Songwriter of the People
Bill's edgy, sophisticated, yet accessible songs, with their painfully real lyrics, have been characterized as reminiscent of John Lennon's solo stuff and his slower songs and lyrics as that of Bruce Springsteen. On the song, Hollywood Cowboy, "think Lou Reed with the lyrical brain of Warren Zevon". It has been said that his passionate voice reminds one of a male version of Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders.
After beginning his career in a series of garage bands, Bill performed the LA night club circuit including: The Roxy, Whiskey, Madame Wong's and the Palomino. He then refocused his efforts on solo acoustic performances, studio recordings and television and film usage. His music has been used in the television shows: Dawson's Creek, King of the Hill, Melrose Place, Party of Five, Beverly Hills 90210, Cybil, Second Noah, Daria and VIP. In addition, his songs have had various usages in ABC, NBC and CBS Movies of the Week and he has written for the Discovery Channel. His work in major motion pictures includes : Nobody's Fool with Paul Newman, and Disney's Adventures in Dinosaur City which was performed by the Phoenix Symphony. Bill's songs have been covered by Kyle Vincent, Jane Weidlin of the Go-Gos and Nelson. Bill is the winner of the 2006 Southern California Music Awards - Best Male Artist. Last year Bill performed showcases at the MidPoint Music Festival in Cincinnati and SXSW in Austin. This year Bill has early commitments to play at the Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis and at two party/showcases at SXSW.
Bill recorded his first album, Empty Chair in 1997 for Roughrider Records. His second album, UnAmerican Dream was released in 2001 on the Deaf Poet label. In 2010 Bill made his third album, "Inside Gospel Garage", for the independent label, Desert higway Records. With Tim Godwin, the band features Taras Prodaniuk and Jim Christie from Lucinda Williams' band. Additional players are: Nick Vincent, Phil Parlapiano and Gia Ciambotti. The album was recorded and mixed at the Blue Room in North Hollywood by Talley Sherwood. Bill has currently finished recording his fourth album, "It's Complicated" with the support of Jackmack Publishing. "It's Complicated" is due out in early 2008.Bill recently signed with Desert Highway Records which is released and distributed by Fontana/Universal Music Group
Discography
Empty Chair - 1997-Roughrider Records
Unamerican Dream - 2001- Deaf Poet Records
Its Complicated 2008- JackMac MusicInside Gospel Garage 2010- Desert Highway Records, Fontana/Universal Music Group
Television Uses:
Music featured on Dawson's Creek, King of the Hill, Party of Five, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Cybil, Second Noah, Daria, VIP and MTV's Undressed, as well as various usages in ABC, NBC and CBS Movies of the Week and he has written for the Discovery Channel.
Film Uses:
Bill's work in major motion pictures includes : Nobody's Fool with Paul Newman, and Disney?s Adventures in Dinosaur City which was performed by the Phoenix Symphony.
Covers of Bill Reveles' Songs:
Bill's songs have been covered by Kyle Vincent, Jane Weidlin of the Go-Gos and Nelson.
Radio Play for Bill Reveles:
Bill can be heard on iradio, LA 104.7 FM, Indie Artists Radio and Indie Limelight Show, Outbound Music.com radio CNotes Internet radio, Mooziko Radio, 1160 WCCS, That's Country Live, and many more.
