were recorded almost completely live in the studio (<em>Through These Waves</em> was done at The Bomb Shelter in East Nashville and<em> Now I'm Free </em>was at Skinny Elephant Recording in Ingelwood, TN) with amazing musicians including, Joachim Cooder, Chris Scruggs, Kim Richey, Laur Joamets, Will Kimbrough, Erin Rae, Eamon McGloughlin, Brent Burke, Neilson Hubbard, Michael Rinni, Jonah Tolchin and more, but a live recording wasn't an option this time around with the Covid looming. So, after getting the studio here in NY up and running, I started recording the basic tracks, acoustic guitar and vocals, for 14 new songs for my next album. Recording solo is such a different process than recording live with a band but, again, I'm glad to have been able to do it at a time when the recording couldn't have been safely started otherwise. Now that the basic tracks are done, I'll be reaching out to ask some old and new friends to add their instruments to these recordings, in ways that only they can. Hearing your own songs breathing through other artists' voices, is an indescribable thing. Music is a universal language all it's own and I'm excited to have finally arrived at this phase of the creative process and to be moving closer still, to releasing these new songs for you to hear and enjoy. No one can say what the future will bring in these uncertain times, but one thing remains certain... there will always be new music to keep us all alive and strong. Check back here again for updates on the new record. Be well, stay safe and vote smart. </p>
<p>Bill S.</p>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6281984
2020-04-14T09:50:34-04:00
2020-04-14T09:50:34-04:00
Looking Forward
<p>In this pandemic-induced seclusion, every artist turning to their instruments to express their anxieties, frustrations and sorrows and joys, and the deepened self-awareness and compassion that often manifests out of such circumstances, is, possibly without even knowing it, now writing their best music ever. So, look humbly forward to 2021 for those releases. It’s going to be an amazing year of human connection. Stay safe. Be well. Bill S. </p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/6131549
2020-01-18T13:30:45-05:00
2020-01-18T13:38:38-05:00
Hindsight is 2020... and ... All Things New!
<p>Hey! I've been crazy busy writing new music for my next album and putting the finishing touches on the new studio. My new vision is, "Hindsight is 2020" and "All things new for the new year." It's a paradox, for sure. Stay tuned here for more about this later! Peace, Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5940437
2019-10-27T11:44:18-04:00
2024-02-12T03:00:41-05:00
11,000 miles and moving forward...
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/10326/273988c92b8475668936b7b20a4ff146ab9adb30/original/ee06491f-7a22-43a9-b026-a23e5d6aacb0.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hi Folks! After travelling a little more than 11,000 miles across the country over the past couple of months, for the "Now I'm Free" tour, it feels good to be back home with the Subaru unloaded and resting cool in the driveway, although I am here sooner than planned. While in California in the second week of October, my mother, who is 94, told me that she was having some health care issues. I spoke with her on the phone everyday during this tour, but this time, she did not sound well and she asked me to come back to New York as soon as I could. So, I cancelled my remaining performances and began the long west-to-east-coast drive, and arrived back here in just a matter of days.The good news is that mom is doing well and we're looking forward to celebrating her 95th birthday in February, 2020. My apologies and gratitude to the very gracious and supportive venues that I wasn't able to get to this time around, for universally understanding that, when your mama calls for you at 94, you've got to go. Now that all things are settled here, and with some unexpected free time on my hands, I've begun writing some new music and, if all goes as I am envisioning that it should, there will be a new, fourth album appearing in the near future. I am extremely happy with the response to "Now I'm Free." With a full album premiere by Billboard Magazine, song premieres by The Bluegrass Situation and Americana Highways, numerous radio stations repeatedly spinning even the longest of the long tracks on this album in their entirety, the amazing album reviews and the personal connections I've made with people I've met while traveling from town to town, I can honestly say that, I couldn't be happier with where this record has taken me, as my journey forward continues. For now, I'm back to focusing on writing, with just some occasional performances on the immediate horizon and some other exciting things also in the works. Check back here soon for more info and updates! I thank you all for coming to the shows when you can and for all of your support for my music and what I do. I wish you all the best. Real peace, Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5913709
2019-10-03T01:18:54-04:00
2019-10-27T10:48:41-04:00
Warm greetings from the road!
<p>I bring you warm greetings from the road! Tomorrow starts the sixth week and 7000th mile of the “Now I’m Free“ tour as I head towards my next show in California. This album and everything that came before and after it and is part of its creation, has been a continuing lesson in learning, enduring, healing, change, discovery, adaptability, transformation, acceptance, frustration and growth, in each and all of its stages. And there have been so many stages. It all started and then continued forward with the inspiration for and process of writing each of the songs over the past three years, living with them and performing them as they continued to evolve into their best expressions of their full and often fluid meaning, choosing which songs would be in the final group of tracks selected from among other songs that also could have made it onto this record, considering the arrangement of instruments and Musicians who would perform for the recording sessions, zeroing in on the production aesthetic and the logistics and execution of the recording process and engineering, arriving at the studio and allowing the emotions, creativity and performances to happen and flow in their own way and on their own course as each of the songs came to life and was captured as a snapshot in time, then putting all of the recordings together into a sequence that allows each of the songs to breath in its own space and convey its meaning in its best light in relation to the tracks before and after, putting the final sonic and timing touches on the music through mastering, creating and developing the concepts for the promotional videos, photography and the graphic visual art for the CD cases, LP jackets and inserts, performance posters, social media posts and more, then getting it all encoded, manufactured, downloaded, uploaded, delivered and distributed to publications, reviewers, interviewers, radio stations and streaming platforms for “the roll out,” with written biographies and introductions for the first and later listens, for the premieres and for the official release, developing a planned tour route and sorting through the scheduling and human logistics for booking performances in the cities and towns along the way, then packing and loading it all up and starting the long drive up, down and across the country and eventually back, through amazing landscapes to sometimes spectacular and sometimes humble and humbling places, sights and experiences never before seen or had, and, with every performance along the way, reliving each emotion and moment in time that led to the creation of each song, and being blessed with the opportunity to share that with each new audience and, night after night, having memorable people explain to me intimately how a particular song or songs resonated with them and an experience they’ve had in their own lives and what it means to them to have those experiences awakened and touched by and through these songs. It is a truly beautiful thing to be able to do this and I am so very thankful for all of you that I have met along the way. For this record and for all of the experiences surrounding it, I’ve chosen the image and imagery of the dragonfly as a symbol for the learning, enduring, healing, change, discovery, adaptability, transformation, acceptance, and growth that surrounds this record. To my amazement, that symbol has appeared many times on this path (including in the artwork hanging in the rooms and lobbies of a hotel in upstate New York and on the sides of the city buses in Everett Washington and other places). What I’ve also found is that people, literally everyone, everywhere, are struggling with change that has affected them in profoundly life altering ways and that we are all simply seeking understanding and compassion as we search for a clear path forward. Let’s always remember that, and to always be kind to one another. Im looking forward to meeting you on the road! Peace. Bill S. </p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5900785
2019-09-21T17:55:13-04:00
2022-06-11T09:46:30-04:00
UPDATE FROM THE ROAD
<p>Yesterday was the official release date for my 3rd album, “Now I’m Free,” and I am so excited to finally get this one out into the world! I have poured so much emotion, time, and effort into writing, recording, and releasing these songs, and now performing them live across the country, and it has been an amazing experience hearing from the audiences how the music is resonating with them in such positive and healing ways. And, yes, “It’s the way you look at where you’ve been that takes you where you are,” and right now I can see that, deep down, when all is said and done, processed and understood, I have passed through the storm and come to a clearing, and it’s a good feeling to be in this particular place, at this time. This is where I do belong and, right now I’m especially proud to be doing this and am looking forward to the rest of the upcoming live shows! I have a few in Washington, and then more in Oregon, and California before heading back to Colorado and all through Texas. After that I’ll start making my way back east from there, towards New York, with more stops to come along the way in TN, KY, VA, NC, DC and beyond. To my great comfort, at almost every turn since the creation of this album and throughout this tour, there has been someone who has given me an immeasurable amount of support when it was most needed. You all know who you are and how grateful I am for you! The truth is that it would have been incredibly difficult to have come this far without you all being there for me, and I am so very grateful for you. Let me say that again: I am so very grateful for you!!! Performing at the Newport Folk Festival on July 26 of this year was a surreal experience. Very truly a dream come true. Receiving so many wonderful reviews of the album, a full album premiere by Billboard, and song premieres by The Bluegrass Situation and Americana Highways, has also been so humbling and positively affirming. I have put so much passion into this record. All one can really ask for is another’s willingness to listen. So again, I thank you all for listening. So, here I am writing this from a Subaru dealership in Marysville, Washington, where I’m getting an oil change and a tire rotation now that I’m about 5,700 miles into the tour. I hope to see you at the show in Everett, WA tonight and at the shows to come! When I get back to New York in November I’m hoping to spend some time writing some new music. I’ll be looking at things from a different perspective now and I’m excited to start it and to be able to share it with you when it’s done! Stay tuned for more good things to come! All the best, Bill S. </p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5841555
2019-07-30T10:41:30-04:00
2019-08-08T20:33:59-04:00
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL!!!
<p>It's been an incredible weekend Folks! Playing Newport Folk Festival was just absolutely amazing! I can't think of any higher honor or greater privilege than to have been included as "One of the folk," asked to perform at such an historic and iconic event. This is truly a time to savor and remember. I send my heartfelt thank you out to Chris Funk of the Decemberists for including me in this year's line up and for making this experience so enjoyable. I am humbled by the greatness of this festival and especially by the warmth and friendship of all of the folks who work so passionately to make the magic that is NFF happen year after year. Thank you! <3 -B</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5808073
2019-06-28T21:11:13-04:00
2022-06-11T09:50:06-04:00
PAGES TURNING
<p>June 28, 2019 marks the turning of an old page. On to new pages now folks. The greater things are right there waiting in the turning.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5782164
2019-06-06T12:24:32-04:00
2021-01-19T11:08:30-05:00
Newport Folk Festival 2019!!!
<p>Wow, I am so excited to be able to announce that I'll be performing at this year's Newport Folk Festival as part of "For Pete's Sake" on the museum Stage on Friday, July 26th. Thanks so much to Chris Funk for including me in this year's line up! If you're gonna be at the Fort this year, stop in and say hello! All the best, Bill S.</p>
<p>P.S.</p>
<p>See the official NFF announcement at this link: http://www.newportfolk.org/for-petes-sake-2019</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5767264
2019-05-24T21:02:08-04:00
2022-06-11T09:51:08-04:00
NEW RECORD UPDATE!
