with special guest Sideshow Bennie
Friday December 8th, 2006
Blue Gene..s Back Pocket (aka BLU)
1715 Church St - Nashville, Tennessee 37201
Doors at 8pm - $10
Is it Rock? Is it Folk? Is it R&B? Is it Blues? Is it
Country? Is it Funk?
Yes.
Freddy Freeman is an artist who knows no genre. He blends all his influences into a rich stew of American Popular Music. Five years in the making, Break The Silence showcases the versatility and talent of a unique singer/songwriter. With songs about the complexity of relationships, the excitement of being young and out on the town, a nostalgic tribute to his hometown, letting go, and standing up to proclaim self worth, Break The Silence takes you along on one man..s journey of self-discovery.
His voice can be a grizzly growl shouting out in defiance or a sweet tone of plaintive intimacy. Bringing together players Freddy has worked with for years, the outstanding musicianship on this album perfectly punctuates and further illuminates Freddy..s songs.
After spending six years developing his sound playing gigs around New York City, Freddy moved to Nashville, Tennessee where he continues to find new ways to grow and change as an artist. His music has been featured on a variety of radio programs around the country, as well as several compilation CDs. He is a proud member of Outmusic, an international network of LGBT musicians, songwriters, and supporters. In 2004 and 2006, Freddy was nominated for Outmusician Of The Year, an award recognizing acheivement in music and community activism.
..(Freddy is) an out gay artist, deftly walking the line between being overt in his lyrics about various personal issues and experiences and ensuring that he creates universal images in his songs... -Larry Flick, Billboard Magazine
The release will be celebrated with a party at Blue Gene..s Back Pocket (aka Blu) on Friday December 8th. Freddy will perform most of the album both with a full rock band and an acoustic ensemble. The festivities will begin with a performance by professional sideshow freak ..Sideshow Bennie... Doors open at 8pm. There will be a $10 charge at the door to cover sound expenses, and signed CDs will be available at a discounted rate. For this special perfomance, Freddy will be joined by local musicians Phil Proctor (drums), Bryant Keith(electric guitar & mandolin), Sam DeGeorge(keyboards), Charlie K. Brown(acoustic guitar & vocals), Tim Toonen(bass), Jay Freeman(vocals), and Abby
McDowell(vocals.)
The journey begins with breaking the silence. Until this happens, there can be no
dialogue. No storytelling. No growth and no understanding. Freddy would like his
audience to hear his pride, his struggle, his pain, and his triumph. Let the journey begin. Break the Silence.
Freddy Freeman's BREAK THE SILENCE CD RELEASE PARTY
with special guest Sideshow Bennie
Friday December 8th, 2006
Blue Gene's Back Pocket (aka BLU)
1715 Church St - Nashville, Tennessee 37201
Doors at 8pm - $10
The CD will also be available at www.woobiebearmusic.com, as well as fine on-line retailers such as CD Baby, Amazon.com, Borders, Waldenbooks, Tower and CD-Now.
For photos, bio, clips, news, and upcoming shows, go to www.freddyfreeman.com
Freddy Freeman
Singer - Songwriter - Producer - Event Promoter
http://www.freddyfreeman.com
Promoter of Bearapalooza
http://www.bearapalooza.com
993 Glastonbury Road
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 366 0145
