Aleksis Bilmanis profile picture

Aleksis Bilmanis

About Me

Five Star Rating in 2008 by ALLMUSIC for the new record "World Around" by Aleksis Bilmanis

A very special thanks to Denise Johnson (Drums), Dajando Smith (Bass) and Josh Kay (Percussusion) for their performances in the studio while recording the most recent album "World Around." Also to Dave Cullen for Engineering the project and to Brian Everett for coming in as Assistant Engineer at Sheffield Studios!Aleksis Bilmanis -Songwriter, Vocals, Electric/Acoustic Guitars, and Keys-.."World Around" Cover Art by Olga Berkout 2006Copyright 2008 Sveiks Records LLC

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 02/08/2005
Band Website: http://www.aleksisbilmanis.com
Band Members:
Influences: Ranked Top 10 on MySpace Three Years Straight for Independent Acoustic Artists out of Washington DC 2006-2008!"Melodic voice with passion, unique style, and complexity on guitar," according to a 2005 write up by Kelli Gavant who caught Aleksis Bilmanis playing a show at Firehouse in Gaithersburg MD."Lively Acoustic Music!" according to On Tap Maganzine in 2007.Born in the suburbs of DC to an accomplished local photographer and an internationally seasoned vocalist/pianist, Aleksis Bilmanis was primed for success as a singer/songwriter from the womb.Insightful and uplifting, his music speaks volumes yet retains a playful and catchy quality that will keep you listening for hours. His songs possess a hypnotic and earthy intelligence; a homage to his Latvian heritage.Years of performing lend a clear sophistication to the unique energy he creates at every show. Whether he is performing with a full band or is standing alone in his spotlight with his guitar, you will be moved; mind, body and soul.
Sounds Like:

Record Label: Sveiks Records LLC
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Read The Recent Beach Comber Interview

Bilmanis finds second home at the beachD.C. singer-songwriter is settling into weekly Rehoboth, Lewes gigsBy Roger Hillis Staff Writer Aleksis Bilmanis is new to the Rehoboth Beach-area music scene, b...
Posted by on Thu, 22 May 2008 00:53:00 GMT

Order CDs online for the new record "World Around"

Order CD's online for the new record just released by Sveiks Records, "World Around" by Aleksis Bilmanis at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/aleksisbilmanis Stay tuned for Ring Tones coming next week! ...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:47:00 GMT

Latest Press!!! Washington Post Article

Check out the article that ran in Thursdays August 7, 2008 Washington Post http://http//voices.washingtonpost.com/small-business/2008/0 8/never_give_up_on_a_good_thing.html Feel free to leave your comm...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:02:00 GMT

Now available on iTunes! Search "Aleksis Bilmanis"

Have an iTunes account? Now you can dowlnload MP3’s and Ringtones at www.apple.com/itunes, search "Aleksis Bilmanis" Thanks for your support! ..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:11:00 GMT