<p>It's always great to be in Nashville, and even better to be playing and recording music there with some of the best musicians in town. They don't call it Music City for nothin' folks, but more than that, it's the people you meet there and spend your time with that make it a great place to be. This April/May I spent about three weeks in Nashville and while I was there, a bunch of such folks met with me at Skinny Elephant Recording in Inglewood TN, with Producer Neilson Hubbard and Engineer Dylan Alldredge at the helm. After all was said and done, we had 15 new songs recorded, mixed and ready for mastering in just 11 days. I'm happy to have had Will Kimbrough back, playing electric guitar and mandolin for this one, and on his birthday no less! Will played on my last record too, and its always good to be in his good company and making music together. Brent Burke, who also played on my last record, came back in to add some of his dobro mastery to the mix. There's simply none better folks. 'nough said. Erin Rae also stopped in and sang some beautiful harmony vocals on my new song called "It All Matters." A day or so later, The Americana Music Association announced Erin's nomination for Best Emerging Artist of 2019! If you haven't already, then when you hear her, you'll know why. Eamon McGloughlin also came in and put some of his very fine violin/fiddle work on these new songs (Eamon also played on my last record and it was great to spend time with him in the studio again, as always). It's also a great pleasure to have had Mike Rinne (Miranda Lambert), in the studio playin' the dog house and electric bass on this record. It's well deserved that Eamon and Mike have also been spotlighted by the AMA this year, with both of them being nominated for Best Instrumentalist of 2019! I'm truly honored to have them both adding their talents to this record. Neilson Hubbard, in addition to producing this record for me, also added drums and percussion. I can't imagine a better musical fit for these songs. I am so very grateful for Neilson. His performance and his ear for production really make these songs and this record move and come to life. Likewise, the layers and musical textures added by Juan Solórzano (lap steel and electric and 2nd acoustic guitars), Megan McCormick (lap steel and harmony vocals) and Mia Rose Lynne (harmony vocals) are simply amazing beyond words. Truly amazing. All of the songs were recorded live in the studio with minimal to no overdubbing or editing. It was all possible because, each one of these very fine musicians intently captured and then carried the very essence of these songs in their performances without a second thought or moments hesitation. In fact, there is more than one "first take" that will be featured on this album. I can't wait for you to hear how it all so very magically and naturally came together. Look for the new record this August/September and don't forget to check back here from time to time... I've got some more very cool news I'm just waiting to share! All the best, Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5747369
2019-05-08T16:12:54-04:00
2022-06-11T09:51:27-04:00
GREETINGS FROM THE STUDIO!
<p>Just a quick check-in from the recording studio while we're here in Nashville, TN... We've got a bunch of new songs recorded already and we start mixing tomorrow! I am so looking forward to sharing this record with you this coming fall! Oh yeah... and I've got even MORE REALLY COOL NEWS to share with you soon! Check back here soon for an update in the days and weeks to come. All the best, Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5704301
2019-04-02T15:50:47-04:00
2021-01-04T22:28:18-05:00
3RD RECORD NASHVILLE BOUND IN APRIL 2019!
<p>OK. So here we go! Starting with this month of April, 2019, I'll be returning to Nashville TN, to start recording my third record with producer Neilson Hubbard. If you've heard Neilson's band, The Orphan Brigade, and any of the records he's produced, then you understand why I instantly knew his creative force and talent would be a great fit for my music. After talking and finding how much we agree on how to approach the music and the process, I am beyond excited to be underway with Neilson at the helm. We’ve also since rounded up a ready cast of phenomenal musicians (a/k/a mighty fine humans) including Will Kimbrough, Eamon McGloughlin, Brent Burke and more. Will, Eamon and Brent all played on my last record, and I can't wait to get back together with them, along with new friends who'll also be joining us in the studio this time around. I think you’re gonna like this one folks! It's been a long time coming and I’m very much looking forward to being able to share it with you when it’s released this fall. We’ve already got a bunch of shows lined up for the national tour that will follow the release, and we'll be adding many more in the days and months to come. So check back here for updates from time to time for a show near you, and I’ll see you on the road this fall! All the best, Bill S</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5617993
2019-01-29T12:16:33-05:00
2022-09-16T15:12:56-04:00
UPDATE: 1867 Sanctuary!
<p>Lots of things are in the works folks and I can't wait to share them with you all. We're putting the finishing touches on the recording studio. There's new music and a national tour on the horizon. As we've been limiting the number of performances to make way for these other things, I can't wait to get back out on the road, which makes me even more excited to be performing music with my dear friend Jonah Tolchin at the 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Cultural Center in Ewing New Jersey on Saturday, February 9th. I hope you will come join us for the show! All the best, Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5233173
2018-05-14T10:55:32-04:00
2022-06-11T09:51:49-04:00
FOCUS 2018!
<p>Hey Folks, </p>
<p>So, as we are focusing entirely on all things relevant to getting my next record recorded and released, I am reflecting on what an amazing and deeply gratifying experience it has been for me, to be able to write and perform music for you all across the Country, and to be able to confirm something that I've always already known to be true--that there are indeed, wonderfully good people to be found everywhere you go. I look forward to putting this next record together and getting back out on the road when its all said and done, so I can bring it to your home towns and share with you more of those incredible moments that have made this journey and the people I've come to know along the way, the core strength of my very being. Thank you for being such an important part of it all! </p>
<p>Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5113998
2018-03-06T13:05:46-05:00
2022-06-11T09:52:16-04:00
Update 2018! New music! New Tour!
<p>I had an amazing time performing in the mid West this February...KUSH Radio, The Blue Door, Folk Alliance International and everywhere! It was heartwarming to share time with the welcoming good people of this vibrant acoustic music community and I sincerely hope to be able to return and do it all again soon. The days are getting brighter and the clock on the wall says that it's time to now focus on making plans for a national tour and for recording my next record. So, that's where my mind will be in the coming days, weeks and months. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check back here from time to time for updates as we forge ahead, with our hearts always looking forward to meeting you at new musical horizons fast approaching. See you soon! Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/5003002
2018-01-02T12:24:38-05:00
2018-01-02T12:26:29-05:00
2018!
<p>Hey Folks, </p>
<p>We've been hard at work with the construction of the Heartstrings recording studio, and I'm happy to say we are very close to finishing. There are just a few more tasks that need to be completed in the coming weeks of January and then it's time to start wiring up all the gear so we can make some new music! I'll be back on the road in February starting with some shows in Missouri and Kansas and elsewhere to follow. Details will be posted on my "Shows" page soon. 2018 is a new beginning and I'm looking forward to many great things to come. Thanks for listening!</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4773676
2017-07-11T13:43:39-04:00
2017-07-11T13:54:24-04:00
COMIN' UP!
<p><span class="font_large">Hey Folks! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Catching up on the past couple of months and things coming up next, I first want to say thanks to everyone who made it out to The Montauk Music Festival in Montauk NY, Campfire.Festival in Cambridge Mass, The Soulful Sundown Coffeehouse Series in Manhassett NY, FARMette in Kansas City MO, and to The Country Corner in East Setauket, NY (with Jenni Lyn Gardner (Della Mae) and her band). I also want to thank Sirius XM radio Channel 32 The Village, for adding this record to your playlist and WICN Worcester Mass, WEXT Troy NY and WCBE Columbus Ohio for having me into the studio to chat and play some songs. I very much appreciate you keeping Through These Waves on your air waves! And... there are some very cool shows on the horizon as well. I'll be back at Riverwalk Cafe & Music Bar in Nashua, NH on July 16th performing in the round with Jonah Tolchin and Ian Fitzgerald, and then again on September 2nd opening for Billy Strings. On September 16th, I'll be playing at the Great Eastern Music Festival at the Montauk Lighthouse in Montauk NY (http://www.greateasternmusicfestival.com). The festival lineup includes The Dustbowl Revival, Sarah Jarosz, Seldom Scene, Sam Outlaw, and so many more! Then back to Nashua NH for a very cool festival at the end of September (more info coming soon), and on October 15th I'll be performing in the Tribes Hill Concert Series in Peekskill NY. Keep an eye on www.billscorzari.com for more show dates to be added -- We've also just begun planning for a "Northern/Western States" tour so stay tuned and I'll see you on the road! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Bill S.</span></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4715130
2017-05-19T10:34:06-04:00
2017-05-19T10:52:33-04:00
Through These Waves Tour
<p>It's been a busy and incredibly gratifying past couple of months out on the road, and I am so very grateful for everyone who has supported me on this journey. First and foremost, Lauren Jahoda, who has been at the very heart of everything from day-one, and who has made so many incredible things happen for me in such a short period of time that it just amazes me. It's impossible to adequately thank you for all that you've done. Jonah Tolchin who's artistic direction, support, advice and great friendship are cherished beyond measure. Everyone who performed on this record and made it sound so good. John Platt (WFUV), Erin Scholtz (Dream Spider) and Brad Paul (Brad Paul Media), for believing in me and in this record and devoting your time and great efforts to getting it heard. All of the good folks at WFUV (NY), WDVX (Knoxville, TN), WMOT (Nashville, TN), WBCM (Bristol, VA), WETS (Johnson City, TN), WKRFC (Fort Collins, CO), WFDU (Teaneck, NJ), WUSB (Stonybrook NY), WICN (Worcester, MASS.) and WFMU (Jersey City, NJ), and so many others, meeting with you for the in-studio performances and interviews, and getting to know you all is just pure joy. And thank you for keeping this record spinning! Because of you, tracking the performance of Through These Waves in the Americana Music Association and the Folk and Roots Music charts has been and continues to be an amazing and affirming experience. Driving across the Country (10,000 miles and counting), performing in new places, hearing the life-stories of so many great people I've met along the way, and getting to explore so many States that I'd never been to before has been life-changing. I'm looking forward to the upcoming show dates and seeing you all again soon! All the best, Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4639095
2017-03-21T11:59:45-04:00
2021-12-27T10:55:34-05:00
AMA & RMR!
<p>This is a proud week indeed! My Tour has begun and 'Through These Waves' has just landed on the Americana Music Association (AMA) Top 5 Most Added Chart at #1!!! </p>
<p>16 stations added the record out of the box and it is currently at #102 on the Americana Chart. The album also landed in the top 5 this week at #5 on the Top 50 Traditional Folk Album Chart and debuted on the Top 50 Folk Album Chart at #38! </p>
<p>http://www.americanaradio.org/ama/displaychart_beforetracks.asp?mode=lw&dtkey=<br><br>Stay tuned folks! Great things are happening!<br><br>Bill S. </p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4625560
2017-03-10T19:49:29-05:00
2017-03-15T17:04:33-04:00
"Through These Waves" Released Today!
<p>Well, today is the day! 'Through These Waves' is now available! Words can't describe how important this record is to me. Get yours today and listen in on a dream come true! </p>
<p>iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/through-these-waves/id1207016871 <br>Bandcamp: http://billscorzari.bandcamp.com/album/through-these-waves <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4HH9nF0He27wrc3G4Uc5ow <br>CD Baby: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ </p>
<p>"...once in awhile... just once in awhile...you find one and, man, it's a rush. Case in point, a compact disc by Bill Scorzari titled Through These Waves...Bill Scorzari is a force. His songwriting is stellar, his picking above par and his voice fits his songs perfectly. The album itself is a knockout. ..performances are topnotch all-around...I give this a solid A, top to bottom. I give 'Hound Dog Diggin'' an A+ for the groove alone." <br>No Depression m<br>Full Review </p>
<p>"Bill Scorzari has a lived-in voice that says, 'Listen to these songs.' They spring from the earth and the ocean with an open heart and the wisdom of experience." <br>John Platt / WFUV <br>WFUV Interview </p>
<p>"One of 2017’s best albums so far comes from New York-based Bill Scorzari ... The crisp, organic interplay of both acoustic and electric instruments perfectly frame Scorzari’s weathered, raspy voice that many have described as “singular” or ’idiosyncratic.” Just to give you some clues, head in the direction of Tom Waits or Malcolm Holcombe. Scorzari’s voice is in that neighborhood but still stands apart. And, then there are his thoughtful, cinematically shaped songs that continue to resonate after repeated listens. Yes, this is a “must hear” for singer-songwriter aficionados." <br>Elmore Magazine <br>Full Review </p>
<p>"Scorzari’s songs are consistently profound, poetic, and emotional; and his voice—as gravelly and compelling as Tom Waits’s—is counterpointed beautifully with strings and, on the gorgeous “More of Your Love,” a female vocalist. This is one of the most compelling albums by a little-known artist that I’ve heard in a while." <br>The Morton Report <br>Full Review </p>
<p>"Scorzari’s songs are often about seeking a kindred soul and in that finding solace. There is a poetic grace that makes them worth listening to and reading." <br>Lonesome Highway <br>Full Review </p>
<p> "An album that is serene, uplifting, and powerful, Through These Waves is a gem waiting to be discovered." <br>The Daily Country <br>Full Review </p>
<p>"I'm not sure how often albums as compelling as Bill Scorzari's Through These Waves appear in my life, but I'll take a guess at about once every two years...maybe three... Artists that have this ability are rare--Waits, Dylan, Cohen, and today's John Moreland and Jason Isbell--and aren't musicians so much as world-class poets that happened to pick up a guitar. Again, it's impossible to join this club by only being 99% genuine." <br>Lonesome Banjo Chronicles <br>Full Review<br><br>"Scorzari sings, but his version of singing is more of the spoken poetry with a pulsating vibration timbre that Sam Baker has perfected over the course of four albums and innumerable gigs. He connects with listeners by creating soundscapes that reveal descriptions of mood and atmosphere more than character. You listen and think, Yes—I’ve felt that..." <br>Fervor Coulee <br>Full Review </p>
<p>“... he’s a songwriter of the highest order with a three pack a day voice that sounds nothing like that during every day conversation. When he’s on stage though, that voice will make you pay attention to lyrics that can turn a phrase, make you think or make you thankful that there’s someone out there to relate to.” <br>Medium <br>Full Interview </p>
<p>"...Scorzari has struck gold on what is only his second album, Through These Waves...His style of music occasionally reminds me of Sam Baker, the wistfulness and precise nature of the songs and wondrous beauty, and arguably his greatest attribute honesty the record is one of the finest I have stumbled across in a long time." <br>Flying Shoes (UK) <br>Full Review <br> <br>Stay tuned for more exciting news to come! </p>
<p>All the best, <br>Bill S. </p>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4605028
2017-02-24T11:55:21-05:00
2022-02-26T07:43:39-05:00
Pre-Order Through These Waves today!
