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Biography
Jamie Alimorad
Singer, songwriter, producer, Jamie Alimorad first hit the stage as a solo artist in the underground Boston club scene in 2009. The following year he graduated from Northeastern University with a music technology degree and released his first EP Cornerstone.
Jamie Alimorad considers first recorded tracks: “What You Have,” “She Is. . .,” “Stay With Me” and “In Her Smile,” to capture his musical essence. All four songs peaked at #1 on the Indie104 Top 40 chart in 2011. The power ballad “She Is…” went on to become the most-played song in the history of iRadio LA, the world’s longest-running, independent music station. Cornerstone gained Alimorad not only radio presence but also a fan base across the country, prompting a bicoastal tour including performances in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
The tour ended with a return to the studio, where Alimorad recorded twelve new songs for his highly anticipated, first full-length album Words Left Unsaid. The album released in July 2012 to rave reviews, which catapulted Alimorad to sold-out, marquis performer status in Hollywood’s premiere venues like the Troubadour, Whisky A Go-Go, and the Roxy.
The lead single “Dancing With You” followed the success of the first four tracks, landing Alimorad back on the top of indie music charts. The fan-favorite, tongue-in-cheek second single “That’s What She Said” hit the IMC Top 10 chart, where it stayed for 26 weeks, topping it at #1 for six weeks. "Beautiful" was released as a single on February 12, 2013 and topped the IMC Top 10 Chart for three weeks.
The popularity of these two songs and others turned Alimorad into the most demanded artist on indie radio stations based out of Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Miami. He was also nominated for the 2012 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (Best Rock Song: “Weapon”) and the 2013 Artists in Music Awards for Best Rock Artist and Best Pop Artist.
The album’s triumphs in the U.S. started a domino effect of media attention for Alimorad abroad. Both Words Left Unsaid and Cornerstone have been praised by reviewers in print magazines and blogs in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Australia, and Canada.
Honored by the enthusiastic reaction to his music, Jamie Alimorad is eager to continue giving his fans his music, his passion, his all.
Career highlights include:
• Received the Best Act Award in the 2009 The Next Big Thing Music Festival
• American Songwriters Magazine lyrics Contest winner
• Mike Pinders Song Wars Winner
• Represented Northeastern University as the musical act of the Beanpot (college tournament spanning sports, academics and arts)
• Headline performer at the Carrier Dome (Syracuse University)
• Youngest person to ever win the Helen Hayes Theater Award for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role (Seymour Krelborn, *Little Shop Of Horrors*)
• Performed the national Anthem at Fenway Park (Boston, MA)
• Has performed with Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater.
• Recently performed at the Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, PA
• Hand-picked to participate in Gino Vannelli's Master Class, The Art Of Voice (Portland, OR)
• Selected as a marquis performer for the Indie Entertainment Summit in Hollywood, CA
• Received nomination for the 2012 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (Best Rock Song: "Weapon")
• Received two nominations for the 2013 Artists In Music Awards (Best Pop Artist and Best Rock Artist)
• Received two nominations for the 2013 Los Angeles Music Awards (Male Singer/Songwriter Of The Year and Hot AC Record Of The Year: "Dancing With You")
• Received nominations for the 2013 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (Best Rock Song: "That's What She Said")
• Received two nominations for the 2013 Indie Music Channel Awards (Best Male Rock Artist and Album Of The Year: "Words Left Unsaid")
Jamie has been working on an East coast tour for Winter and Spring and a summer tour is in the works also.
You can listen to and/or purchase is songs by logging onto any of the following websites:
www.facebook.com/jamiealimorad
www.myspace.com/jamiealimorad
www.twitter.com/jamiealimorad
www.reverbnation.com/jamiealimorad
www.jango.com/music/jamiealimorad
www.soundcloud.com/jamie-alimorad
www.jamiealimorad.bandcamp.com
Jamie Alimorad is currently working with A & R Select based in West Hollywood, Ca. for licensing, publishing, a record deal and/or placement opportunities. For additional information, please contact them at:
323-924-5897
www.arselect.com
Instrumentation
Jamie Alimorad- Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar/Keyboards
John Scott- Lead Guitar/Background Vocals
Pat Gorman- Bass/Background Vocals
Lucas Jones- Drums
Discography
"Cornerstone" (EP)
"What You Have" (Single)
"She Is..." (Single)
"Dancing With You" (Single)
"Words Left Unsaid" (LP)
"That's What She Said" (Single)
"Beautiful" (Single)
Official Website
Links
Video
Press
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Jamie Alimorad Cornerstone/Words Left Unsaid Review
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Out of Boston comes singer/songwriter JAMIE ALIMORAD and I am safe to say that finally we have here ...Out of Boston comes singer/songwriter JAMIE ALIMORAD and I am safe to say that finally we have here a true AOR performer in the original 80s American tradition. His mentor was FEE WAYBILL and musically he is influenced by RICK SPRINGFIELD. The 4 incredible catchy tunes on his 2010 released debut EP ‘Cornerstone’ come across like a mix between the 80s Poprock of BRYAN ADAMS, RICHARD MARX, DENNIS DEYOUNG, RICK MATHEWS, DANNY WILDE and a strong touch of 80s Classic AOR/Radiorock that recall SIGNAL, JIMMY DAVIS, VAN STEPHENSON and PREVIEW. Jamie’s vocals are spot-on and breathe pure 80s American AOR and so is the music, which in the end makes this EP a wet dream for any fan of 80s American Singer-Songwriter AOR-Rock. Uptempo catchy AOR/Poprock is the name of the game on especially the EP ‘Cornerstone’, with such tunes like “What you have”, “She is…” and the massive sounding “Say with me” (in the style of the ANDY TAYLOR classic “I might lie”), all a must-hear if you’re a real AOR fan! Closing track “In her smile” is a little more laid-back, but still AOR all the way and actually sounding dangerously close to VAN STEPHENSON and BRYAN ADAMS! The new and also first full-length CD of Jamie is titled ‘Words left unsaid’ and happily this record continues the style of the EP, so once again happy summer radiofriendly catchy AOR/Poprock with clean melodies, catchy hooks and superb vocals. Highlights on this CD are the uptempo Rockers “Tiffany” (RICK SPRINGFIELD meets the very first HAREM SCAREM!), “Does it really have to end this way?”, “Dancing with you” and “Don’t say it’s over”, the midtempo “Beautiful” and the fantastic closing AOR ballad “Forever and a day”. The album is a little more diverse than the EP and also add some modern Rock influences (kinda like the latest NIGHT RANGER and RICK SPRINGFIELD albums during a song like “Crawling back to me”), which is a good thing and also the production/sound quality is huge, compared to the EP! If there’s one artist I would like to highly recommend at the moment then it is JAMIE ALIMORAD. Now this is how AOR should sound like! Forget all those European AOR wanna-bee bands and all the AOR label organised projects, because here we have something really original in the shape of a multi-instrumentalist/ singer/songwriter, who is able to write original catchy AOR/Melodic Poprock tunes in the style of the American/Canadian tradition of legendary artists like VAN STEPHENSON, RICK MATHEWS, RICK SPRINGFIELD, BRYAN ADAMS, BUTCH WALKER, BERNIE LABARGE, STAN MEISSNER and even STAN BUSH! Go check out the sensational JAMIE ALIMORAD asap at:
www.facebook.com/jamiealimorad www.myspace.com/jamiealimorad www.reverbnation.com/jamiealimorad www.jango.com/music/jamiealimorad www.soundcloud.com/jamie-alimorad www.jamiealimorad.bandcamp.com
and remember where you have read about him first, because that is at Strutter’zine!
(Points: 9.2 out of 10) -
Jamie Alimorad- No "Words Left Unsaid"
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The folks over at XR Volume sent me a copy of Jamie Alimorad’s EP a few weeks ago, and it rocked! So...The folks over at XR Volume sent me a copy of Jamie Alimorad’s EP a few weeks ago, and it rocked! So, I was pretty excited when the full album “Words Left Unsaid,” arrived and I wasn’t dissapointed.
The album’s opener, “Tiffany” sets the mood, and kicks things off with a bang. Right from the start, we know this is straight up rock and roll, with all the necessary accoutrements. Jamie has a knack ( ooh, there’s a good comparison – sorry for jumping track ) for witing a boy-seeks-girl-seeks-boy-heartbreak-love-you-so-much song in a way that makes you smile and sing along. It’s like he knows that the pain is part of the beauty and it’s all going to be just great in the end. Anyone remember “The Knack”? His songwriting is like theirs in that it’s to the point, poignant, and humourosly light at the same time.
One of the things I like best about this record is that it plays like a record; it even has that good “side A – side B” transitional feeling, and some of the best songs are like gems hidden toward the end of the album. Each song has it’s own little things that make it stand out, and there are lots of surprises. It’s kind of like riding a roller coaster with your eyes closed – I was jamming along and really into it, and even though I knew the ride was coming to an end, when the last tune was over, I had to check the playlist because is was thinking, “What? Is it really over!”
I’ve got to give Jamie and his team two big thumbs up on the musicianship and production on this one, too. With Jamie’s songwriting and arrangement skills, the New York style is the perfect compliment. Great guitar tones, wacky little synth bits and big, awesome drums back up real, powerful vocals and distinct harmonies.
These songs should be on the radio, and I’ll be surprised if they don’t start showing up on the air, real soon. I know some folks are going to be hearing them blasting out of my Bronco as I pass through town… It’s hard for me to think of current radio artists to compare him, to because – honestly – most of them aren’t nearly as good.
It seems I’m not alone in liking this record, here is the latest news from Jamie:
It’s Awesome! – First, “That’s What She Said” is currently the #1 single for the fourth week in a row on the IMC ReverbNation charts and “Dancing With You” reached #1. Second, I have received two nominations for the 2013 Artists In Music Awards for Best Pop Artist and Best Rock Artist and a nomination for the 2012 Hollywood Music In Media Awards for Best Rock Song (“Weapon”). Third, I am singing background vocals on the lead single, “I Hate Myself”, on Rick Springfield’s new album Songs For The End Of The World, due out October 9th .
Do your self a favor, hit the links below and grab a copy of “Words Left Unsaid”. -
Beautiful
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Gearing up for a Spring/Summer nationwide tour, Jamie Alimorad is on the road to success. Blending s...Gearing up for a Spring/Summer nationwide tour, Jamie Alimorad is on the road to success. Blending some current musical styles with those of the 80's and 90's help give this singer/songwriter a style that is easy to listen to, and one you will be wanting to listen to over and over.
A recent release, and a song that is currently being made into a music video, “Beautiful” takes a look at the unsure side of life. Beautiful – starts out soft in both sound and meaning talks about grace of an angel and the beauty of a dove. The girl in question does not realize her self worth. There is no understanding of inner-beauty vs. outer-beauty & self-esteem.
The one that most sees that beauty (in this case, the singer) does not get to show her what it all means. The guys she lets get close to her are only using her, taking away more of her soul. Damaging the already fragile self worth.
As already stated, the music starts off soft, but then comes a change-up with more of a rock-beak reminiscent of 80's band. But not quite 80's in style – it has a more modern use in instrumentation and musical style than something from another era. It would make a great background song in that cozy restaurant or even a switch up to a club dance song.
