You are listening to the Showcase Artist for
JULY 2008:
IAN AXEL
Imagine, if you will,
finding Billy Joel before
his first album came out,
when he was still playing places the size of the Rockwood, with all the promise of a superstar wrapped up in modest youth…
Don’t blink, or you might miss a very similar opportunity to witness the birth of another great piano/pop star,
IAN AXEL
His star is RAPIDLY on the rise. In the past 12 months his music has received enormous recognition-
Performing Songwriter Magazine said:
"Ian Axel's "im on to you" takes a page out of the Ben Folds songbook...This is not to say that Axel is a straight-up copycat; his sweeter, less cynical voice glides over his beautiful yet somewhat quirky compositions..."
"Heartbreak Girl" featured
in episode 10 of MTV's Real World
( June 18th, 2008)
*"Stand Tall" featured
in episode 11 of MTV's The Real World
( June 25th, 2008).
"We Are" was featured
on MTV's "The Real World Award Bash"
on 4/2/08
"We Are" was featured
on MTV's The Hills!
(Season 3, Episode 12)
"We Are" placed
in the Top 5 (out of 4000)
in NY Songwriters Circle
2007 Songwriting Competition.
All featured on his self released debut EP
He is a self professed quirky neurotic who is obsessed with Peanut Butter and Jelly, which makes him oddly endearing to his fans, as does his clever website which even allows you to sing his songs karaoke style with or without him – hilarious !
click the photo to go there:
You can see him LIVE this month:
Jul 4 2008 10:00P
Ian Axel & Friends @ Rockwood Music Hall New York, New York
Jul 12 2008 2:00P
Six Flags Great Adventure (Live & Local series) Jackson, New Jersey
Jul 24 2008 8:00P
World Cafe Live (NY Songwriter’s Circle in Philly) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Last year I created and produced a pilot concept for a TV series called "Inside Indie Music" which would highlight places/people/companies/cities that are an integral part of the booming indie market. This particular concept video was shot at THE BITTER END and features the New York Songriter's Circle with performances and interviews from Andy Mac, Leslie Mendelson, Jeff Schram, Deena Goodman, Rhen, Circle director, Tina Shafer, and is hosted by Mike Grubbs a.k.a WAKEY WAKEY :
I have just started another page exclusively for my photography services (see link below), here is a little sample:
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DEREK JAMES photo shoot
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ANDY MAC photo shoot
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BYRON ZANOS photo shoot
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To my dear friend
MELODY GARDOT
whose debut release is out NOW
On Universal's VERVE Records
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