Hi All,<br><br>I'm excited to say that, as of today, you can pre-order a copy of my latest album "Through These Waves" (release date - March 10th) and receive an advance copy of "A Brand New Deal" - one of my favorite songs on the record!<br><br>Here's the itunes link: <p>https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/through-these-waves/id1207016871<br><br>Stay tuned! Great things are happening!<br><br>All the best,<br>Bill S.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4602361
2017-02-22T16:54:12-05:00
2017-02-22T16:54:12-05:00
WFUV/John Platt's 2/21 On You Radar show at Rockwood Music Hall!
<span class="font_large">It was truly an honor and a pleasure to be able to perform in the WFUV "On Your Radar" showcase with Susan Kane and Cole Quest and the City Pickers at Rockwood Music Hall, NYC last night. The house was packed with an amazing audience--the music, the atmosphere--it was just one of those incredibly great nights that you always look for, and then suddenly, there it is! So, thank you again, John Platt, for putting it all together all so well.<br><br>More reviews of Through These Waves keep rolling in ... here's one from the UK!... http://flyinshoes.ning.com/m/blogpost?id=2554640%3ABlogPost%3A84510<br><br>I'm looking forward to the upcoming NY shows and will then hit the road to bring the music to towns spreading out from the east to the west coasts.<br><br>Thanks for checking in, and don't forget to mark the 3/10 album-release date on your calendar!<br><br>All the best,<br><br>Bill S.</span>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4600374
2017-02-21T13:49:31-05:00
2017-02-22T16:30:28-05:00
February!
I'm humbled and excited by the amazing reviews of my second album, Through These Waves, that have been coming in lately! The official release date is March 10th and as that date draws near I'm just having the best time playing these new songs out on the road. <br>This weekend I drove up to Newburyport Mass and found my good buddy Danny Roaman ready to sit in on the NBPT Brewing Company show on 2/17! Thank you my Brother! This was such a fun place to play--thanks for dancin' y'all! Then it was on up to Glouster Mass. for a show at the Cape Anne Brewing Company on 2/18, and from there, the incredible Riverwalk Cafe' in Nashua NH on 2/19. Man I love that place! They are doing so many things to promote and support live music--AND, they're doing it right. I opened for Jeff Scroggins and Colorado (some very fine Bluegrass indeed!) and it was an amazing night--great venue, great music, great people, great food and drink--what more could you possibly ask for? I'm looking forward to getting back there in July (more about that to be announced soon!). Tonight I'm back in NY, performing at Rockwood Music Hall, in John Platt's (WFUV) On Your Radar showcase at 7:00 sharp! It's truly an honor to be a part of this show, with artists Susan Kane and Cole Quest and The City Pickers. You don't want to miss this one folks! I suggest you get over to Stage # 3 early and find a comfortable spot for the duration.<br><br>That's it for now so check out my "Shows" page for more performance dates and I'll see ya soon!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4580973
2017-02-07T21:24:24-05:00
2017-02-08T22:51:54-05:00
T.V and Radio
<p><span class="font_large">If you're in Hauppauge or Brookhaven don't forget to tune in to channel 20 on your television at 11pm TONIGHT, February 7th, to see me perform on the Wes Houston presents show. Mama said you'd better watch, 'cause it's her 92nd Birthday today, so watch, for mama. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">For the rest of Suffolk County this show will re-air on Cablevision channel 18 on April 10 and 13th at 9 PM and on April 16 at 11 AM. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In Nassau/Woodbury system, tune to Channel 115 on February 10th, at 11pm. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You can also go to the archive at 4vs.org for a viewing.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">On Friday, February 10th, I'll be at the WFUV 90.7 FM studio pre-recording an interview/performance for John Platt's Sunday Supper show (You can hear John's show every Sunday evening from 5 PM to 8 PM. Go to WFUV.org for more info). The air date for my interview will be announced next week. Also in the studio on Friday will be artist/musician Susan Kane (susankane.com) joined by Bassist/Producer Jeff Eyrich ( jeffeyrich.com ). Jeff is going to play on a couple of my songs too. I'm really looking forward to this one! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Stay tuned to www.billscorzari.com for more exciting news coming very soon!</span></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4532846
2017-01-01T09:27:42-05:00
2017-01-01T14:12:01-05:00
2017 is already looking good on day 1!
<span class="font_large">Hi All,<br><br>We've officially rung in the New Year and are looking forward to the March 10 release of Through These Waves and the tour to follow. Tour dates will be posted soon, and once they are, we'll continue to add to them so, keep an eye on the shows page to find out when I'll be coming your way. I'm also excited to say that, in addition to Christine Lavin recently airing "For When I Didn't See" on WFUV, "She Don't Care About Auld Lang Syne," was chosen for the New Year's editions of John Platt's Sunday Supper broadcast on WFUV (listen in between 5:00 and 5:30) and WUSB's Charlie Backfish's Sunday Street program (https://www.facebook.com/events/1850233705257679/). Tune in today for the first public airings of this track from the new record! <br><br>We've got some more very cool announcements to make in the days to come. Here's wishing you all the best in 2017.<br><br>Bill S.</span>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4471998
2016-11-17T14:47:46-05:00
2016-11-17T14:47:46-05:00
NERFA, WFUV and Tour Dates!
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>I'm proud to say that "For When I Didn't See" (a track off of the soon-to-be-released "Through These Waves" album) was chosen to be featured in a NERFA filled episode of The Sunday Supper on WFUV yesterday! Big thanks to Christine Lavin for curating the episode! The show will be archived for two weeks on WFUV's website and app. You can listen by clicking the link below...I'm on at the 104:34 mark.</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>http://www.wfuv.org/content/sunday-supper-11-13-16<br><br>We'll be spending the next few months enjoying the holidays, working on the studio and putting the Winter/Spring 2017 cross-country tour together. Keep an eye on the "Shows" page for performances near you!</strong></span></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4403779
2016-10-04T17:20:01-04:00
2016-10-04T17:20:01-04:00
AMERICANAFEST and MORE!
I had a great time performing at Antique Archaeology for AmericanaFest in Nashville Tennessee last week! It's always great to meet up with old friends in Music City. Special thanks to Doc Bennett for putting it all together and making it happen so well. Next up, I'll be back at The Stone Cow Brewery at Carter and Stevens Farm in Barre Mass on 10/22 and then it's off to Stamford Connecticut for NERFA in November. Check out my SHOWS page for details. Oh yeah... keep an ear out for my new record coming out in March 2017 and check back soon for tour dates to follow the release! Many thanks and much love to all of you for your support.Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4359035
2016-09-06T14:21:55-04:00
2016-09-06T14:21:55-04:00
GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING!!!
Woah, it's September already! That's a good thing though, 'cause I'm looking forward to returning to The Homegrown Music Cafe' in Port Jefferson, New York this Saturday 9/10/16. I especially love playing there as all proceeds from the show benefit the homeless. This time it's a double bill with Jesse Tomsko too! You don't want to miss this one folks. Then on September 24th I'll be back at The Pickin' Corner of the American Picker's Antique Archaeology store in Nashville Tennessee for AmericanaFest!!! Get some Hattie B's for the line, get inside and have some fun! After some down-time visiting with friends in Nashville, I'll be playing at The Roasting Room in Bluffton SC, on 9/29. I'm looking forward to meeting some new folks there and checking out the local music scene. It's gonna be another good one, so get there if you can. From there I head down to Florida and then back to NY to get ready for the months to come... In November I'll be performing in Stamfor CT at NERFA--check my SHOWS page for dates and times. Also, keep an ear out for the release of my new record Through These Waves, and for future tour dates coming soon!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4335932
2016-08-22T10:27:44-04:00
2016-08-22T11:05:03-04:00
WPRO Interview at Newport Folk Festival!
Hey Folks,<br><br>Check out this interview by Steve Klamkin and the WPRO Saturday Morning News from Newport Folk Festival!<p>https://audioboom.com/boos/4953223-bill-scorzari-ibby-hausman-and-sophia-beltz-at-the-2016-newport-folk-festival</p>See you soon,<br>Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4206579
2016-06-01T12:39:51-04:00
2016-06-01T12:41:22-04:00
campfire.festival!
Another awesome weekend in Cambridge was had by all who came to the campfire.festival at Club Passim. It's such an honor and joy to be able to perform at this historic venue with the incredibly talented artists and attentive audience members who return year after year for this event. Thanks to Matt Smith and Abbey Altman for making the magic happen all over again this year! We'll be taking a short break and then heading back out on the road in July. See ya then!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4190272
2016-05-20T17:11:55-04:00
2016-06-01T12:34:51-04:00
The Paramount
I had such an amazing time performing with Skip Krevins (pedal steel) at The Paramount concert hall in Huntington New York last night. This is such a great venue and the crowd of old and new friends simply couldn't have been better. Thanks to all for your love and support! Next up is the Campfire.Festival in Cambridge Mass.--the home of one of my all-time favorite music scenes, where incredibly talented artists are featured nearly 365 days per year. I'll be performing in the round at Club Passim next Saturday and Sunday for this one. Check out the "Events" page for details about it and for more shows to follow. GREAT things are happening folks! Stay tuned...
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/4165978
2016-05-04T16:50:11-04:00
2016-05-04T16:50:11-04:00
UPDATE 05/04/2016
Hi All,<br>We've had our irons in a bunch of fires lately, and finally have a chance to catch up. In March, my producer, Jonah Tolchin and I took another drive down to Nashville, where we met again with engineer Billy Bennett at the Bomb Shelter, to mix a couple more tracks that were left over from the December 2015 recording sessions. We're really excited with the results and might even use one or two as bonus tracks for the <em>Through These Waves</em> album (which we hope to release later this year/early next year). In April we hit the road again. I played some shows in DC, Nashville and Dallas at some very cool venues. The people we met there were amazing and I hope to get back there again soon. From there we moved on to Austin for the Old Settlers Music Festival, to hear some great music and to spend time with some old and new friends. We're back in New York now, and back to work, building Heartstrings Studio while getting ready for upcoming shows on the East coast. The journey continues, with each step forward being better than the last. Thanks for checking in, and be sure to stay tuned for more news to come. Great things are happening folks!<br>Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3966701
2015-12-20T19:10:37-05:00
2016-01-05T15:22:47-05:00
NASHVILLE-RECORDING AT THE BOMB SHELTER!
