A hobbyist songwriter from Good ole Toronto, Canada. I have eclectic, eccentric style about myself. And that's the way I like it!
The Roger Zuraw Hotlinks:
EMAIL: rogerzurawsong@yahoo.ca.
.www.reverbnation.com/rogerzuraw
http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/Roger-Zurawhttp://www.myspace.com/rogerzuraw http://www.cdbaby.com/rogerzuraw
http://www.sonicbids.com/RogerZuraw
and don't forget to check out Derek and his work at the Gallery Cafe: http://www.thegallerystudiocafe.ca/
Discography
2004: The Perfect Imperfect
2005: Fine Zuraw Nine
2005: It's Blues to Me
2005: There's Life, Then There's Song
2006: Relations, Relations No More, and Renewal
2006: My Country, My Songs
2006: Songs of Faith 2007 Edition
2007: Above the Abyss
2007: Feels Like Blues to Me
2012: Here Again: the "RAW" in Zuraw
2012: New Albume! NEW ALBUM!! RAW in ZURAW hits the stores!
2010:
Lots of hard work and touring the city of Toronto.
2009:
I'm delighted with indietalent.ca's decision to use my song "Into The Light" as the theme song for their programme, MAC Hour.
2008:
Update, November 2008:
I'd like to announce the release of my DVD: "Chapters Song & Chatter-Roger Zuraw Live and Unplugged". A big thanks to all who have supported me so far, and continue to support me in the future.
Go on and check out the latest review by Vicente Zumel's of my album "Feels Like Blues to Me":
Roger Zuraw "Feels Like Blues To Me". Self Production 2007.Desde Canada el cantante folk Roger Zuraw vuelve a deleitarnos con su particular visión y recitado de los blues que, en algunas ocasiones recuerda a Bob Dylan y en otras a Lou Reed por la manera y el trato que imprime a su proyecto, en el que prima más las letra que la música en si misma. "Feels Like Blues To Me" es la particular reflexión intima de un poeta que busca la introspección consigo mismo pero al mismo tiempo la comunicación y comunión con el público, desarrollando su discurso reflexivo con sosiego y sobre todo con esperanza. Roger transmite su mensaje a través del camino del blues hipnótico y sobre todo personal. Con este nuevo álbum, Zuraw da un paso adelante y se convierte en un nuevo 'story teller' de la vida, esa vida a veces sencilla y otras veces complicada, aunque siempre atractiva y maravillosa. BUENO. From Canada, folk singer Roger Zuraw delights us with his particular reading vision of blues that, sometimes reminds Bob Dylan or in other passages Lou Reed in the way he presents his project, where lyrics prevail over the musical conception. "Feels Like Blues To Me" reflects the personal intimistic thoughts of a poet who looks for self introspection but at the same time communication and complicity with the audience developing a calm hopeful musical speech, giving music to his thoughts on an hypnotic personal bluesy way. With this new cd Zuraw has done a step forward and becomes a new 'story teller' of sometimes simple and sometimes difficult but always marvelous daily life. GOOD.
Taken from http://www.lahoradelblues.com/criticas.htm
Update! Update 8/2/07: Check out my Harbourfront Canada Day Weekend Gig here The entire series is there, folks, so check it out!
Update! Update 6/27/2007: Check out my CBC Radio 3 page for 4 new songs from my new album, "Above The Abyss" they're song numbers: 15, 16, 17, 18.
And be sure to check out the updated layout as well, with albums and release info!!
2006 - 2007
Another year, another Tin Pan North. And me being on stage with some of Canada's best songwriters – one thrill after another! This past year has been a continuation of airplay in Canada, USA, and Europe. I've even received requests for my CD's from Argentina and Denmark. All of this makes this old geezer and crotchety ole coot hobbyist very happy.
2005 - 2006
Amazing! Amazing! Musically speaking, from a hobbyists perspective, it has been an amazing year for me. This all started with my performance at the last years Tin Pan North. Shortly thereafter came a phone call from David Wisdom, informing me that My Home Toronto would play on Pearls of Wisdom. My CD, Its Blues to Me was charted on CIUT not long after that. My listennership has stretched from Ontario to Connecticut to Barcelona thanks to Al Kirkaldy, Ian Angus, Willy Anderson, Gi Dussault and Vicente Zumel. Nothing like this has ever happened to my music, and if you think Im bragging, please be forgiving, because I am.
rogerzurawsong@yahoo.ca
If you have a moment (and I bet you do!) Check out my page at CDBaby. I'll be glad you did!
CDBaby/RogerZuraw
Check out what foremost Spanish Radio Blues enthusiast Vicente Zumel has to say about me from www.lahoradelblues.com:
Roger Zuraw It's Blues To Me. Self Production 2005. Intimista, melancólica, divertida, poética, mordaz o refrescante son algunos de los adjetivos que podrían describir una corriente musical sumergida en algunos formatos de blues, pop y world music, que es con lo que nos vamos a encontrar en este curioso cd. El cantante, poeta, compositor y guitarrista Roger Zuraw nos ofrece una visión personal de todos los estilos anteriormente citados, desde una perspectiva diferente, propia y original. En este disco, Roger ha contado con la colaboración de un par de amigos que han aportado su granito de arena para que este álbum haya visto la luz. Alex Radeff se encarga de dar algunos toques con los teclados y la guitarra solista, amén de hacer coros y producir el disco, y James Hartley toca el bajo y la guitarra en el tema Headboard Boogie. Una curiosidad para amantes de las rarezas. Ortodoxos del blues abstenerse. Intimistic, sometimes sad but at the same time pleasant, cool and sharp are some adjectives which could define a musical trend present in some blues, pop and world music forms included on this original cd. Singer, poet, song writer and guitar player Roger Zuraw gives us a very personal vision of all previous mentioned musical styles with a different own perspective. Roger has included on this cd a pair of good musicians and friends who have helped him on getting the cd published. Alex Radeff gives his personal keyboards and guitar touch plus vocal choir and final production, while James Hartley plays bass and guitar on Headboard Boogie. A particular unusual recording. Not recommended for orthodox blues fans.
Taken from http://www.lahoradelblues.com/criticas.htm
I enjoy jazz and classic R 'n B, and heck, maybe some rockabilly and/or Rock and Roll
Here's when I made the charts at CIUT Radio.
EarShots charts CIUT Radio 89.5 fm
Thank you so much for taking a look at what I have to offer!
