Songwriter Adlai Waxman perfoms at The Bitter End in NYC!

Hi Y’all,
 
I hope your summer is off to a great start. I wanted to send a note out today because my show at The Bitter End in New York City is fast approaching. Please accept this humble invitation to join me for a great night of music on July 25, 2009!
 
Also- if you know anyone in the NYC area I would love it if you could forward this information onto them. Word of mouth is always a huge help!  

Details and links are below- Thanks for all of your support with my music. 

See you in the Big Apple!  
Adlai Waxman

  
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Paul Colby’s The Bitter End and Razor Boy Productions Present:
Singer-Songwriter Adlai Waxman 
Saturday July 25, 2009
Doors: 6:30 PM
Show time: 7 PM Sharp!
Located at: 147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia)

NYC, NY

Cost: $7.00 with a free CD of Adlai’s album Down at Joe’s
 
The Bitter End is in Greenwich Village. Since 1961, many legends have launched their careers in front of The Bitter End’s famous brick wall.
More information on Adlai’s show and the venue can be found at:

http://www.bitterend.com  

To RSVP through facebook click below:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115668886744&ref=share

While you’re there, join the group Adlai Waxman Music:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46205317775&ref=ts

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Songwriter Adlai Waxman has been nominated for a well respected
JPF MUSIC award!!!! The nomination is in the category “Male Singer Songwriter album of the year” for his 2009 release Down at Joe’s. The award ceremonies will be in Nashville at The Wildhorse Saloon on August 29, 2009.
 
Dubbed the “Grassroots Grammies” The Just Plain Folks Music Awards is a music organization that screens 350,000 songs and over 25,000 albums in 70+ genres from 100 Countries to honor the very best works of it’s members.

More Information can be found at: www.jpfolks.com/default.php

 

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Recent Press:
www.greenmanreview.com/cd/cd_waxman_downatjoes.html
http://www.vueweekly.com/article.php?id=10978

 

More information about singer-songwriter Adlai Waxman can be found at:

www.myspace.com/adlaiwaxman
www.adlaiwaxman.com

Follow Adlai on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/adlaiw

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Songwriter Adlai Waxman new album DOWN at JOE’S

Hi All,

I hope your year is off to a great start.

Thanks for purchasing my new album DOWN AT JOE’S.
The response has been overwhelming!

The staff at CD Baby selected DOWN AT JOE’S as an Editor’s Pick in the Jazz-Pop Genre a week after it’s release
on January 1, 2009.

If you haven’t purchased your copy yet you can go to:

Purchase the new album here

DOWN AT JOE’S is also available on I TUNES!!!

Click here to purchase DOWN AT JOE\’S on I TUNES

Thanks again for all your support with my music.

More information below…

Cheers,
Adlai

Aldai Waxman is a singer-songwriter/pianist, who has just released his much anticipated first full-length album.

Down At Joe’s features several A-List musicians on the 15 tracks that were all written and arranged by Adlai. A few include Vito Rezza on drums (5 After 4/Joni Mitchell), Marc Rogers on bass (Holly Cole/Susan Tedeschi), and Justin Abedin on guitar (Jack Soul/Canadian Idol House band).

Fusing elements of pop/rock, jazz and folk, Adlai Waxman’s music combines clever songwriting with melodic piano compositions, and a distinct yet familiar vocal style that pushes the boundaries of traditional piano pop-music. He accomplishes true originality by mixing old and new sounds, and blending the textures of both acoustic and electric instruments, such as the accordion, violin, upright bass, acoustic guitar, piano, and electric keyboards.

more information:

http://www.myspace.com/adlaiwaxman
http://cdbaby.com/cd/adlaiwaxman

“…the melodies are wistfully sweet, Waxman’s voice resembles an early Elton John…Like a Randy Newman with a splash of Ben Folds Five. Waxman is a talented songwriter.” – David Silverberg, CJN Newspaper

“Adlai Waxman brings together intelligent lyrics and catchy melodies, delivered with a warm and inviting voice. He has the versatility to experiment musically, without ever losing sight of his acoustic roots.” – Eugene Foley, Foley Entertainment, Inc.