So, we're back in New York now, after three incredible weeks in Nashville. It was my fifth time there, and each time I go, the great memories just keep multiplying. This time I met with my producer and dear friend, Jonah Tolchin (Sky) to record my second record, together with a cast of phenomenal musicians including: Brent Burke-Dobro, Joachim Cooder-Drums/Percussion, Jon Estes-Bass/Guitar/Piano/Organ/Percussion, Annie Johnson-Vocals, Laur Joamets-Guitar, Will Kimborough-Mandolin, Marie Lewey-Vocals, Eamon McLaughlin-Fiddle/Viola/Cello, Matt Murphy-Bass, Kim Richie-Vocals, Danny Roaman-Guitar, Chris Scruggs-Steel Guitar, Jonah Tolchin-Lap Steel/Guitar, Kyle Tuttle-Banjo, and Cindy Walker-Vocals. We all hunkered down in The Bomb Shelter studio from December 3rd through December 14h, with Recording/Mixing Engineer Billy Bennett, at the helm (who, aside from being a masterful engineer and a super-great human, also happens to be the field-goal kicker in We Are Marshall!) and together, we recorded and mixed the entire record in just 12 days. The experience was surreal... transformative... unifying... effortless… and profound. In fact, this record captures every magical moment in a journal of the sound, time, friendship and passion which we all created and now share. I am forever grateful to Jonah, and equally for everyone who participated in, and made this experience and recording possible and real. Billy B. personally flew the tapes to LA a few days ago, for mastering, and we're all eagerly waiting to hear them in their final form. I hope you all will keep an ear out for the release, and enjoy sharing it with us over and over again. For those of you who'd like to hear and see more, keep a look-out on line as well, for the video documentary of these amazing recording sessions. We hope to have it ready and posted soon! So many great things are in the works. Stay tuned! All the best, Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3920358
2015-11-09T11:46:19-05:00
2015-11-09T11:56:21-05:00
LIVESTOCK and Nashville!
A great time was had by all at Big Daddy's in Massapequa NY on 11/2, followed by an incredibly fun early-morning interview/performance at WUSB in Stonybrook NY on 11/6 (the segment re-airs tonight between 6 and 8 PM on 90.1 FM radio), and a really special evening at The Local NY, in Long Island City, NY on 11/7 (I love this place)!<br><br>Next up, I'll be sharing the LIVESTOCK Music Festival stage with Twisted Pine, The Meadows Brothers, Butchers Blind and Brian Caroll this Sunday 11/15 at The Old Bethpage Village Restoration, in Old Bethpage NY (the show is in The Barn)! This is going to be an amazing event! More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/552436388248235/<br><br>We're already gearing up for December, when we'll be in Nashville, TN, recording my 2nd record with some very fine musicians indeed. More on this in the weeks to come!<br><br>Don't forget to tune in to WUSB tonight, and to get down to LIVESTOCK on the 15th (music/food/beverages from 2pm to 6pm)!<br><br>We hope to see you soon!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3908232
2015-11-02T14:08:35-05:00
2015-11-02T14:08:35-05:00
Tonight in Massapequa, and More!
<strong>Hey now!<br><br>We have a show TONIGHT at BIG DADDY'S in Massapequa! Come by to hear me and Dave Christian perform for a Nashville-style Songwriters in the Round, and don't forget to bring your instrument so you can join in on the OPEN MIC!<br><br>All the info about the show can be found in the Facebook Event:<br><br><a aria-describedby="js_38" aria-haspopup="true" aria-owns="js_37" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/event.php?id=552100138272296&extragetparams=%7B%22source%22%3A22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/552100138272296/?ref=22&action_history=null&source=22" id="js_39" style="color: rgb(7, 72, 176);">https://www.facebook.com/events/552100138272296/</a><br><br>Here's what we having coming up next after tonight's show:<br><br>November 6: WUSB Country Pocket: In-Studio Interview/Performance (second air date TBA)<br>November 7: The Local NY - 8 PM (Free)<br>November 15: Livestock Music Festival (www.heartstringspresents.com)<br><br>And finally, in December, we're heading back down to Nashville to record my second album! More news about this coming soon!<br><br>Hope to see you in the coming weeks!<br><br>All the best,<br>Bill</strong>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3870277
2015-09-26T17:02:07-04:00
2015-09-27T10:40:37-04:00
Nashville, New Jersey and Maine!
We had a great time in Nashvile at AmericanaFest meeting up with some of our old and new friends, Della Mae!, Danny Roaman (Jonah Tolchin. Red Red Sea, Julie Rhodes), Hellen Rose, Matt and Laney (Laney Jones and The Spirits), Julia and Christopher Paul Stelling, Tom and Heidi Ryan, Josh, Andrew, Nick, Ed!.. and so many more! Such a great time! We heard some great music too and visited some studios as potential sites for recording my next record!--coming soon! I also got a chance to perform at Cafe' Co Co in Nashville--What a treat! Next week we'll be in NJ with Jonah Tolchin (Sky), to go through the music for the record, then we're pressing on up to Maine to visit a couple more studios. Stay tuned folks! Great things are happening!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3827198
2015-08-20T20:11:04-04:00
2015-09-02T12:41:25-04:00
The Shop, The Local NY, and... MY NEXT RECORD!
The Whiskey Myers show at The Shop in Brooklyn NY on 8/15 was great fun! Great, people, great music, and great bar-b-q too! I'd go back to play there again anytime. From there we drove to Mass. and met up with our good friends, Jonah Tolchin-Sky and Blue, and went lookin' for bear tracks in the back woods. I'm looking forward to spending more time with these fine folks in the months to come, as Jonah will be producing my next album! At this point, we're nearly done with song selection and ready to pick a recording studio. I'm really looking forward to the amazing road ahead and will keep you posted as we go! We're keeping the shows to a minimum for now, to focus on getting the record done. But you can come see me at The Local NY in L.I. City New York in November. It's a really cool place to play and unwind at, and we hope to see you there. Until then, stay tuned! Really cool things are happening!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3773474
2015-07-10T16:24:38-04:00
2015-07-10T16:24:38-04:00
The Local NY and The Shop with Whiskey Myers!
Next up is The Local NY, in Long Island City. I'll be there from July 22nd, from 9:00 to 9:45 PM.<br><br>Then a show with Southern Rock Giants, Whiskey Myers on 8/15 at The Shop, in Brooklyn, NY! My set starts at 8:00 PM. I hope to see you all there!<br><br>There's also some very cool news that I'll be sharing with you soon. VERY cool. Stay tuned!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3751682
2015-06-23T12:24:07-04:00
2015-06-23T12:24:07-04:00
Grand Victory, Swing the Teapot and Make Music Harvard Square!
On 6/16 I was in Williamsburg Brooklyn at The Grand Victory. What a great crowd! and so much talent--including Haley Mae Campball who came in from South Carolina to perform! Our show at Swing the Teapot in Floral Park on 6/18 was also a blast! Thanks to Bill Herman (percussion) for joining me on this one and thanks to Pete Mancini and the boys from Butchers Blind for hooking us up! We'll post some videos from the night soon! Then it was back to Cambridge Mass. for the Make Music Harvard Square Festival. I love this city and it's always a great pleasure to be able to perform there. We also caught Twisted Pine's set at Club Passim the night before--simply amazing! Next I'll be heading down to North Carolina for a spell and then back North for some more shows right here in good ole New York. Stay tuned folks!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3711262
2015-05-20T16:30:13-04:00
2022-02-28T08:48:01-05:00
From Montauk Music Festival to The Paramount Theater, Club Passim and The Grand Victory!
The Montauk Music Festival was great fun! Thanks to Bill Herman (percussion), Paul Johnston (piano) and Steve Kaplan (bass) and to Lynn's Hula Hut, Zum Schneider's, The Trails End, The Star Island Grill at the Star Island Yacht Club and Marina, The Montauk Beach House, 668 The Gig Shack and everyone who came out to see us perform there! Special thanks also to The Culloden House, and John's Pancake House and of course, to Kenny and Joe Pip! We had a great time and look forward to next year!<br><br>Tomorrow night we'll be at The Paramount Theater in The Founder's Room, right here in Huntington NY--show starts at 7PM-- and then I'm off to Cambridge Mass. for a round at Club Passim on Saturday 5/23--show starts at 4:15.<br><br>Then on 6/16 I'll be at The Grand Victory in Brooklyn NY.<br><br>Thanks for your support!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3693924
2015-05-05T11:35:00-04:00
2015-05-05T11:35:00-04:00
Get ready for Montauk Music Festival, Campfire Festival and Brooklyn!
<br><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">We're gearing up for the Montauk Music Festival--Just 10 days away! <br><br>Joining me for some of the shows will be:</span> <strong>Bill Herman </strong>(percussion), <strong>Paul Johnston </strong>(piano) and <strong>Steve Kaplan</strong> (bass).<br><br><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Here's where we'll be:</span>
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<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="color:#0000CD;">4 PM </span></a><span style="color:#0000FF;">Lynn's Hula Hut </span>
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<div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961);"><a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">426 W. Lake Dr., Montauk</a></div>
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<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="color:#0000FF;">7 PM</span></a><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Zum Schneider</span>
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<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">4 S. Elmwood Ave., Montauk</a><br><br><a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="color:#0000FF;">10 PM </span></a><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Trail's End</span>
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<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">63 S. Euclid Ave., Montauk</a><br> </div>
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<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="color:#0000FF;">4 PM</span></a><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Montauk Brewing Co. </span>
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<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">62 S. Erie Ave., Montauk</a> </div>
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<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="color:#0000FF;">8 PM</span></a><span style="color:#0000FF;"> O'Murphy's Pub/Saltbox</span>
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<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">99 Edgemere St.</a>, Montauk <a href="tel:631-668-5005" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">631-668-5005</a>
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<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="color:#0000FF;">3 PM</span></a><span style="color:#0000FF;"> 668 Gig Shack</span>
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<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">782 Main St.</a>, Montauk<br><br>After Montauk, I'll be at <span style="color:#0000FF;">Club Passim</span>, at 47 Palmer Street, in Cambridge Mass, on <strong>Saturday 5/23</strong> at<span style="color:#0000FF;"> 4:30 PM </span>for the Campfire Festival weekend. You wont want to miss this one!<br><br><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Then, on <strong>Tuesday, </strong></span><strong>June 16th</strong>, I'll be back in Brooklyn, NY at <span style="color:#0000FF;">The Grand Victory</span>.<br><br>We hope to see you there!</div>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3677763
2015-04-26T14:19:42-04:00
2015-04-26T14:26:42-04:00
Dirt Floor Studios 4/26/15 and the Montauk Music Festival, Montauk NY 5/14 -5/17 !
