
Cliff Hillis
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Northern Lights
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Ought To Know
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Genre: Indie / Melodramatic Popular Song / Pop
Location Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, US
Profile Views: 77291
Last Login: 10/17/2011
Member Since 11/8/2004
Website www.cliffhillis.com
Record Label Not Lame Recordings, TallBoy Records
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
.. .. .. .. ..------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.. Singer-songwriter Cliff Hillis has unveiled "The Long Now", his second release on Los Angeles based TallBoy Records... ..The album features Hillis' longtime backing band, the Forward Thinkers as well as a host of guest stars including Eric Bazilian of The Hooters, Danny Wilde of the Rembrandts and California pop troubadour Willie Wisely. Hillis handled much of the vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, bass and keyboards himself... ..Since his last Tallboy release "Better Living Through Compression" (which was praised by the L.A. Times) Hillis has been raising his profile nationally with song placements in movies -"Enough" (Jennifer Lopez) and "After Sex" (Brooke Shields)- as well as television shows "All My Children, "Party of Five" (DVD box set), "Roswell" and "Jake 2.0"... ..Continuing that trend, The Long Now track "Like an Island" is prominently featured in the independent movie "Waking Dreams", slated for a 2009 release... ..Hillis was the also the national winner of the 2007 Chili's Baby Back Ribs jingle contest, garnering press attention across the country including USA Today online... .."The Long Now" signals somewhat of change for Hillis, revealing a seriousness and insight in the lyrics without losing his trademark melodies and memorable choruses. The loss of both of his parents in 2006 as well as other life experiences contributed to this shift in direction... ..Originally from Rehoboth Beach Delaware, Hillis now resides outside of Philadelphia in Phoenixville, PA and has received tri-state honors winning both the East Coast-based "Spark Magazine "Best Singer-Songwriter" and Out & About Magazine "Best Male Songwriter" awards in 2007... ..Hillis will be performing acoustic and with the Forward Thinkers (guitarist "Country" Ken Herblin, bassist Greg Maragos and drummer Ritchie Rubini) to promote "The Long Now" and is actively pursing additional TV and movie placements. . .. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.. .. ....Click here to order the new CD from TallBoy!.. .... .... .. .. .. ....Sign up for Cliff's mailing list:..(don't forget to add cliff@cliffhillis.com to your email address book to make sure you get the updates!)........ .. .. ............ .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......follow cliffhillis at http://twitter.com.... ............................ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. -
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Live band- "The Forward Thinkers": Ken Herblin- guitar, Greg Maragos- bass, Ritchie Rubini- drums -
Influences
The Beatles, The Kinks, The Beach Boys, Cheap Trick, Elliott Smith, Todd Rundgren, Radiohead, Nick Drake, Neil Young, Wilco, Trip Shakespeare, Elvis Costello, Finn Brothers, Jayhawks & so much more... -
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"Cliff Hillis should be a major star. There, I said it … and his latest release, The Long Now (Tallboy Records), proves it. It’s a stylish, thoughtful, consistently excellent collection of catchy pop tunes that never fails to engage. A few tunes written with the Rembrandts’ Danny Wilde (“She Sees” and “Northern Lights”) are top-shelf, but there’s really nothing here less than very good, as Hillis is a supremely talented craftsman whose way with a hook is undeniable throughout. Not flashy, not life-changing — just great." ..-John Borack/Goldmine Magazine (July 2009)........................
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Comments
- Superhero Entertainment2 months ago
Hey, Cliff , we just hired 5 new booking agents. What I need you to do quick is to Register for service. It's FREE... Go Here: http://www.offgridclub.com/booking.htm
- ritchie3 months ago
hey Cliff , will you be playing with Jeffrey Gaines here on long island in December?
- The Discordian Society4 months ago
"Awkward Dance of the Flatworm"
our 3rd album
GET INVOLVED and PARTICIPATE !
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davznothere/awkward-dance-of-the-flatworm
"Music for the end of the world ...
or the beginning of a new one ...
or if nothing happens at all and you still have to drive 30 mins to work at 7:30 in the morning through rush hour traffic." - Roadhouse Bluesfest5 months ago
SANDBAR in MIDDLETOWN DE is Hosting ROADHOUSE BLUESFEST HALLOWEEN 2011! Sat Oct, 29 - COSTUME CONTESTS, CAR SHOW, ARTISANS, LIVE BANDS, FLEA MARKET and more! Go to www.roadhousebluesfest.com for details!
- Escape The Mundane9 months ago
So, we are friend on here now? Sweeet. Do you like camping? Have you seen our page? We are trying to rangle this together and get folks involved. Does it seem like something you would enjoy?
- Escape The Mundane9 months ago
Hey what's up? How much would you be willing to pay for a year round band membership to a 42+ acre, multi stage venue? Our current price is set for $1000.00 year round, but we can be flexible, as long as we raise enough funds to make the initial purchase.
Bands not in Pennsylvania might appreciate having a base of operation to fall back on while making their rounds through the Pennsylvania circuits. Word of mouth is greatly appreciated.
More Info: http://www.myspace.com/mundaneescape/blog/542746436 - Dalevuelta11 months ago
Saludos gente!
Estamos mezclando y re masterizando el último disco de la banda. A.S.N.O lanzado originalmente en 2008 está tratado ahora en el 2011 con la fuerza y contundencia a la que Dalevuelta los tiene acostumbrados.
Ya pueden oir un par de muestras en nuestro reproductor!
Hasta la vista!
www.myspace.com/dalevuelta
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HI people!
We're mixing and re mastering the latest album by the band. A.S.N.O (ASS) originally released in 2008 is now treated in 2011 with the strength and force to which the are accustomed Dalevuelta.
You can already hear a few singles in our player!
C ya!
www.myspace.com/dalevuelta
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HALLO Leute!
Wir Mischen und Mastering wieder das neueste Album der Band. AsnO (ASS), die ursprünglich im Jahr 2008 veröffentlicht wird nun im Jahr 2011 mit der Stärke und Kraft behandelt, um die gewohnt sind Dalevuelta.
Sie können schon hören ein paar Samples in unserem Player!
www.myspace.com/dalevuelta - Dee DIckson1 year ago
you are cool - RENX1 year ago
Saludos desde Madrid!
Date una vueltita por www.myspace.com/renx seguro algo te llevas! - Superhero Entertainment1 year ago
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