New Jersey, NJ. (Top40 Charts/ Dietetic Music) - New Jersey native
Bobby Cole announces a June 15, 2008 release date of his debut album entitled Between Two Worlds. The CD features singer-songwriter
Bobby backed by an all-star cast including
Dennis Diken ( The Smithereens) and Graham Maby (Joe Jackson) along with the legendary R. Stevie Moore. The album was recorded in analog and engineered by Henry Hirsch (Lenny Kravitz).
The world Bobby Cole grew up in was filled with joyful music. The radio was AM, the '60's deejays were upbeat and the tunes stuck in your head. Bobby was a shy kid who listened in anticipation for that promised brand new song. His brothers '50's doo wop records were quickly augmented by new purchases. He ran down to the record store and bought 45s to add to his burgeoning collection. Bobby also acquired a vast knowledge of all the bands and singers of that era
He also realized that he could sing and write songs. As he grew older and less shy- today he is a gregarious fellow with a friendly smile and a ready joke – he played in an assortment of cover and original bands. Bobby has fond memories of funky venues like the Dirt Club where he and his cohorts played 'music that is happy, music that brings people up and makes them smile.'
That was his musical world for twenty years until he decided to open his landmark restaurant the Soda Pop Shop in Montclair, New Jersey. The eatery received rave reviews for the 50s ice cream shop ambience, the pop culture decorations (all from Bobby's personal collection) and the great food. For several years, the shop hosted live performances including ones by Soupy Sales and Peter Tork.
With the closing of the restaurant, Bobby devoted himself to the making of Between Two Worlds. Dennis Diken was a Soda Pop Shop customer who became a friend. When Bobby approached him about making the album, Denny was an enthusiastic participant who helped recruit the other players. Multi-talented Chris Bolger signed on as producer and realized Bobby's vision of making an album that recreates the sound of a mid '60s recording. Bobby recalls that being in the studio 'was a surreal experience, these great musicians and me, the little ol' ice cream maker.'
Another great musician who adds his steel guitar sound to the album is John Graboff (Ryan Adams & The Cardinals.) He plays country style on 'Lonesome Eyes' and adds a dreamy feel to the introspective 'The Year of the Sun.' and to 'Pretty Sky' (which tells the story of a wish to fly like a bird.)
Between Two Worlds exudes the fun that Bobby experienced as a kid listening to the radio. 'Fallin' For You' has an Everly Brothers meets The Beatles sound. 'Boys Do Cry'is two and a half minutes of pure '60s pop. 'The Lilac Bus' will transport you back to 1967.
Bobby Cole has lived in many different worlds. He was a firefighter in Newark, New Jersey. He is a responsible husband and father. He owned and operated a restaurant that lives on in patron's memories. He is happy to be creating music again. Bobby smiles and says. 'Dreaming has no age limit. As long as we are alive, it's imperative that we keep dreaming and allow the human spirit the chance to find the inner strength of its own potential.'
