"7:26" TO HIT TRIPLE A RADIO	Posted: 02.08.10
Great artists do not always explode onto the music scene. For most, their story is one of a gradual ascent to achieving success. West Avenue recording artist Michael Nappi has such a story. Since the release of his debut album, Here We Go Again, this pop/rock singer and songwriter on a self-started indie label has been building a strong and burgeoning following. And he's doing it grassroots-style - winning fans, peers, and music executives alike - one by one, song by song, show after show. Nappi’s support has grown steadily in his Westchester, New York community. But it is the backing of the local Triple A radio station, 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM, led by Program Director Chris Herrmann, Music Director Rob Arrow, and DJs Jimmy Fink and Caroline Corley, that has set him on his way to becoming a bona fide contender in today's competitive radio market. Here We Go Again, produced by Steve Buonanotte and mixed by Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band) is a foundation from which Nappi can connect with the Triple A radio audience. It is also a testament to the magic that happens when an artist’s talent matches his passion for the craft. It is this talent that earned Nappi a personal invitation from Jack Barton, FMQB's Senior Director of Triple A, to play the 2009 FMQB Triple A Conference in Boulder, Colorado. Following a warm introduction by John Schoenberger, All Access’ Triple A Editor, Nappi performed an hour-long acoustic set during the opening reception. This talent also earned him a spot on WXPK's critically-acclaimed Peak Performances Volume 2 CD. Nappi's live Peak Performance of “7:26,” the first single off of Here We Go Again, was included on the album along with tracks from Rob Thomas, the John Butler Trio, and Eric Hutchinson. Nappi and his band also performed at the CD release party. The CD, which benefits The Food Bank for Westchester and the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, is available on Amazon.com. With an extraordinary year behind him, and endless possibilities ahead in 2010, the end of Michael Nappi's story remains to be written. So here he goes again.
MICHAEL NAPPI TO PERFORM AT THE PEAK PERFORMANCES VOLUME 2 CD RELEASE PARTY FOR WXPK NY	Posted: 11.16.09
"We play Michael Nappi on the radio at The Peak for one simple reason: his music is, at its heart, the very essence of World Class Rock." - Caroline Corley, Host, The Peak After Hours, 107.1 The Peak/WXPK-FM NY On December 4, 2009, Michael Nappi and his band will perform live at the Peak Performances Volume 2 CD Release Party for 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM NY along with The Evan Watson Band and deSoL at LIFE the place to be in Ardsley, NY. Purchase your tickets for the Peak Performances Volume 2 CD Release Party online at www.1071thepeak.com. Peak Performances Volume 2 is officially for sale on Friday, November 27th and features live Peak Performances by: deSoL Rob Thomas Marc Cohn The Derek Trucks Band G. Love The Smithereens John Butler Trio Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam Eric Hutchinson The Airborne Toxic Event The Bacon Brothers Sonny Landreth Michael Nappi Ryan Shaw Phil Roy Andrew Bird Willie Nile Dan Wilson Net proceeds benefit the Food Bank for Westchester and the Sidewalk Angels Foundation to help our less fortunate friends and neighbors here in New York's backyard.
MICHAEL NAPPI'S "7:26" TO BE INCLUDED ON PEAK PERFORMANCES VOLUME 2 FOR WXPK NY	Posted: 11.11.09
Michael Nappi's live Peak Performance of "7:26" will be included on the Peak Performances Volume 2 CD for 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM NY. Peak Performances Volume 2 is officially for sale on Friday, November 27th and features live Peak Performances by: deSoL Rob Thomas Marc Cohn The Derek Trucks Band G. Love The Smithereens John Butler Trio Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam Eric Hutchinson The Airborne Toxic Event The Bacon Brothers Sonny Landreth Michael Nappi Ryan Shaw Phil Roy Andrew Bird Willie Nile Dan Wilson Net proceeds benefit the Food Bank for Westchester and the Sidewalk Angels Foundation to help our less fortunate friends and neighbors here in New York's backyard. For more information, please visit www.1071thepeak.com.
MICHAEL NAPPI TV DEBUT ON NBC 10 PHILADELPHIA	Posted: 10.12.09
"Michael Nappi knows how to entertain an audience. His music was the highlight of our show. - Bill Henley, Host, "The 10! Show" NBC 10 Philadelphia We are pleased to announce that Michael Nappi will perform live on NBC 10's "The 10! Show" in Philadelphia on October 26th, 2009.