<span class="font_large"><span class="font_regular">Jonah Tolchin</span><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 12.8800001144409px;"><span class="font_regular"> </span>and </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100007142010777" href="https://www.facebook.com/michael.bosco.108" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 12.8800001144409px;">Michael Joel Bosco</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 12.8800001144409px;"> gave an amazing performance last night at the infamous </span><a class="profileLink" data-gt='{"entity_id":"482332971805600","entity_path":"\/profile_book.php"}' data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=482332971805600" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dirt-Floor-Studio/482332971805600" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 12.8800001144409px;">Dirt Floor Studio</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 12.8800001144409px;"> in Chester Connecticut. It's always great to see our friends, the boys and Blue, and we're glad for the new friends we met there as well! Eric, I hope you enjoyed the CD and I look forward to seeing the new studio on the mountain top when it's done! Thanks for the music and the fun night!</span><br><br><strong>Next up:</strong> The artist line-up and performance-schedule for the <a data-gt='{"entity_id":"284665954960972","entity_path":"\/permalink.php"}' data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=284665954960972" href="https://www.facebook.com/themontaukmusicfestival">Montauk Music Festival</a>, Montauk, NY, has been released! </span>
<p><span class="font_large">I'll be performing at these venues, on the following dates:</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">FRIDAY May-15 <br>Hula Hut 4:00 - 4:50<br>Zum Schneider 7:00-7:50<br>Trails End 10:00-11:00</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">SATURDAY May-16 <br>Montauk Brewing 4:00-4:50 <br>Salt Box 8:00-8:50</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">SUNDAY May-17 <br>The Gig Shack 3:00-3:50</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Head East and we'll see you all at the Festival!</span></p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3664937
2015-04-18T10:21:59-04:00
2015-04-20T16:39:23-04:00
4/17"Heartstrings Presents" Inaugural Concert with Jonah Tolchin, Frank Fairfield and more!
We had such a great time last night! Thanks so much to everyone who came out to support the show!<p><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Special thanks to </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1145977979" href="https://www.facebook.com/bill.herman1" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Bill Herman</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">, </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=788634532" href="https://www.facebook.com/paul.johnston.16752" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Paul Johnston</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">, </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=734513057" href="https://www.facebook.com/steve.kaplan.129" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Steve Kaplan</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;"> </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000705092215" href="https://www.facebook.com/thomas.ryan.7146" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Thomas Ryan</a> <span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Skip Krevens, </span><a class="profileLink" data-gt='{"entity_id":"1439417053016771","entity_path":"\/profile_book.php"}' data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=1439417053016771" href="https://www.facebook.com/jonahtolchin" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Jonah Tolchin</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">, </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100007142010777" href="https://www.facebook.com/michael.bosco.108" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Michael Joel Bosco</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">, </span><a class="profileLink" data-gt='{"entity_id":"264871751428","entity_path":"\/profile_book.php"}' data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=264871751428" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frank-Fairfield/264871751428" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Frank Fairfield</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">, Tom Marion and Zac Sokolow You guys were amazing as always.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 6px 0px; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Stay tuned for some live recordings from the show, coming soon!</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px;">Next up, I'll be performing at the Montauk Music Festival in Montauk, NY, and at Club Passim in Massachusettes--dates to be announced on<a href="http://www.billscorzari.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.billscorzari.com</a></p>
<p style="margin: 6px 0px;">We hope to see you all there!</p>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3654841
2015-04-13T08:59:54-04:00
2015-04-13T08:59:54-04:00
Halftime Howie 1240 AM Radio!
We had such a great time on the Halftime Howie radio show last night! Check out the video on his FaceBook page and keep listening in at 1240 on your AM radio dial.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3653925
2015-04-12T14:42:41-04:00
2022-05-29T04:15:47-04:00
The 4/17/15 "Heartstrings Presents" Inaugural Concert!!!
We're happy to be well underway, gearing up for the 4/17 Heartstrings Presents inaugural concert in Centerport New York, featuring, Jonah Tolchin, Frank Fairfield and yours truly, and are so excited to have this happening right here in our own back-yard town!<br><br>More cool news: The show will be recorded by legendary recording/mastering engineer, Scott Hull! Keep an ear out for the soon-to-follow live-album release.<br><br>See you at the show!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3616648
2015-03-22T10:13:37-04:00
2015-03-22T10:13:37-04:00
PIANOS NYC 3/21 and MORE!
Man, I love playing at Pianos in NYC! This is such a great venue, with a great Saturday night crowd in all three rooms. It's always a pleasure to perform here. Thanks again to Grant at the sound board, to the friendly bar staff and to all who came to support. We hope you enjoy the CDs and T-shirts! We also had a special visit from Joe Pip. of the Montauk Music Festival. Thanks for comin' to the show Pip! Check out the details for this year's MMF online and keep an eye on our website and Facebook pages for the dates and locations where we'll be performing at the Festival from May 14 to 17.<br><br>Next up is our Heartstrings Presents Concert , in Centerport NY, on April 17th, with Newport Folk Festival and Americanafest Alumn, Frank Fairfield (performing with Tom Marion and Zak Sokolow), and Jonah Tolchin and his band. You won't want to miss this one!<br><br>Stay tuned folks! Great things are happening!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3514572
2015-02-08T09:56:02-05:00
2015-02-08T10:02:14-05:00
Fun at Fontana's and... what's next!
<span class="font_large">It was great to perform at <strong>Fontana's in Brooklyn NY </strong>last Thursday night! This is a very cool place with a great crowd. Special thanks to sound engineer, John and Patrick at the bar. It's always good to meet new friends in new places...Alanna, Chase...Greg and the rest of the musicians who also performed, included.<br><span style="color:#0000FF;">We've got some very cool things coming up:<br>On <strong>February 26th</strong>, I'll be back at <strong>Barchord </strong>in Brooklyn NY (with the band this time!) and ...<br>on <strong>March 21st</strong> I'll be returning to <strong>Pianos </strong>in NYC (also with some of the band)!</span><br><span style="color:#FF0000;">Also, looking way out to <strong>April 17th</strong>, I will be performing with the <strong>Raddle Chains and Straw Walkers</strong> in Huntington, NY, at a very special concert event organized and produced by "<strong>Heartstrings Presents</strong>." International artstis/<strong>Newport Folk Festival</strong> and <strong>Americanafest </strong>alumni (for example), <strong>Frank Fairfield </strong>(with <strong>Tom Marion </strong>and/or <strong>Zak Sokolow</strong>), and <strong>Jonah Tolchin (Skye)</strong> and his band, will also be performing!!!<br><br><strong>Keep a watch here for ticket info and more details as the date draws near!</strong></span></span>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3472919
2015-01-18T12:26:25-05:00
2015-01-18T12:26:25-05:00
SKINNY DENNIS!!!
I had such a great time performing at Skinny Dennis on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn NY last night!!! http://www.skinnydennisbar.com/<br><br>This Williamsburg Honky Tonk just kept on going. From early Saturday afternoon, late into Saturday night the crowd just kept rollin' in, keeping Noa, Jose' and the rest of the amazing bar staff very busy. I met a whole bunch of new friends there, including some from Texas, some from Nashville, some local... and all so incredibly friendly! Thanks for the big night!<br><br>On Saturday, January 31st, I'll be at Leftfield, on Ludlow on the lower East Side, <strong>with the band!</strong> You won't want to miss this show! www.leftfielbar.com
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3472907
2015-01-18T12:05:15-05:00
2015-01-18T12:05:15-05:00
1/10/15 Homegrown Music Cafe PJS NY!
On January 10th, band member Steve Kaplan (bass) and I performed at The Homegrown Music Cafe in Port Jefferson Station, NY (http://www.homegrownmusiccafe.com/), as part of a concert to benefit the St Gerard Majella Outreach Program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Quarter Horse and Julia Graye also performed for this event. This was a great show, at a great venue, for a great cause. We really appreciate the opportunity that allowed us to have been a part of it. <br><br>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3459270
2015-01-09T14:15:02-05:00
2015-01-09T14:15:02-05:00
JACK OF THE WOOD, ASHEVILLE, NC
On my drive back to New York, from South Florida earlier this week, I took a brief detour West, and found my way to <strong>Jack of the Wood,</strong> on Patton Avenue <span style="font-size: 11.8181819915771px;">in downtown </span>Asheville, North Carolina. It was there that I had the great pleasure of meeting, and performing an opening set for, <strong>Laney Jones and the Lively Spirits </strong>on January 6th. It was a<strong> </strong>fantastic way to start off the 2015 new year.<strong> </strong>The band is <strong>Matt Tonner</strong>-acoustic and electric guitars/harmony vocals, <strong>Curtis Seligson</strong> -bass guitar/dobro/harmony vocals, <strong>Alex Shames</strong>- drums and, of course, <strong>Laney Jones</strong>, who sings and plays banjo, harmonica, tenor guitar, ukulele and on occasion will mimic a muted trumpet solo with her voice. Matt and Curtis also switched instruments on a few songs. My immediate first impression, when we all met before the show, was that these are the best kind of people, genuinely good people, easy going, friendly and inviting. Laney talked about her love for the claw hammer style of banjo playing that she does so well, and how her passion for it led to her boyfriend, Matt, playing all of her guitars (which Matt does so well). While sorting out the set list for the evening, they included songs from the first album as well as many new songs which they plan to start recording soon, at North Avenue Studios in Deland Florida. <br><br>The set started with "Broken Hearts," off the first album, my personal favorite, followed by "Devil Down" and "Black Coffee" (Matt and Curtis switched guitars for this one). A new song followed, with Laney, Matt and Curtis singing, in a very tasteful three-part harmony, <em>I can't begin to know everything I thought I knew</em>. By the fifth song, the crowd began to dance as the band played what started as a slow minor-key vamp, with Laney on Banjo, singing<em>...Who could love a fool like me...</em>followed by Matt and Laney exchanging question and answer solos during the song's uptempo ending.The crowd loved every minute of it. "Bad Luck Charm," was next and then "I've Endured," a rousing cover of a bluegrass song written by North Carolina native and great, Ola Belle Reed. Laney commented, "I don't know what else can make you dance like bluegrass music." Someone in the audience yelled out "Whiskey!" And so Laney, without skipping a beat, picked up her Ukelele and harmonica and the band joined in on "Homemade Shine." This song further cemented my second impression: that this group of genuinely good people are also very fine musicians indeed. The song featured a solo by each band member -- Matt played a smooth guitar, Laney wailed on the Harp, Curtis shined with solid, melodic bass lines and Alex showed masterful restraint with some very tasty Jazz finesse. The band continued to engage the crowd with several more new songs, including one during which Laney switched over to a four-string, tenor guitar she had just picked up in West Virginia. She stayed with the tenor guitar and harmonica for the next song, a ballad, and as more of the crowd joined those already dancing in front of the stage. Laney sang, <em>When you're with me I forget my troubled mind. </em>When the song was over someone in the crowd yelled out "You guys are awesome!!!" And they are. They played two more slow songs for the dancers and ended the set with an up-tempo number with Laney on banjo and harp and Matt alternating on strummed and picked guitar parts, as Curtis and Alex kept the well-oiled machine moving.What struck me most was the ease with which they were each able to authentically reproduce very varied musical styles, on multiple instruments, in a cohesive set that simply made great musical sense.<br><br>On the day following the show at <strong>Jack of the Wood,</strong> Laney and the band would travel to Spindale, NC, for a radio interview at <strong>WNCW</strong>, then on with the rest of their tour from there. I listened again to the first album on my long drive back to New York and look forward to the release of Laney Jones and the Lively Spirits' second record soon.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3415378
2014-12-18T15:56:23-05:00
2014-12-18T15:59:42-05:00
HERE'S THE LATEST NEWS!
I had a great time performing at the Sidewalk Cafe' in NYC on 12/2, and the 11/21 Rock-Can-Roll food-drive and benefit concert at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts was also a great success! We've been hard at work with the construction of Heartstrings Studio since September and hope to be up and running by the end of this January. We will be back to performing in January--some solo shows and some with the band. By the way, the band sounds better than ever! Come hear us at Leftfield on Ludlow Street on the lower East side NYC on January 31st. Go to the TOUR page for more info about this show and more!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3296312
2014-11-17T15:18:40-05:00
2014-11-19T10:06:25-05:00
Gallery 263 Cambridge, Mass. !
