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I am an American singer/songwriter based out of Baltimore MD. I have been doing music independently for two and a half years now. In this short time I have been on TV, the radio, and in major publications music and other. Most recently I won the grand prize in an online talent competition with a company called Fame cast at the end of 2007. Prior to that I won a contest with American Songwriter Magazine where I was on a compilation CD with many famous artists that went out to more than 20,000 people. I also received honorable mention in the international songwriting competition with my song Die For You in 2006. Recently I have picked up a drummer and a bassist to put on a cool live show. Damon plays the drums and Pat plays the bass. In good time because we are performing to 40,000 people at the Global Peace Concert in Philadelphia in June of 2009

I owe a lot of my success to my fans. They are the ones who vote for me in these competitions and buy my music. Without them I would not have accomplished what I have so far. So I extend a big thank you to them. The best way to get in touch with me is through email. Please send me an email at billyredfield@billyredfield.com. Also you can IM me if you'd like. My screenname is billyredfield. I encourage you to tell me a little about yourself as well. Most artists/bands have no connection with their fan base. I think this is ridiculous because its the fans that make the band. Without fans your music will get you nowhere. So please introduce yourself to me and I will get back to you.

In addition please help spread my music to more people. Because I do this independently I rely on this. A couple things you can do to help would be to post a bulletin to your myspace friends to get them to check out my music and add me as a friend, add me to your top friends, add one of my songs to your profile, and most importantly tell people about me. There is no better recommendation then from a friend. Also if you are in fact a fan please sign up for my newsletter. It is the best way to stay in touch with you. Yes right now :)

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Biography

It's about time. On the heels of a self-released EP and a slew of national accolades, singer/songwriter Billy Redfield has just released his debut full lengther entitled "Two Steps Closer." It's a CD that builds on his reputation for breezy acoustic-based ballads and upbeat pop anthems delivered with equal parts earnesty AND urgency.

Working with an uber- talented studio team that includes producer Chris Keup (Jason Mraz, Josh Kelly) and engineer Stewart Myers (Rachel Yamagata, Lifehouse) "Two Steps" is an impressive effort for the 26 year old Maryland-native;especially considering he's a relative newcomer to the art of songwriting. Full of tasteful guitar phrasings, shuffling beats and lilting Hammond B-3, Redfield's musical reference points clearly extend beyond his birth date. "Guys like David Gray and Dave Matthews really changed my way of approaching writing songs," Redfield admits.

Redfield recently received honorable mention in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition for his track "Die for You" no easy feat considering the sheer number of entries and a panel of judges that includes Frank Black, Tom Waits, and the Strokes' Julian Casablancas. It's recognition like this that the soft-spoken Redfield doesn't take lightly. "It was pretty amazing [to win]. It was really validating."

Redfield's continued evolution as a young songwriter continues lyrically, where on pensive numbers like "Miss Melissa" he sings, "And I'm trying to melt the pain/But each day goes/And I'm nailed to the ghost/The weight of it all keeps my face long/I Miss Melissa."

"I write from a personal point of view;it's what I know best," admits Redfield. And it's clearly what his fans;who've cleverly dubbed themselves "redheads"relate to most. The coming months will look to see Redfield expand his flame-colored flocks and continue to hone his songwriting chops on the road in support of "Two Steps Closer." A title, which based on his current round of career success, could prove prescient.

Billy's live show is everything more then spectacular. Teaming up with seasoned drummer, Damon Marrow, out of Harlem NY and professional bassist, Patrick Jenkins out of Baltimore MD Billy and his band are evolving into the "real" deal. As Billy's fan base continues to grow internationally and he keeps selling his records like gas 2008 is the year for Billy and his band.

Scott Crawford - Harp Magazine