Jamie’s latest album Words Left Unsaid has been nominated for several prominent awards, including 2012 & 2013 Hollywood Music In Media Awards Best Rock Song (for “Weapon” and “That’s What She Said”); 2013 Artists In Music Awards Best Pop Artist and Best Rock Artist; 2013 LA Music Awards Male Singer/Songwriter Of The Year; and Best Hot AC Record: “Dancing With You”
With a number of awards racked up to date and just barely three months into 2013, get ready to hear about several Indie Music Channel and other award nominations. These nominations and awards aren’t going to stop any time soon.
A 2010 graduate of Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in Music Technology, Jamie first took the stage and broke into the Boston club scene in 2009 as a solo artist. His first full album “Words Left Unsaid was released in July 2012 to rave reviews, sparking a nationwide tour to sold-out shows in such premiere venues as The Troubadour, Whiskey-A-Go-Go, and The Roxy.
Now that you know about the great talent Jamie has in store for you, make your next click over to iTunes, amazon.com, or cdBaby now purchase a song, EP or CD, and feed your lyrical soul today. -
Hard Rock Nights Under Further Review: Jamie Alimorad- "Words Left Unsaid"
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Singer-songwriter Jamie Alimorad has found a lot of success as an independent artist since starting ...Singer-songwriter Jamie Alimorad has found a lot of success as an independent artist since starting out in 2008. Listening to his second album, “Words left unsaid”, it’s easy to understand why. This is a guy with a great voice and rock-solid musical skills, who successfully straddles the line between pop and mainstream rock, crafting catchy tunes with ear-pleasing melodies and an upbeat vibe.
“Words left unsaid” opens with the dance-y, rocking “Tiffany”, one of the best tracks on the album, which showcases Alimorad’s talent for writing a tune with a great hook and a sing-along-friendly chorus. “Dancing with you” is an upbeat rocker in the same groove. Another stand-out track is the darker and angrier “Weapon”, with growlier vocals from Alimorad and a slightly rougher sound.
My favorite track on the album, “That’s What She Said”, keeps that harder edge and is a fully-charged rocker with a chorus that is likely to get stuck in your head for a good while. Ballads like “Someday, somewhere”. “Beautiful” and “Forever and a day” change up the pace and show off Alimorad’s vocal skills, but overall I think the up-tempo, rockier tunes are his stronger suit.
Alimorad’s voice and style is reminiscent of artists like Rick Springfield (Alimorad is a big fan) and Bryan Adams. Specifically, there’s an immediacy and straightforwardness to his lyrics and music that really reminds me of Adams. And like the tunes of both Adams and Springfield, Alimorad’s songs set up a scene and tell a story: in this case, usually a love-story.
“Words left unsaid” chronicles the rise and fall of a relationship, and according to Alimorad the lyrics are directly inspired by his own experiences: “They are literally the things I never got to say. The first time I said them out loud was to the microphone and the raw emotion and passion is captured there.”
Even with the occasional harder-edged tune, this is definitely the brighter side of rock’n’roll, music made to make you want to dance and feel better. A few of the tracks are somewhat forgettable, but the quality of the vocals and the music is strong enough to keep the album solidly entertaining throughout.
A big part of Alimorad’s appeal is his voice. It’s strong, clean, and with just enough rasp in it to make it interesting. He also has has an obvious talent for writing catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics. If you haven’t heard of him, and you’re into melodic, mainstream rock, you should definitely check out this album.
You can check Jamie Alimorad out on his web-page, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, ReverbNation, and SoundCloud. -
March 2013: Interview With Jamie Alimorad
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Lauren Cirkot got to talk with Jamie Alimorad this month. He’s a pop/rock singer-songwriter that cur...Lauren Cirkot got to talk with Jamie Alimorad this month. He’s a pop/rock singer-songwriter that currently resides in Boston, MA. The interview is entirely made from fan questions. Definitely check this guy out!
What is your favorite show you’ve ever played?
Tough one right off the bat! It’s hard to pick just one specific show. Singing the National Anthem at Fenway Park was a dream come true for me and to do it representing my school (Northeastern University) made it especially thrilling. Performing my original music, there are a bunch that stands out but I’ll pick on one that I haven’t talked about too much and that’s my first ever performance at the Whisky A Go-Go. That show was amazing and it came under unusual circumstances and it was absolutely one of the best shows I’ve ever done! Great crowd and first show in LA!
Where’s one place that you’ve never played that you’d like to play?
Well there are lot of unique places that I’d like to play. I think playing in the Parthenon or the Roman Colosseum would be something absolutely fantastic! I love Las Vegas so playing in the casinos or doing something unique involving the City would be amazing! Epcot would be magical too!
What’s your favorite song that you’ve ever worked on? Either wrote yourself or worked with another artist.
Of my songs it’s definitely “Beautiful”. That song is so dear to me and very personal. It was theraputic to write and record, and it was also very difficult emotionally. The fact that the fans have really picked up on it and it’s gone to #1 on the IMC is so incredibly satisfying. I’m so happy that people have connected with that song.
There’s another song I’d like to talk about and that’s “Rock Me To Heaven” by Gino Vannelli. That song is very important to me and over the summer Gino invited me up to his studio in Portland to work together. It came as a complete shock when he asked to sing that song with me one day in the studio. It was one of the greatest musical moments of my career!
Do you have any plans to go over to Europe with the recent success you’ve had there?
Things have really been picking up in Europe and I would love to get over there! The most important thing is that you do it right, so it’s going to take some work. We’re definitely trying and thank you for your patience, you won’t be disappointed. In the mean time, stay tuned to your local mall! I know several of my songs are getting pumped through the speakers frequently!
What do you think of the Key Club closing?
That came as a huge shock, especially since I was just there! I had no idea that it was in any sort of danger of closing, so when I heard the news I was really surprised. It’s too bad that another privately owned live venue is closing its doors. I hope that whatever, and whoever steps in to take over that area does a great job
What is your best backstage moment?
Backstage, huh? Hmmmm… well there was this one time I was part of a showcase. Played to a big crowd and it was great! I mean it was a great, great show! When I came out from the stage door, there was a swarm of girls. They all screamed and they started stampeding towards me. I didn’t know what to do so I just ran. After about 30 seconds or so I said to myself, “Wait, why am I running?” and I stopped and got swarmed by everyone. It never got out of hand, but there was lots of pictures taken and autographs. Very cool experience.
How do you prepare for a show? What type of warm-ups or pre-show rituals do you have?
I like to warm up with several different vocal exercises and then sing a few tunes acapella. I do some pushups and some light marshal arts to get pumped up and then it’s time to hit the stage!
Someone told me you used to be a tour guide at Fenway Park. Do you have any stories from that?
Haha you know about that? Fenway is my home away from home… away from home. I was a tour guide there for three seasons and I met a lot of great people along the way from all over the world. Hanging out with the players and going to games was an added bonus. I wrote “What You Have” while on a tour. I was leading the group down from the Green Monster Seats and this melody came into my head. I whistled it all the way to our next stop and I told everyone that I had to pause the tour a moment so I could record this melody into my phone. I sang it and everyone applauded and I told them, “Don’t laugh, you might hear that on the radio some day.” Six months later “What You Have” went to #1 on the Indie104 Top 40 Chart.
What is your most memorable moment from the 2010 Rice & Beanpot?
The Rice & Beanpot show was out of this world! The Beanpot is always a big deal, no matter what it involved; sports, arts or academics. It was an honor to represent my school and the crowd was crazy! The sponsor of the event gave me some shirts to toss out into the crowd, so I yelled, “Who wants a free t-shirt?!” and the whole place went crazy. So naturally I said it again, and this girl came charging up to stage screaming frantically for the shirt. I reached down to give it to her and she tried to pull me into the crowd. I said, “What are you doing? Take the shirt!” And she told me she wanted my shirt! It was that kind of party! Go NU!
Have you ever had underwear thrown at you on stage? I heard a story about a concert in Boston that people rushed the stage and there were several pairs of underwear at your feet.
Hahaha yeah that’s true. I played a show at Northeastern and it got a little crazy. The place was packed. I’m pretty sure it was over capacity. Nobody could move. The lights were blinding and I couldn’t really see much of the audience. I was walking across the stage during a song and I slipped on something. I looked down, thinking it was wire, but saw that it was actually a bra! Then I looked up and saw several pair! I don’t know who through them or where they came from, but there they were! Nobody claimed ownership after the show. The roadies took them all at the end of the night.
What can we expect from you in the future? (song/EP/LP releases, video releases, tour dates?)
There’s a summer tour in the works that will be very exciting! Details will be coming soon regarding dates, cities and venues. I’m filming two videos coming up; “Beautiful” and “Crawling Back To Me”. I’m always writing and fiddling with ideas so I’d like to get to work on the next album soon. We’ll see! It’s a busy time and a great one!
Check Jamie out here:
http://jamiealimorad.com
http://myspace.com/jamiealimorad
http://twitter.com/jamiealimorad
http://youtube.com/JamieAlimorad -
Jamie Alimorad- Words Left Unsaid
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Back in 2010 I reviewed Jamie Alimorad's debut EP Cornerstone. It was one of the finest albums I had...Back in 2010 I reviewed Jamie Alimorad's debut EP Cornerstone. It was one of the finest albums I had heard in quite some time. Especially for a college musician, this four-song EP was jammed back with memorable hooks, melodies and lyrics.
I quickly became a fan of his upbeat writing and smooth voice. The album spawned four #1 singles on the Indie104 Top 40 chart.
Now Alimorad is returning with his first full-length album. Words Left Unsaid contains a dozen songs and each one is better than the next. No filler here folks. If he chooses, he could probably have twelve hit singles.
Alimorad picked up right where he left off with Cornerstone and has matured in a way to show that he's not just a flash in the pan. He has already received two nominations for the 2013 Artists In Music Awards (Best Pop Artist and Best Rock Artist) for the album before its release. Here is a track by track review of Words Left Unsaid.
The album opens with "Tiffany", a hard rock song telling the story of a night out on the town and a chance encounter with a beautiful girl. The music compliments the nerves and adrenaline of what it’s like to go up to that attractive girl at the bar.
The bridge of the song soars into a key change and as the song comes to a conclusion one wonders how any song going forward could top that. But that’s what makes Jamie Alimorad so good. “Dancing With You” follows and is a perfect blend of pop/rock and dance. It has a flare of Hot Chelle Rae or a Disney act to it, but make no mistake that is not an insult.
Alimorad mixes of rhythmic feels within the arrangement while still keeping the dance beat, providing some variety to the listener. It was the lead single off the album released in June and has been doing very well on indie and satellite radio.
“Can’t Stop Thinking About You” is the third track. A straight-ahead song about missing the one you love. Can’t Stop settles into a groove right away and keeps it going, a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. “Someday, Somewhere” is up next.
The first ballad on the album it has a bit of a modern country pop feel to it. The melody is simply gorgeous and the lyrics tell the story of holding out hope that the one you loved will come back to you one day. Alimorad really gives a signature vocal performance on this track and the last chorus is a highlight of the album, which brought on comparisons to Paul McCartney and Steven Tyler.