We just got back into town yesterday and, well, it turns out that Cambridge was full of some really cool surprises.<br><br>I got an email from <strong>Danny Roaman</strong> (<strong><a contents="Jonah Tolchin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jonahtolchin.com/" target="_blank">Jonah Tolchin</a>'s</strong> guitarist), on Friday, saying that he was playing a show with <a contents="Julie Rhodes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.julierhodesmusic.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Julie Rhodes </strong></a>at <a contents="Club Passim" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.clubpassim.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Club Passim</strong></a> Saturday afternoon for the <strong>"Locals Covering Locals"</strong> project (produced by <a contents="Brian Carroll" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.briancarrollmusic.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Brian Carroll</strong></a> of <a contents="Red Line Roots" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.redlineroots.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Red Line Roots</strong></a>), and that he and Julie were going to head down to catch my show at <a contents="Gallery 263" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://gallery263.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Gallery 263</strong></a> later that evening. I had met Danny and Jonah and Mike (Jonah's drummer) for the first time in Nashville this past September during <strong>AmericanaFest</strong>. They are amazing performers and just some of the nicest and most down-to-earth people you could ever meet.<br><br>So I left NY earlier Saturday morning than I had originally planned -- so I could get to Club Passim in time to see Julie and Danny play, and, man am I glad I did. The performers at this event were amazing. <a contents="Haunt The House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://hauntthehouse.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Haunt The House</strong></a>, a folk trio of guitar, accordion and stand up bass, played a rousing set.<br><br>Then came <strong>Julie Rhodes </strong>accompanied by <strong>Danny Roaman</strong> on guitar, with a second soulful electric blues guitar, a thumpin' stand-up bass and a smokin' hot blues harp. This band was absolutely incredible! If you haven't yet heard Julie sing, you need to hear her <a contents="now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.julierhodes.com" target="_blank">now</a>! Julie has the most authentic down and dirty, blues vocal I've heard in decades. When someone tries to sing the blues, well, you can tell when they're just trying. Those "singers" should listen to <strong>Julie Rhodes,</strong> to hear the blues...done right...without even trying. Julie is the unmistakable real deal. There's no doubt that we all will hear more and more about this incredible vocalist and her band in the days to come. Look for the release of her debut album (maybe this Spring?), produced by Jonah Tolchin.<br><br>Next up were <a contents="The Whiskey Boys" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.whiskeyboys.com/" target="_blank">T<strong>he Whiskey Boys</strong></a> and their virtuoso set of authentic bluegrass/folk music of the best kind.<br><br>We spoke with <strong>Brian Carroll </strong>after the show--a musician himself--about his vision of organizing local musicians to support each other by performing each other's music, locally. This night's event at <strong>Club Passim </strong>was a great success.<br><br>After the show we crossed over Church Street, rounded the corner and stopped into <strong><a contents="The Just Crust" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thejustcrust.com/" target="_blank">The Just Crust</a>, </strong>for some righteous pizza.<br><br>Next stop, <strong>Gallery 263</strong>. Singer-songwriter, <a contents="Annie Johnson&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/anniejohnson" target="_blank"><strong>Annie Johnson </strong></a>-- a 4th-year Berklee student from Idaho--and her sister, <strong>Katie Johnson,</strong> opened the show with a half hour of Annie's masterfully-written original compositions. The duo were captivating and performed flawlessly. Don't just take my word for it though. Have a listen for yourself on <a contents="Soundcloud" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/anniejohnson" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a>. You wont stop until you've heard every one of Annie's songs.<br><br>I enjoyed performing at the Gallery. Aside from having Danny sit in on a few of my songs, the highlight of the evening for me, was being able to close the night with Julie and Danny both joining me on stage to perform one of Julie's songs. Yep. Cambridge was full of some really great surprises. The road doesn't get much better than this.<br><br>We left Massachusetts the following morning and headed to New York City for <a contents="Guitar Mash" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://guitarmash.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Guitar Mash </strong></a>at the <strong>City Winery</strong>. Guitar Mash was really cool. Great concept. Great performances. The <strong>Greg Allman Band</strong>'s musical director, <strong>Scott Sharrard</strong> started off the show which included phenomenal performances by <strong>Mark Stewart </strong>(<strong>Paul Simon's </strong>guitarist/Music Director), <strong>Duke Robillard </strong>(<strong>Fabulous Thunderbirds</strong>), <strong>Robert Randolph </strong>(<strong>Rolling Stone's</strong> top 100 guitarists), <strong>Chris Eldridge</strong> (<strong>Punch Brothers</strong>), <strong>David Bromberg</strong> ....and a bunch more. If you couldn't get there this year, plan ahead and be sure to get there next year.<br><br>I'll be performing next at <a contents="The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://patchoguetheatre.com/" target="_blank"><strong>The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts</strong></a> this Friday 11/21, in Patchogue New York.I hope to see you all there!<br><br>Here's a link for more info about the show... http://patchoguetheatre.com/event/Love-in-the-Lobby-A-Benefit-Concert-Food-Drive/4133.<br><br>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3254865
2014-10-28T17:34:50-04:00
2022-03-01T05:46:20-05:00
Pianos, NYC and the latest news!
It was another great night last night, at Pianos in NYC. Thanks to Nobel Kin and Tom Fitzpatrick for getting things started with some great music of their own, and thanks to sound-man Grant, for getting the house and monitors sounding amazing! Yeah, I'd definitely love to play here again. Great people. Great room. <br><br>This week we're continuing with the construction of Heartstrings Studio and are setting up to start recording the second album!<br><br>Next up is Gallery 263 in Cambridge Mass, on 11/15. I hope to see you all there!<br><br>Bill S.<br>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3248447
2014-10-24T10:42:55-04:00
2022-03-16T01:05:32-04:00
BAR CHORD, BROOKLYN NY!
I had such a great time performing at Bar Chord in Brooklyn last night--a musician-friendly venue with a warm and receptive crowd that never stopped streaming in on this rainy Thursday night. Many heartfelt thanks to you and especially to owners John and Christy, bartender Frank and sound-man John--an incredibly welcoming and accommodating group of people who have created a fantastic environment to perform in, and where anyone can feel free to go and settle in with some good old and new friends to relax and unwind. This place is so cool, they even sell custom-made guitars right next to the bar. It felt a little like Nashville right there in NYC! I sure hope to see you folks again soon! Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3221968
2014-10-07T18:09:27-04:00
2014-11-19T10:05:56-05:00
PANDORA!
I just got the email...the <em><strong>Just the Same</strong></em> album is now playing on Pandora!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3203258
2014-09-25T10:05:09-04:00
2014-09-26T12:06:11-04:00
AMERICANAFEST!
What a fantastic week it's been! It started with my solo performance at <strong>Matchless</strong> in Brooklyn NY on the 17th--a night made even more memorable by an unexpected reunion with a great old friend I hadn't seen in too long of a time. After the show, I headed to Carlisle, PA and from there on to Nashville, TN. where I met with some old and new friends at <strong>AmericanaFest!</strong> My time in Nashville was marked by incredible performances by <strong>Joe Purdy, Gregory Alan Isakov, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jonah Tolchin, Israel Nash, </strong>and <strong>David Ramirez</strong> to name a few. Together with <strong>Heartstrings </strong>magazine I had the amazing good fortune to meet and speak with these talented artists and some of their band mates. Ah, and to do it in Nashville, one of my favorite cities, made the experience all the more amazing. Special thanks to <strong>Sue</strong> and <strong>Paul</strong> for putting me up for the week! And to <strong>Matt Walberg</strong> at the <strong>Two Old Hippies </strong>music store -- one of the nicest guys you could ever meet! Check out the <strong>Heartstrings </strong>page of my website for coverage of the festival and keep an eye on it because many more articles will be posted in the days to come. After Nashville I drove back North to Harrisburg and then on to another solo performance at <strong>The Path Cafe' </strong>in the Village, NYC. I'll be meeting with legendary engineer, <strong>Scott Hull</strong> of <strong>Masterdisk </strong>NYC tomorrow, to start gearing up for the recording of my second album. I'm real excited about the new songs and am looking forward to getting back in to the studio. More performance dates will be posted soon! Stay tuned! Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3177123
2014-09-08T15:53:06-04:00
2014-09-08T15:53:06-04:00
TIN HOUSE CONCERTS at RESTORATION FARM
Hi all,<br><br>We had a great time performing in the Tin House Concerts Series at The Restoration Farm, in Old Bethpage NY!<br>Thanks so much to Daniel and Caroline for putting it all together on their farm, and to Susan S. for including us in the line up!<br>The people, the music and the atmosphere at the farm all come together for a fantastic event every time, and we were glad to be a part of it again on 9/7 for the last show of this season. Plans for next year's series will begin soon. Keep an ear out for it. I am certain that as the word continues to spread, this venue will see even larger crowds than we've seen already!<br><br>Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3155332
2014-08-25T21:21:50-04:00
2014-08-25T21:50:54-04:00
Pandora!
So, how cool is this! We just received word from the Pandora Curation Team that the JUST THE SAME album has been accepted and added to the Music Genome Project and will soon be playing on Pandora! Stay tuned folks! Great things are happening!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3133199
2014-08-12T15:39:45-04:00
2014-08-12T15:39:45-04:00
We're on WFMU!
Well alright! How about all the radio play we're gettin'! <br>"The Awakening" aired on WFMU's The Shrunken Planet with Jeffrey Davison on August 9th! Thank you Jeffrey, it's a pleasure to be part of the show. <br><br>Here's a link to the show archive:<br><br>http://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/56804
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3133201
2014-08-12T15:39:30-04:00
2021-12-04T08:07:46-05:00
Concerts on the Farm
We had a great time performing at the Tin House Concert on August 3, 2014.<br><br>Check out the photos posted by Heartstrings Magazine here: <a contents="http://wp.me/p4HGuP-4Z" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wp.me/p4HGuP-4Z" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p4HGuP-4Z</a><br><br>We're looking forward to the next show on September 7th. Visit our Events page for details. <br><br><br>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/3044098
2014-06-27T12:44:07-04:00
2022-05-29T04:15:43-04:00
ALBUM REVIEWS and OTHER NEWS!
<br>Many thanks to Ted Rogen of "The Equal Ground" for his amazing review of the JUST THE SAME album! Check it out on our "Press" page or at this link: <br><br><a contents="http://www.theequalground.com/indie-music-album-reviews/bill-scorzari-just-the-same" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theequalground.com/indie-music-album-reviews/bill-scorzari-just-the-same" target="_blank">http://www.theequalground.com/indie-music-album-reviews/bill-scorzari-just-the-same</a><br><br><br>We also just learned that Deli Magazine has included us in their "Top 300 NYC Artists" --quite an honor, considering the company kept there! Check it out here:<br><br><a contents="http://www.thedelimagazine.com/nyc/charts/top300-country.php" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thedelimagazine.com/nyc/charts/top300-country.php" target="_blank">http://www.thedelimagazine.com/nyc/charts/top300-country.php</a><br><br><br>...and... WBGU in Bowling Green Ohio, has recently joined the list of stations who are also broadcasting our record!<br><br><br>By the way, we've got a brand-new album in the works that we think you're going to love! Stay tuned for more about it coming soon!<br><br><br>All the best,<br><br>Bill S.<br>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/2977777
2014-05-28T18:44:23-04:00
2014-05-28T18:47:24-04:00
UPDATE!
We've been busy making changes to our website, planning construction of a new recording studio (!!!), and deciding which songs will go on the next album. Lots of very cool things are in the works folks, so stay tuned and keep an ear out for upcoming concert dates too!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/2941310
2014-05-12T14:49:56-04:00
2014-05-12T14:51:05-04:00
Latest News!