“Adlai Waxman is a musician who can fit in with the best of them” – Jerry Wexler, Producer Atlantic Records (Ray Charles/Bob Dylan)

DOWN AT JOE’S CD BABY EDITOR’S PICK!

The new album DOWN AT JOE’S by ADLAI WAXMAN has been selected as an EDITOR’s PICK by the staff at CD BABY in the Jazz-Pop genre!

To find out more and purchase your copy click below:

NEW Album Down at Joe's is here! Get your copy today!

New Adlai Waxman CD released. Get a copy today!

Hi all,

I hope you enjoyed the holidays!

My new album, Down At Joe’s, was just released and is available for
purchase.

Click here to purchase CD or download digitally:

The album contains 15 tracks that I wrote while living in Nashville
and Toronto. I was privileged to have an A list of musicians play on
this recording. Their spirit and involvement really made my songs come
to life!

Featured are Vito Rezza on Drums (John Lee Hooker/Joni Mitchell),
Marc Rogers on Bass (Norah Jones/Susan Tedeschi), Justin Abedin on
Guitar (Jack Soul/Canadian Idol house band) and many other guests.

I am really excited about this as it is my first full length release
on boutique label Marshmellow Records.

Thanks for all of your support with my music, and I wish you the best
in the New Year!

Warmest regards,

Adlai Waxman

“Adlai Waxman is a musician who can fit in with the best of them”

- Jerry Wexler (Producer Atlantic Records Ray Charles/Bob Dylan)

2008 Hilights! New album Down at Joe’s Part 2

2008 Hilights! New album Down at Joe’s Part 22008 partial listing…Past Performances worth noting…
from http://www.adlaiwaxman.com-December 5, 2008 Private show Toronto
An Evening with Adlai Waxman

-November 6, 2008 The Frisky Berry Franklin, TN USA
Songwriters showcase with
Steve Roth and Shirley Logan

-November 4, 2008 Puckett’s Grocery Franklin, TN USA
Puckett’s Rising Star Songwriting Contest
with Songwriter Shirley Logan

-October 27, 2008 Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Nashville, TN USA
Billy Brock Show and Locals Only
live radio Broadcast 103.9 WKDF Nashville
with Songwriter Jana Shantile

-October 18, 2008 Googie’s upstairs lounge
@ The Living Room New York, NY USA
Ponypalooza! Adlai Waxman with Songwriters
Shayna Zell, Scott Stein and Debbie Miller
My first official show in New York City’s lower East Side!!!
****Supposedly the bar is owned by Norah Jones****

-July 10, 2008 The French Quarter Cafe Nashville, TN USA
Adlai Waxman Solo Writers night!!

-July 5, 2008 CHRISTOFER PIZZA COMPANY ON MUSIC ROW Nashville, TN USA
Adlai Waxman with Rebecca Jed

-July 2, 2008 Joe’s Bar (formerly Spanky Mcgees’s) Nashville TN USA
Showcase: An Evening with Adlai Waxman

-June 22, 2008 THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL ON MUSIC ROW
Nashville, TN United States

-June 21, 2008 THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL ON MUSIC ROW
Nashville TN United States

-June 20, 2008 THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL ON MUSIC ROW
Nashville Tn United States

Press Release for My New Album!

ADLAI WAXMAN – DOWN AT JOE’S
Release Date: January 2009

The brand new, first full-length album from singer-songwriter Adlai Waxman is set to release January 2009!! Down At Joe’s includes 15 tracks that were written and arranged by Adlai, whose unique musical perspective delivers a truly fresh and original sound. You can pre-order your copy now directly from his record label’s website, and soon from CD Baby as well:

http://www.marshmellowrecords.com/artists/Down_at_joes.html

“the melodies are wistfully sweet, Waxman’s voice resembles an early Elton John… Like Randy Newman with a splash of Ben Folds Five, Waxman is a talented songwriter” -David Silverberg – CJN Newspaper

If you would like to find out more please visit the following links:

http://www.myspace.com/adlaiwaxman

http://www.adlaiwaxman.com

http://adlaiw.wordpress.com

All of Waxman’s music is available for purchase at
http://www.cdbaby.com and http://www.amiestreet.com
Search word: Adlai Waxman

Some 2008 HILIGHTS! NEW ALBUM DOWN AT JOE’S OUT IN THE NEW YEAR!