It’s the perfect transition for the hard rock tone that album brings next.
The fifth song on the album, “Weapon”, is a huge departure from what we’ve grown to consider the “typical” Alimorad sound. This is a hard rocker. The verses carry a vibe from an early twentieth century murder-mystery radio program, but the wallop comes in the pre-chorus and into the chorus.
The build in the bridge has such sweet tension and the lyrics of sexual tension and the use of sexuality to get what one wants is masterful. “That’s What She Said” is due up next and it’s exactly what you think it is. It’s sure to be a hit with teenage and college males. The bridge has a dubstep-like break down that is a standout moment in the song.
The lyrics are all double entendres and its disco dance groove make this primed to be a huge crossover hit.
“Beautiful” is the seventh track on the album and an absolutely gorgeous ballad. The lyrics are tearjerking and the arrangement is stunning. Alimorad shows off his range as a vocalist and superb technique to control his dynamics.
The emotion is so raw, it’s as if he’s singing just to you. The last chorus is another standout moment on the album. “Get You Back” is a peppy pop/rock number that puts a smile on your face and makes wiping away any tears that “Beautiful” brought out. This short and sweet number is a fun one and will have you singing along in no time.
“Does It Really Have To End This Way” is another fun pop/rock song that has a bit of a pop/punk flair to it as well. Alimorad questions in the song why and how feelings are changing and hoping that things won’t be awkward after the breakup. “Crawling Back To Me” is a real throwback to the glory days of pop/punk, but once again with an Alimorad twist.
The lyrics are hysterical and anyone that has felt their ex is crazy will relate to this song. Alimorad also uses subtle chromatic harmonies that vary up moods and accent certain lyrics.
“Don’t Say It’s Over” brings the listener back into the rock world. Heavy guitars in the chorus and powerful vocals throughout, Alimorad really digs deep in this one. The quality of his voice in the verses are stand out and the big harmonies in the chorus are exactly what we’ve come to expect from him.
The lead guitar during the outro leads perfectly into the finally song on the album, “Forever And A Day”. This track represents another form of departure from what we’ve come to expect from Alimorad. First off it’s in 6/8, it’s predominantly just acoustic guitar and vocals and the harmonies bring out more of a 90’s alternative sound.
The big standout moment is when the full band comes in after second verse and takes the listener to the land of big, epic rock. As the song comes to a conclusion Alimorad sings, “I will love you,” and with that the drums make their last hit, the strings play on for a suspension, the bass comes in for one more note and the album is over.
Alimorad has really outdone himself with Words Left Unsaid. In the just under two years since Cornerstone he has matured and developed into an even more masterful artist. It’s hard to pick a favorite song off Words Left Unsaid. As a music lover I would encourage everyone to give the album a full listen.
There is no filler here and Alimorad has firmly put himself on the map with Words Left Unsaid. -
Jamie Alimorad Cornerstone/Words Left Unsaid Review
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Out of Boston comes singer/songwriter JAMIE ALIMORAD and I am safe to say that finally we have here ...Out of Boston comes singer/songwriter JAMIE ALIMORAD and I am safe to say that finally we have here a true AOR performer in the original 80s American tradition. His mentor was FEE WAYBILL and musically he is influenced by RICK SPRINGFIELD.
The 4 incredible catchy tunes on his 2010 released debut EP ‘Cornerstone’ come across like a mix between the 80s Poprock of BRYAN ADAMS, RICHARD MARX, DENNIS DEYOUNG, RICK MATHEWS, DANNY WILDE and a strong touch of 80s Classic AOR/Radiorock that recall SIGNAL, JIMMY DAVIS, VAN STEPHENSON and PREVIEW. Jamie’s vocals are spot-on and breathe pure 80s American AOR and so is the music, which in the end makes this EP a wet dream for any fan of 80s American Singer-Songwriter AOR-Rock. Uptempo catchy AOR/Poprock is the name of the game on especially the EP ‘Cornerstone’, with such tunes like “What you have”, “She is…” and the massive sounding “Say with me” (in the style of the ANDY TAYLOR classic “I might lie”), all a must-hear if you’re a real AOR fan!
Closing track “In her smile” is a little more laid-back, but still AOR all the way and actually sounding dangerously close to VAN STEPHENSON and BRYAN ADAMS! The new and also first full-length CD of Jamie is titled ‘Words left unsaid’ and happily this record continues the style of the EP, so once again happy summer radiofriendly catchy AOR/Poprock with clean melodies, catchy hooks and superb vocals. Highlights on this CD are the uptempo Rockers “Tiffany” (RICK SPRINGFIELD meets the very first HAREM SCAREM!), “Does it really have to end this way?”, “Dancing with you” and “Don’t say it’s over”, the midtempo “Beautiful” and the fantastic closing AOR ballad “Forever and a day”. The album is a little more diverse than the EP and also add some modern Rock influences (kinda like the latest NIGHT RANGER and RICK SPRINGFIELD albums during a song like “Crawling back to me”), which is a good thing and also the production/sound quality is huge, compared to the EP!
If there’s one artist I would like to highly recommend at the moment then it is JAMIE ALIMORAD. Now this is how AOR should sound like! Forget all those European AOR wanna-bee bands and all the AOR label organised projects, because here we have something really original in the shape of a multi-instrumentalist/ singer/songwriter, who is able to write original catchy AOR/Melodic Poprock tunes in the style of the American/Canadian tradition of legendary artists like VAN STEPHENSON, RICK MATHEWS, RICK SPRINGFIELD, BRYAN ADAMS, BUTCH WALKER, BERNIE LABARGE, STAN MEISSNER and even STAN BUSH!
Ratings Gabor 9/10 -
"Dancing with You"- And Jamie Alimorad
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Boston area artist, Jamie Alimorad has been rockin the scene and the indie charts for a few years, n...Boston area artist, Jamie Alimorad has been rockin the scene and the indie charts for a few years, now. His latest independent single, “Dancing with You,” is another in a long line of fantastic songs to come from the fellow with “the most played song in the history of iRadio in Los Angeles.”
Now let me be perfectly blunt, here. I listen to the radio once or twice a week, just to hear what the kids are into. Most of it is junk. I do find myself surprised, lately, that there is some good stuff on the radio. I don’t know the name of the bands or the songs, but I’ve been hearing a lot of experimentation, perhaps a nod to an older and simpler production style, and (thank goodnes) less and less autotune, lately. Some of it is downright inspiring ( I did not say that about radio).
“Dancing with You” is a song I could hear on the radio. As a matter of fact, I could crank it loud and proud with the top down and cruisin’ slow and low. “Let the music take you over, Let the rhythm take control…” I don’t like to call anything a “feel good number,” but man this tune makes me feel good! I don’t know if this is a pop song, a rock song, a dance tune, or what, but it’s a good song – which fits right into my answer for the “what kind of music do you listen to?” question – “Good Music!”
I’ve played this one a dozen times, and it keeps growing on me. In the words of the immortals, “two thumbs up!” Alimorad has a musical sensibility that will open the ears of almost anyone. I mean, you’re gonna have to be just messed up not to like this one.
I gotta admit that I’ve been jamming Jamie’s other songs, also. This cat is onto something, he’s got the chops, the style and the sounds to please “the kids” and the old geezers like me! I’m looking forward to reviewing the whole record for you, real soon. In the meantime, do yourself a favor and check him out!
You can do that here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dancing-with-you-single/id538860585
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamiealimorad
http://www.facebook.com/jamiealimorad -
Interview With Jamie Alimorad
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Here is a little information on what Jamie is up to: I just wrapped a big promo tour that was out W...Here is a little information on what Jamie is up to: I just wrapped a big promo tour that was out West. I formed a new band of some of LA's top session players and we did the whole circuit. Lots of the Sunset Strip venues including the Whiskey and the Roxy. I also headlined at the Troubadour, the Good Hurt and was a marquis performer at the first Indie Entertainment Summit. I also had the tremendous opportunity to work with Grammy-nominated and Juno Award winning artist Gino Vannelli in his studio. We got together again at his shows in Niagara Falls this past weekend. He's an awesome artist and the best singer in the world, not to mention the most incredible songwriter I think we've ever seen.
I would say there is no one HQ for me. I'm widely considered a Boston artist because that's where I got my start in college, but my business base is in LA.
As far as a current tour goes, we're working on some dates. We're focusing on new and creative ways to advertise the album and get my name out there. Should be fun!
The latest release is Words Left Unsaid, which features the number one singles "Dancing With You", Indie104 Top 100 #1 hit, and "That's What She Said", #1 for a record five consecutive weeks on the IMC ReverbNation chart.
I sang background vocals on Rick Springfield's new single "I Hate Myself".
And now onto our interview with Jamie conducted by INDIE &a JONEZ
Jamie, thanks for sitting down with us. I think the first thing we all want to know is can you tell us about the time between winning Northeastern University Idol // singing the national anthem at Boston's Fenway Park and up to the current release of Words Left Unsaid?
Well a lot has happened since that time. First off, I can't tell you what a thrill it was to sing the National Anthem at Fenway Park. I grew up a Red Sox fan and to have the opportunity to sing in that legendary stadium was a dream come true.
That was in May of 2010. Since then I released two albums; my debut EP, Cornerstone, spawned four #1 singles on the Indie104 charts, including "She Is..." which stayed at #1 for two months and became the most played song in the history of iRadio LA, the largest independent radio station in the world. I recently released my second album, and first full-length, Words Left Unsaid. The response has been so great! The first single "Dancing With You" got great reviews and sold really well and the second one, "That's What She Said", is tearing up the IMC ReverbNation charts, staying at #1 for five consecutive weeks.
I've also had the pleasure of touring the country and playing in some of the greatest venues you could imagine! They've all been great, but some have really stood out. I've headlined at the Whisky A Go-Go, the Roxy and the Troubadour out in Los Angeles. I've also headlined in Vegas, had a string of headlining performances in Phoenix and back East I've been a part of numerous music festivals and have had the opportunity to play on the National Mall in Washington D.C. twice for the National Cherry Blossom Festival!
Were you surprised at how well received the Cornerstone EP was, particularly how fast "She is...." was blowing up in L.A.?
Yes and no. I knew that I had put out a quality EP, it was just a matter of how many sets of ears would hear it. It was terrific that many radio stations picked up the singles "What You Have" and "She Is..." and they really championed them into success. I was blown away at how well received they were in LA. Of course Hollywood is the entertainment capital of the world so that's where you want to make it! Before the singles were doing anything out there, I had received some interest in having me come out and perform. So we kinda did it backwards. We booked the gigs without having really anything going out there and then the radio took off and suddenly we were getting all these requests! When we got out there, the places were packed and the reactions were great! The second time around this year was even better!
Where can people get their own copies of the latest record and what did you want to get across to listeners with the release of "Words Left Unsaid"?
You can download copies at your major digital realtors; iTunes, AmazonMP3 Store, Rhapsody, eMusic, CD Baby and all the rest. Physical copies of the CD can be purchased on my facebook page at http://facebook.com/jamiealimorad and my new relaunched website, http://jamiealimorad.com.
When you listen to Words Left Unsaid, I want you to feel happy. The songs are upbeat and they have a positive message. Even the sadder songs offer hope in the end. We've all been through bad breakups and relationships that were rocky. This is an album that can bring people together and to celebrate the good times.
