Los Angeles, CA (Top40 Charts/ Boulevard
Music Publishing/ Pres Pak PR) - Boulevard
Music Publishing signature artist Raspin is pleased to announce that Starbucks is Now playing Raspin's debut CD "We Do What We Do"nationwide.
A roots artist for the new millennium, Raspin is otherwise an enigma. People know this blues-based troubadour by his accolades. Critics have said, "his songs place a premium on intelligent lyricism, demonstrating a clear and almost "writerly"(as in print) sensitivity- an all original catalog that bears an eye opening, ear opening blend of influences."He appears on CCH Pounder's CD "Smoke." This is a duet on the song "Calling You," best remembered from the legendary film "Bagdad Cafe."
His live performances are just as unforgettable. Writing for All4TheMusic, Paul Zollo says of him, "Raspin Stuwart is in the business of showstopping." With just a voice, a guitar and an arsenal of penetrating songs, a Raspin performance leaves no prisoners.
His own songs reflect diverse cross-cultural song writing and performing-having a life outside of what could be contemporary. Acoustic folk pop, jazz, R & B, even sprinkled with a touch of gospel-it's all in the music and is created out of a spontaneous energy that is very much Rapin's stylized original vocal and performances trademark.
"We Do What We Do" is a collection of lustful, political and often daring songs that seems to emerge from deep within Raspin's soul. Raspin boldly projects his ideas and sounds as his hypnotic and haunting voice carries over his hummable melodies and occasional key changes in a sublime balance that few musicians achieve, yet constantly strive for. Critics have noted that he has a style all his own in a singing range that's wide and varied. He is truly an eclectic artist who resides at that intimate place where the harmony of sound and the words mingle in meaning. That's why Raspin's adult contemporary music with an offbeat twist is appealing and has an impact on listeners.
As Heard At Starbucks Nationwide
RASPIN
"We Do What We Do"
Thursday, December 2nd, 7:30 p.m.
Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 Lake Ave., Altadena
$15
Sunday, December 5th 10PM
The Blue Cafe
217 N Pine Avenue Long Beach
21+ $5 cover
www.bluecafelive.com
Saturday, December 11th, 7:30 p.m.
West Valley Music
24424 West Vanowen Street West Hills
"A sophisticated song stylist who sings to your soul."
www.raspin.com
MySpace
https://www.myspace.com/raspinstuwart
on itunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-do-what-we-do/id317134372
