2009:
I'm delighted with indeietalent.ca's decision to use my song "Into The Light" as the theme song for their programme, MAC Hour.
2008:
Update, November 2008:
I'd like to announce the release of my DVD: "Chapters Song & Chatter-Roger Zuraw Live and Unplugged". A big thanks to all who have supported me so far, and continue to support me in the future.
Go on and check out the latest review by Vicente Zumel's of my album "Feels Like Blues to Me":
Roger Zuraw “Feels Like Blues To Me”. Self Production 2007.Desde Canada el cantante folk Roger Zuraw vuelve a deleitarnos con su particular visión y recitado de los blues que, en algunas ocasiones recuerda a Bob Dylan y en otras a Lou Reed por la manera y el trato que imprime a su proyecto, en el que prima más las letra que la música en si misma. “Feels Like Blues To Me” es la particular reflexión intima de un poeta que busca la introspección consigo mismo pero al mismo tiempo la comunicación y comunión con el público, desarrollando su discurso reflexivo con sosiego y sobre todo con esperanza. Roger transmite su mensaje a través del camino del blues hipnótico y sobre todo personal. Con este nuevo álbum, Zuraw da un paso adelante y se convierte en un nuevo ‘story teller’ de la vida, esa vida a veces sencilla y otras veces complicada, aunque siempre atractiva y maravillosa. BUENO. From Canada, folk singer Roger Zuraw delights us with his particular reading vision of blues that, sometimes reminds Bob Dylan or in other passages Lou Reed in the way he presents his project, where lyrics prevail over the musical conception. “Feels Like Blues To Me” reflects the personal intimistic thoughts of a poet who looks for self introspection but at the same time communication and complicity with the audience developing a calm hopeful musical speech, giving music to his thoughts on an hypnotic personal bluesy way. With this new cd Zuraw has done a step forward and becomes a new ‘story teller’ of sometimes simple and sometimes difficult but always marvelous daily life. GOOD. Taken from http://www.lahoradelblues.com/criticas.htm
Update! Update 8/2/07: Check out my Harbourfront Canada Day Weekend Gig here The entire series is there, folks, so check it out!
Update! Update 6/27/2007: Check out my CBC Radio 3 page for 4 new songs from my new album, "Above The Abyss" they're song numbers: 15, 16, 17, 18.
And be sure to check out the updated layout as well, with albums and release info!!
2006 - 2007
Another year, another Tin Pan North. And me being on stage with some of Canada’s best songwriters – one thrill after another! This past year has been a continuation of airplay in Canada, USA, and Europe. I’ve even received requests for my CD’s from Argentina and Denmark. All of this makes this old geezer and crotchety ole coot hobbyist very happy.
2005 - 2006
Amazing! Amazing! Musically speaking, from a hobbyists perspective, it has been an amazing year for me. This all started with my performance at the last years Tin Pan North. Shortly thereafter came a phone call from David Wisdom, informing me that My Home Toronto would play on Pearls of Wisdom. My CD, Its Blues to Me was charted on CIUT not long after that. My listennership has stretched from Ontario to Connecticut to Barcelona thanks to Al Kirkaldy, Ian Angus, Willy Anderson, Gi Dussault and Vicente Zumel. Nothing like this has ever happened to my music, and if you think Im bragging, please be forgiving, because I am.
If you have a moment (and I bet you do!) Check out my page at CDBaby. I'll be glad you did!