Was there anything in your songwriting/recording process that you think lent itself to that vision?
Words Left Unsaid was a really fun album to record. It was done at various points throughout 2011 and is based on a past relationship. When you sit down with the lyrics you can see that the album reads as a story. Like a series of journal entries. As much fun as it was, it was very difficult too. I was writing and recording much of these songs as the events were happening to me. It was my therapy to get over the relationship.
When you're out gigging, where is your favorite place that you've played and where is the one, bucket list place, that you HAVE TO PLAY?
For the record, we all enjoyed The Roxy show from last year - those of us that were there and those that have seen the Youtube clips. Haha that was a great show! I love playing the Roxy, but this year they gave us a hard time and they actually canceled the show on us, much to the shagrin of all the people that came out to attend the show. It caused some big problems but I won in the end.
Anyway, there are lots of great venues I would like to play! I'm going to answer your question with something outside the box. I'm a huge Beatles fan, HUGE! So it would have to be Abbey Road Studios. As far as where I've played in the past, it's tough to pick just one. There have been a lot of great venues and unique opportunities. For example, I've had the pleasure of playing on the National Mall in front of thousands of people, or singing at Fenway Park, or representing Northeastern University in the Beanpot concert at the Paradise in Boston, the Carrier Dome in Syracuse and singing with Gino Vannelli in Portland. Haha it's hard to pick just one.
Any plans for incorporating your past with your future by bringing a marching band sound into the equation?
Wow that would be awesome! I'm actually trying to do that in an indirect way. We'll see if that takes off. Can't really say much now. I loved being in marching band. I had the pleasure of being drum major for two years in high school and we traveled all over the country performing. But there was nothing like walking down Main Street U.S.A. in Disney World. That was something I'll never forget.
We saw your recent tweets about how pumped you were to have worked with Rick Springfield on his very recent track "I hate myself". How did you come about landing this gig & what was the best bit?
I love Rick. He is one of my favorite artists and has served as a huge inspiration for me musically. For his latest release he actually had an open call for submissions so I sent something in and his team wrote back saying they wanted to use it. So I did a better quality recording at home and it made the cut. I wish I could've gone out to the Black Lagoon Studio and worked with him personally, but this will do for now.
What's next for you and where can we catch you?
Right now it's just promo, promo, promo. We're exploring new and creative ways to get the material out there to people. It's all about expanding the audience and generating a connection with the fans. The relaunching of my website is huge. I cannot wait to get that thing up and running because that's going to generate a lot of new avenues for me. I've had a lot of crazy ideas to get my name out there but without a digital base it's hard to direct people somewhere. So as much as a treat it is for me, it's you guys that win out in the end! I'm working on some shows at the moment, but I can't say much right now. You work so hard to get a product out there that you're proud of. Then the real work starts and it's about getting people to hear it. We've done a great job of that out in the field with live shows, but now we have to use the internet to our advantage, so get ready to see more of me on the World Wide Web.
Is there's anything at all that you want to get out there to let people know about?
Here is a little information on what Jamie is up to: I just wrapped a big promo tour that was out West. I formed a new band of some of LA's top session players and we did the whole circuit. Lots of the Sunset Strip venues including the Whiskey and the Roxy. I also headlined at the Troubadour, the Good Hurt and was a marquis performer at the first Indie Entertainment Summit. I also had the tremendous opportunity to work with Grammy-nominated and Juno Award winning artist Gino Vannelli in his studio. We got together again at his shows in Niagara Falls this past weekend. He's an awesome artist and the best singer in the world, not to mention the most incredible songwriter I think we've ever seen.
I would say there is no one HQ for me. I'm widely considered a Boston artist because that's where I got my start in college, but my business base is in LA.
As far as a current tour goes, we're working on some dates. We're focusing on new and creative ways to advertise the album and get my name out there. Should be fun!
The latest release is Words Left Unsaid, which features the number one singles "Dancing With You", Indie104 Top 100 #1 hit, and "That's What She Said", #1 for a record five consecutive weeks on the IMC ReverbNation chart.
I sang background vocals on Rick Springfield's new single "I Hate Myself".
And now onto our interview with Jamie conducted by INDIE &a JONEZ
Jamie, thanks for sitting down with us. I think the first thing we all want to know is can you tell us about the time between winning Northeastern University Idol // singing the national anthem at Boston's Fenway Park and up to the current release of Words Left Unsaid?
Well a lot has happened since that time. First off, I can't tell you what a thrill it was to sing the National Anthem at Fenway Park. I grew up a Red Sox fan and to have the opportunity to sing in that legendary stadium was a dream come true.
That was in May of 2010. Since then I released two albums; my debut EP, Cornerstone, spawned four #1 singles on the Indie104 charts, including "She Is..." which stayed at #1 for two months and became the most played song in the history of iRadio LA, the largest independent radio station in the world. I recently released my second album, and first full-length, Words Left Unsaid. The response has been so great! The first single "Dancing With You" got great reviews and sold really well and the second one, "That's What She Said", is tearing up the IMC ReverbNation charts, staying at #1 for five consecutive weeks.
I've also had the pleasure of touring the country and playing in some of the greatest venues you could imagine! They've all been great, but some have really stood out. I've headlined at the Whisky A Go-Go, the Roxy and the Troubadour out in Los Angeles. I've also headlined in Vegas, had a string of headlining performances in Phoenix and back East I've been a part of numerous music festivals and have had the opportunity to play on the National Mall in Washington D.C. twice for the National Cherry Blossom Festival!
Were you surprised at how well received the Cornerstone EP was, particularly how fast "She is...." was blowing up in L.A.?
Yes and no. I knew that I had put out a quality EP, it was just a matter of how many sets of ears would hear it. It was terrific that many radio stations picked up the singles "What You Have" and "She Is..." and they really championed them into success. I was blown away at how well received they were in LA. Of course Hollywood is the entertainment capital of the world so that's where you want to make it! Before the singles were doing anything out there, I had received some interest in having me come out and perform. So we kinda did it backwards. We booked the gigs without having really anything going out there and then the radio took off and suddenly we were getting all these requests! When we got out there, the places were packed and the reactions were great! The second time around this year was even better!
Where can people get their own copies of the latest record and what did you want to get across to listeners with the release of "Words Left Unsaid"?
You can download copies at your major digital realtors; iTunes, AmazonMP3 Store, Rhapsody, eMusic, CD Baby and all the rest. Physical copies of the CD can be purchased on my facebook page at http://facebook.com/jamiealimorad and my new relaunched website, http://jamiealimorad.com.
When you listen to Words Left Unsaid, I want you to feel happy. The songs are upbeat and they have a positive message. Even the sadder songs offer hope in the end. We've all been through bad breakups and relationships that were rocky. This is an album that can bring people together and to celebrate the good times.
Was there anything in your songwriting/recording process that you think lent itself to that vision?
Words Left Unsaid was a really fun album to record. It was done at various points throughout 2011 and is based on a past relationship. When you sit down with the lyrics you can see that the album reads as a story. Like a series of journal entries. As much fun as it was, it was very difficult too. I was writing and recording much of these songs as the events were happening to me. It was my therapy to get over the relationship.
When you're out gigging, where is your favorite place that you've played and where is the one, bucket list place, that you HAVE TO PLAY?
For the record, we all enjoyed The Roxy show from last year - those of us that were there and those that have seen the Youtube clips. Haha that was a great show! I love playing the Roxy, but this year they gave us a hard time and they actually canceled the show on us, much to the shagrin of all the people that came out to attend the show. It caused some big problems but I won in the end.
Anyway, there are lots of great venues I would like to play! I'm going to answer your question with something outside the box. I'm a huge Beatles fan, HUGE! So it would have to be Abbey Road Studios. As far as where I've played in the past, it's tough to pick just one. There have been a lot of great venues and unique opportunities. For example, I've had the pleasure of playing on the National Mall in front of thousands of people, or singing at Fenway Park, or representing Northeastern University in the Beanpot concert at the Paradise in Boston, the Carrier Dome in Syracuse and singing with Gino Vannelli in Portland. Haha it's hard to pick just one.
Any plans for incorporating your past with your future by bringing a marching band sound into the equation?
Wow that would be awesome! I'm actually trying to do that in an indirect way. We'll see if that takes off. Can't really say much now. I loved being in marching band. I had the pleasure of being drum major for two years in high school and we traveled all over the country performing. But there was nothing like walking down Main Street U.S.A. in Disney World. That was something I'll never forget.
We saw your recent tweets about how pumped you were to have worked with Rick Springfield on his very recent track "I hate myself". How did you come about landing this gig & what was the best bit?
I love Rick. He is one of my favorite artists and has served as a huge inspiration for me musically. For his latest release he actually had an open call for submissions so I sent something in and his team wrote back saying they wanted to use it. So I did a better quality recording at home and it made the cut. I wish I could've gone out to the Black Lagoon Studio and worked with him personally, but this will do for now.
What's next for you and where can we catch you?
Right now it's just promo, promo, promo. We're exploring new and creative ways to get the material out there to people. It's all about expanding the audience and generating a connection with the fans. The relaunching of my website is huge. I cannot wait to get that thing up and running because that's going to generate a lot of new avenues for me. I've had a lot of crazy ideas to get my name out there but without a digital base it's hard to direct people somewhere. So as much as a treat it is for me, it's you guys that win out in the end! I'm working on some shows at the moment, but I can't say much right now. You work so hard to get a product out there that you're proud of. Then the real work starts and it's about getting people to hear it. We've done a great job of that out in the field with live shows, but now we have to use the internet to our advantage, so get ready to see more of me on the World Wide Web.
Is there's anything at all that you want to get out there to let people know about?
Well first off, thank you for taking the time to do this interview. It's always a pleasure to talk to the Indie Music Bus crew. Words Left Unsaid is a tremendous album. I'm so proud of what I was able to accomplish with that record. It's a great slice of pop/rock and especially with the weather turning colder, this is the type of album that will get you up and moving to keep you warm! Stay tuned to my website (http://jamiealimorad.com), my facebook (http://facebook.com/jamiealimorad) and twitter (http://twitter.com/jamiealimorad) for some updates on news, shows and extra goodies for listeners. -
Jamie Alimorad: Words Left Unsaid
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De award winnende singer-songwriter Jamie Alimorad keert onvoorwaardelijk terug naar de Indie rock. ...De award winnende singer-songwriter Jamie Alimorad keert onvoorwaardelijk terug naar de Indie rock. Jamie maakt al jaren de Boston area muziekscène onveilig met zijn pop en rocksound. ’Words Left Unsaid’ is de follow-up van de veelgeprezen debuut EP ‘Cornerstone’ uit September 2010. De 12 zelfgepende tracks zijn begeesterd door een rijk gevulde rocktune die samenvloeien met Indie rock. Jamie heeft een geweldige stem en de arrangementen zitten dan ook rotsvast. Samen met zijn begeleidingsband verheerlijk Jamie ons met actuele popdeuntjes en tast hij de grenzen af met knappe mainstream rock. De single ‘Dancing With You’ is een heerlijke rocksong die de vijfde plaats piekte in de Indie104 Top 100.