-The song LENNY from the New Album Down at Joe’s by Adlai Waxman
reviewers picks on Garage Band garageband.com

Awards! Track of the Day on 12May2008 in Pop Rock
#25 Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, all-time
Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, week of 28Apr2008
Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, week of 12May2008
Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, week of 19May2008
Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, week of 9Jun2008
Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, week of 16Jun2008
Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, week of 14Jul2008
Best Production in Pop Rock, week of 12May2008

-The Song LIKE I DO from the New Album Down at Joe’s by Adlai Waxman
reviewers picks on Garage Band garageband.com
Awards! Track of the Day on 14Apr2008 in Pop Rock
Best Male Vocals in Pop Rock, week of 7Apr2008
Best Keyboards overall, week of 7Apr2008
Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, week of 7Apr2008
Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, week of 30Jun2008
Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, week of 7Jul2008
Best Production overall, week of 7Apr2008
Best Production in Pop Rock, week of 7Apr2008
Best Lyrics in Pop Rock, week of 7Apr2008
Best Beat in Pop Rock, week of 28Apr2008

http://www.myspace.com/adlaiwaxman  

ADLAI WAXMAN - DOWN AT JOE’S
Release Date: January 2009

The brand new, first full-length album from singer-songwriter Adlai Waxman is set to release January 2009. Down At Joe’s includes 15 tracks that were written and arranged by Adlai, whose unique musical perspective delivers a truly fresh and original sound. You can pre-order your copy now directly from his record label’s website, and soon from CD Baby as well:

http://www.marshmellowrecords.com/artists/Down_at_joes.html

“the melodies are wistfully sweet, Waxman’s voice resembles an early Elton John… Like Randy Newman with a splash of Ben Folds Five, Waxman is a talented songwriter” -David Silverberg - CJN Newspaper

Out 2009 on Marshmellow Records

October shows and more!

Hello all,

It’s been a few weeks since I got a chance to write. I will try to back track a bit to let you know what has gone on the past few weeks and what exciting things lie ahead. I have been really fortunate to be working with so many great musicians and songwriters!

On September 30, 2007 my good friend Mark Weinstock www.markweinstock.com  invited me to come check out a duo from New York City Called Jack Pot Luck. Jack Pot Luck was performing at The Moonshine Cafe in Oakville, Ontartio, Canada. Mark was sitting in with Jack Pot Luck www.myspace.com/jackpotluck   wich features singer songwriters Lilach Pearlstein on acoustic guitar/vocals and Gary Bonanni on acoustic guitar/vocals. I am really glad Mark invited me to this show! I really hit it off with these guys chatting about music etc. Before I knew it Jack Pot Luck invited me up to play as a guest on the old but in tune piano at The Moonshine. Even though this was our first time meeting and playing together we seemed to have a great connection musically. I ended up sitting in with them for most of their set! It was a really fun night and challenging for me as a musician as all their music was original. This was music that I had never heard before in my life!  My best bud Mark also sat in and he got to feature some of his original music which fortunately I do know. I hope to connect with Jack Pot Luck again soon. I will also post some pics of this night on my web site shortly.  The crazy thing was after we played the night was not over! Guitarist and songwriter Norman Liota finished off the night. Check him out at www.normanliota.com

The rest of my time this week has been spent gearing up for my upcoming shows in Toronto and surrounding area. Tomorrow night  Saturday October 13, 2007 I will be performing as a duo with folk rocker guitarist Lee
Springall at Laurinda’s Bar in Bradford, Ontario, Canada. Then on October 17th I will be in Oakville, Ontario for a showcase at The Moonshine Cafe, October 18th at The Royal York Hotel in Toronto and October 19th brings me back to my favorite acoustic showcase venue in Toronto The Renaissance Cafe.

