NEW MUSIC MONDAY	Posted: 07.07.08
I'm a songwriter. It's what I love to do. Actually, I can't help but write songs - they just spill out of me. Because so many of you have asked (and because I'd like to share more of them with you than just the thirteen on Here We Go Again) I'm starting "New Music Monday." Every Monday I will post an unreleased demo of a song on my MySpace page at www.myspace.com/michaelnappi. Some of these songs will be mostly finished while others may be acoustic recordings from my living room the night I wrote them. Hopefully one day they'll all find a way onto a future album. They may change a bit, they may not. I hope you love them for what they are until then. Thanks for letting me share my passion with you. Nap
FISHERMEN	Posted: 06.05.08
In quiet times, it is said that fishermen mend their nets when they can't be out at sea. It has been a quiet time for me these last three months or so. The storms of winter have subsided and a strange new melody has been added to my life's concerto. It has been one year today since we started West Avenue Records and launched what seems to be the best friend maker ever! That being said, my expectations of grandeur have adjusted accordingly. I sometimes wonder who it was that had the bright idea of attaching a plow to a unicorn? New opportunities have arisen and I've booked a bunch of shows beyond my neighborhood. I'm really looking forward to those dates and to meeting you all somewhere down the road. I wait for my train, I tune my guitar, and I write new songs hoping they reach you with a message. What that message is is between you and me - and I like that. I hope this blog finds you all well and peaceful and that your best days are yet to come and your worst days, behind you. Love is the answer for sure. Nap
ALL ACCESS FEATURES "7:26"	Posted: 05.19.08
I'm thrilled to announce that my single "7:26" is currently being featured online in All Access Music Group's Hot AC "Cool New Music" section. You can check it out here: http://www.allaccess.com/site/myallaccess/inbox/messages/eweekly/AC/2008-3-24.html?aID=112508 Nap
SINGING TO STOP CANCER	Posted: 04.23.08
This Friday, April 25th, I will have the honor of performing at Relay For Life®, the American Cancer Society's signature event, at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. It was my niece Lauren's idea and I think it's a brilliant one. I'm humbled to be part of Relay For Life. Cancer hits close to home for too many of us. Life is short. Cancer makes life shorter. Let's shorten the life of cancer. The entertainment, which will also feature performances by several local bands from the Albany area, is a special part of this annual event held at the college. The festival is expected to draw over 500 participants with over 60 teams, and has already raised almost $30,000 for the American Cancer Society. The band and I will be playing two sets, at 6:45pm and 10:00pm, on the mainstage on the Campus Green. For more info, please check out the site here. Nap ABOUT RELAY FOR LIFE® Relay For Life® is a fun-filled overnight experience designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer. At Relay, people from within the community gather to celebrate survivors, remember those lost to cancer, and to fight back against this disease. Relay participants help raise money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society in its lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer as a major health issue. During Relay For Life® events, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. The events are held overnight to represent the fact that cancer never sleeps. Through the survivors' lap and the luminaria ceremony, we honor the people who have faced cancer first hand, and we remember those who have been lost to this disease. For more information about Relay For Life®, please visit www.relayforlife.org/relay/.
