Phil Collins
Bruce Springsteen
Matthew Good
Toad The Wet Sprocket
Glen Phillips
The Red House Painters
Mark Kozelek
Billy Joel
Ray Lamontagne
80's rock/slow jams
Michael Jackson
Ryan Adams
Catherine Wheel
Sunny Day Real Estate
Jon Scanlon
The Afghan Whigs
Lionel Richie
Guster
Jeff Buckley
Ani Difranco
The Brightwings
Genesis
Sting
James Taylor
Patty Griffin
Peter Gabriel
Hum
Hayden
Tori Amos
The Damnwells
Tom McRae
Sarah McLachlan
...plus a shitload of others...
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The "In The Studio" Series for the new Chad Perrone record "Wake" due out end of May... Directed by Dennis Carroll
Alternative Addiciton Top 20 records of 2008
"The only album by an unsigned artist on this chart comes from Boston's Chad Perrone. This outstanding collection of songs showcases Perrone's incredible songwriting skills and unforgettable melodies. Wake, Perrone's second solo release, solidifies his reputation as one of the countries premier unsigned acts."
Inner Ear Media Top 15 records of 2008
"With "Wake", Chad Perrone really shows that his talent needs to be heard. It's too good not to be heard."
"With Wake the singer-songwriter with one of the best vocals in independent music in the US returns very strong. With upbeat alternative (pop)rock songs, sensitive ballads, and some songs with artrock inspiration, he shows more diversity, and the best thing is that he keeps the quality going for 15 songs. Plenty of ear candy for everyone."
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Blast - Online Magazine
"There’s no question that from first listen “Wake” is an incredible improvement and grand departure from the previous album. Although Chad’s voice usually sounds flawless, it’s impossible to find a questionable note or even the slightest slip up anywhere. Every song sounds polished with the care and attention nowadays given to just hits of an album."
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Boston shivered during its annual December freeze, but the patrons within the at-capacity Paradise Lounge held cold glasses and bottles to their flushed faces. Chad Perrone looked over the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd with a smile and leaned into the microphone.
"This has been a hell of a year," the hometown singer-songwriter sang, eliciting cheers of approval from the audience. "I couldn't be happier."
2006 was a turning point for Perrone -- a transition from a long-familiar New England player to a boldfaced name in critical and audience circles. His debut solo effort, "Used To Dream," was awarded with three 2006 Boston Music Award nominations, including "Outstanding Male Singer/Songwriter" and a "Best Unsigned Band/Artist of 2006" nomination from AlternativeAddiction.com; crowds flocked to shows throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West to see an artist heralded for an unabashedly candid, poignant approach to setting his life to music.
That style -- a melodic recreation of moments and emotions -- is what fuels Perrone as an artist and performer, he says.
"Writing a song is all the best parts of music," Perrone says. "You catch onto something and it's new, it's fresh, it's exciting. And when you're able to piece a song together, play it from start to finish for the first time, it's amazing. I want to run out and grab someone, get them to listen."
A collection of 13 songs came together in a recording studio to form "Used To Dream," released in May. A collaboration with musician Steve Belleville, musician/producer Dennis Carroll (6Media AV) and the 10 local guest artists, "Used to Dream" was cultivated in what Perrone calls an organic recording process.
Perrone searched more for the perfect feeling of a song than the perfect take, an approach that captured the emotion and intention imagined when he first set the words to paper. It allowed the introduction of new musical elements in his music -- mandolin, banjo and slide guitar -- to create a soundscape of different styles, all retaining Perrone's signature sound.
Armed with a devoted fanbase and continued critical acclaim, Perrone is continuing the performance-by-performance approach to musicianship; first-time fans are taking in the sound next to those who have been there since Perrone's first concert in March 1998.
Perrone describes the response as "an amazing, wonderful thing" for someone who, as a young boy, was often found belting out songs to imaginary crowds in his living room.
"That's the thing that amazes me," he says. "Back then, that was such a dream of mine. And there are time it's just such a surreal experience, I almost think I'm going to realize I'm still dreaming."
hey Chad! you performed at my school (SNHU) in april and you were amazing! i'm going to see your performance at Salisbury Beach on july 11th too. can't wait :]
Chad!!! Hey buddy. Just checking in. I miss you. I hope that all is well. It would be nice 2 catch down my way or a lil further south in the DC/MD/VA area.
thanks for the birthday shot and for the song requests that were played :)
like i said....you got me thru college with your music and i'll always remember it! i hope to see you guys soon....if not i'll see you in like 2-3 years haha :D
MyHotCommentsHey friends. I havent had time 2 show as much love as I normally would but I wanted 2 take a moment 2 let yall know that yall are always appreciated & not a day goes by that yall dont cross my mind or I am not listening 2 yall beautiful music.. Thanks 4 being special in my life. Hit me up & don't be strangers. I hope all is well. If there are any shows that need some promotions on my end please dont hesitate 2 let me know. Have a blessed week. Much Luv, Jai :)
Chad, ive been waiting to see you since i herd you open for eve 6 in foxburo. Me and my girlfriend want to come to your concert in Boston on the 10...what time will you accually be starting, beacause my gril has to go to work earler. Thank you
Not a day goes by that my Mom and I dont play your music. Your voice continues 2 put a smile on our faces and you being the great person you are continues 2 put a smile on our hearts. Much Luv buddy. I hope 2 see you sooner than later. Keep the sweet music flowing.
Chad, you rock!!! Have a great weekend. As always, your music continues to inspire as well as help me thru the hard times. Love ALL your CDs and listen to them all the time. Thanks for having the talent to be able to put feelings to music so eloquently.
I have to say that I always thought that "Despondent" would probably be my favorite song of yours... But "Only We'll Know" is probably the most beautiful song that I have ever heard... Way to outdo yourself ;)
Chad, you are AWESOME!! I have all your CDs and listen to them often. What's up with the shows??? Why don't you play out more often? Hope to make the Paradise show in July...
PS...glad you liked my poem and thanks for the reply
I have a few theatre shows lined up. PLEASE COME DOWN TO THE REGENT THEATRE in Boston on May 8th. This is a great 500 seater room. I will be on at 7PM and feel free to grab tickets for anyone because this show is all ages. If you get them online you get a discount, so please hurry before this night sells out!!!
