2007 - A GREAT YEAR

2007 has been a great year! 7 is my lucky number and it made good on its promise. It's been a year of new beginnings, new challenges and new friendships. I wrote new songs, met new people, started an indie record label, released my first album, got to hear my music on the radio, and so much more. I feel very blessed, healthy, happy and hopeful.

Thanks to everyone who believed and still does! I celebrate each of you.

A toast to 07, it was a very good year. And cheers to 08, it's gonna be great!

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"GONE" NEW YORK RADIO PREMIERE

Hi Friends,

You can hear my live interview, 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 www.whud.com/request.

Thanks for helping me get "Gone" on New York Radio!

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T-SHIRTS

Jon Marro, "The Love Behind the Love," at Blend Apparel has designed my first line of t-shirts. Jon has also designed t-shirts for Jason Mraz, Guster, Dave Matthews Band, and a whole host of other superstars. (Look for a selection of Jon's "wearable hugs" in Urban Outfitters in early 2008!)

Unisex "Gone" in Asphalt, Women's "Love & Nappiness" in Olive, and Women's "Love & Nappiness" in Blue will be available at Buyswag.com and at live shows starting in January.

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GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN

Happy holidays!

In the spirit of giving, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" (produced and arranged by Steve Buonanotte and me and mixed by Jeff Juliano) is a free download available for the holiday season at www.myspace.com/michaelnappi. It is also available at iTunes.

Have a blessed season!

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LIVE ON BOSTON’S MIX 98.5

I was live in the studio on Mix 98.5 Boston tonight for an interview with Mike Mullaney on his show "You Oughta Know," and to play an acoustic version of "Gone." It was incredible!

Thanks to Mike and everyone at Mix 98.5 for being so supportive and excited about the single and Here We Go Again.

You can continue to request "Gone" by calling the studio request line at (617) 931-1234 or filling out the on-line request form at: http://www.mix985.com/pages/1050599.php.

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THANKSGIVING

So I've been thinking (...uh oh!) how blessed this year has been (don't worry, I'm not getting religious - but I do surely love my God.)

It hasn't been easy - just blessed.
New friends, old friends, good times, scary times, illness, reprieves.
Music, laughter, love, gratitude, awareness.
Home, choice, freedom, patience, generousity.
Dostoevsky, Harry Potter, The Fray, "Studio 60," (they dropped the ball on that one) "We Are Marshall."
Mom and Dad, family, forgiveness, forever... and you all.
Kids in uniforms in countries too far away, giving everything for nothing - God Bless them.
Maybe it's just perception, subjectivity or fantasy?

But this time of year I grab everyone I know, and some I don't, and say I love you and thank you.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,
From me and mine...

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MIX 98.5 BOSTON TO FEATURE "GONE"

More exciting news! Mix 98.5 is going to feature "Gone" again tonight, November 18th, 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. 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 again for spreading the news!

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DISTURBED REMIX

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 available on iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, eMusic, and Amazon.com with a ringtone available on GroupieTunes.com.

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"GONE" ON MIX 98.5 BOSTON

"Gone," the first single from Here We Go Again, will be featured tonight, 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!

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MICHAEL NAPPI OFFICIAL FANSITE

WOW! My friends and fans have started a fansite for me on MySpace at www.myspace.com/michaelnappifansite. Thanks for the love (especially you Alisa!)


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PAT MONAHAN

I went to see Pat Monahan at The Paradise in Boston tonight. He's on tour for his solo album Last of Seven. Seriously, if you don't own every album that Train, and Pat, have ever made - go get them! I think he's one of the most brilliant singers and songwriters of our generation. Very inspiring.

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HERE WE GO AGAIN

Today is the day! Here We Go Again is HERE!

You can purchase your copy at Buyswag, iTunes, Napster, Amazon.com, Rhapsody, eMusic, and GroupieTunes. (All of these links can also be found at www.michaelnappi.com and www.myspace.com/michaelnappi.)

I just want to express my gratitude again to my partners at West Avenue Records, to Steve Buonanotte, to my wife, and to everyone who worked so hard to make this dream a reality. Thank you all for your steadfast support. I really can't express what it feels like to hold in my hands a year's worth of work in tangible form.

Special thanks to my friend and art director Jon Marro of Firehydrant-Red, who really did make my world "beautifuler."

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ALBUM COVER

Had my second photo shoot today for Here We Go Again with the phenomenal photographer Antonio D. Paterniti. We shot at a train station, in NYC by the Flatiron building, in a subway station, and in a park. Antonio is a cool dude who will do anything for a photo - including laying down in the street on 5th Avenue! Thankfully our trusty team (communicating with their high tech cell to cell set up - read cans and strings) was able to warn him just in time as the light turned green.

Another great day. And as it would turn out, the train I've rode into NYC for the last decade won the coveted prize of album cover photo!