PRESS REVIEWS	Posted: 01.28.08
EXCELLENT -Mike Mullaney, Music Director, Mix 98.5/WBMX-FM Boston "Michael Nappi's first single, "Gone," is of the same caliber as a major label release. The songwriting and production are excellent. Major labels should be looking at him." WHERE MUSIC IS TODAY -John Lander, Host, "Lander in the Morning," Mix 98.5/WBMX-FM Boston "Michael's sound is perfect for where music is today. He really is where it's at." STELLAR -Jeff Juliano, Grammy Award-winning Mix Engineer (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band) "In a world and time of music that is driven by many depressed first and last name singer/songwriters, it was extremely refreshing to hear and have worked with Michael's music. His vocal abilities are stellar and he is certainly not afraid to write a pop radio hook that ya still find yourself singing at the end of the day." EXPECT BIG THINGS -Scotty Mac, K104.7/WSPK-FM New York "Expect big things from singer/songwriter Michael Nappi in 2008!" PICK YOUR HIT -Catherine Michaels, Host, "Night Rhythms," 100.7/WHUD-FM New York "Michael's passion for lyrics and well crafted songs resonates throughout his debut CD Here We Go Again. Don't be fooled by the title, Michael puts a refreshing spin on familiar relationship hot buttons. Pick your hit from this collection of rockin' tunes with infectious vocals and sublime rhythms." MISSING FROM TODAY'S RADIO -Lynn Hoffman, Host, "Private Sessions," A&E "Michael Nappi is what's missing from today's radio. He is the perfect mix of old school artistry and a fresh, new sound." POSITIVE ENERGY -Russ Baldassarre, Owner of Palmer's Crossing, Larchmont, NY "Michael Nappi's music has something for everyone. He is a tremendous performer with great vocal range. Every time he plays here the room is immediately filled with a positive energy. It's just the way I want my place to feel." REAL SURPRISE -Kenneth L. Wyse, President, Licensing, Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation "Michael Nappi's voice is a real surprise. It is rich, sexy, sophisticated and moving. He is one of the new young singing stars of the future."
"NEXT BIG THING" ON ALTERNATIVE ADDICTION	Posted: 02.01.08
I've been selected as one of eight artists/bands to be featured in Alternative Addiction's "Next Big Thing" feature for the month of February. (www.alternativeaddiction.com) Two weeks after the start date, only the top 4 vote getting bands will remain, and after three weeks only the top 2 vote getting bands. On 3/1/2008, the winning band will be featured on the website as the Indie Spotlight Band of the Month. You can vote for me by clicking the link below. (*Please only vote once per day, votes are filtered on a daily basis.) http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/unknownbands/nextbigthing/ Thanks, -Nap
"GONE" TO BE FEATURED ON NEW YORK'S 100.7 WHUD	Posted: 12.18.07
Hey New York! Hear a live interview with Michael, followed by the New York premiere of "Gone," on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 10:30pm on 100.7 WHUD-FM on the show "Night Rhythms" with Catherine Michaels. For those of you not in New York, you can listen to 100.7 WHUD-FM on-line at www.whud.com. The studio request line is: (877) 274-WHUD and there is also an on-line request form you can fill out at: http://www.whud.com/request/
FREE DOWNLOAD AT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MICHAELNAPPI	Posted: 12.04.07
Merry Christmas! There is a FREE download of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" at www.myspace.com/michaelnappi. Have a blessed holiday season. -Nap
MICHAEL NAPPI LIVE ON BOSTON'S MIX 98.5, SUNDAY DEC 2ND	Posted: 11.29.07
Mix 98.5 Boston was the first radio station in America to bring you Michael Nappi's music. Now it is the first to bring you Michael Nappi live! This Sunday night, December 2nd, Michael will be playing an acoustic version of "Gone," live on Mix 98.5, on the show "You Oughta Know" with Mike Mullaney (Sunday 9pm - 10pm EST). Thank you to everyone for requesting "Gone" in the last few weeks! YOU CAN CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Please help us get "Gone" in rotation on Mix 98.5 by calling in to request it after the show and all of next week. The studio request line is: (617) 931-1234. There is also an on-line request form you can fill out at: http://www.mix985.com/pages/1050599.php.
"DISTURBED (BILL HAMEL/KEVIN ST. CROIX REMIX)" - SINGLE	Posted: 11.27.07
Grammy Award-nominated remixer, Bill Hamel (Seal: "Get It Together," Madonna: "Hung Up," Justin Timberlake: "Cry Me A River"), and Kevin St. Croix have remixed "Disturbed," a track from Here We Go Again. Hamel has had multiple remixes of his own hit #1 on Billboard's Dance Chart, and the duo have together remixed songs for Gwen Stefani, Marilyn Manson and Depeche Mode. The "Disturbed (Bill Hamel/Kevin St. Croix Remix)" single is also available on iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, eMusic, and Amazon.com with a ringtone available on GroupieTunes.com.