NAPPI TO ROCK BOULDER	Posted: 07.30.09
West Avenue Records is pleased to announce that Michael Nappi will be performing at this year's FMQB Triple A Conference in Boulder, Colorado on August 5th. Nappi is a New York-based singer/songwriter gaining national exposure with "7:26," the single from his debut album, Here We Go Again. He is thrilled by the invitation from Jack Barton, FMQB's Senior Director of Triple A. "Playing Boulder is a dream come true," Nappi says. "I'm honored to play alongside so many great musicians and to share my music with the industry so intimately." For 17 years, hundreds of artists have vied for the opportunity to play Boulder's renowned Triple A Radio Conference. Triple A Radio, also known as Adult Album Alternative, is the musical format that broke acts like the Dave Matthews Band and introduced John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Matchbox Twenty, Coldplay, and David Gray to radio. The conference gives radio programmers, music executives, and local audiences the chance to hear both up-and-coming and high-profile acts alike. Nappi's grassroots support has grown steadily in his Westchester, New York community. But it is the passion and commitment of the local Triple A radio station, 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM, and Program Director Chris Herrmann, that has set Nappi on his way to becoming a real contender in today's competitive radio market. "Michael writes one heck of a song and performs it just as well," Herrmann says. "The production on Here We Go Again is fantastic and most definitely has major label finish. "7:26" is already reacting with our listeners. It easily keeps company with the rest of our mix and is chock full of hooks and memorable melodies. We're excited that a local guy has given us a song that we wouldn't be at all surprised to hear on one of the big NYC stations soon - in fact, we're anticipating it." Produced by Nappi's friend and co-writer, Steve Buonanotte, and mixed by Grammy Award-winning mix engineer, Jeff Juliano, Here We Go Again is on a roll. With over twenty-five radio stations spinning Nappi's music nationwide, it's safe to say the "Love & Nappiness" is spreading. Even 42BELOW Vodka is creating a signature "Love & Nappiness" cocktail which will premiere at his Boulder performance. "Anyone who will be in Boulder for the upcoming FMQB Triple A Conference would do themselves a favor by seeing Michael Nappi perform," says Jim Nelson of A Taste of Triple A. "Listening to the high-gloss, übercatchy, melodic rock & roll of Michael's debut release, Here We Go Again, it's no stretch whatsoever to imagine that fans of Matchbox 20, Five For Fighting, and Train will fall head over heels for this New Yorker. "7:26" and "Miserable" are the tour de forces on an album stuffed with strong songs. You'll find a copy of Here We Go Again in the bag when you check in at the convention, and for my money it's worth the time to check it out!" "7:26" will impact Triple A radio on August 17, 2009.
WIN A PRIVATE SHOW BY MICHAEL NAPPI	Posted: 07.13.09
West Avenue Records is holding a raffle to win a three hour performance by Michael Nappi for your private party or event. Raffle tickets are available for purchase Monday, July 13th through Saturday, July 18th 2009. $25 per raffle ticket or 3 for $60. The winning ticket will be drawn and announced at Michael's Opus 465 show in Armonk, NY on July 18th. You don't need to be present to win. If you want to buy a raffle ticket(s) and can't make it out to a show this week, you can do so through PayPal up until 5pm on July 18th. Please send an email to raffle@westavenuerecords.com with the number of tickets you want and you'll receive an invoice and raffle ticket number(s). Event must take place no later than 12/30/09 and within a two hour radius of the New York metro area. Holidays and previously booked dates excluded. West Avenue Records reserves the right to final approval.
FMQB TRIPLE A CONFERENCE IN BOULDER	Posted: 07.06.09
Michael Nappi will be performing at this year's FMQB Triple A Conference in Boulder, CO on August 5, 2009. Please visit this link for more details: http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=1384687
PEAK PERFORMANCE REPLAY	Posted: 04.16.09
On April 7, 2009, the legendary Jimmy Fink hosted Michael Nappi's first Peak Performance for 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM NY. Michael and his band performed six songs in front of a live audience at Acme Recording Studios in Mamaroneck, NY. You can listen to Michael's Peak Performance Replay in its entirety on your NY radio dial at 107.1 or stream online from anywhere at www.1071thepeak.com on Thursday, April 16th at 7pm EST and Saturday, April 18th at 8am EST.
"7:26" DEBUTS ON 96.1 WSRS IN MA	Posted: 01.20.09
Michael Nappi's radio single, "7:26," has just been added to regular rotation at 96.1 WSRS-FM in MA. You can listen online at www.wsrs.com. The studio request line is: (508) 792-9777.
THE JOURNAL NEWS	Posted: 12.19.08
Michael Nappi is featured in The Journal News today in a story by Jeanne Muchnick. To read a copy of the article online, click here: http://www.lohud.com/article/20081220/ENTERTAINMENT/312200002/1178/Entertainment03
"7:26" DEBUTS ON 107.1 THE PEAK IN NY	Posted: 10.21.08
Michael Nappi's radio single, "7:26," has been added to regular rotation at 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM in NY. You can listen online at www.1071thepeak.com. The studio request line is: (877) 288-1071.
MICHAEL NAPPI WORKS WITH CINEMATOGRAPHER JIMMY IENNER, JR.	Posted: 10.16.08
Entertainment industry veteran Jimmy Ienner, Jr. is shooting five live performance videos for West Avenue Records recording artist, Michael Nappi, the label announced today. The videos will feature select live performances from Nappi's debut album, Here We Go Again, including the album's first single, "7:26," which will impact radio nationally on October 20th. "I thought the album was solid the first time I heard it. Interesting and inspiring," Ienner says. "Then, I saw Michael live at Palmer's Crossing. He showed great potential, charisma and substance and I immediately wanted to capture that on film. We made plans right then and there to shoot the performance videos that week." Former chief photographer and video director at Sony BMG Music Entertainment Inc. for nearly two decades, and currently the president and founder of United Productions Company, Ienner boasts a client list of some of music's biggest names, including Train, Tony Bennett, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Kevin Bacon, and Bruce Hornsby. His work can be seen on MTV, VH1, HBO and all of the major network channels. "Jimmy Ienner, Jr. is a gifted and talented artist in his own right. We are absolutely thrilled to have him on board for this project and look forward to many future collaborations," said Lisa Vitello of West Avenue Records. The performance videos will serve as promotion and marketing tools to introduce Nappi to the radio, music, film and television, and publishing industries, and the press. The videos will also provide an opportunity to spread a little more "Love & Nappiness" to Nappi's ever-growing national and international fan bases. For more information about Jimmy Ienner, Jr., please visit his website at www.jimmyiennerjr.com.
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.