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Bill Pere

Helping Songwriters and Artists Reach Their Goals

About Me

Bill Pere_CSA_MySpaceBill is the author of the internationally acclaimed songwriters guide "Songcrafters Coloring Book" and he is often a judge and critiquer for several national and international songwriting and performance competitions. Bill is President and Executive Director of the Connecticut Songwriters Association, one of the oldest and largest in the U.S. Bill is an Official Connecticut State Troubadour and is the 2003 IMC Indie Artist of the Year. His internationally published articles on the craft of songwriting appear in numerous industry publications. Bill has worked with the top names in the music industry for the last 30 years (see his website at www.billpere.com ). Bill is well known as a songwriter for his tightly crafted lyrics, and has recorded and released 14 CD's . Bill is the Founder of Local United Network to Combat Hunger , using popular music to raise more than $750,000 for hunger relief and social services. He does workshops around the country on how to jumpstart your career by targeting your songwriting and partnering with the non-profit sector. As Executive Director of the Connecticut Songwriting Academy, Bill has been working for many years to help songwriters and performers reach their goals. As a performer, Bill does concerts as a soloist, or as part of a duet, trio or full 20-member ensemble. He has written and produced more than 20 stage plays and produces the Harry Chapin Legacy Concert Series.

Become a part of the best Songwriter and Indie Artist Support Group around. The Connecticut Songwriters Association is one of the oldest and largest Associations in the US, serving songwriters since 1979. Featured in many industry publications and known from coast to coast, and New England to Nashville. COMPLETE INFO at www.ctsongs.com . Also, for customized programs focusing on you, your music, and your career development, check out the Connecticut Songwriting Academy and the songwriter resources at www.billpere.com


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/31/2005
Band Website: billpere.com
Band Members: Bill Pere (songwriter, vocals, arrangements, guitar) Kay Pere (songwriter, keyboards, vocals), Scott Sivakoff (bass/Vox) Larry Batter (keyboard/Vox) and other CSA artists and various other instruments.
Influences: Harry Chapin, Billy Joel, Jimmy Webb, Roger McGuinn, Paul Simon, Pete Townsend, Igor Stravinski, lots of jazz, blues, rock, motown, the kitchen sink, secret elixers, short stories, and other ecclectic stuff. ================ .. Suicide_Prevention

- PREVENT TEEN SUICIDE -
JUST LISTEN TO THEM WHEN THEY NEED TO TALK TO YOU
These are real stories of real kids

At least once a week in Connecticut alone, a teenager tries to end his or her own life


LISTEN : ALL LYRICS RECORDINGS Proceeds help family service agencies through L.U.N.C.H.


Sounds Like: Harry Chapin lyrics, Jim Webb chords and orchestrations, Billy Joel and Jethro Tull rhythms, Roger McGuinn 12-string textures, Pete Townsend freshness, and other uniquely undefinable stuff.
Record Label: KidThink Music, LunchEnsemble Records
Type of Label: Indie