Several extremely talented musicians helped in the recording of the CD:
Stephen Chapin - keyboards
Wayne Kessler - harmonica
Timothy Shneier - keyboards
David Underwood - keyboards
A very big THANK YOU to everyone who helped out!
Influences
The Chapin Family, John McCutcheon, John Hiatt, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Croce, Steve Goodman, Gordon Lightfoot, Bill Pere, Kay Pere, Michael Mark, The Bacon Brothers, Bob Bandiera, John Eddie
I've been intersested in music ever since my freshman year in high-school when I was "formally introduced" to the music of Harry Chapin. Since then, I've become more than a little influenced by his music and the music of his family (all of whom are incredibly talented).
I have also been involved socially with a group in Connecticut called "Local United Network to Combat Hunger" (aka LUNCH). We use the power of popular music to produce positive social action. It is quite an amazing organization that I am honored to be a part of. For more information about LUNCH, the website is http://www.lunchensemble.com.
I am sorry to say that I was not able to find a ride to the show this year, much to my sadness. If anyone can make it to this show, I HIGHLY recommend you go. I went last year and it was absolutely WONDERFUL! You will all be in my thoughts while the show is going on. I just wish I could be there.
I am so glad to see you added the song "Different Directions" to your playlist. I encourage EVERYONE to listen to it as I think this is an AMAZING song!
I look forward to the new CD coming soon Scott! I am sure it will be another gem.
It was so great to see you and Marcie last night at the show. I wish we had more time to visit. Great job on your performance as always, and I hope to get to see the both of you again sometime soon!
I hope you don't mind, but I am giving you a shameless plug!
Tere
Don't miss out!
[[[[SCOTT WILL BE THERE]]]]
I am writing to let you know you about a Harry Chapin Tribute Concert, happening on Friday, June 1 at the Shubert Theater in New Haven, CT. Members of the original Harry Chapin Band will come together and perform the music of Harry Chapin. Tickets are on sale now and information on ordering can be found below.
featuring the Steve Chapin Band,
including members of the original Harry Chapin Band
and the L.U.N.C.H. Ensemble
with a special appearance by the Voices for Hope Singers
Friday, June 1, 2007 at 7:30 pm
This exciting concert continues the music and mission of Harry Chapin, co-founder of World Hunger Year and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, by using the power of popular music for positive social action.
Event proceeds will benefit Liberty Community Services, one of New Haven’s oldest and most successful providers of housing and services to individuals facing homelessness, chronic illness or addiction. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Liberty continues to help hundreds find their way off the streets and into a home.
I just thought I would give you a little plug! :-)
Tere
I am writing to let you know you about a Harry Chapin Tribute Concert, happening on Friday, June 1 at the Shubert Theater in New Haven, CT. Members of the original Harry Chapin Band will come together and perform the music of Harry Chapin. Tickets are on sale now and information on ordering can be found below.
New Haven's First Tribute
to Harry Chapin
featuring the Steve Chapin Band,
including members of the original Harry Chapin Band
and the L.U.N.C.H. Ensemble
with a special appearance by the Voices for Hope Singers
Friday, June 1, 2007 at 7:30 pm
This exciting concert continues the music and mission of Harry Chapin, co-founder of World Hunger Year and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, by using the power of popular music for positive social action.
Event proceeds will benefit Liberty Community Services, one of New Haven's oldest and most successful providers of housing and services to individuals facing homelessness, chronic illness or addiction. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Liberty continues to help hundreds find their way off the streets and into a home.
247 College Street, New Haven CT
Tickets: $15/$18/$20
www.shubert. com or 800.228.6622
Hi Scott! My computer won't let me message back so I have to leave a comment. I just finished listening to the entire CD! I love it!!!!! I love all of them, they are so well written and you sound great. I miss seeing you!!! I hope your coming up to play with us soon. -Chelsea
Things here are pretty good. I'm enjoying college and everything. Wow, so you went to Embry-Riddle as well! What did you major in? I'm planning to be an air traffic controller after graduating, one of my life long dreams. Well it was great to hear from you. I hope to see you around Christmas time.
Hi Scott... long time no speak! Sheez... where has the time gone since the days of the Bobby Bandiera Newsletter??!! Hope all's well with you and great to see you here.
Hi Scott,
Congrats on your series of gigs in PA. I hear the last night people wouldn't leave because they didn't want you to stop playing. I heard you were beckoned back on stage several times. I think that is AWESOME!!! Congrats.
I have to admit, I am glad you will be back at the chats on Sunday nights. WE MISS YOU!!!
I just received my copy of Scott Sivakoff's debut CD "Different Directions". I HIGHLY recommend EVERYONE to snatch a copy of it a.s.a.p..... Scott has been so kind to all of us on the Harry Chapin yahoo group for a very long time, gracing us with his incredible talent covering Harry Chapin songs at the on line concerts he performs on Sunday nights. Now his own musical genius shows through in his own original songs on this CD. Scott Congratulations! I wish you all the success in the world with this CD, and I have no doubt that you will do very well with it. I find your talents simply amazing! All anyone has to do is hear the title track of this CD "Different Directions" and, Well..... The song just speaks for itself! Everyone would see what I mean if they hear this song.That is all I can say! Not to mention all the other great songs on this CD.
CONGRATULATIONS SCOTT! I wish you all the best with it's success.
Hi Scott,
I can't wait for the release of the CD and am very much looking forward to getting it. I wish you all the best with it's success. It has been a pleasure seeing this all come together for you. I recommend everyone to get Scott's cd, as the gems of it are yet to be heard!
Happy Thanksgiving!
