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Skip Friel

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Skip Friel offers a spirited performance that captures the art and joy of music. His 2007 album, Twilight Red Sky, features finely-crafted originals that are uplifting, inspiring, and go straight to the heart. He is at home in large, festival venues and intimate, acoustic-friendly stages.

Music Awards:

WINNER:
Best International Folk Song, 'Evergreens' 2008 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards

WINNER:
Best International Folk Song, 2008 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards

WINNER:
Best International Folk Male Artist, 2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards

RUNNER UP:
Best Acoustic Artist, 2008 Port Folio Magazine Music Awards

NOMINATED:
Best Folk Song, 2008 Indie Singer-Songwriter Song Contest

NOMINATED:
Song of the Year, 2009 Port Folio Magazine Music Awards

NOMINATED:
Best Americana Artist, 2009 Meona Outdoor Music Awards

NOMINATED:
Most Inspirational Artist, 2009 Port Folio Magazine Music Awards

NOMINATED:
Best Americana Band, 2009 Meona Outdoor Music Awards

NOMINATED:
Best Album, 2008 Port Folio Magazine Music Awards

NOMINATED:
Best International Folk Album, 2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards

HONORABLE MENTION:
Best Song, 2009 Unisong International Songwriting Contest

HONORABLE MENTION:
Best Song, 2007 We Are Listening Singer/Songwriter Awards

Quotes About Friel's Music:
Barry Graham , Folk Music Producer WHRV 89.5 FM
"His wonderful debut CD, ‘Twilight Red Sky,’ is full of gems, enabling the listener to truly feel the joy and pain that only a talented singer can convey. There’s a raw emotion to both Friel’s songwriting and performance. I was immediately impressed with the depth to which his music was able to resonate with me. ‘Twilight Red Sky’ is one of my top picks for 2007."


Jeff Maisey, The Virginian-Pilot, January 19th, 2007 -
- "Virginia Beach singer/songwriter Skip Friel uses his ten-track CD, "Twilight Red Sky," to take listeners down the back roads of Americana. .... Friel's guitar work is exceptional. His voice recalls the tone and phrasing of Randy Newman, Leonard Cohen and, at times, Van Morrison. The mix of guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, pedal steel and violin is nearly perfect .... If radio station The Coast were still around, "Twilight Red Sky" would be a natural for heavy play list rotation."


Don Joyce, President, Toronto Exclusive Magazine
- "A very talented vocalist with a big and unique voice.”


Joyce Marie Morrin, Promotions Director WRRW FM 100.9
- "one of the most talented songwriters I have discovered"....."an awesome talent."


Jeff Maisey, The Virginian-Pilot, March 16th, 2007
- "Acoustic artist Skip Friel is no stranger to local radio."
Phyllis Speidell, Beacon, Compass, Clipper, Currents, June 10th, 2007
- “Local fans should especially appreciate one of Friel’s original tracks, Virginia Beach Blues."
Bill Bass, Port Folio Weekly, July 10th, 2007
- "Things are looking up for singer/songwriter Skip Friel."

Paul Shugrue , Alternative Music Producer, WHRV 89.5 FM, Dec. 13th, 2007
"Skip Friel is on my list of 2007 Best Local Artists."

DeAnne M. Bradley, Link, July 13th, 2008
- "Friel’s smoky vocals complement the band’s eclectic sound."

Radio Play for Skip’s Music:
WHRV 89.5 FM Norfolk
WFOS 88.7 FM Chesapeake
WPYA 93.7 BOB FM Norfolk
WRRW 100.9 FM Williamsburg
WNIS 790 AM Norfolk
WXMM 100.5 MAX FM Virginia Beach


Live Acoustic Sessions with Friel have aired on:
WHRV 89.5 FM on June 17, Sept 2 & Dec 23, 07'
WHRV 89.5 FM on Nov 16, Dec 21, 08'
WPYA 93.7 FM on March 18, 2007 & January 20, 08'
WRRW 100.9 FM on Febuary 17 and Dec 29, 07'


On-air interviews with Skip Friel and the Resonators are archived at WRRW FM 100.9 web site.


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 26/09/2006
Band Website: http://skipfriel.com
Band Members: New Song Award:

click to see Toronto Exclusive Awards webpage

Skip's band of friends, The Resonators , is made up of the following:

Martin Somers -bass guitar, harmonica and background vocals.

Bob Simmons -percussion and hand drums.

Charlie Shugarman -(alternate) percussion and drum set.

Skip Friel -songwriting, acoustic guitar, and lead vocals.


View Skip Friel's EPKFriel's 2007 album release, 'Twilight Red Sky'Friel's 2008 album release, 'Evergreen Christmas'also available at Birdland RecordsWHRV FM show 'Acoustic Highway' with host Barry Graham BOB FM 'Sunrise On Sunday' live session.|

Influences: Stills, Segovia, Kottke, Sinatra, Steely Dan, Brian Wilson, Paul Simon, Neil Young, Jackson Brown, Randy Friel, The Atlantic Ocean, Irish melodies, Irish whiskey.
Sounds Like: Leonard Cohen, John Mayer, Van Morrison, Springsteen, The Resonators
Record Label: New Moon Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

a blah blah bio of Skip Friel

Skip Friel (pronounced freel) grew up in Virginia Beach and began playing guitar at an early age. Forming a band called 'Fresh Produce' with his brother Randy, he began performing in restaurants at th...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:32:00 GMT

Music Awards

-WINNER: Best International Folk Song,2008 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards -WINNER: Best International Folk Male Artist, 2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards -NOMINATED: Song of the Year,2009 Port...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:19:00 GMT

Evergreen Christmas Press Release

Friel Brothers Release 'Evergreen Christmas' Collection of Original and Traditional Holiday Music16-track album features six new original songsVIRGINIA BEACHNov. 1, 2008Local musicians Skip and Ra...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:50:00 GMT

New Friel Brothers Album coming November 2008

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Posted by on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:50:00 GMT

Are we actually supporting the troops?

We all like to think we support the troops, but it remains a relatively small proportion of our population who carry the burden of fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Tours of duty keep getting lo...
Posted by on Wed, 09 May 2007 17:08:00 GMT

Contact Skip at [email protected]

Skip Friel       cell phone: 748-9416      e-mail: [email protected]
Posted by on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:02:00 GMT

All Lyrics for Skip's album 'Twilight Red Sky' released Jan 07

Walk Home  by Skip Friel         & nbsp;        There's all this ground to cover before we go   &nb...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:44:00 GMT

The Virginian-Pilot Review of Skip's New Album

"Virginia Beach singer/songwriter Skip Friel uses his ten-track CD, "Twilight Red Sky," to take listeners down the back roads of Americana. ....  Friel's guitar work is exceptional. His voice rec...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 07:19:00 GMT

Credits and Thanks for New Album, 'Twilight Red Sky'

        Album Credits All songs written by Skip Friel   Skip Friel - lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, background vocals Randy Friel - keyboard...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 16:31:00 GMT