Sometimes the best things in life ARE just right around the corner.

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THE FINE PRINT

Hey all! I'm happy to share that things with Here We Go Again and West Avenue Records are moving along. We're just finishing up some stuff for the album and are dotting our i's and crossing our t's to prep for its release. Thankfully, we've now got Jeff Worob to help us with all that "fine print" stuff as I've recently joined the client roster of Serling Rooks & Ferrara, LLP, alongside some of my favorite artists, including Maroon 5, John Mayer, and The Fray.

We're announcing the release date for the album soon so check back often for details...

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LOVE FROM MIX 98.5 BOSTON

Big thanks to John Lander, Kelly, Alicia and the whole crew of "Lander in the Morning" on Mix 98.5-Boston for the Here We Go Again shout out this morning. You guys rock!

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MASTERING

So we've completed the mixing for Here We Go Again and have sent the tracks off to be mastered at Sterling Sound. Special thanks to Mastering Engineer UE Nastasi and project manager, MaryEllen DeVaux.

It's all happening!

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JEFF JULIANO - GUY WHO MIXES RECORDS

Hey everyone! I'm psyched to let you know that Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band) is mixing Here We Go Again. He's a hell of a guy, not to mention a true professional, and Steve and I are stoked to join him in his Maryland studio for the final recalls - and to finally experience the genius of crab cakes and beer.


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SOHO, NYC PHOTO SHOOT

Today I shot with the brilliant photographer Michael Keel on Greene Street in SoHo, NYC for Here We Go Again.

After hours of wardrobe changes, hair primping, makeup (yes, makeup!), and shooting, I was exhausted but excited to see that we got some great shots. I ended my day of "modeling" but guzzling beer and eating red meat.

Thanks to Michael Keel, Joanie, Steve, and Lala for making the day so fun!

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HERE WE GO AGAIN WRAPS

After months and months of writing, recording, arm-wrestling and ordering take-out with producer/songwriter Steve Buonanotte, the tracks for Here We Go Again have been selected. Check them out at www.michaelnappi.com and www.myspace.com/michaelnappi.

Now it's on to mixing and mastering!

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WEST AVENUE RECORDS

Hey folks!

Just a quick announcement to let you all know that I've joined with my partners to launch West Avenue Records, LLC, a new independent record label that will release my debut album, Here We Go Again, in the Fall of 2007.

Stay tuned for news about the exact release date and be sure to send a friend request to us at www.myspace.com/westavenuerecords.

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JULIO FERNANDEZ

Today I had the ultimate honor of having my friend and renowned Spyro Gyra guitarist, Julio Fernandez, lend his amazing talent to three tracks on my album: "Pretend," "Guardian Angel," and "Disturbed."

Steve and I spent most of the day in the studio with chills up our spines as Julio played nylon string and electric guitar on these songs. He is incredible. He started to play this Flamenco vibe on "Disturbed" and immediately the whole energy of the track changed. It was a magical session! You can hear these songs at www.michaelnappi.com and at www.myspace.com/michaelnappi.

¡Oscilas a Julio! Gracias eternas.

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VIRGINIA TECH - IN MEMORIAM

They say that life is change. I wish life would change this.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the victims, their loved ones, and the entire VT community. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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MY BUDDIES

Played a show at The Bitter End in NYC with my buddies tonight. Great time. Shout-outs to Kevin Bregande, John Miles and Anthony G. You guys rock!


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RUN

Steve and I just finished a song called "Run" today. It's a ballad - really cool. Hope you like it. You can hear it at www.michaelnappi.com and at www.myspace.com/michaelnappi.

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MUSIC TEACHER

Wow! My junior high school music teacher, Alan Binder, showed up at my Palmer's Crossing gig tonight! What a surprise! This guy taught me how to play guitar and invited me to join his rock band when I was in high school. Here he is throwin' down a tune with me. (I can call him Alan now too.)

Thanks Alan!

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NEW YEAR, NEW SONG, ANY SNOW?

Happy New Year friends! Here's wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2007.

2006 wrapped up leaving me so much to be grateful for. It was an amazing year full of new beginnings and I thank all of you again for your love and unending support. "It takes a village to raise a child," and a lot of family, friends and fans to make an artist successful.

I'm kicking off the new year with "Disturbed." It's one of my favorite songs and the first of many new tunes coming your way in the next few months. Producer Steve Buonanotte and I are having a blast in the studio and the future looks bright. You can hear "Disturbed" at www.michaelnappi.com and at www.myspace.com/michaelnappi.

And please, a favor..I want snow! If anyone in CO, or any other state with snow, wouldn't mind sending me a shovel full I'd greatly appreciate it. It's bizarre to ring in the New Year in NYC with 60 degree temperatures!

Love and peace,
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