Net als ‘That’s What She Said’ dat een hoogste notering had op plaats drie in de IMC ReverbNation Top 10. Adelbrieven die alvast kunnen tellen. Het schijfje opent met het vlammende en smokerige ‘Tiffany’. En zo staan er uiteraard nog heel wat nummers te blinken. De ballades ‘Someday, Somewhere’, ‘Beautiful’ en de afsluiter ‘Forever And A Day’ geven het geheel de nodige adempauzes. Heel wat tracks zijn doorspekt met het gevoel die ooit de jonge Canadese rocker bij ons aanwakkerde. Popgevoelige rock-’n-roll.
A few have never heard of Jamie Alimorad, shame on you because this is top!
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Jamie Alimorad- Guest On Twitter Tuesday Live
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Today Mark and I had the pleasure of meeting JAMIE ALIMORAD a very talented guy of musical knowledg...Today Mark and I had the pleasure of meeting JAMIE ALIMORAD a very talented guy of musical knowledge. His music ranges from the 60’s with the Beatles to the 80’s with bands like the Tubes and Boston, and this amazed me even Level 42 and Yes!
We had a great audience tune in live to hear the show, I have to admit we did more talking than playing music this week, however the topics of conversation were very interesting to say the least and not just about music either! At one part in the show I do believe there was a debate over who makes the best pizza!!! Well I can answer that – I do! “Easy on the Cheese!” Sexy guitars were also mentioned! lol
Jamie talked about his current album Cornerstone and his upcoming album planned for early 2012. He talked about his “PledgeMusic campaign” and how you can help! He also talked about his early music career and of course the many bands that have influenced and inspired him!
Listen to the podcast and hear how the 60’s movie HELP! made him want to get into the music business! I could waffle on and on about what he said but its better coming from JAMIE ALIMORAD so here is where you can hear the podcast:
http://butterfliesradio.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-01T19_36_52-07_00
His music has an 80’s feel with a modern day touch, if you get what I mean! Lol He has a real passion for what he does, and I tell you it comes across in his music. Take a look at one of his live videos and see what he puts out on stage!
During the show we featured three of his songs currently on our rotation and these can be heard or requested at any time from our web page:
WHAT YOU HAVE
“What You Have” is one of my favorite songs that I’ve written and was my very first single. In April it went to #1 on the Indie104 Top 40 chart and stayed there for three months! While I was in college I worked as a tour guide at Fenway Park. I used to sing and whistle between stops and one day this melody popped into my head. I stopped the tour and sang it into my phone. I told the tour that one day they’ll hear it on the radio and to remember this moment. It’s always been a crowd pleaser from the moment I started performing it in concert and it’s fun to hear the audience singing along to it.
SHE IS…
The second single off the EP and second #1. The big power ballad. I’m a huge fan of 80’s music and the decade is arguably most known for its power ballad’s and I felt that the new decade could use a dose. This was the last song I wrote before going into the studio to record Cornerstone. I was nervous bringing it in for the band to learn. I didn’t think they would like it and when they stood their silently after the first time I played it for them, I feared this was the case. I told them okay well let’s do the other fast song and they stopped me and said they thought it was the best song they had heard thus far. It was a blast to record and I love to sing it live.
STAY WITH ME
Another homage to the 80’s. I was whistling randomly one day and I whistled the opening bit to the tune. The melody just followed and I used to phrase “stay with me” as dummy lyrics for the chorus. I sat on it for awhile and thought that it was a good enough theme and decided to keep it. The song went through many metamorphosis and the version you hear on the album is probably about the fourth version of the song. I think it clocks in around 2:47. When we first played it, it was almost four and a half minutes. Serious edits!
Here are the questions that I didn’t get to ask during the show:
How did you come up with the name CORNERSTONE for your first album?
I wanted the name of my first album to be something significant. I always complained in English class how the teachers would make us look for things that often seemed way too deep for what I felt the author was trying to portray. But low and behold I wanted to have a title for it that had many meanings that would make people look for themes. The elementary school I went to celebrated it’s 100th birthday when I was in fourth grade. My teacher took the class outside the school to look at a stone in the structure. I had never noticed it before but this stone had an engravement. Parsons Memorial School was dedicated to the memory of three of his children who passed away. It was then that my teacher told us that this was the school’s cornerstone, the first stone placed in its construction. It’s something that always stayed with me and I would visit the stone every so often when I would go to school. The back cover of the album is that actual cornerstone that we photoshopped to put the album info in.
Why I chose the name is because it’s my first public work. It’s my foundation. And now for the English teacher part. A cornerstone has four sides and the EP has four songs. The songs were inspired by four artists; the Tubes, the Beatles, Rick Springfield and Richard Marx. And most importantly my foundation in life is four people; my mom, dad, grandma and grandpa.
How hard is it in today’s world with so much competition is it to be an independent musician?
I think it’s extremely difficult to make it in today’s market. The internet is a great tool to get your material out there, but the problem is that everybody thinks they can sing now. That’s the new fad in our society and as long as these shows exist that promote “unknown” talent, that trend will continue. And that’s unfair because that’s no way to judge a quote/unquote artist. How can you judge someone singing someone else’s material? That’s just glorified karaoke. The YouTube phenomena is great but that’s also a lot of people posting covers. There’s nothing wrong with performing a cover but when you expect that cover to take you to super stardom, well, that’s just wrong. This is all my opinion. I compare it to a crowded subway. You have an infinite amount of people trying to fit into a finite amount of space. Only a handful will make it through and it’s not always the people that really need to catch that train.
What venue would you love to play at and who would you love to share the stage with?
That’s a tough question. There are a lot of venues that I would love to play. I had the honor of playing the Whisky A Go-Go in LA this summer which was a real thrill. Being a huge Red Sox fan I would love to play a concert at Fenway Park. As far as sharing the stage, I’d love to with the Tubes, Rick Springfield, Richard Marx, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and many others.
If you had a chance to sing with Paul McCartney, what song would you sing?
Oh wow another tough one. He has so many! “The Night Before” was the first of his songs that I really got into, so for sentimental reasons maybe that one.
If you had to pick an artist to cover your song “She Is…” who would you chose to sing that song?
I think Richard Marx would do a slammin’ version of it!
What has been your biggest achievement this year?(2011)
I did my first national tour this year and played to great crowds all across the country. I scored three #1 singles on the Indie104 Top 40 chart and the fourth song peaked at #3. I’m really proud of the success that Cornerstone has had.
Check out all of JAMIE ALIMORAD’S social sites
www.facebook.com/jamiealimorad
www.twitter.com/JamieAlimorad
http://myspace.com/jamiealimorad
http://sonicbids.com/jamiealimorad
Jamie it has been a pleasure to meet you. We look forward to hearing your new album in early 2012. Please stay in touch and don’t forget…..I have spare rooms at my house, so the offer to come to Perth is there! -
Jamie Alimorad Inspired By The 60's And Playing For Today, An Artist Not To Be Missed
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Tell us about your start in music – your inspiration- I’ve been performing pretty much my entir...Tell us about your start in music – your inspiration-
I’ve been performing pretty much my entire life. I started singing when I was about three and began piano at seven. I always had thought of music as a career but I didn’t put it first until I was in seventh grade. That year I was exposed to the Beatles- I mean REALLY exposed to the Beatles. My uncle let me borrow the film Help! and I became captivated by these four lads from Liverpool. Whatever magic they had in the 60's when they broke, they had on me in the 2000's. It was an epiphany. I knew right then and there that this is what I wanted to do and I never looked back.
How long have you been writing music and performing?
I wrote my first song when I was nine years old. My grandpa had just passed away and the emotions I was feeling led me to writing my first song. I had this idea for a melody and the lyrics just described how I felt.
I did my first non-school performance with my first band in January 2002. It was a school dance and we played the middle set between DJ sets. It was a really big hit. We disbanded later that year but the few gigs we played were awesome and we had some good success for a middle school band.
When you write a song, is it about the music, the words, does it all come at once or change each time?
Each song is different. Trevor Rabin once said there are two ways to write a song; your way and the wrong way. The more I think about that statement the more I realize how correct he was. I studied music technology at Northeastern University and the major was compositionally based. Professors would try and make you compose the way they do and they’d tell you at the start of the semester that their methods are just guidelines. But then if you didn’t do it exactly the way they wanted you to, they’d give you a bad mark. I would try to incorporate their ideas into my style and they’d rip it. If I did it exactly the way they would, I’d get a good grade. That was a very hard thing to go through but it will serve me well in the long run if I have to compose for a specific outlet. But for my own music, it could come from a random melody I thought of or a chord progression I did on my keyboard. I rarely write the lyrics first.
Who are your musical influences?
I have a lot of musical influences that go across several genres but when people ask me to describe my music I tell them take the Beatles from 1964-1966, the Tubes and Rick Springfield, have them make a musical baby, that baby would be me. I write and perform pop/rock music that blends elements from the 60's, 70's and 80's and put a modern twist on it. Catchy hooks, sing-a-long melodies, big harmonies, I LOVE harmonies and of course a lot of guitars. I’m a piano player but I’ve always wanted to play guitar. I can do rhythm stuff but I can’t solo very well. Guitar is a sexy instrument, ya know? There’s just something about a good distorted electric guitar. It gives me an excitement that piano doesn’t do. Most of my material is guitar driven and the piano/keys add to the texture.
What is your goal in music? What would be enough and what would be your dream?
My goal is to be a top-selling artist. I make no bones about it. I want to be the best and I’ll get there. I have a lot of drive and I know what I’m capable of, especially when I put my mind to it. A lot of people want to be rock stars, maybe even everybody, but most want to do it for the glory. I want to do it for the music. I want to connect with people, I want to make them happy. So on a dream level, being a multi-platinum recording artist is the goal, but on a personal level I want my songs to connect with people. Music is so important and special to me. It’s like a time machine and specific songs will take me back to a specific time and make me think of those days. It brings a smile to my face. If someone came up to me and told me my music did that for them, that’d make me the happiest person in the world.
What was your most memorable gig and why?
Definitely last year at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. I played there as part of Syracuse University’s Relay For Life. First off, I was truly touched to be asked to play at such an event. Relay For Life is something I encourage everyone to do at least once. You’re raising money for a good cause and it brings people closer together. The events at SU were beautiful and really moved me. The performance itself was a very unique experience as well. The stage was in one of the endzones of the football field and when you looked out you saw all these tents and sleeping bags and people playing catch. It was wild! I played at 2:00 in the morning and everyone was still buzzing. It was great! I’m trying to get back there this year but I’m not sure with my touring schedule if I’ll be able to play the event. Either way, kudos to Syracuse. Any other school that does Relay should model themselves after them.
What do you have in the works for 2011?
I actually just started the 2011 tour in January at the National Underground in Manhattan. A couple of hours ago I returned from the Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, PA. You guys in Harrisburg know how to rock! Last night I played and the crowd was phenomenal! Myself and the band had so much fun meeting artists from all over the country and sitting in on the different panels. Last week I was up in Boston at the Hard Rock Cafe and it was great being back in town. I started my solo career in Boston while I was at Northeastern and it the gig was a homecoming of sorts. Great crowd, great energy. I’m in the works of booking dates for the summer all across the country and I also started recording my first full-length album last week while in Boston. It’s gonna be good!
