EP Review by Micah Beckwith

Current mood: I just ate figs.

Tomorrow, I leave for a few weeks for the great northeast of the U.S. Before I leave though, I wanted to let you know that Micah, the drummer from Attaboy, has started an almost weekly band review blog on his band’s website. For his second blog entry he reviewed my EP Somewhere Between Nicaragua & New York. Great timing, as I’m returning to New York. Thanks, Micah! You can check out his page or read his review below.

With tenderness,

Scott

Originally posted at: http://www.attaboyonline.com/micah.cfm

Micah’s Band Pick of the Week
Mar 28, 2007

Alright, so I know what everyone is thinking, “Um, Micah said that he was going to post a WEEKLY blog about cool new bands/artists, but it’s already been two weeks and there is still no blog in sight!”

Well, my astute friends, look no further. Here is the “Band Pick of the Week” (or in this case “weeks”).

This week’s band is actually not really a band, but rather a solo artist by the name of Scott Troyer. Formerly the lead singer of the band Rudisill, Scott is an acoustic/indie talent from the small town of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Armed with some sweetly unique vocal pipes, crazy awesome instrumentation, and melody lines that are the ones that get stuck in your head for hours but you don’t mind, Troyer’s tunes come crashing down on you like a cool, rainforest waterfall in the midst of a hot, muggy day.

Scott’s recently released, debut EP album Somewhere Between Nicaragua & New York features some killer harmonies, “out-of-the-box” progressions/song structures, and a raw sense of “realness” that leaves you wondering where the music is going to take you next. My favorite song on the disc is track #1 “Gotta Get Outta This Town.” I’m a sucker for the banjo and this tune has a sick banjo track!

Not only is Troyer a songwriter but he also produces in his “spare” time. He is currently working with an artist by the name of Katie Nelson on her sophomore album. Katie will undoubtedly be in the “Band Pick of the Week” spotlight when her new album Speak to Me comes out next month. But we’ll save that for another time and place.

Somewhere Between Nicaragua & New York is a perfect listen as you are sipping lemonade on a warm, summer evening in a rocking chair on your grandparent’s porch in Colorado watching the sun set over the mountains with delight. But if you don’t have lemonade, a rocking chair, or even mountains you can still enjoy this album thoroughly.

To check out Troyer’s music hit up either scotttroyer.com or myspace.com/scotttroyer. You can order his album from either site and while you’re at it send Scott a comment and let him know what you think of his tunes. I’m sure he’d love to hear from you.

Well, my friends, it was great spending time with you and I look forward to chatting again soon!

Big Gulps, huh?? Welp, see ya later!

Micah from Attaboy

Currently listening:
Abbey Road
By The Beatles
Release date: 25 October, 1990