Turning Dorian Gray

Product Description A rootsy "New Folk" CD of original songs with traditional country, blues, bluegrass, and folk-rock influences featuring Ed Alkalay's deep baritone voice, polished guitar and banjo playing, and poignant lyrics. Already garnering significant airplay and critical acclaim, Turning Dorian Gray features a wide variety and styles of music. Lyrically, the CD strikes on diverse emotions. In "A Better Version of Me", the lyrics empahtically state: "I can stand being loved/I can stand being hated/But Lord I can't deal with being replaced". While in "With the Devil in My Band", Ed strikes on theme close to all musicians' hearts - selling their soul to the devil for fame: "The Devil looked at me with that same devilish grin/He said 'Eddie boy, I never ever met a musician who wouldn't trade his soul for a life of sin". While in "Marie," the theme of incomprehensible loss permeates: "Perhaps a thousand years from now, her eyes I'll not see/ Her touch not feel/ her breath not breathe". All in all, the CD is a "must buy" for those interested in acoustic music. About the Artist BIOGRAPHY Ed Alkalay is a gifted songwriter who’s “songs stand very well on their own without the need for over-production that so many songwriters seem to need these days. Ed’s writing is very strong, his voice warm and enjoyable to listen to, and his guitar and banjo playing are fine and polished. Ed’s songs truly touched me ... they deserve to be heard and circulated.” Rick Spencer, Mystic Folk Music Festival, Mystic, CT. Born in Mountainside, New Jersey, Ed grew up in the New York City area and studied English and Philosophy at the State University of New York at Albany. He has been writing and performing songs along the east coast since 1991. He has two CDs to his credit, as well as having songs and music featured on a variety of different compilation CDs. While living in New York, Ed recorded an original song for Fast Folk, the 'musical magazine' that brought out the first recordings of Shawn Colvin, Suzanne Vega, Lyle Lovett and Tracy Chapman. That recording on the “New Faces in NYC” CD is now enshrined in the Folkways division of the Smithsonian in Washington DC. Ed’s song “I Never Rode a Freight Train” (a country-bluegrassy number) received high praise and significant air play all over the country. Additionally, Ed’s song “A Two-Faced Lady and a Two-Timin’ Man” was selected by American Songwriter Magazine (May/June 2001 issue) for honorable mention in its new song lyric contest. And his new CD, “Turning Dorian Gray”, has just been released and is already garnering significant critical praise. In fact, the title track recently received second prize in the Songwriter’s Drive-In Songwriting Contest. Ed’s first CD “Diamond Chain” continues to receive airplay and acclaim. Two of the songs (“Straight Walkin’ Man” and the title track) were featured on the New York City television program “Poet to Poet,” which consisted of a 15-minute interview and performance. While living in New York, Ed had the opportunity to play at such venues as the historic tavern at Richmondtown (a 19th century restoration on Staten Island), the Fast Folk Café (run by the folks who issue the Fast Folk Music Magazine), the Southsound Coffeehouse (home to up and coming folk acts in Westchester County), CB’s 313 Gallery (the alternative space next to CBGB’s), as well as many other concerts, festivals, bars, bookstores, and coffeehouses. Ed has also spent time performing as a street musician in Boston, and working to help autistic individuals through musical therapy. Currently, Ed lives in the Washington, DC area, performing both as a solo artist and in an original “roots rock” band called “Liquid Poodle.” For bookings and information, contact Ed at: P.O. Box 75023 ♪ Washington, DC 20013 ♪ (202)861-6041 ♪ [email protected]

Detalles del producto Descatalogado por el fabricante : No Dimensiones del paquete : 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 pulgadas; 2.83 Onzas Fabricante : CD Baby Fecha de lanzamiento original : 2001 Producto en Tienda desde : Octubre 24, 2006 Etiqueta : CD Baby ASIN : B00005TQ1S Número de discos : 1 Opiniones de clientes: 5.0 de 5 estrellas 1 calificación Descatalogado por el fabricante : No Dimensiones del paquete : 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 pulgadas; 2.83 Onzas Fabricante : CD Baby Fecha de lanzamiento original : 2001 Producto en Tienda desde : Octubre 24, 2006 Etiqueta : CD Baby ASIN : B00005TQ1S Número de discos : 1