<strong>Hey, guess what! ...We just received word that "She Says" (Track 2 on the Just the Same album) aired on the Out of the Woods program on WSCS radio on 05-08-14, broadcast from New Hampshire and to syndicated affiliates in Boston, California, West Virginia and Oregon! <br><br>Out of the Woods is a 3-hr weekly broadcast featuring established and emerging Americana/Folk/Bluegrass/<wbr></wbr>Acoustic artists. Here is a link to listen to the archived show:<br><br><a href="http://ia802502.us.archive.org/15/items/OOTW20140508/OOTW2014-05-08.mp3" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr>ia802502.us.archive.org/15/<wbr></wbr>items/OOTW20140508/<wbr></wbr>OOTW2014-05-08.mp3</a><br><br>"She Says" plays at 2:22:17 and the host's comments are at 2:32:39.<br><br>Thank you WSCS! </strong><br>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/2857702
2014-04-09T15:40:22-04:00
2017-01-14T16:21:34-05:00
JUST THE SAME album release!
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<br><strong><span class="font_xl"><span style="color:#800000;">Thank you for your support!</span></span></strong><br><strong><span class="font_xl"><span style="color:#800000;">Bill S.</span></span></strong>
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Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/2707221
2014-03-07T13:13:15-05:00
2014-03-07T13:13:15-05:00
ALBUM UPDATE!
The JUST THE SAME album went into production today!<br><br>We expect manufacturing will be completed by March 19th!<br><br>Stay tuned for the album release date and for upcoming concert dates!<br><br>Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/2623179
2014-02-21T14:27:25-05:00
2022-05-29T04:15:51-04:00
2/20/14 Cinema Arts Concert and Album Update
We had a fantastic night at the Cinema Arts Center's <strong>Hard Luck Cafe' </strong>Sky Room last night! <strong>Rebecca Pronsky's </strong>opening set with her husband Richie was a joy to hear. What a great performance! Many thanks to our friends and fans, and to <strong>Lee Ann R</strong>., <strong>Karen F</strong>., the <strong>Folk Music Society of Huntington</strong> and the <strong>Cinema Arts Center</strong> for making this concert happen! We look forward to performing here again soon. Thanks as well to Sound Engineer, <strong>Gary,</strong> and to <strong>Ed H.</strong> for the four-camera video shoot!<br><br>And, we have more great news!...<br><br>The music for the <em><strong>Just The Same</strong></em> album is now completed! Special thanks to <strong>Bill Herman</strong> of <strong>Paradiddle Records</strong> and to Mastering Engineer, <strong>Scott Hull</strong> of <strong>Masterdisk NYC</strong> for pulling it all together so nicely.<br><br>Also, <strong>Mike Leuci </strong>is presently putting the finishing touches on the graphics and art work, and we hope to have the album out for replication within the next few weeks!<br><br>Stay tuned for the album release date and for more upcoming events! Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/2505376
2014-02-01T13:30:25-05:00
2014-02-01T13:32:38-05:00
Here's what's happening!
Our 1/23/14 mastering session with <strong>Scott Hull</strong> at <strong>Masterdisk NYC</strong> was a phenomenal experience. Some very exciting things are in the works as a result, and we hope to be able to tell you more about them soon! The art work for the <strong><em>Just The Same</em></strong> album is near completion and we expect to have everything ready for duplication within the next week or so. We'll be performing in the <strong>Sky Room</strong> at the<strong> Cinema Arts Center</strong> in Huntington NY on February 20th. Joining me on stage for this show will be <strong>Steve Kaplan</strong>/bass, <strong>Paul Johnston</strong>/piano and accordion, <strong>Skip Krevens</strong>/pedal steel and electric guitar, Tom Ryan/drums, <strong>Bill Herman</strong>/percussion, and <strong>Michele Sivori</strong> and friends on back-up vocals! We will also have new t-shirts and our single-CD release of "<strong>The Difference</strong>" available at the show! Stay tuned and we'll see you all on the 20th! Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/2270235
2013-12-21T09:03:29-05:00
2013-12-21T09:03:29-05:00
The latest news!
We're in the final stages of mixing the tracks for the <strong>JUST THE SAME</strong> album, and are very excited (and honored) to be working with <strong>Scott Hull</strong> of <strong>Masterdisk </strong>(<strong>http://www.scotthullmastering.com/</strong>), who is now on board and will be Mastering the album in January! Great things are happening! Stay tuned for more updates and watch for the album release date at <strong>www.billscorzari.com</strong> Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/2157899
2013-12-04T11:58:01-05:00
2013-12-04T12:00:33-05:00
Studio/Album Update!
<br>We were back at Paradiddle Records Studio last night with <strong>Michele Herman</strong>, <strong>Annie Marks </strong>and <strong>Kim Volpe</strong> adding harmony vocals to select tracks for the <em><strong>J<strong><em>UST</em></strong> THE SAME</strong></em> album, and to additional tracks already in the works for a soon-to-follow second album!<br><br>These ladies are amazing musicians and the blending of their individually-unique voices is really something wonderful to hear.<br><br>Things are moving along very nicely, and if all goes well, it looks like we should have all of the studio work completed in time for a January or February 2014 release!<br><br>Stay tuned!<br><br>Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/1844276
2013-10-13T13:33:57-04:00
2013-10-13T13:33:57-04:00
Long Island New York Fall Festival!
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to see us at the <em><strong>Long Island Fall Festival</strong></em> last night! The crowd was amazing and we all had a great time performing on the Chapin Stage for you!!! This Festival is so consistently well run from year to year, and it's always a great pleasure to be a part of it.<br><br>We'll be back in the studio at <strong><em>Paradiddle Records</em></strong> tomorrow night, continuing to move forward with the recording of the <strong><em>Just The Same</em></strong> album, hoping for a release date before the end of this year! <br><br>Stay tuned folks!<br><br>Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/1801923
2013-10-07T15:35:32-04:00
2013-10-07T15:36:09-04:00
News and Events Update!
We added a banjo track to "Time, It Goes By" on Friday, and will be back in the studio at Paradiddle Records tonight and tomorrow, to continue recording for the JUST THE SAME album!<br><br>On Saturday, October 12th, we will be Performing at The Long Island Fall Festival, on the Chapin Rainbow stage at Heckscher Park in Huntington, New York at 4:00 PM, just before Taylor Dane takes the stage.<br><br>Watch www.billscorzari.com for the release date for the JUST THE SAME album, and for the latest news and events!<br><br>Thank You for your support!<br><br>Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/1734035
2013-09-28T06:36:04-04:00
2022-08-05T13:10:37-04:00
Latest News!
I just received an email with comments from Alexander Johnston of CMI music Group about my song "Because of You": <br><br>
"Hey Bill This is another great song, with a wonderful vibe and feeling. Great Soprano sax part too. Like the Hammond sound also. My favorite one of yours so far. I will put that on file in case a suitable cue in the project comes up. Much Love Alex CMI Music Group"<br><br>
Thank you Alex!<br><br>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/1584710
2013-09-10T05:05:00-04:00
2022-03-16T11:40:30-04:00
Latest News and up-coming Events!!!
We had another great night at the Paramount Theater on Friday 9/6, performing as THE RADDLE CHAINS AND STRAW WALKERS, with Bill Herman/percussion, Tom Ryan/drums, Paul Johnston/piano, Steve Kaplan/bass, and Russ Seeger on fiddle!!! <br>
Thanks to Krystin U. (artist booking for The Paramount), for taking the time to put it all together, and Fran ain the Founders' Room for keeping it going all night!!!<br>
A heartfelt, special thanks also goes out to all of our fans, family and friends who came out for the show (Stacy, Michelle, Heidy, Colleen, Sara, Tia, Lee Anne, Jim, Amy, Joan, Greg, Rosie,Chris, Mary, JP, Annie, Stephanie, George ....!!!) We very much appreciate your love and your support!<br>
Next up is The Long Island Fall Festival n Huntington's Heckscher Park. We're very excited to have Skip Krevens/pedal Steel and Chris James/organ joining us on The Chapin Rainbow Stage at 4pm, on October 12th, for this event!<br>
Also, coming up is Paradiddle Recording Studio's tribute to Randy Newman at The Patchougue Theatre for The Performing Arts, on November 15. Get your tickets early! This show will sell out fast!<br>
We were back in the studio at Paradiddle Records last night, and we'll be back in again tonight to continue recording for the <i>JUST THE SAME</i> album! We're gettin' close to done! Watch www.billscorzari.com for the album release date and for the latest news! Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/1318309
2013-08-02T05:24:55-04:00
2013-08-02T05:24:55-04:00
Studio Update!
What a treat it was to have <b>Paul Johnston</b> in the studio on Wednesday, finishing up the remaining piano tracks for the <b><i>Just The Same</i></b> album! Paul is an amazing musician and always a pleasure to work with. We also have <b>Chris James</b> coming back in to finish the remaining organ tracks we started last night. Two down and two to go! Thanks C<b>hris</b>! I'll be back in tonight to finish the last banjo track and to add some vocal harmonies. Time to think about scheduling some concert dates! Stay tuned! Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/1277753
2013-07-27T12:55:00-04:00
2013-07-27T12:55:00-04:00
Studio Update!
Hi all! Last night <b>Tom Ryan</b> came in for another marathon session at <b>Paradiddle Records Studio</b> and completed all but one of the drum tracks for the <i><b>JUST THE SAME</b></i> album! Check out <b>Tom's </b>radio show at <b>FM 90.3</b>! Next week we have <b>Chris James</b> and <b>Paul Johnston</b> coming in to finish up the remaining keyboard tracks! We're getting close to done folks so don't forget to sign up for our mailing list for an email announcing the album release date! Great things are happening! Stay tuned! Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/1236499
2013-07-21T07:34:04-04:00
2013-07-21T07:34:04-04:00
Update!
After three weeks on the road, I'm excited to be back in the studio again and moving forward toward finishing up the <i><b>Just The Same</b></i> album. We had <b>Steve Kaplan</b> in last week recording some bass guitar tracks and have <b>Chris James</b>/organ and <b>Tom Ryan</b>/drums scheduled to record in the coming weeks. Thanks to <b>Lee Ann Rush</b> of the <b>Folk Music Society of Huntington</b>, and <b>Dan </b>and <b>Lisa Doll</b>, co-founders of the <b>Long Island Fingerstyle Guitar Club</b>, for including me amoung the many talented artists selected to perform at the Folk Festival at Hecksher Park yesterday! Much appreciated!<br><br>
Great things are happening! Stay tuned! Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/939938
2013-06-14T05:08:06-04:00
2013-06-14T05:08:06-04:00
Concert News!
Wow! We had an amazing night at the Paramount Theater on June 8th! The crowd response was overwhelming and we thank you very much for your kind words and support! My personal thanks to Bill Herman/percussion, Tom Ryan/drums, Paul Johnston/piano, Russ Seeger/fiddle, Chris James/organ and last, but certainly not least, Billy Ryan/mandolin for making it all happen oh so good! Thanks also to tour manager, Jan, and the BIG COUNTRY band for having us at this show! We very much appreciate it and hope to work with you again soon! And, of course, thanks to the incredible team at the Paramount Theater in Huntington New York for putting this show together. We're ready to do it again! Check out photos and comments from the show at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bill-Scorzari/170004323105869. Video coming soon! Stay tuned! Bill S.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/787308
2013-05-21T10:15:55-04:00
2013-05-21T10:15:55-04:00
June 7th at the Paramount!
OK Folks. We just received confirmation that I'll be opening for EDDIE MONEY at the Paramount Theatre in Huntington New York, on Friday June 7th! Joining me on stage will be Bill Herman/percussion, Steve Kaplan/bass, Skip Krevens/pedal steel, Tom Ryan/drums, Billy Ryan/mandolin and banjo, and Russ Seeger on fiddle!!! Get your tickets before they're sold out! www.billscorzari.com
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/373059
2013-03-15T06:30:00-04:00
2022-05-29T04:15:38-04:00
Latest News!