More information about these shows can be found at:
www.adlaiwaxman.com  
www.myspace.com/adlaiwaxman  
www.themoonshinecafe.com  
www.renaissancecafe.ca   

In the songwriting department I have been working with Nashville based BMI lyrics writer Tom Yeager.  Tom and I have written three songs that we are going to demo professionally. I am really excited to go down to MUSIC CITY USA in November to produce the recording and network myself as a songwriter and musician. The three songs that Tom and myself have written together are titled GOODBYE LITTLE MISS 911, CAN’T FIND LOVE ON THE DIAL and INTO THAT MONTANA SUN

Tom is a great guy and a fantastic lyricist. You can check him out at
www.myspace.com/writertomyeager 
www.myspace.com/writertomyeagerandfriends  
Some of the songs we have written together are posted at this page!

I think that is everything…I realize that this blog is mostly a music diary for my self but it has come to my attention that some folks are actually checking in and reading! So thanks for taking an interest and for all your support!

Please feel free to leave your comments, thoughts and concerns.

Adlai

Here is what I am listening to this week:

Tom Waits Early Years www.tomwaits.com 

Jack Pot Luck www.myspace.com/jackpotluck 

Southern Country Blues Down in Boogie Alley www.1201music.com 

This week to Waterloo and more!

Hi all,

I know it’s late in the week but better late then never to write some thoughts…

I have been playing alot this summer with Canadian legendary (mysterious) guitarist Lee Springall.  Lee has been around playing in Canada since the late 1960’s.
He’s a 63 year old Canadian or Ontario folk hero that is full of life! Lee’s playing is deeply rooted in the blues and rock tradition.

I took a gig with Lee back in May of 2007 and that led to many more gigs through out the summer including playing to 5000 people at The Friday the 13th bikers rally in Port Dover, Ontario back in July of 2007. What a blast that was!!!

Playing with Lee this past summer has been alot of fun! 
I have traveled all over Ontario playing to full houses of enthusiastic crowds who just want to have a good time! Genuine music lovers who listen attentively. The crowds are just as important as the musicians on stage. When they mesh together it’s a beautiful thing!

Lee puts on a great show and plays lots of fun covers that get the crowed going. 
As a band member he treats me with respect and always pays me on time.  
Any working musician will tell you that’s hard to come by so I can’t complain.

Through playing with Lee this past summer I have played in his band as a supporting act to artists like Jeff Healy, Stepen Wolf, The Carpet Frogs, The Blooze Brothers and many more.

As a musician who is looking to really put myself out there Lee has really helped me cross so many different musical paths and network with all the people on those paths!
Any musician will tell you that this is not a bad thing either!

Tonight I am playing in Waterloo, Ontario with the rest of the band which features Lee Springall on guitar/vocals, Adlai Waxman on keyboards/vocals, Rob Thomson on Bass/vocals and Chris on Drums. I don’t know Chris’ last name but I will post it as soon as I find that out:)

You can find more information about what I am doing with Lee at http://www.scotiaentertainment.com/barefoot.shtml

Last weeks gig in Cambridge was so much fun and I am sure the show in Waterloo tonight will be the same!

From the songwriting angle I have two songs in the works with Nashville based co-writer Tom Yeager. The demos for these songs will be recorded this weekend and posted on line shortly after. You can hear our first co write Titled GOOD BYE MISS LITTLE 911 at http://www.myspace.com/writertomyeagerandfriends 

Next week I am off to New York to do some playing and networking with my songs. I hope you will check back to hear about my experiences as a musician in New York City. I look foword to telling you all about it.

Thanks and all the best to you. 

Adlai

Here is what I am listening to this week with some partial information about it…

Chet Baker Oh you crazy moon

Groove Lily   www.groovelily.com 

Jack Ingram

Josh Ritter Hello Starling www.joshritter.com 

Laura Repo www.laurarepo.com 

Los Lobos Ride This www.loslobos.com 

Tom Waits Nighthawks at The Diner www.tomwaits.com 

Ry Cooder Boomers Story

whats up this week

Hi All,

Thanks for checking in. 

