William Fitzsimmons

 

William Fitzsimmons, a folk singer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is defiantly someone to check out. 

To date,Fitzsimmons has released five albums "When We Are hosts," "Goodnight." "Sparrow and the Crow," "Derivatives" and "Gold in the Shadow," and has had a number of his singles aired on popular shows such as Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill. 

Although I have not been fortunate to see William Fitzsimmons live, I am eager to do so one day. William Fitzsimmons is the perfect choice for those days you find yourself pondering and reflecting about life - deep I know, but we've all been there! Fitzsimmons songs are all very honest, for example the album "The Sparrow and the Crow" is about his failed marriage and the process he went through to start life over again. It is this pure emotion and  honesty that make his songs that much more captivating and meaningful to the listener. 

So if you are seeking a chilled evening listening to soul wrenching music from a hugely talented and charismatic guy, this is certainly the gig for you. 

  

Tour dates: 

18th Feb. Bowery Ballroom - NYC 

22nd Feb. Water Street Music Hall - NY

For more information about his European and North America tour check out: http://www.myspace.com/williamfitzsimmons/shows

Goo Goo Dolls live Review

I have to be honest, I loved seeing this band live!

Last week I was fortunate to see the Goo Goo Dolls in New Jersey with a couple of my friends. The venue was pretty small for such a successful band so it was great to be able to stand so close to the stage and see them really perform.

 The band was incredibly energetic and entertaining. I had not realized John Rzeznik (lead vocalist) was so witty and comical. Between songs he had great banter with both the audience and the rest of the band, and always seemed in-tune to what the crowd was doing.

During the two hour set John Rzeznik mostly took the lead on their songs although Robby Takac sang some including the hit, January Friend. Other songs they sang included Broadway, Acoustic, Sweetest Lie and my personal favorite performance of the night, Iris! 

Ryan Star, a singer from Long Island, New York was the support for the Goo Goo Dolls show. To give him his credit, he did a great job of warming the crowd up for the main act. He sang his hit songs 'Right Now," "Last Train Home," "Breathe" and "Start a Fire,"  and was around after the show to sign autographs.

I had a great night overall and would certainly recommend you go and see them live as they really do put on a great show.

Tour dates
Nov 18th. The Stanley- Utica, NY
Dec 31st. Caesars Atlantic City - Atlantic City, NJ

For tickets and more information about tour dates check out: Goo Goo Dolls