Bob Spring – Solo Album 2019
Bob Spring - Solo Album 2019
Five years have passed since my last solo record «Dust And Arrows» (the free album «Flesh And Rust» from 2016) … ever. A publication in the classical sense, however, was granted to me since I accept the end of 2016 two major blows. The music and the writing have picked me up piece by piece and started to mend the pieces together again. I care deeply about the people who helped me. I wrote and pre-produced hundreds of songs, songs that could not be more honest, authentic and direct. They are about optimism, change and trust in fatal disappointment, loss and endless sadness. Life, death, hope and love. I would like to pack about 15 of these songs on an album and publish it worldwide.
Release - Bob Spring - Solo Album 2019
The album will be released end of summer / beginning of autumn 2019. The international distribution of recordings (CD / Vinyl) as well as the digital delivery to online stores like iTunes, Google Play and co. will be run by NOVA MD GmbH (Germany). Feiyr GmbH undertakes the sampling of all relevant media such as radios, print and online magazines in the German-speaking area. For the promotion on the other side of the pond, I won the legendary California SUGO Music Group for me. For the promotion in Switzerland, of course, provided sufficiently, negotiations with the relevant agencies are already running. The plan envisages that the publication will be accompanied by a concert series at home and abroad.
Production - Bob Spring - Solo Album 2019
The production is entirely in the sign of the content itself; Authentic, intimate, human. For the most part, I produce the album on my own in my studio in Zurich, as well as mixing the individual songs. For the mastering I will commission, as in my previous productions, Maor Appelbaum from Appelbaum Mastering in Los Angeles, CA. His speedy way of working and the very high quality results speak for themselves.
Artist – Bob Spring
«His confidence in performance tells the tale of a man that has no need to prove himself, what you see is what you get, and with no airs and graces, he does exactly that, right in front of your eyes from center stage. Bob hones his style to one of his own creation, giving us a unique twist on «Alternative Country», where he speaks of not only the heart and soul but real-life situations, experiences, and observations giving us a first-hand view into the life of a true professional.» — Ian Davies - International Music Journalist and Director of Core Global Media
Living the true rock n roll lifestyle as a singer/songwriter, Bob Spring has spent many dedicated years trying to cut his teeth in the industry and perfect his craft. One thing that stands out with this truly inspirational performer is the love of the songs he has written as he almost cradles them from the footlights, almost nurturing them, as if they were meant as a personal performance just for you. Each track has been carefully crafted to give every nuance time to evolve in his mind, before releasing it to the world. His confidence in performance tells the tale of a man that has no need to prove himself, what you see is what you get, and with no airs and graces, he does exactly that, right in front of your eyes from center stage.
With a Swiss/Italian/American origin, Bob hones his style to one of his own creation, giving us a unique twist on «Alternative Country», where he speaks of not only the heart and soul but real-life situations, experiences, and observations giving us a first-hand view into the life of a true professional. His journey started at the tender age of five as he took up the violin, but as soon as he discovered his voice, it left him with not only a problem, but a dilemma also, as both elements don’t go together. A choice had to be made, and in Bob’s case it was the right one. Luckily the transition from Violinist to Guitarist was an easy one as the voice was already there. By the age of fifteen, Bob started his first band, but it wasn’t until 2000 that Bob’s success started to shine as the lead singer of a band called «Backwash», achieving International Recognition, including a record deal with the Houston Texas based label Perris Records.
In 2007 he started his solo-career and since then wrote the incredible amount of more than 600 songs – mostly produced and arranged in his home studio. «I am a painstaking songwriter, even though I often find it pretty hard to stay focused» he describes himself. Bob released his first solo EP «West End EP» (2009) followed by the LP «Run From Death» in June 2013. In May 2014 he released his second full length album named «Dust And Arrows». October 2014, marked the start of The USA Tour starting in New York, and continued to blaze a trail through Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Nevada, Arizona and California which lead to nineteen performances across the United States of America, from small bars in New York City to legendary venues like «The Basement» in Nashville, Tennessee, the WDVX Blue Plate Special Radio show to the Whisky a go go in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
2015 marked the start of Bobs first Album with his brand new live band. «The Calling Sirens» and played at the world renowned Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland which resulted in performances with Paolo Nutini, Sam Smith, Portishead and many more taking Bob on to record three LIVE videos with 5 cameras. In 2016 Bob dedicated a FREE album to the late Michael Kral called «Flesh and Rust», a great tribute to a man who was almost a Father figure to Bob over the years and close personal friend. Since then, Bob has released several new singles such as «The Darkest Place», «Spit Me Out and Lick Me Up» and «Gone when you wake», including a compilation of cover songs that he had performed over the years.
This is what I need backing for.
The money collected is primarily needed to finance production, mastering and CD production. Smaller items, however, are not less important, including the CD artwork and the logistics distribution costs incurred once.