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ANNOUNCING THE NEW ALBUM
The Heart of Our Lives
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Rob Holzer is rolling through 2009 with his album "The Heart of Our Lives." released in 2007 with an all-star lineup of musicians including drummer Nir Z (John Mayer, Chris Cornell, Alana Davis, Genesis), bassist Justin Wallace (The English Department), guitarist John Caban (Richard Bona, Art Neville, Organic, Alana Davis), with special appearances by grammy award-winning artist John Cruz and guitar hero Scott Metzger (Rana, Gov't Mule, Particle) . Produced by - Jon Kaplan (Lola Ray, The Damwells, The English Department, Gavin DeGraw), the album tells the story of love, life, and loss on Rob's long road from Hawaii "back to the real world."
BIO
"I feel blessed to have experienced so much music in my life with such a diverse group of people that have taught me so much. I hope this never changes."
This statement sums up the music and winding musical career of Rob Holzer which has led him to the 2007 release of "The Heart of our Lives", Rob's second solo album.
Rob is a singer/songwriter born and bred in New York. He plays piano and guitar and can play and sing just about any song you can throw his way. He has fronted and played in numerous bands over the course of his professional career. His original music has been featured in a number of films and commercial projects.
After college and a stint living in Florence, Italy he moved to Honolulu, Hawaii and throughout five years in "paradise", Rob played and toured Hawaii with such critically acclaimed artists as Grammy award-winning musician John Cruz, Ka'au Crater Boys, Willy K, Fiji, Rocky Brown, Bob Jones, and Scott Williams, among many others.
Rob moved back to New York City in the late '90's and formed RUDY - a sprawling 10-piece R&B original R&B/funk band that played extensively, with regular engagements at the city's best spots. It featured Rob's original music and some of NYC's best performers. After Rudy, he turned his attention to his songwriting and a paired down rock sound closer to his roots. He also focused on his growing successful integrated advertising and design agency, Syrup ( www.syrupnyc.com ) which he founded with partner Jakob Daschek in 1998. Music and design are Rob's Yin and Yang and as he continues his dual life, he's always aware that time is precious in the heart of our lives.

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Member Since: 07/11/2005
Band Website: http://www.robholzer.com
Band Members: Rob Holzer, Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Guitar
Justin Wallace, Bass
Scott Metzger, Guitars
John Caban, Guitars
Nir Z, Drums

Influences: The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, U2, Zero 7, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Patti Smith, The Velvet Underground, Al Green, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, The Allman Brothers, Derek & The Dominoes, Lady Day, Neil Young, Herbie Hancock, Elvis Costello, Death Cab For Cutie, The Shins, Interpol, The Beach Boys, Nirvana, Weezer, John Cruz, Scott Metzger, Justin Wallace, Nir Z, John Caban, Jonathan Kaplan, New York, Hawaii, Florence, The French Alps in Winter, Monica, Matteo, Serafina, and all of the Holzer and Abbatemaggio clans, etc. etc.
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Record Label: Symmetric Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Another Month, Another Top Spot on OurStage! This time its Brother in Blues

Man, I'm really happy to see the music being appreciated on Our Stage! Its seems many of the songs from the album have been very popular on the site and have consistently hit top 10 spots in various c...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:18:00 GMT

Savior 1 in the POP Category for October on OurStage.com!!

Sweeeet - thanks for your votes and support everyone - Savior topped the charts and was votes by you all as the 1 song in the POP category for October! It was also voted the 4 song overall!! ...seems ...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:59:00 GMT

Top 10 Winner on www.ourstage.com! Please vote for me now for the grand prize!!

Hey all,So my song "Love Song Serenade" made the final Top 10 on www.ourstage.com and now we have a shot to win the grand prize if we get the votes. Please help out and vote! If you could send to your...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:08:00 GMT

"Brother" is The Single of the Day!!!

Got a great review on Jody Whitesides' blog today with a link ...his sentiments and feelings about "Brother" are exactly what I had in mind when I wrote that tune so there you go - I love synchronicit...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:46:00 GMT

Review of The Album on Music Snitch!

Check it out - thanks Music Snitch!!http://www.musicsnitch.com/NEWLY-SNiTCHED-ARTiSTS.as pHere's the text:01/16/07 Rob Holzer Playing with a colorful spectrum of bands and accomplished musicians, R...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:36:00 GMT

What a Great Release Party!!

Hey all,A quick note to say thanks for a smokin' release party. What a crowd!! We had a great turn-out and the band sounded just fantastic - thanks to everyone for motivating people to come out and th...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:55:00 GMT

The CD is out and available! Come party!!!!!!!!!!

Hey all,I hope you all can come down to the show next week (January 10th at THE ANNEX, 152 Orchard St., NY NY). The whole band will be there except Nir as he's still overseas - damn you Chris Cornell ...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:03:00 GMT

Singing Praises of Bob Schneider...we bow down sir!!!

I went out randomly last Friday night to The Knitting Factory with a few friends to see some music. Figured it would have to be a decent band since its The Knit and its Friday night...
Posted by on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 22:17:00 GMT

Radio Interview

Just to add to the serendipity and 'coincidental' freakiness swirling around this album project (see the previous blog post on the recording), I have been contacted by a radio DJ from Maui, Hawaii who...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:48:00 GMT

Broadjam Redux

OK maybe I was too harsh on Broadjam...did some listening today and stumbled upon a really kick-ass musician who completely impressed the hell out of me and single-handedly restored my faith in Broadj...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 22:46:00 GMT