Where can we find your music or here you play?
On February 26th I’m back in Manhattan at the Alphabet Lounge and have two more New York gigs booked for April 15th with the Live @ Best Buy Concert Series in Union Square and Arelene’s Grocery on May 27th. The tour is also taking me down to D.C. for the first time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. My debut EP is available on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cornerstone-ep/id392888815 and Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Cornerstone/dp/B0043VIUWM/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298248832&sr=301-1. Those are some long URL’s but they’ll take you directly there haha. I’m on facebook at http://facebook.com/jamiealimorad, myspace at http://myspace.com/jamiealimorad and follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/jamiealimorad. -
Jamie Alimorad- Cornerstone EP Review
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Jamie Alimorad - Cornerstone [EP] 2010, Jamie Alimorad Jamie Alimorad is a New York City born re...Jamie Alimorad - Cornerstone [EP]
2010, Jamie Alimorad
Jamie Alimorad is a New York City born resident of Boston; an exciting young singer/songwriter with a voice that stands out in a crowded marketplace. With influences ranging from The Beatles to The Tubes, from Rick Springfield to David Foster, Alimorad’s songwriting is steeped in melodicism and a distinct pop sensibility. These qualities shine through on Alimorad’s most recent EP, Cornerstone.
Cornerstone opens on a high note with the pop/rock anthem feel of "What You Have"; a love song written amidst of confusion and longing for times of old. Alimorad is offering someone a new path here in glorious pop terms, complete with a soaring chorus and active arrangement you'll want to dance along to. "She Is..." is a classic ode; a love someone who is your home and world all wrapped up in one. The vocal harmonies here are tremendous, and Alimorad once again concocts an arrangement you'll find it difficult to get out of your head. Alimorad muscles up the guitar sound, Van Halen style on "Stay With Me". Drop this song at top-40 radio circa 1985 and Alimorad would have a major hit on his hand. Even today there's room for a song this infectious on the radio. Cornerstone closes on a more genteel pop note with "In Her Smile", a peppy, mooning love song with a chorus that sticks with you.
Jamie Alimorad has a more-than-pleasant voice and a knack for penning catchy pop/rock songs with tremendous upside. It's hard not to like Alimorad from the get-go, and this kind of material is always a threat to be picked up radio station in a big city and go viral. Don't be surprised if we hear more from Jamie Alimorad in the future. For now, Cornerstone is a tremendous start.
Rating: 4 Stars (Out of 5)
Learn more about Jamie Alimorad at www.myspace.com/jamiealimorad or www.facebook.com/jamiealimorad. Cornerstone is a digital-only EP, available from Cornerstone, CDBaby and iTunes. -
Jamie Alimorad Album Review
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Jamie Alimorad is an award-winning singer and songwriter out of the Boston college scene. His debut ...Jamie Alimorad is an award-winning singer and songwriter out of the Boston college scene. His debut effort, "Cornerstone", is a perfect example of what this artist is all about; mature songwriting and excellent musicianship.
This four song EP is fresh and exciting and offers a new direction to today's otherwise mundane pop/rock genre.
The lead single and first track "What You Have" is bright and fun that starts with Alimorad's vocal and guitar before the band kicks it into high gear. The chorus boats booming harmonies and the breakdown in the bridge is one of the most memorable moments of the track.
"She Is..." is a modern day power ballad and is arguably the best song on the album. Alimorad sings with such passion and emotion on this song that it tugs at your heart. "Stay With Me" is similar to that of an 80's/arena rock track. The track begins with a swell and goes from 0-60 in a matter of moments. "Cornerstone" closes with "In Her Smile", a sing along mid-tempo ballad that shows off part of Alimorad's Beatles influence with the "Rubber Soul"-esque harmonies during the pre-chorus.
All and all this is a very strong showing for a new artist. Alimorad is currently unsigned and an independent artist and "Cornerstone" shows that he is NOT just some wannabe musician putting out a homemade album. Be sure to check out "Cornerstone" and one of the best new artists around. -
Vents Magazine Interviews With Jamie Alimorad
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How did you get started with all this?? I started singing when I was a little kid and taking piano ...How did you get started with all this??
I started singing when I was a little kid and taking piano lessons when I was seven. Music was always a big part of my life but it wasn't until I was in seventh grade that I really wanted to make it my career. At that point I was really introduced to The Beatles. I knew their music growing up as a little kid, but it wasn't until then that I really got into them. Much like they did to millions in 1964, they changed my life. There was some magic in those songs. I wanted to create that type of magic. They became one of my biggest influences and they still are. Let me know if you need anything else.
I played in many bands from middle school through the first half of college. All those bands couldn't keep things together. Members would come and go, and they weren't as serious about it as I was. At that point I just decided to go at it alone. I recruited some musicians from school to form a band and I perform and record as a solo artist.
What's the message to transmit with your music??
My first album is love songs. I like to write love songs. A lot of people do. I enjoy them and people enjoy listening to them. Love is a universal thing and everyone can relate to that in some form or another. That's not saying it's the only subject I write about. I write about what I feel. My goal in songwriting is to promote a positive message and make people happy while listening.
What's your method at the time of writting a song??
One of my favorite guitarists, Trevor Rabin, once said, "There are two ways to write a song; your way and the wrong way." After graduating from Northeastern University with a degree in music technology and taking countless composition classes, I cannot agree with that statement more. In the end everybody has their own way of writing a song. Sometimes I'll sit at my piano or with my guitar and I'll play chords and a melody will pop into my head. Other times, and more than likely, I'll be out somewhere and a melody will pop into my head and then I whip out my phone and sing into it. People always look at me like I'm crazy but I'm just getting down my ideas.
The lyrics can come all at once or over the course of days, weeks, months, even years! I've often found that my best lyrics come to me with the music. Songwriting is such an interesting experience. It can be so easy or so frustrating, but it's so rewarding.
Which is your music influences??
Well I've already mentioned The Beatles and the impact they made on me, but before them I was heavily influenced by The Tubes. The Tubes were the first rock band I was introduced to and the sound that I heard was something I could never forget. It was so big and so exciting that I kept asking my dad to play me more. The last of my "big three" is Rick Springfield. I know that name might come as a surprise but I was able to see him in concert my senior year of high school and it was one of the best shows I have ever seen. Those three artists really shaped the way I craft my sound.
What plans do you have for the future??
My debut album, "Cornerstone", just came out and I'm busy doing a lot of promo and touring to support the release. It's really exciting! The first single "What You Have" is already getting some radio play and FM 102x even named it "song of the day" back on August 30th. I'm performing throughout New England and the Northeast and the shows have been going very well. In the process of filling out the rest of the 2010 calendar and then starting to fill up early 2011.
Which has been the funniest prank you have been or took part while on tour or after a show??
Oh wow. We haven't really done any big pranks on tour. The guys in my band and I are a bunch of jokesters but we haven't really planned any pranks. My guitarist John and my drummer Lucas have an... interesting relationship. John loves to get under Lucas' skin, but it's all in good fun and provides hours of entertainment.
I guess the most memorable moment was fairly recent when we were on a train from Boston to New York and we were sitting in the quiet car, but we were talking anyway. Not too loud but loud enough to piss one of the passengers off. At one point one of the conductors came up to us and said, "All right boys, I think it's time for you to leave." We all just stared at her and then I said, "No." We all just stared at each other some more after that and she walked away in frustration. Everybody around us got a kick out of it and so did we.
If you were stranded in the middle of nowhere after a show or while on tour. The help is 65 miles away from where you and your band (If any) are, ¿Who would you send to look for help? And if while the rest wait, there's no food and the only way to feed yourself is by eating each other, ¿Who would you eat first?
Wow. That's probably the weirdest question I've ever been asked in an interview. Okay, let's see... man I don't know. If it's hot outside, I can't send Lucas because he can't take the heat and if I send John he might disappear. I guess I'd trust myself most, but that's no fun to say. I guess I'd send the tour manager haha. I think Lucas would eat John first. I'm on a strict no-human diet.
Which country you would love to play?
Boring answer, but England. I want to play London and Liverpool so bad. I want to be where The Beatles were. I want to see that, experience that. What a wonderful thing that would be.
With which bands you would love to share stage??
I would love to perform with The Tubes. They were the first band I ever loved and to take the stage with my idols would be remarkable. I'd also love to play with Rick Springfield or Paul McCartney. Sharing the stage with my heroes is what I'd like to do.
Are you OK, with the direction the band is going actually?
Yes. I'm very excited about the road ahead. It will be busy and take a lot of hard work but I'm ready. I've waited for this for a long time and I'm so anxious to keep this train rolling. All aboard! It's gonna be a fun ride!
Check out more: www.myspace.com/jamiealimorad, www.facebook.com/jamiealimorad and www.twitter.com/jamiealimorad -
Jamie Alimorad Interview @ Aj&bds
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Q. How did the project come into existence? I had performed in a number of bands since I was in mid...Q. How did the project come into existence?
I had performed in a number of bands since I was in middle school. When I got to college I decided to go at it as a solo artist after my latest band imploded. I write my own material and the bands I used to be in had member changes every 2 months it seemed so I just decided to give it a go on my own.
Q How would you describe your sound/genre?
I write pop/rock material that combines today's sound with a little bit of yesterday. My influences range from the Beatles to Rick Springfield, the Tubes to Toto, Kenny Loggins to Richard Marx, Journey to Boston, so it's a wide spectrum of pop/rock. My songs all have catchy melodies and big harmonies. I love that. There's something about harmonies that really does it for me. And a good guitar solo.
Q. What formal training or previous experience do you have?
I started playing piano in the 2nd grade when my elementary school music teacher approached me and said I should do it. I then picked up the alto saxophone for the school band and then drums and guitar on my own.
Q. Are you working w/ a producer on your upcoming album?
My debut EP, Cornerstone, was produced by David Adam Monroe and he will be producing the tracks on the full-length I'm just starting work on as well.
Who would you say has been the biggest influence on the bands sound or that you have used as inspiration for your music?
I've got to say my biggest influences are the Tubes, the Beatles and Rick Springfield. Great artists and songwriters.
Q.What advice would you give to others starting out?
For those just starting out, keep working hard. Work on your craft as an artist and songwriter and keep going after gigs. Most importantly though, make sure you love what you do. As long as you have that, you'll always be happy with music.
Q. Where can people go to learn more about you and hear your music?
You can visit me online at:
http://myspace.com/jamiealimorad
http://facebook.com/jamiealimorad
http://twitter.com/jamiealimorad
My album is available at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cornerstone-ep/id392888815
Q. If you could play anywhere in the world or with anyone you wanted where and who would it be with?
Well I'd love to record in studio 2 at Abbey Road with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. That'd be beyond a dream come true. For a live performance, Madison Square Garden has always been a dream of mine. I'd love to share the stage with one of my favorite icons so Rick Springfield would be pretty awesome.
As far as an artist goes, it would be the release of me first CD. To hold a CD in my hand that was mine..... wow! That's all I can say. Truly a privilege. For performing, it was performing in the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University. A football stadium? Pretty sweet! It was for their Relay For Life. So not only was it a great concert, but it was for a good cause.
