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Bob Levy

BOB LEVY, ASCAP SILK RIVER MUSIC

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Bob Levy's new CD "ME & MY BEST FRIENDS" on SRM RecordsKaren Jacobsen performs "THIS TIME", 2008 MAC Award Nominated Song at The Broadway Baby Bistro on April 15, 2008To listen to Bob Levy & Karen Jacobsen's song "THIS TIME", nominated for a 2008 MAC Award for OUTSTANDING SONG OF THE YEAR, recorded by Juli Maners on SRM Records. *CLICK HERE*
To listen to Bob Levy's new ballad, "LOVING JOANNE", *CLICK HERE*
To Listen To More of Bob Levy's "Jazz & Cabaret" Songs, please visit Bob's Jazz Song Page
To listen to Singer/Actor Joe Peck's recordings of Bob's
"EVER SINCE WE MET" *CLICK HERE*
"I SHOULD GO HOME" *CLICK HERE*
"THIS TIME" (Levy/Jacobsen) *CLICK HERE*
To read Linda Amiel Burns' Theater Scene.Net review of "A Musical Celebration - The Songs Of Bob Levy" June 24, 2007 at The Laurie Beechman Theater in NYC *Click here*
"The songs of Bob Levy are a resource well worth mining when looking for good new material, and this festive celebration was as fine an introduction to his work as one could wish for. Sue Matsuki and Dane Vannatter co-hosted the proceedings with equal measures of affection and admiration, and they shared the singing honors with several other performers. To a man (or woman), all of the artists did commendable work, with Laurie Krauz knocking it out of the ballpark with her three numbers." Roy Sander, critic and columnist, NYC 6/24/07
Bob Levy, Silk River Music, is a member of The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) in New York, the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) and The Boston Association of Cabaret Artists (BACA). Bob is a 2008 MAC Award nominee for Outstanding Song Of The Year and an Award winning, Multi Published and Recorded Songwriter and Lyricist. Out In the Cold is his first jazz CD after more than ten years of writing country songs for many Nashville artists. Bob went back to his jazz roots for this exciting CD of "New Jazz Standards" that evokes memories of Frank Sinatra and Mel Torme classics. Rich ballads, romantic bossa novas and swing. Bob Levy's songs are performed by the wonderful new jazz vocalist, Perry Danos. "Perry Danos is the perfect blend of Harry Connick, Jr., Tony Bennett and Michael Buble. His warm, rich voice and natural delivery goes right to the heart of a jazz song. Perry's style and interpretation are uniquely his own", says Levy. Joining Perry on this CD is Shelly Miller whose beautiful, silky voice is reminiscent of Grammy winner Norah Jones. Bob's special guest is the exceptionally talented Dane Vannatter, Back Stage Magazine's 2006 Bistro Award Winner and 2007 Nightlife Awards Finalist.
"Out In The Cold" is available at CDbaby and iTunes

Bob started his songwriting career in New York when he was twenty-two years old where he co-wrote with muli-talented singer/songwriter Ronny Whyte and composer/record producer Boris Midney. Bob has also collaborated with Jerry Lundy and David Coons and most recently with Australian born singer/songwriter Karen Jacobsen and Boston songwriters Dennis Livingston and Harriet Goldberg. Bob's songs, "What Are We Doing Here?", "Ever Since We Met" and "Out In the Cold" are being perfromed by Dane Vannatter in New York City and Boston jazz clubs. Canadian Jazz Vocalist Vincent Wolfe recently opened his NY debut at Helen's with Bob's song "Look What New York's Done To Me". Bob's jazz songs have been performed in New York and around the country by talented vocalists such as Laurie Krauz, Sue Matsuki, Barbara Brussell, Ronny Whyte, Marcus Goldhaber, Jan Peters, Joe Peck, Loretta Cormier and Damian Marchand. His song "Innocent Little One" published by Abalorn Music, ASCAP, is featured on Christian Ramsey's CD, "If It Takes All Night", released in 2003 on Missile Records. Bob's country song "Train To San Antone" recorded by Mike Lusk was released on NBT Records "Ride The Train" CD in January 2007. Bob's songs are published by Silk River Music, Bob's own ASCAP Publishing Company.

Bob received an Honorable Mention in the 14th Annual Billboard World Songwriting Contest for his songs, "The Truth" and "As Good As It Gets", as well as a Runner Up in the VH1 Song Of The Year Contest for 2006 for his songs, "Out In The Cold" and "Living Without Her Is Killing Him". Bob is also an ASCAPLUS Award Recipient for 2005-2006 & 2007-2008.

