AULD LANG SYNE

Holidays, holidays, and more holidays! I love the time of year from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve. The change of seasons, the first winter snow, and the friends and family who make it so memorable. It seems to go by in the blink of an eye. I try to slow the days down by remembering to be in the present.

Speaking of present, I have a gift for you! My pal and songwriting partner Steve Buonanotte and I arranged and recorded a version of a beloved holiday song then our good friend Jeff Juliano put his mix magic on it and there ya have it - "Auld Lang Syne."

There's something special about this song that caught my heart and tugged my emotions in an unexpected direction. As I sang it, time did slow and I reflected on how blessed I am and have been throughout my life, and the people past and present who have made it so.

Thank you my friends for all of your inspiration in 2010! May you find peace, comfort, joy, and happiness in today, yesterday, and tomorrow's wish.

"Auld Lang Syne" is available on iTunes. (Oh, and while you're on iTunes, be sure to check out Jeff's most recent work on Train's Save Me, San Francisco (Golden Gate Edition)).

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
Nap

"SAVE THE NIGHT IN A BOTTLE" MUSIC VIDEO RELEASED

West Avenue Records is pleased to announce the release of singer and songwriter Michel Nappi’s music video for “Save the Night in a Bottle,” the second single from his lauded debut album, Here We Go Again.

Filmed during the summer solstice on the South Shore of Massachusetts, “Save the Night in a Bottle” was directed by Jim Sass, a filmmaker from Boston. Sass has won numerous awards including Best Drama for his recent short, That Good Night, at the Campus MovieFest Northern Regional Grand Finale, which is associated with the Tribeca Film Festival.

Since the release of Here We Go Again, Nappi has been building a strong and burgeoning following. And he's doing it grassroots-style - winning over fans, peers, and music executives alike - one by one, song by song, show after show. “Michael Nappi is the perfect mix of old-school artistry and a fresh, new sound,” proclaims Lynn Hoffman, the host of Private Sessions on A&E.

Nappi first gained industry attention with his single “7:26.” The support of his local New York Triple A radio station, 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM, led by Program Director Chris Herrmann, set him on his way to becoming a bona fide contender in today’s competitive radio market. The song further earned nationwide airplay at many stations including WSRS-FM in Worcester, MA, KBAC-FM in Santa Fe, NM, KCLC-FM in St. Charles, MO, WEXT-FM in Albany, NY, WSGE-FM in Dallas, NC, WOCM-FM in Ocean City, MD, and KZZO-FM in Sacramento, CA.

Armed with radio support and a music video for “7:26,” directed by Jimmy Ienner, Jr., former Video Director at Sony BMG Music Entertainment Inc., Nappi embarked on an East Coast tour, playing notable venues from New York to Nashville and landing several morning television appearances including NBC Philadelphia, FOX Connecticut, and FOX Atlanta.

Here We Go Again was produced by Steve Buonanotte, mixed by Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band), and is available on iTunes and Amazon.com.

Tour dates booked in the Tri-State area through August. National fall tour dates to be announced.

“SAVE THE NIGHT IN A BOTTLE” MUSIC VIDEO CREDITS
Artist: Michael Nappi
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Jim Sass
Second Editor/Colorist: Willy B!
Producers: Lisa Vitello, Jackie Thibeault
Wardrobe Stylists: Kelley Williams/Laurie Marinaro
Hair/Makeup Stylist: Marie Meadow
Assistant: Gail Thibeault
Instrument: Breedlove Guitar Company
Special thanks to the Summer Solstice Extras!

Watch "Save the Night in a Bottle" on Vimeo and YouTube!

"7:26" MUSIC VIDEO RELEASED

West Avenue Records is pleased to announce the release of Michael Nappi's music video for “7:26,” the first single from his debut album, Here We Go Again.

Filmed in New York City, the video was directed by Jimmy Ienner, Jr., former Chief Photographer and Video Director at Sony BMG Music Entertainment Inc., and features Nappi along with Wilhelmina of Philadelphia Model/Actress, Abra Segerson.

Ienner, whose credits include Train, Mariah Carey, and Roger Waters of Pink Floyd among many others, said, “I really enjoyed making this video with Michael. From the city street to the edit suite, the process was creative, intuitive, and fun. I find Michael’s energy and songwriting very inspiring and I was excited to collaborate with him again – even if he did empty my studio candy dish!”

Since the release of Here We Go Again, Nappi, a New York-based pop/rock singer and songwriter, 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.

Here We Go Again was produced by Steve Buonanotte, mixed by Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band), and is available on iTunes and Amazon.com.

Click here to watch Michael Nappi's "7:26" Music Video.

“7:26” MUSIC VIDEO CREDITS
Artist: Michael Nappi
Featuring: Abra Segerson
Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Colorist: Jimmy Ienner, Jr.
Producers: Lisa Vitello, Michael Nappi
Cameras/Second Unit: Kevin Langelier/Jim Sass
Additional Cameras: Jim Sass, Jesse Durell
Set Stylist: Alan Anderson
Wardrobe Stylists: Teresa Morales, Kelley Williams
Hair/Makeup Stylist: Joanie James
Playback: Steve Buonanotte
Assistants: Jackie Thibeault, Zoe Keel
Still Photographer/Studio Location: Michael Keel

7:26" TO HIT TRIPLE A RADIO

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 testament to the magic that happens when an artist's talent matches his passion for the craft.

It is this talent that earned Nappi performance spots on Philadelphia's NBC 10! Morning Show and at the 2009 FMQB Triple A Conference in Boulder, Colorado, along with praise from radio program directors and journalists. 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. 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.

PEAK PERFORMANCES VOLUME 2

Great news!

My live Peak Performance of "7:26," recorded at Acme with Peter Denenberg for 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM NY, will be included on the Peak Performances Volume 2 CD. Also, on December 4th, the band and I will be performing at the Peak Performances Volume 2 CD Release Party along with The Evan Watson Band and deSoL at LIFE the place to be in Ardsley, NY.

We're really excited to be part of this and can't wait to see you there. When you purchase your copy of Peak Performances Volume 2 not only will you be adding some amazing live recordings to your music library, you'll also be giving to two very important local charities, the Food Bank for Westchester and the Sidewalk Angels Foundation.

Gratitude is the wealth of spirit. Giving is the currency of life.

Happy Thanksgiving,
Nap

"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

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.

For more information, please visit www.1071thepeak.com.

TV DEBUT - NBC 10 PHILADELPHIA

Tomorrow morning is my tv debut on NBC 10 in Philadelphia on "The 10! Show." Hanging out in my hotel room right now getting ready for my live performance. Great lights in this city!

Nap

FMQB TRIPLE A CONFERENCE IN BOULDER

It keeps getting better! I've been invited to play at the FMQB Triple A Conference in Boulder this August. Here's the schedule: http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=1384687