I was born in Evanston, Illinois. I have one younger sister. We were both, raised by our mom (who bought me my first guitar when I was twelve). We moved around a lot when I was growing up. In fact, in one Six Year span I think we moved thirteen times. Living in various cities like, Santa Fe, Boston and Seattle. Eventually we ended up in Chicago where my mom found a job that she liked. My sister and I went to high school there.
At seventeen, the summer of my graduation, I moved to California in a VW van that my mom sold to me for a dollar. I headed for San Francisco even though I didn't know anyone there. I figured when I got there I'd just sleep in my van for a while till I got a band started or something. I did finally join a band that became very popular in that area for the time, and I did finally move out of my van (although it was 6 months later). The band was called Flame. We were together for 6 years and put 2 records out.
I've been in bands my whole life and every now and then I'd sing, but usually there was a SINGER. Writing all along, and usually keeping a song or two to myself, at one point decided that I wanted to sing them. So, I started playing around the Bay Area and it was ok, but I was getting the feeling I should be doing it elsewhere. By process of elimination it came down to Austin, TX.
Since I have been in Austin I have worked with many great artists…Charlie Mars, Trish Murphy, Bob Schneider, Kacy Crowley, Blu Sanders, Steve Poltz, Craig Ross…
I have five indie releases -"More Happy Than Sad", "Toast", “Pie”, "Bearsick", and my new double CD "Grow Garden Grow".
So this coming Friday, June 6th, Billy Harvey is playing LIVE at Googie's Lounge above The Living Room at 9:30PM 154 Ludlow btwn Stanton & Rivington, NYC Hope to see you fellow New York music lovers there!!!
Thanks to all you wonderful people "Lonnie Trevino Jr. Presents...IndieGO!" is doing well. Thank you so much for your purchases. if you haven't downloaded your copy yet, please download today! And spread the word to everyone you know and or repost this. Thanks again and...Thanks for your friendship and your belief in me!!!
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