Check out what foremost Spanish Radio Blues enthusiast Vicente Zumel has to say about me from www.lahoradelblues.com:
Roger Zuraw It's Blues To Me. Self Production 2005. Intimista, melancólica, divertida, poética, mordaz o refrescante son algunos de los adjetivos que podrían describir una corriente musical sumergida en algunos formatos de blues, pop y world music, que es con lo que nos vamos a encontrar en este curioso cd. El cantante, poeta, compositor y guitarrista Roger Zuraw nos ofrece una visión personal de todos los estilos anteriormente citados, desde una perspectiva diferente, propia y original. En este disco, Roger ha contado con la colaboración de un par de amigos que han aportado su granito de arena para que este álbum haya visto la luz. Alex Radeff se encarga de dar algunos toques con los teclados y la guitarra solista, amén de hacer coros y producir el disco, y James Hartley toca el bajo y la guitarra en el tema Headboard Boogie. Una curiosidad para amantes de las rarezas. Ortodoxos del blues abstenerse. Intimistic, sometimes sad but at the same time pleasant, cool and sharp are some adjectives which could define a musical trend present in some blues, pop and world music forms included on this original cd. Singer, poet, song writer and guitar player Roger Zuraw gives us a very personal vision of all previous mentioned musical styles with a different own perspective. Roger has included on this cd a pair of good musicians and friends who have helped him on getting the cd published. Alex Radeff gives his personal keyboards and guitar touch plus vocal choir and final production, while James Hartley plays bass and guitar on Headboard Boogie. A particular unusual recording. Not recommended for orthodox blues fans. Taken from http://www.lahoradelblues.com/criticas.htm
I enjoy jazz and classic R 'n B, and heck, maybe some rockabilly and/or Rock and Roll
I’ve been a music journalist for more than 10 years. Over the years, many artists and managers have asked me what the best way to break into the European music market is.
Here are some things you can do:
Publish artist press releases, news, and tour dates to the CountryHome Forum on MySpace, http://groups.myspace.com/CountryHomeMagazine , CountryHome Forum is part of CountryHome, http://www.CountryHome.de , Germany's Premier Country Music Online Magazine. Everything you publish to the CountryHome Forum will be published in my weekly Newsletter which has over 80,000 readers.
Send me CDs and DVDs for review and set up an artist interview with me. All reviews and interviews will be submitted to the magazines I'm writing for. More information for which magazines I'm writing can be found at http://www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Upload artist videos to http://www.MyVideo.de and http://www.ClipFish.de . Both websites are like http://www.YouTube.com and uploading videos is free. The websites are completely in German. If you don’t speak German and need assistance, I will help you open an account and upload a video for 25 Euro. Each additional video upload for the same artist name and at the same video website is 10 Euro.
If you have more questions about the European music market or about any of the information I send to you today, please contact me at Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de too.
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany
Dear Roger Zuraw, It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.
Christmas is coming soon. Are you looking for a Christmas present and would like to help handicapped children? Than please request the list of donations in kind from HelpCharity, www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity , by sending me an e-mail at Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de . Many donations in kind are autographed.
If you don't have the chance to request the list of donations in kind, please add HelpCharity to your Top Friends!
Thanks for helping me to support handicapped children!
Christian
Founder of HelpCharity Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 (0) 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 (0) 171 6903352 E-Mail: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Internet: www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity Internet: www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! I also hope to see you out at Armadillo Palace Wednesday November 11th @ 12:00pm for my interview and acoustic performance with 740 KTRH's Michael Berry (Texas Music Show) And later that night I will be at Dosey Doe in the Woodlands (9:15pm) See you there!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
Today I like to inform you, that you can read and watch interviews with your favorit country stars in Enlgish, German and French at http://www.CountryHome.de/Interviews .
Warm regards
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Hi Roger! It was a pleasure to meet you and perform at the Gladstone! What a lot of fun! Appreciate the friendship - do keep in touch when you have a minute!
Dear Friend I haven't heard from you in a while. I invite you to stop by the site and take a look around. I've added pictures of our Grand Canyon Shows. Drop by and leave a comment! Jeff
I'm hitting the road in a couple of weeks to raise money for War Child, Coast-to-coast – 50 cities – ALL PROCEEDS TO WARCHILD. Why? 66% of all war victims are CHILDREN. Shocked like me? War Child helps these children that have been affected by war. Check out the new blog – the whole story is up there. Love to have you be a part of it.
You’ll find a Blog, Tour page and a Bio page. I’ll be blogging daily from the road.
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