"GONE" ON BOSTON'S MIX 98.5	Posted: 11.09.07
"Gone," the first single off of HERE WE GO AGAIN, will be featured Sunday night, November 11th, on Boston's Mix 98.5 on the show "You Oughta Know" with Mike Mullaney (Sunday 9pm - 10pm EST). YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Please help us get "Gone" in rotation on Mix 98.5 by calling in to request it after the show and all of next week. The studio request line is: (617) 931-1234. There is also an on-line request form you can fill out at: http://www.mix985.com/pages/1050599.php. Thanks for telling all of your friends!
GRATITUDE	Posted: 10.30.07
Hi Friends, As you all know by now, HERE WE GO AGAIN is out and available in hard copy at Awarestore.com, and for digital download at iTunes, Napster, Amazon.com, Rhapsody, eMusic, and GroupieTunes. I just wanted to express my gratitude again to everyone who worked so hard to make this dream a reality and to all of you for your steadfast support. I really can't express what it felt like to hold in my hands a year's worth of work in tangible form. Thank you to photographers Michael Keel and Antonio D. Paterniti for your genius and for helping me through this non-model's wardrobe changes and multi-location shoots! I'd especially like to thank my friend and art director Jon Marro of www.firehydrant-red.com, who really did make my world "beautifuler." Please check out his line of green t-shirts at www.blendapparel.com and let him do the same for you. - Nap
HERE WE GO AGAIN TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 30TH	Posted: 10.16.07
Michael Nappi's debut album, HERE WE GO AGAIN, will be released by West Avenue Records on October 30th. It is available now for purchase at www.awarestore.com.
JEFFREY A. WOROB, ESQ. REPRESENTS MICHAEL NAPPI	Posted: 08.02.07
Michael Nappi is pleased to join the client roster of one of the music industry's most prestigious law firms, Serling Rooks & Ferrara, LLP, along with some of his favorite artists, including Maroon 5, John Mayer, and The Fray.
HERE WE GO AGAIN TO BE MASTERED AT STERLING SOUND	Posted: 07.09.07
Michael Nappi's debut album, HERE WE GO AGAIN, will be mastered at Sterling Sound. Special thanks to Mastering Engineer UE Nastasi and project manager, MaryEllen DeVaux.
JEFF JULIANO – GUY WHO MIXES RECORDS - MIXES HERE WE GO AGAIN	Posted: 06.28.07
Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band) is currently mixing Michael Nappi's album, HERE WE GO AGAIN. Michael and producer/songwriter Steve Buonanotte are stoked to join Jeff in his Maryland studio for the final recalls, and to finally experience the genius of crab cakes and beer.
RECORDING WRAPPED	Posted: 06.16.07
After many months of writing, recording and ordering take-out with producer/songwriter Steve Buonanotte, the tracks for HERE WE GO AGAIN have been selected and are ready to be mixed and mastered.
NAPPI CO-FOUNDS INDIE LABEL	Posted: 06.05.07
Michael Nappi has joined with partners to launch West Avenue Records, LLC, a new independent record label that will release his debut album, HERE WE GO AGAIN, in the Fall of 2007.
NAPPI PARTNERS WITH NEW PRODUCER	Posted: 09.19.06
Michael Nappi has partnered with New York City-based producer Steve Buonanotte to begin recording his debut album. A prolific songwriter, producer and engineer, Buonanotte has had over a thousand television credits, in eleven countries, on shows such as the WB's "Summerland" and "Smallville," ABC’s "One Life to Live" and "All My Children" and CBS’s "The Young and the Restless." He has also worked with chart-topping artists Jennifer Paige, Vitamin C and Willa Ford. And yes, the rumors are true. Steve does make Michael record his acoustic guitar tracks wearing a mitten with the finger tips cut off. Apparently Michael has a noisy slap.