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New York City based rocker Alex Nackman is strategically overtaking the singer songwriter music scene, with his personal blend of acoustic rock fare that critics have described as insightful and introspective, yet also uplifting. His well received 2003 studio debut Good Impressions, and following tour, gave Nackman the chance to hone his live performance, while opening for an impressive host of headliners including The Roots, Norah Jones, Glen Phillips, Pat McGee Band, and Ari Hest among others. Peter Baker of Fly Magazine says of his 2003 release, He writes lyrics that betray the fact that Nackman himself is just 20 years old. Even more recently, his song Waiting Home garnered a spot on upcoming soundtrack for the indie flick, Living Life (Rainy Day Productions).

Nackman has toured extensively and successfully throughout the U.S. and Europe hitting top venues and colleges. Now 23 years old, Alex has managed to rack up hundreds of shows with an international following, on the strength of his sharp and clever songwriting, and personable stage appeal.

In August 2004, Nackman released a live EP entitled Stages | EP, bringing together live tracks recorded at Eddies Attic (Atlanta), Makor (NYC), and The Point (Bryn Mawr, PA). In September 2004, Alex brought his touring to Europe, as he earned a residency at Loonees, a well-regarded club in Florence, Italy. In addition, he was offered multiple playing opps in London highlighted by opening for UK based CoStar at the 12 Bar Club as well as a co-bill date with fellow songwriter Sylvie Lewis, at the Lush Bar also in London.

Alex has always had a penchant for connecting with people through his music. His willingness to open himself up is shown brightly through the honesty of his songs. It seems as though his approach has been right on with the fans and listeners from L.A. to Italy that Alex has swooned. Through grassroots promotional efforts of a dedicated street team, Alex has impressively created a strong legion of fans from all across the country and abroad, earned growing album sales, and has been gaining enthusiastic response from U.S. and UK press. His energetic and upbeat melodies, coupled with insightful lyrics and superb guitar skills make this young artist one to watch, writes Cheryl Zack of Vibe-Rate Music, Philadelphia. The BBC in London also jumped in writing, Nackman, a New Yorker, dishes acoustic fired gems. Drawing influence from Ben Folds, Van Morrison, Pete Yorn, and James Taylor, he has been able to solidify his fan connections with artful melodies and infectious hooks.

From Los Angeles to New York to London to Florence and everywhere in between, Alex Nackman has grown well beyond the days of his earliest efforts and has turned into a true craftsman. On June 21, 2005, Alex released his 3rd studio release, "A Boy Who Thought He Knew," with the aid of producer David Shaw (Van Morrison, Jerry Garcia, Etta James) and performance appearances from Fred Berman (Amos Lee) and former Ray Charles bassist Steve Beskrone. The critically acclaimed record was backed by a 25 city U.S. and UK summer tour.

In October 2006, Alex released his 4th album, "Sunrise Falls," which was recorded in Leesburg, Virginia and New York City. Fibbers in York, England writes ""With his 4th album, 'Sunrise Falls,' Nackman sings emotional and memorable folk/pop fare." The album was produced by former Pat McGee Band pianist Todd Wright, current Pat McGee Band guitarist Brian Fechino, and Alex Nackman himself.

The album also features the late drummer of the Pat McGee Band and Nackman's close friend, Chris Williams, who passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2006, just one week after the album was released. Nackman followed the release of the new album with tour dates throughout the USA, including shows with Cheyenne Kimball and Josh Hoge, both of whom are Epic Records artists. Nackman also toured throughout the UK in support of 'Sunrise Falls.' Ents24, the London based entertainment music news giant writes, ""Alex Nackman makes the kind of breezy acoustic pop/rock that will both charm and excite." In the summer of 2007, Alex's album "Sunrise Falls" was featured on MTV and used in numerous television spots including "Real World Denver" and "The Hills."

RESOURCES & LINKS:

www.alexnackman.com --- USA
www.alexnackman.co.uk --- EUROPE
www.myspace.com/alexnackman --- PROFILE
www.cdbaby.com/all/anackman --- BUY MUSIC

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In the Mountains Jun 1

hey guys...currently in Denver. Working on some new material with musical friends and off to Oregon tomorrow...

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