Billy Simons
{{short description|American singer-songwriter}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{BLP sources|date=April 2010}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Billy Simons Jr.
| image = Billy Simons Live.jpg
| caption = Billy Simons performing live in New York; July 17, 2008
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| birth_name = William Nicholas Simons, Jr.
| death_date =
| origin = Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States
| instrument = Guitar, vocals, banjo, bass, piano, ukulele, clarinet, beatbox
| genre = {{hlist|Acoustic-pop|acoustic rock|folk}}
| occupation =
| years_active = 2003–present
| label =
| associated_acts =
| website = http://www.billy-simons.com
}}
Billy Simons Jr. is an American singer-songwriter. His music is often described as singer-songwriter and folk.
History
In 2004, Billy Simons began giving live performances at New York City venues such as The Bowery Ballroom, The Bitter End, Sin-e, The Living Room, and The Canal Room. In 2007, Simons released a compilation of his compositions under the title "The Joker's Hand" (2007) on iTunes. Notable songs include "Sister Agnes," "Body," and "Part II." In 2009, Simons released a live solo acoustic album, Live at the Academy (2009).{{Cite web |url=http://www.suffieldacademy.org/podium/default.aspx?t=204&id=522318 |title=Archived copy |access-date=April 20, 2009 |archive-date=April 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200430030300/http://www.suffieldacademy.org/podium/default.aspx?t=204&id=522318 |url-status=dead }} Later that year, Simons released Music From the Motion Picture (2009) following his sold-out CD release performance at The Bitter End in New York City.{{Cite web |url=http://billysimons.eventbrite.com/ |title=Billy Simons CD Release Show & Fiesta - Eventbrite |access-date=July 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301121836/http://billysimons.eventbrite.com/ |archive-date=March 1, 2012 |url-status=dead }} He has opened performances for Bobby McFerrin; Susan Tedeschi; Dave Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds;{{Cite web|url=http://www.timreynolds.com/forum/post.asp?method=TopicQuote&TOPIC_ID=8124&FORUM_ID=4|title=Tim Reynolds - Message Board|website=Timreynolds.com}} Pete Francis of Dispatch; country musician Phil Vassar; Matisyahu; Spin Doctors lead singer Chris Barron; and Pure Prairie League.
Discography
=Studio albums and EPs=
- 2003: Billy Simons (EP)
- 2007: The Joker's Hand
- 2008: Sessions On A Hill (EP)
- 2009: Music From The Motion Picture
- 2010: Elyria
- 2018: Bless Your Heart
=Live albums=
- 2009: Live At The Academy
References
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External links
- [http://www.billy-simons.com Official homepage]
- [https://www.myspace.com/billysimonsjr Billy Simons on MySpace]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uWRC0RPjtQ Billy Simons plays "Body" from the album, "Live At The Academy"]
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Category:Singer-songwriters from Massachusetts