The past month I have been doing allot of songwriting. Allot of great songs are coming, some still need work and others just write themselves like Townes Van Zandt used to say!

I finished my first Nashville co write with songwriter Tom Yeager! Tom is an unreal lyricist that I am very fortunate to have teamed up with. Tom gave up his day job 2 years ago to move to Nashville and write songs. You can hear our first demo track tittled GOOD BYE MISS LITTLE 911 as well as some of Tom’s other songs at www.myspace.com/writertomyeagerandfriends.

Tom and myself are working hard on two more songs that will be posted shortly. Let us know what you think. You can post comments on the my space page or at this blog.

As for gigs it’s off to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada this Friday August 31, 2007 to play with The Lee Springal Duo featuring myself on keyboards and vocals and Lee Springall on Guitar and Vocals. For more information you can go to www.scotiaentertainment.com/barefootboogieband

In my next blog I will talk about all the highlights from the show as well as a set list of songs. There will be pics as well.

My original music is always available on line at www.cdbaby.com/waxman

www.cdbaby.com/waxman2

Here is some good surfing for y’all

www.myspace.com/adlaiwaxman

www.adlaiwaxman.com

last but not least these are the artists I have been listening to this week…

Buddy and Julie Miller  Self titled www.hightone.com

Lighthouse Live! True North Records

Shawn Sage Misadventures in Song www.shawnsage.com

The Band Northern Lights-Southern Cross

Don Byron Bug Music www.nonesuchrecords.com

Hello

Hello everyone in blog world. My name is Adlai Waxman. I am a musician singer songwriter based out of Toronto, Ontario , Canada. I started this blog to let everyone know what’s happening in my music world. I have had many great adventures with this music journey I am on. I thought it was about time to let everyone know about all things music in my life. I have been playing on the road as a front man and side man for many years. There have been all sorts of highs and lows with my music career. I have stuck with it though as playing music is what I love and it keeps me happy! There are months when I don’t make allot of money and there are months when I do. I feel very fortunate to be able to continue my music career working with so many great musicians and songwriters!!!

The excitement of playing live has never gone away and it never will.Weather it’s been playing to 5 people  or 5000 people.

In this blog I will talk about everything from upcoming gigs to my thoughts on shows that I am doing, what music I am currently listening to and many other thoughts so please subscribe and leave your thoughts and comments. I look forward to hearing from you!

Here is a brief history to tell you more about me and my music.

Adlai’s diverse musical activities include releasing two critically acclaimed EP’s (titled Pomona Valley and Flight 73) that scored him three number one hits on The CBC New Music Canada Charts ( Songs Nothing Left from Pomona Valley, Caledonia Street from Pomona Valley and Sun Song from Flight 73) , session player (from Whirlwind sound studios to Bri-ann Swan ) and songwriter currently writing songs for TV documentaries, movies and artists in Nashville (Noteborn music publishing). Adlai’s musical adventures have taken him across Canada and the United States performing to enthusiastic crowds. His touring highlights include: the North By North East music festival in Toronto; the Vancouver Jazz festival; SUNY University of Plattsburgh, New York; Kibbutz Magam in Tiberius, Israel; Oz’s music space in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Ido Sushi in New York, New York and Cumberland County College in Vineland, New Jersey. In 2004 legendary producer Jerry Wexler(Ray Charles and Bob Dylan) personally called Adlai after hearing his EP POMONA VALLEY to give him career guidance. Adlai will always recall this exciting connection as a very special moment and a career highlight. More recently Adlai qualified as a regional finalist in The 2007 Mountain Stage New Song contest. Twelve finalists were selected to compete at The Now Lounge in Toronto on Monday, July 23rd 2007. http://www.newsongfestival.com/2007/contest/regional_finalists.htm

links:

www.myspace.com/adlaiwaxman

www.adlaiwaxman.com

www.cdbaby.com/waxman

www.cdbaby.com/waxman2

www.sonicbids.com/adlaiwaxman