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When Bob Sima opens his mouth to sing, what comes out is beyond the human sounds of a warm and soulful voice, yep, there’s more. A story, a nudge, a reminder, an angle on something very familiar you probably have never considered. A poet, observer, scribe, sometimes reluctant healer all bundled up into one singing songwriting bundle of energy so tapped in…he kinda needs a glass. His right hand slaps the guitar in a seemingly casual fashion, usually in rhythm with all of the toes in the room. Bob lives in “rural” Maryland, high on a hill, under the stars, and he is usually gazing upward.
There is no way to encapsulate the record “Pour It On” other than his tagline “Good Music for Good People”, you just have to listen for yourself to catch the vibe of this troubadour, you’ll be glad you did. The record is full of funky acoustic guitar, rich piano, a taste of gospel, folk, and out front the voice of Bob and the words you won’t soon forget. Not a topical or thematic songwriter, Bob is as comfortable with a raucous storytelling rambler as he is with a soft mellow ballad and why not throw in some alt country? All mind you without pretense or shoegazing. Real stuff, meaty and worth repeating. So come on in, listen, repeat.
AWARDS
2009 Finalist Kerrville New Folk
2008 Finalist Kerrville New Folk
2008 Winner- Wildflower Songwriting Contest
2008 Finalist Solarfest Song Contest
2007 Emerging Artist Showcase Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
2007 Winner- Mid Atlantic Song Contest Winner
2007 Finalist- Mountain Stage Newsong Contest Live Round
2007 Finalist Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival Songwriting Contest
2007 Finalist Avalon Music and Arts Festival Rising Star Contest
BUY THIS CD! DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR ITREVIEWS FROM REAL FOLKS JUST LIKE YOU!
"If it possible to adore a song.I adore "Periphery". Thanks for the add and I will be ordering CD's! The lyrics absolutely resonate. Thank you!"
Musiclvr- CA
Raice McLeod, Damascus, Maryland (Legendary Eva Cassidy drummer)
"Whether on this CD or live, Bob Sima performs his songs with style and confidence. There are no 'filler' tracks . the songwriting is first-class all the way. Buy it! You won't be disappointed."
From: Lori Grigsby, Baltimore, MD
"At a time when optimism is in short supply, "Pour It On" delivers bright, hopeful it makes you want to sing and dance and lifts the spirit above the mundane a musical mainstay we love it so much"
From: Minerva, New Jersey
"I think Bob's CD is fantastic, and I play it every day! This is why I never play my radio any more! Not only is the music appealing to lots of folks who otherwise may not have picked up a copy, but once they hear the music and it grabs them they get blown away by the lyrics. I would recommend this CD and definitely can't wait to see another Bob Sima show. Hope to get you back to NJ/NY, Bob."
From: Deb Nylec, Frederick, MD (House Concert Host)
"For lack of better words, this CD is amazing. It blends in to all moods and settings (dinner parties, campfires, happy hours, in the car, making dinner.) and is the perfect answer for music that all generations enjoy. It is by far the most played CD in our home."
From: Lauri Lee, Coumbia, MD (House Concert Host)
"Bob Sima has produced a wonderful CD, and I'm surprised it is not getting more attention nationwide. I've been listening to it in my car, and the songs are easily as good, if not considerably better, than the stuff that we hear on the radio all the time from people like John Mayer and Dave Matthews. Bob is a tremendously talented songwriter; not only are the tunes catchy, but also the lyrics are clever and often thought-provoking. The song "Gravity" is one of the best on the CD, in my opinion, and not just because it has a talking hummingbird in it! I highly recommend that you listen to the CD, and go see Bob live if you have the opportunity."
From:David Swetz, Shady Side, MD (House Concert Host)
"This is the best CD I've heard since Krista Detor's Mudshow or Robbie Schaefer's In The Flesh. First, Bob Sima is a great songwriter. A great storyteller. These songs are great with Bob solo, and with the group of musicians on the disc, they are hard to top. Bob's voice is clear and strong, and Krista Detor/David Weber give this collection a richness rarely found. This is a must have if you love singer/songwriters. Your ears will love you for it."
From:Stacy Laumann
"The lyrics touch my soul! Amazing music with great rhythms. I cannot help but jam out to this CD!"
"POUR IT ON". Is produced by David Weber (Krista Detor, Carrie Newcomer) and it features Krista Detor and Jason Wilbur (John Prine, Todd Snider, Iris Dement). His solo record, it took off quickly landing Bob CD OF THE YEAR AWARD by the WESTSIDE CAFÉ in Frederick, MD and more than a few awards.
REVIEWS
"Bob Sima knows how to engage an audience. He gets them to listen, to sing along, and most of all, to like him as a person. They leave with CDs. and a good feeling. I'd definitely book him again."
--Steve Warner, host of First Friday Coffeehouse, Shepherdstown, WV
"Generally speaking, the legion of acoustic rockers flooding Triple A radio nowadays aim for more of a feel-good summertime vibe. Although their pleasant folksy rhythms may suggest otherwise, Bob Sima reaches depths that other similar acts refuse to swim in."
Karla Ash, UK Alternative Review
" Goosebumps, deep deep tracks, nothing short of spectacular"
Michael Sutton- MUSIC DISH
"It's really rare that I receive a CD that I can honestly say doesn't have a weak track. With Bob Sima's "Pour it On," I can say that….the star of this production is Sima's voice. He's just got one of those perfectly accessible sets of pipes that will please everyone."
Christy Claxton- Editor- STAVE MAGAZINE
"For anyone who wishes Van Morrison were still making rustic acoustic soul records like Tupelo Honey, Bob Sima's new release “Pour It On” is going to be the find of the year. Brimming with memorable melodies and beautiful mandolin, fiddle and dobro lines, these are timeless songs that sound like they could have been bursting out of back porch radios for the past 40 years. But they don't make you nostalgic so much as they make you look forward to what Sima will do next.
Drew Pearce- writer- ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE (Host: Bay Area House Concerts)
Booking info:
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410-746-6891
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YES, Bob does house concerts.
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