about me
I sing. I write songs. I play guitar. I'm a native New Yorker. I established myself as founder, singer/songwriter, and guitarist for Brooklyn's indie rockers, The Nerve over its 10 year career.
With The Nerve I experienced lots of growth and learning -- musically, professionally, and personally. Over the course of its run, The Nerve released two independent albums, an EP, three videos and signed with Heyday Records (the Church, Marty Willson-Piper, Tommy Tutone, the Surfaris) for a third and final album. That album was produced by renowned guitar hero Bumblefoot (Guns N' Roses). I played guitar in Mr. Foot's touring band for his fall 2005 tour of Europe. The Nerve played it's final show on December 16th, 2006 in Brooklyn, our home.
I am now enjoying my life as a solo artist, singing and playing just an acoustic guitar and harmonica all over New York City. You can also catch me on any given day busking underground in the New York City subway system. I am a recipient of the Anna Sosenko Trust grant (2009) and a two time recipient of the Broken Wing Foundation grant for artists (2007, 2008).
Inevitably, this has all culminated in the completion of my first solo album, "Give." The album was produced by Hugh Pool, known for his work with Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright, and blues legend Hubert Sumlin. It was released March 3rd, 2009 on Heyday.
The release of the album was followed by a summer 2009 US tour and a winter '09/'10 US tour. Another tour of the states is planned in the fall.
I thank you for perusing my site and reading all this stuff. Hope to see you at a show soon.
Love,
Randy :)