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Member Since: 11/24/2006
Band Website: silkrivermusic.com
Band Members:"Out In The Cold" features vocals by Perry Danos, Shelly Miller and Dane Vannatter, 2007 Nightlife Awards finalist and 2006 BackStage Magazine's Bistro Award Winner.
Musictogousa.com, "The Songwriter's Network" is now playing Bob Levy's songs daily, recorded by talented vocalists Perry Danos, Dane Vannatter, John Foster, Juli Maners, Mike Lusk and more...*Tune In here* To The Live Show Saturdays 6P.M to 10P.M Eastern Standard Time.
Email Bert Gagnon your favorite song requests.
To read The Songwriters Network review of Bob Levy's CD "Out In The Cold".
*Click here*
Influences: Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, George & Ira Gershwin, Marilyn & Alan Bergman, Diane Warren, Mary Chapin Carpenter & Beth Neilsen Chapman
Bob Levy
Sounds Like: Video clips from Bob's June 2007 showcase at The Laurie Beechman Theater by Cayce Crown www.thecrownview.com
Ronny Whyte "WHAT DO I DO NOW?" video June 24, 2007 Laurie Beechman Theater, New York City
Laurie Krauz "I SHOULD GO HOME" video June 24, 2007 Laurie Beechman Theater, New York City
Vincent Wolfe "WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?" video June 24, 2007 Laurie Beechman Theater, New York City
Dane Vannatter "OUT IN THE COLD" video June 24, 2007 Laurie Beechman Theater, New York CityLaurie Krauz "NOTHING LIKE YOU" video June 24, 2007 Laurie Beechman Theater, New York CityBarbara Brussell "SOMEONE WHO LIKES ME" video June 24, 2007 Laurie Beechman Theater, New York CityDane Vannatter debuts "EVER SINCE WE MET" at the Peabody-Essex February 10, 2007Dane Vannatter debuts "WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?" at the PEM February 11, 2006
PEOPLE ARE TALKING:
"For those who have said that they don't write songs like they used to, Bob Levy proves them wrong. Bob's songs are timeless and not topical. They harken back to the classical Great American Songbook, when melodies were strong and the lyrics caressed the notes instead of squashing them like so many contemporary song lyrics do. His themes are timeless too and his songs are satisfying to sing. They swing lightly and my musicians like playing them and they appreciate the jazzy chord changes. The songs are strong enough so that there is not much need to over-interpret or over sing. I just enjoy the ride like I would a great Ellington song. I was drawn to the lyrics of these songs. There's some nice depth to both songs that I recorded, but they don't get sappy or sentimental. Most songwriters today are knocking us over the head with syllables. Bob's songs have none of this harshness. They are sweet and simple but not simple-minded. I love the lyrics from top to bottom. I love the music, how the words sit on the notes. His songs are classic and understated. Absolutely memorable!" DANE VANNATTER, Boston, MA
"Out In the Cold", Love the songs! Love them all! Keep them coming." SHAWN RYAN, Jazz/Cabaret & Recording Artist, LA & NBC's America's Got Talent.
"Bob Levy's songs have a very warm and swinging sound and style. Kudo's on his songwriting. I wish him much success!" ROSEANNA VITRO, Challenge Record Artist & 2004 US Jazz Ambassador.
"Bob Levy has given us some real treasures here. A few of my favorites are "What Are We Doing here?" "Paris Without You," and "What Do We Do Now?" The vocals on this CD are equally outstanding! As a singer myself, I have to say again, thank God for good songwriters like this!" JULIE ESPOSITO, LA Vocalist
"Scintillating lyrics...Bob Levy has a way with words. Just beautiful!" LORETTA CORMIER, Jazz Vocalist & Recording Artist, TX
"Bob Levy's Why Pretend? is absolutely a standard. Wonderful stuff!. KAREN JACOBSEN, Pop Singer, Songwriter & Recording Artist, NYC
"It's easy to see that Bob Levy enjoys writing jazz and excels at it!" DAMIAN MARCHAND, Vocalist & Recording Artist, Brandon, SD
"Wow! Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful songs and great vocals. A very gifted songwriter indeed." DEBRA CILINGIN, Jazz Vocalist, Norwalk, CT
"Out In The Cold" is so smooth and classy! JANET FISHER, Goodnight Kiss Music Publishing, BMI
Record Label: SRM
Type of Label: Indie