We had a great show at <b>The Patchogue Theater For The Performing Arts</b> last night, with the<b> Russ Seeger</b> and <b>Mick Hargreaves</b> bands!!! Those guys shure can play! We will be back in the studio at<b> Paradiddle Records</b> tomorrow continuing recording for the soon-to-be-released<b> </b><i><b>Just The Same</b></i> album. Watch<b> www.billscorzari.com</b> for the latest news and album release date!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/324547
2013-02-22T15:50:00-05:00
2013-02-22T15:50:00-05:00
Studio Update
What a treat to have <b>Paradiddle Records</b> recording artist, <b>Russ Seeger </b>in the studio with his fiddle yesterday, laying down tracks for the<i><b> Just The Same</b></i> album!!! Russ is an amazing musician and we're very excited that he was able to take time out to join us on this record! Keep watching www.billscorzari.com for the album release date coming soon! Until then, check out <b>Russ's </b>album "<i><b>Live In Peace</b></i>" on <b>Paradiddle Records</b> and come to<b> The Patchougue Theater For The Performing Arts </b>on <b>March 14th</b> to hear <b>Russ</b>, me and other artists perform in the <b>L.I.L. Concert Series</b>. Please go to my E<b>vents </b>page for more details.<br><br>
Next week <b>Tom Ryan</b> is back with us in the studio!!! We are very fortunate to be able to have <b>Tom </b>and <b>Bill Herman </b>playing drums and percussion on this album and are looking forward to these up-coming sessions!!!<br><br>
Last, but not least, big CONGRATULATIONS!!! to <b>Billy Ryan</b> for landing that commercial-song-spot on <b>Showtime!</b>!! Go man, Go! You can also hear some of <b>Billy's </b>Mandolin and Banjo lines on the <b><i>Ju</i></b><i><b>st The Same</b></i> album coming soon! <br><br>
Stay tuned!<br type="_moz">
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/308372
2013-02-12T10:55:00-05:00
2013-02-12T10:55:00-05:00
Studio update for the "Just The Same" album
<span style="font-size: larger;">So, we're finally all dug out of about 24 inches of snow left here by blizzard "Nemo," and are going strong in the studio at <b><i>Paradiddle Record</i></b><i><b>s</b></i>, working with studio owner <u><i><b>Bill Herman</b></i></u>, towards completing the final tracks for the <b><i>"Just The Same"</i></b> album. We recently had <i><u><b>Tom Ryan</b></u></i> back in, adding a moving drum track to <i><b>"Time, It Goes By"</b></i> and we're looking forward to<b><i> Tom's</i></b> return from "Nawlins" for more drum/percussion work soon. <i><u><b>Billy Ryan</b></u></i> has added sublime mandolin and banjo to the title track, <i><b>"Eight of Nine (Just The Same)"</b></i> and to <b><i>"I Keep Rollin' On,"</i></b> with two others (<i><b>"Baby's Got A New Blue Dress"</b></i> and <i><b>"Time, It Goes By"</b></i>), currently in the que for him. Thanks <i><b>Billy</b></i>! We also had a special treat last week, with <u><b><i>Dan Doll</i></b></u><b><i> </i></b>(founder of the <b><i>Long Island Fingerstyle Guitar Club</i></b>) adding a mesmerizing National slide track to <b><i>"Because of You." </i></b> Thanks to everyone for your contributions and continued support! Stay tuned!</span>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/291347
2013-01-28T10:21:01-05:00
2013-01-28T10:21:01-05:00
Update
I just returned to New York, from Nashville last week. Thank you to the good people of Tennessee for your warm welcome, hospitality and support!!! We will be back in the studio at Paradiddle Records this Thursday, to continue recording for the soon-to-be-released "Just The Same" album. Stay tuned!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/273710
2013-01-01T13:33:13-05:00
2013-01-01T13:33:13-05:00
A New Year!
Thank you all so much for your support in 2012! <br><br>
Because of you, we are looking forward to a very special year in 2013! <br><br>
Happy New Year! <br><br>
Stay Tuned!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/272852
2012-12-29T18:16:38-05:00
2012-12-29T18:16:38-05:00
Studio Update
We're very excited to have Tom Ryan coming back to the studio at <b><i>Paradiddle Records</i></b>, for some more drum and percussion work for the "<i><b>Just The Same</b></i>" album! <br><br>
Don't forget to check out our <b>Music </b>and <b>Videos </b> pages, and to join our mailing list for the latest news and events!!!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/68031
2012-12-28T07:40:00-05:00
2012-12-28T07:40:00-05:00
Studio Update
We hope you're all enjoying the Holidays!!! We'll be back in the studio at <b>Paradiddle Records</b>, continuing to work on the <b><i>"Just The Same"</i></b> album tonight! Stay tuned!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/266886
2012-12-15T05:45:00-05:00
2012-12-15T05:45:00-05:00
New Release!
"<i><b>The Difference</b></i>" has just been released as a CD-single on <i><b>Paradiddle Records</b>!</i> (<i><b>www.paradiddlerecords.com)</b></i><br><br>
Many thanks to <i><b>Patty McDuffee</b></i> for her generous professional photography work, <i><b> Erika Palumbo</b></i> for her tireless contributions to the disc-art and to <i><b>Bill Herman </b></i>of <b><i>Paradiddle Studios </i></b>and the good folks at <b><i>Oasis</i></b> for putting it all together.<br><br>
A digital copy can be downloaded from our "<b>Store</b>" page. Thank you all for your continuing support!<br><br>
We'll be back in the studio on Tuesday, continuing work on the tracks for the soon-to-be-released CD-Albums "<i><b>Just The Same"</b></i> and "<i><b>The Promised Land</b></i>." <br><br>
Many thanks to <i><b>Shenole Latimer! </b></i>You've got to hear this guy play sax!!! ....Stay tuned for the album release dates!<br type="_moz">
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/254636
2012-11-20T14:26:32-05:00
2012-11-20T14:26:32-05:00
Recent News
Our sympathies go out to those who are still suffering the effects of hurricane Sandy. We're still working on getting things back to normal. Thankfully the power in the studio has finally been restored and we are back working on the <i>"<b>Just The Same</b>" </i>album after a two week delay. While we're moving forward with the album I've decided to release a single of "<b><i>The Difference</i></b>" and I'm very excited to be able to say that it should be ready and available in the next week or two after the Thanksgiving holiday! Also, please check out (and like!) the new video of "<b><i>We Are Love</i></b>" on You Tube! Thanks for visiting our site. We'll continue to keep you all up to date. Don't forget to stay tuned for release of the date for my upcoming performance at The Paramount!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/235213
2012-10-18T05:50:00-04:00
2012-10-18T05:50:00-04:00
Studio Update
<p>We were back in the studio on Sunday and Monday working on the basic tracks for a new song called "<i>We Are Love</i>". I had written the music, the first two verses and the chorus for this song on 10/8/12. When researching some of the lyrical references I had written, I was led to a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson titled "The Lady of Shalott." I didn't expect to wind up there but, after reading further, I was inspired to write the third verse and finished writing the song on 10/9/12. For Tuesday's and Wednesday's studio seesions we went back to the tracks for the <i>Just The Same</i> album. We completed the drum track for "<i>The Difference</i>" and added a piano track which really pulled the whole song together very nicely. A few finishing touches on this one and it'll be good to go! Stay tuned for more news to come!</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/231219
2012-10-12T07:40:00-04:00
2012-10-12T07:40:00-04:00
Recent Performances and Web and Studio Update
The 2012 Long Island Fall Festivall, in Huntington New York's Hecksher Park, was a great success! The folks at the <b>Chamber of Commerce</b> and <b>Huntington Arts Council </b>do an incredible job with this popular annual event and it's always such a positive experience working with these true professionals. You can go to my "Videos" and "Photos" pages to see some footage of my 10/06/12 performance at the event. Thanks to Bi<b>ll Herman</b> for the video work and <b>Patty McDuffee </b>for the still photos! You can see more of <b>Patty's </b>work at her website <a href="http://mcduffeephotography.com/">http://mcduffeephotography.com/</a># . We'll be back in the studio to continue working on the <b><i>"Just The Same" </i></b>album starting this Sunday. There's more coming soon, so don't forget to stay tuned and sign up to join our mailing list at the "Home" or "Contact" pages!
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/219034
2012-09-24T10:00:00-04:00
2012-09-24T10:00:00-04:00
Studio Update and Event News
<p>On Friday, we completed the drums/percussion for "<i>She Says</i>." Many thanks to <b>Bill Herman</b> for his <u>perfectly</u> understated performance and work on this track! Bill knows this music better than anyone and his input continues to be a truly valued and greatly appreciated resource since the very first session. This week we will continue to focus on completing the remaining drum tracks for the "<i>Just The Same</i>" album, starting with performances by <b>Kathryn "Kat" Buchwald</b> tonight and more with <b>Bill H</b>. later in the week. <b>Kat</b> and I formed a band with a group of friends a few years ago and have been having a great time performing at local venues. I'm looking forward to having her add some drum tracks to the <i>"Just The Same"</i> album. Come see <b>Kat </b>and the rest of the band perform on the <b>Chapin Rainbow Stage </b>at the Long Island Fall Festival <a href="http://www.lifallfestival.com">www.lifallfestival.com</a>, in Huntington's Heckscher Park, from 8pm to 10pm on October 6th, 2012! I'll be performing some of the "Just The Same" album at the Festival, on the same stage at 5pm that same night.</p>
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/215925
2012-09-18T07:25:00-04:00
2012-09-18T07:25:00-04:00
Studio Update
Sunday we had another great session in the studio with <b>Tom Ryan</b> adding drum/percussion tracks to "<i>The Difference</i>" and "<i>I Keep Rollin' On</i>". On Thursday and Friday we'll be back at it with <b>Bill Herman</b> of Paradiddle Records on the drums! <b>Bill's</b> sensibilities and understanding of the nuances of this genre of music are part of what brought me to Paradiddle Studios in the first place, and I'm very excited to have him perform on, in addiition to recording the "<i>Just The Same</i>" album.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/212468
2012-09-11T07:00:27-04:00
2020-10-17T19:15:56-04:00
Studio and Web Update
Yesterday we finished up one of the last of 3 bass tracks that we need to complete for the "<i>Just The Same</i>" CD. Many thanks to Bill Herman of Paradiddle Records for making this session happen. Sunday we'll have Tom Ryan back in the studio to add drums and percussion. Tom is such an amazing musician and always a pleasure to work with! The plan is to keep working towards getting this album ready for release in the next few months. More coming soon so, stay tuned! P.S. Check out today's new additions to the "Videos" page.
Bill Scorzari
tag:billscorzari.com,2005:Post/207619
2012-08-31T12:20:00-04:00
2012-08-31T12:20:00-04:00
Recent News
There's been a lot going on lately. Here's an update: Our web site is finally up and running! (New features will be added soon.) On August 8th, 15th and 22nd The Paramount of Huntington (<a href="http://www.paramountny.com/">www.paramountny.com/</a>) hosted a Singer-Songwriter competition in the Founder's Room. It was great fun to be able to participate in the series with so many talented artists. Winning this series is incredibly exciting--thank you to everyone who voted for me! Stay tuned for an announcement as to when and for which upcoming concert I will be opening on the big stage! We've also been continuing on in the studio. Monday we recorded guitar, bass and vocal tracks for a new song: "The Difference." Tuesday and Wednesday we added bass tracks to more songs for my soon-to-be released albums "Just The Same" and "The Promised Land". I'm gearing up for the Huntington Fall Festival in Hecksher Park on the Chapin Rainbow Stage on 10/06/12 and I'm looking forward to performing at the Northport Farmer's Market on 10/20/12. We'll be back in the studio again on Monday. More videos and photos coming soon! Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list on the "Contact" or "Home" pages!
Bill Scorzari