Kicking off the 2011 tour on Friday January 14th at the National Underground in New York City! Visit the myspace or facebook page for more details. -
Alimorad Sings National Anthem At Fenway Park
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HARRISON: Northeastern University's Jamie Alimorad got to sing the national anthem May 4 at Fenway P...HARRISON: Northeastern University's Jamie Alimorad got to sing the national anthem May 4 at Fenway Park in Boston, for a game between the Red Sox and Angels.
He won the opportunity to sing at Fenway after competing in an "NU Idol" contest.
The game was held during Northeastern's Senior Week. Alimorad graduated with a bachelor's degree in music technology on May 7. Alimorad, from Harrison, hopes to become a recording artist. -
Silver Circles Revies Feb. 11
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JAMIE ALIMORAD Cornerstone 4 tracks The debut offering from Jamie Alimorad is aptly named. Short...JAMIE ALIMORAD
Cornerstone
4 tracks
The debut offering from Jamie Alimorad is aptly named. Short but substantive, this album is a solid building block for future endeavors. The instrumentation of John Scott (guitar), Pat Gorman (bass), and Lucas Jones (drums) is tight, the production value high (courtesy of Somerville’s Time Bomb Studios), and Jamie’s voice carries loud and true throughout the quartet, mostly love and relationship-themed tunes. Because when all is said and done, that’s what makes the shit we go through each day worth a damn—having someone to go home to, in essence, our own little cornerstone. Although in my case, my cornerstone is lots of coffee, a bottle of vodka, and Super Smash Bros. Melee, but I digress. The intensity of the music is felt right off the bat with “What You Have,” and gets kicked up a notch or three with “Stay With Me.” This is no mellow folk artist, people. It’s the kind you crank up as you’re speeding down the interstate, windows down, letting the sound carry you over the miles of endless asphalt. Jamie sets the bar very high with Cornerstone, and it’s worth going to a show to see if he can replicate on stage what he does in the studio. (Max Bowen) -
New Music Spotlight
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Fans young and old are going to love the music of Jamie Alimorad. He is comfortable in his own eleme...Fans young and old are going to love the music of Jamie Alimorad. He is comfortable in his own element, and it shows when you listen to his music. In this special spotlight with our Webzine, Jamie Alimorad speaks with us about his music, his love for Rock- n- Roll, and his biggest musical influences.
Isaac: How do you sum up 2008 for Jamie Alimorad.
Jamie: 2008 was a year of growth and development for me. There were a lot of things going on in my life that allowed me to grow as both a person and as a songwriter. I also honed in on my sound. I go to school up in Boston and when I got back in the fall I got right to work and got things rolling for 2009 and so far things are off to a good start.
Isaac: Describe the music scene in Harrison, New York.
Jamie: There isn't much of a scene in Harrison. There are a couple of bars but they don't have live music all that much. I did a lot of performing in town while growing up and have done a ton of functions in town. The musical audience is very mainstream.
Isaac: So far, what has been the biggest reward that the band has received in 2009?
Jamie: Well, I haven't received any physical awards thus far in 2009 but there have been many rewarding moments so far. I was able to record some tracks and I got a new workstation which will provide me hours of fun this summer to work on new material. I just finished a stretch of shows throughout Boston and Cambridge and they all were very successful.
Isaac: Elaborate a little about whom were your biggest influences in the music industry?
Jamie: My favorite band growing up was, and still is, The Tubes. In 2001, I was able to see a Tubes concert in Atlantic City and I ran into Fee Waybill in the lobby. I can't even describe what that was like for me. After the show, they did a meet and greet and something clicked. We've been corresponding ever since and he's my mentor. I see them every time they're in Boston or New York.
Isaac: How would you describe your music to others?
Jamie: Anyone who knows me knows that I'm into older music, especially the late 70's and 80's. Those were the artists I listened to growing up and those are the people that shaped me musically. There's a certain magic to that music that has kept not only me but millions of other people coming back for more across generations. What I do is try and work some of that magic and combine it with today's sound. So far, the results have been good and the crowds have liked it.
Isaac: What is your definition for Rock Music?
Jamie: For me, rock music is excitement, it is energy. There's a certain aura that surrounds it and there's something that happens to people when they listen to it. It's almost like it gives you strength that you didn't know was there. Rock music has changed in recent years but I think there's a desire for it to return its former glory and that's something I'd like to be a part of.
Isaac: What has been the inspiration behind your music?
Jamie: Musically, it's been artists like The Tubes, Rick Springfield, The Beatles, Richard Marx, Toto and many others. Lyrically, it's a lot of stuff about me and things that I've seen my friends go through. There are a lot of love songs and something I always find interesting with lyrics, it can have a specific meaning for me but mean something completely different to someone else and still have the same impact.
Isaac: Where can fans locate you at online?
Jamie: You can find me at myspace.com/jamiealimorad and on Facebook by searching Jamie Alimorad.
Isaac: What can fans expect from Jamie Alimorad in the next five years?
Jamie: A lot can happen in five years. Right now I'm a guy starting out just doing whatever he can to get out there. In five years, I'm hoping you'll be seeing me on the Billboard charts and touring the world. I have very big dreams and I'm ready to accomplish them.
Isaac: Time for some shout outs to your family, friends, and fans…
Jamie: I love my parents with all my heart and I thank them for being so supportive of me in everything I've done my whole life. To everyone back in Harrison who has been there since the early days, thanks for everything you've done and I promise some New York shows will be coming up soon. And to everyone up at Northeastern, you guys have been nothing but terrific and I can't thank you enough for the constant support.
Isaac: Final words from Jamie Alimorad…
Jamie: If you're in the northeast, be on the look out for me and to the rest of the world; I'll be there soon. It's time rock music got its groove back. That's what Jamie Alimorad is here for.
Setlist
Performs sets of 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
Songs:
Beautiful
Can't Stop Thinking About You
Come On
Crawling Back To Me
Does It Really Have To End This Way
Don't Say It's Over
Don't Want To Wait Anymore
Dream
Forever And A Day
Get You Back
I Believe In A Thing Called Love
I'm Already There
In Her Smile
Just To Be With You
Jessie's Girl
Love Is Alright Tonite
Love Me Don't Tease Me
Mr. PC
Out Of The Business
Part Of Me
She Is...
Someday, Somewhere
Stay With Me
Summer Of '69
That's What She Said
Tiffany
Weapon
What Do You Want From Life?
What You Have
You Never Know
You're So Far Away
Basic Requirements
Calendar
There are no upcoming dates at this time.
| Date | Time | Venue | City | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2013 Sunday | 7:00 PM | The House of Blues | West Hollywood, CA, US |  |
| Indie Music Channel Awards. | ||||
| Apr 27, 2013 Saturday | 7:00 PM | Sunset Gower Studios | Hollywood, CA, US | |
| Indie Music Channel Awards VIP Party. | ||||
| Mar 11, 2013 Monday | 7:00 PM | Butterflies Radio | Hollywood, FL, US | |
| IndieViews interview. | ||||
| Mar 2, 2013 Saturday | 7:00 PM | Revolver Underground | Anaheim, CA, US | |
| Feb 7, 2013 Thursday | 8:00 PM | Key Club | West Hollywood, CA, US | |
| 2013 Artists In Music Awards. | ||||
| Dec 11, 2012 Tuesday | 9:00 PM | Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway | Yonkers, NY, US | |
| Dec 4, 2012 Tuesday | 9:00 PM | Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway | Yonkers, NY, US | |
| Nov 28, 2012 Wednesday | 8:00 AM | The Real Radio Show WRCN 103.9 | Ronkonkoma, NY, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad on the Real Radio Show. | ||||
| Nov 15, 2012 Thursday | 7:00 PM | Henry Fonda Theater | Los Angeles, CA, US | |
| Sep 4, 2012 Tuesday | 3:00 PM | Indie Music Channel | West Hollywood, CA, US | |
| Aug 16, 2012 Thursday | 9:30 PM | Good Hurt | Los Angeles, CA, US | |
| Aug 16, 2012 Thursday | 11:00 AM | Indie104- iRadio LA | Los Angeles, CA, US | |
| Live interview with Mark Maverick. | ||||
| Aug 5, 2012 Sunday | TBA | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City, CA, US | |
| Aug 4, 2012 Saturday | 7:30 PM | Musicians Institute-College of Contemporary Music | Hollywood, CA, US | |
| Indie Entertainment Summit marquis performance. | ||||
| Aug 4, 2012 Saturday | 12:20 AM | Troubadour | West Hollywood, CA, US | |
| Aug 4, 2012 Saturday | TBA | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City, CA, US | |
| Aug 3, 2012 Friday | 8:00 PM | Hard Rock Cafe - Hollywood Blvd. | Hollywood, CA, US | |
| Indie Entertainment Summit marquis performance. | ||||
| Aug 3, 2012 Friday | 7:00 PM | Troubadour | West Hollywood, CA, US | |
| Aug 3, 2012 Friday | TBA | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City, CA, US | |
| Aug 2, 2012 Thursday | 9:30 PM | The Whisky A-Go-Go | West Hollywood, CA, US | |
| Aug 2, 2012 Thursday | 8:00 PM | Lobby Bar at the Renaissance Hotel Hollywood | Hollywood, CA, US | |
| Thursday Indie Showcase, acoustic set. | ||||
| Aug 2, 2012 Thursday | TBA | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City, CA, US | |
| Aug 1, 2012 Wednesday | TBA | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City, CA, US | |
| Jul 31, 2012 Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City, CA, US | |
| Indie Entertainment Summit Red Carpet Kickoff Party. | ||||
| Jul 27, 2012 Friday | 10:30 PM | AMPLYFi | Los Angeles, CA, US | |
| Jul 20, 2012 Friday | 2:00 PM | Inka/Tone Proper Studios | Troutsdale, OR, US | |
| Jul 19, 2012 Thursday | 2:00 PM | Inka/Tone Proper Studios | Troutsdale, OR, US | |
| Jul 18, 2012 Wednesday | 2:00 PM | Inka/Tone Proper Studios | Troutsdale, OR, US | |
| Jul 17, 2012 Tuesday | 2:00 PM | Inka/Tone Proper Studios | Troutsdale, OR, US | |
| Jul 16, 2012 Monday | 2:00 PM | Inka/Tone Proper Studios | Troutsdale, OR, US | |
| Jul 13, 2012 Friday | 9:00 PM | TRiP | Santa Monica, CA, US | |
| May 24, 2012 Thursday | 7:00 PM | Six Flags Great Escape Lodge | Queensbury, NY, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad and Lucas Jones duo acoustic show in the Johnny Rockets Lounge. | ||||
| Apr 27, 2012 Friday | 8:45 PM | The Bowery Electric | New York, NY, US | |
| Apr 10, 2012 Tuesday | 8:00 PM | Butterflies Radio | Perth, WA , AU | |
| Guest on Butterflies Radio Twitter Tuesday Live. | ||||
| Apr 7, 2012 Saturday | 10:00 PM | The Black Squirrel | Washington, DC, US | |
| Apr 7, 2012 Saturday | 8:00 PM | The Black Squirrel | Washington, DC, US | |
| Apr 5, 2012 Thursday | 12:00 PM | Stage at Sylvan Theater | Washington, DC, US | |
| 100th National Cherry Blossom Festival. | ||||
| Mar 31, 2012 Saturday | 10:00 PM | Cabanas Beach Bar & Grill | Cape May, NJ, US | |
| Cape May Singer-Songwriter showcase. | ||||
| Mar 31, 2012 Saturday | TBA | Cape May Singer-Songwriter 2012 | Cape May, NJ, US | |
| Mar 30, 2012 Friday | 8:00 PM | Le Grand Fromage | Atlantic City, NJ, US | |
| Mar 30, 2012 Friday | TBA | Cape May Singer-Songwriter 2012 | Cape May, NJ, US | |
| Mar 24, 2012 Saturday | 8:00 PM | North Hills Country Club | Manhassett, NY, US | |
| Mar 16, 2012 Friday | 7:00 PM | Bronxville Women's Club | Bronxville, NY, US | |
| Feb 19, 2012 Sunday | 8:00 PM | 15th Annual Millennium Music Conference - Radisson Penn Harris Hotel | Camp Hill, PA, US | |
| Feb 18, 2012 Saturday | 10:00 PM | The Midtown Tavern | Harrisburg, PA, US | |
| Feb 18, 2012 Saturday | 8:00 PM | 15th Annual Millennium Music Conference - Radisson Penn Harris Hotel | Camp Hill, PA, US | |
| Feb 17, 2012 Friday | 8:00 PM | 15th Annual Millennium Music Conference - Radisson Penn Harris Hotel | Camp Hill, PA, US | |
| Feb 16, 2012 Thursday | 8:00 PM | 15th Annual Millennium Music Conference - Radisson Penn Harris Hotel | Camp Hill, PA, US | |
| Feb 3, 2012 Friday | 11:00 PM | Harrison High School Auditorium | Harrison, NY, US | |
| Harrison High School Band-A-Thon. | ||||
| Dec 17, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Crest Hollow Country Club | Woodbury, NY, US | |
| Nov 15, 2011 Tuesday | 6:30 PM | New Music Inferno | Gettysburg, PA, US | |
| Guest on New Music Inferno. | ||||
| Nov 1, 2011 Tuesday | 8:00 PM | Butterflies Radio | Perth, WA , AU | |
| Guest on Butterflies Radio Twitter Tuesday Live. | ||||
| Oct 29, 2011 Saturday | 10:00 PM | Kenny's Castaways | New York, NY, US | |
| Halloween show at Kenny's Castaways. | ||||
| Sep 16, 2011 Friday | 9:00 PM | Crash Mansion | New York, NY, US | |
| Sep 12, 2011 Monday | 7:00 PM | The Real Radio Show | West Babylon, NY, US | |
| Live performance and interview on The Real Radio Show. | ||||
| Aug 9, 2011 Tuesday | 8:15 PM | The Roxy Theater | Los Angeles, CA, US | |
| Aug 6, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | The Whisky A-Go-Go | West Hollywood, CA, US | |
| Aug 3, 2011 Wednesday | 9:00 PM | The Freakin' Frog | Las Vegas, NV, US | |
| Free admission. | ||||
| Aug 1, 2011 Monday | 7:30 PM | Compound Grill | Phoenix, AZ, US | |
| Jul 29, 2011 Friday | 8:00 PM | Sail Inn | Tempe, AZ, US | |
| Jul 28, 2011 Thursday | 9:45 PM | The Rogue Bar | Scottsdale, AZ, US | |
| Jul 15, 2011 Friday | 7:00 PM | Six Flags Great Escape | Queensbury, NY, US | |
| Live & Local Concert Series | ||||
| Jun 4, 2011 Saturday | 10:00 PM | Kenny's Castaways | New York, NY, US | |
| Free admission. Tip jar for the band. | ||||
| May 27, 2011 Friday | 9:00 PM | Arlene's Grocery | New York, NY, US | |
| Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with Jamie Alimorad at Arlene's Grocery. | ||||
| May 21, 2011 Saturday | 1:00 PM | Seaside Heights Music Festival | Seaside Heights, NJ, US | |
| Seaside Heights Music Festival. | ||||
| May 20, 2011 Friday | 8:00 PM | Jimbo's Bar | Seaside Heights, NJ, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad takes part in the Seaside Music Fest. | ||||
| May 13, 2011 Friday | 9:00 PM | Olive's | Nyack, NY, US | |
| Apr 24, 2011 Sunday | 12:00 PM | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square | Lancaster, PA, US | |
| Apr 23, 2011 Saturday | 12:00 PM | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square | Lancaster, PA, US | |
| Apr 22, 2011 Friday | 6:30 PM | Marion Court Room | Lancaster, PA, US | |
| Marion Court opens up the deck for the spring and summer with the LAUNCH Music Conference and Festival showcase. | ||||
| Apr 21, 2011 Thursday | 12:00 PM | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square | Lancaster, PA, US | |
| Apr 15, 2011 Friday | 5:00 PM | Live @ Best Buy | New York, NY, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs at the Live @ Bust Buy Concert Series in Union Square. | ||||
| Apr 7, 2011 Thursday | 3:00 PM | Stage at Sylvan Theater | Washington, DC, US | |
| 100th Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. | ||||
| Mar 30, 2011 Wednesday | 6:00 PM | Louis M. Klein Middle School | Harrison, NY, US | |
| New York State Public Education Rally. | ||||
| Mar 25, 2011 Friday | 8:15 PM | St. Peter's Episcopal Church | Port Chester, NY, US | |
| Zedalza Monthly Charity Concert Series. | ||||
| Feb 26, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Alphabet Lounge | New York, NY, US | |
| Feb 20, 2011 Sunday | 12:00 AM | Ye Olde Ale House | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad headlines an evening of music at Ye Old Ale House as part of the Millennium Music Conference 2011. | ||||
| Feb 19, 2011 Saturday | 11:00 AM | Radisson Penn Harris Hotel | Harrisburg, PA, US | |
| Feb 18, 2011 Friday | 11:00 AM | Radisson Penn Harris Hotel | Harrisburg, PA, US | |
| Feb 17, 2011 Thursday | 12:00 PM | Radisson Penn Harris Hotel | Harrisburg, PA, US | |
| Feb 13, 2011 Sunday | 8:00 PM | Hard Rock Cafe Boston | Boston, MA, US | |
| Hard Rock Cafe Battle Of The Bands. | ||||
| Feb 4, 2011 Friday | 8:45 PM | Cin-M-Art Space 43 | New York, NY, US | |
| Jan 14, 2011 Friday | 8:30 PM | The National Underground | New York, NY, US | |
| Kick off 2011 with Jamie Alimorad at The National Underground in New York City! | ||||
| Dec 23, 2010 Thursday | 1:00 PM | WVOX Radio | New Rochelle, NY, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs on the Dennis Nardone Christmas Show. | ||||
| Nov 10, 2010 Wednesday | 9:00 PM | Lucky Dog Music Hall | Worcester, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad at the Lucky Dog Music Hall on Free Music Wednesday! | ||||
| Nov 9, 2010 Tuesday | 4:00 PM | WCHC Radio- College Of The Holy Cross | Worcester, MA, US | |
| Interview on WCHC Radio. | ||||
| Nov 5, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | Kenny's Castaways | New York, NY, US | |
| Nov 3, 2010 Wednesday | 9:00 PM | Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub | Cambridge, MA, US | |
| Nov 2, 2010 Tuesday | 2:00 PM | UNRegular Radio In-Studio Interview | Boston, MA, US | |
| Oct 26, 2010 Tuesday | 9:20 PM | Zedalza New York | Port Chester, NY, US | |
| Guest on Zedalza New York. | ||||
| Oct 23, 2010 Saturday | 8:30 PM | The Bitter End | New York, NY, US | |
| A Saturday night in New York City with Jamie Alimorad. A perfect combination. Don't miss Alimorad's debut performance at The Bitter End. | ||||
| Oct 16, 2010 Saturday | 1:00 PM | Macy's Colonie Center | Albany, NY, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad takes part in Macy's Shop For A Cause. Alimorad will perform in the men's department. | ||||
| Oct 15, 2010 Friday | 9:30 PM | Cannery Music Club | Southbridge, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs at the Cannery Music Club with special guest Robbie Hazen and the Riot. | ||||
| Oct 9, 2010 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Bar East Ale House | New York, NY, US | |
| Oct 5, 2010 Tuesday | 9:30 PM | Church | Boston, MA, US | |
| Sep 17, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | The Delancey | New York, NY, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad participates in the M.E.A.N.Y. Fest 2010. | ||||
| Sep 11, 2010 Saturday | 12:00 PM | Caesars Atlantic City Hotel-Casino: Circus Maximus Box Office | Atlantic City, NJ, US | |
| Atlantic City International Film and Music Festival. | ||||
| Sep 10, 2010 Friday | 10:00 PM | Citywide Blackout Radio Program | Quincy, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad is featured on the Citywide Blackout Radio Program. | ||||
| Aug 30, 2010 Monday | 5:00 PM | Rye Playland | Rye, NY, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad will headline a night of entertainment at Rye Playland for the annual PepFest, a private festival for the employees of PepsiCo and their family's. | ||||
| Jul 26, 2010 Monday | 10:00 AM | Mohegan Sun Cabaret | Uncasville, CT, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad participates in Connecticut Idol. | ||||
| May 4, 2010 Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Fenway Park | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad sings the National Anthem before the LA Angels vs. Boston Red Sox game. | ||||
| May 3, 2010 Monday | 9:30 PM | Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub | Cambridge, MA, US | |
| Apr 21, 2010 Wednesday | 10:00 AM | Blackman Auditorium | Boston, MA, US | |
| Apr 20, 2010 Tuesday | 7:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| Apr 17, 2010 Saturday | 7:00 PM | The Fenway Center | Boston, MA, US | |
| Music Tech Senior Concert. | ||||
| Apr 14, 2010 Wednesday | 12:00 PM | Fenway Center | Boston, MA, US | |
| Apr 11, 2010 Sunday | 2:00 AM | The Carrier Dome | Syracuse, NY, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs at Syracuse University's Relay For Life. | ||||
| Apr 3, 2010 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Copperfield's | Boston, MA, US | |
| Apr 2, 2010 Friday | 7:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| ICNU Charity show. | ||||
| Feb 16, 2010 Tuesday | 7:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| ICNU charity concert. | ||||
| Feb 11, 2010 Thursday | 11:30 PM | McGann's | Boston, MA, US | |
| First round of the NCN '10 Romp. | ||||
| Feb 11, 2010 Thursday | 7:00 PM | Paradise Rock Club | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie represents Northeastern in the Battle Of The Bands Beanpot. | ||||
| Feb 2, 2010 Tuesday | 8:00 PM | The Church Club | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jan 26, 2010 Tuesday | 6:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jan 21, 2010 Thursday | 8:00 PM | Hennessy's Hooley House | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jan 20, 2010 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Hennessy's Hooley House | Boston, MA, US | |
| Dec 8, 2009 Tuesday | 8:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs with the Northeastern Rock Ensemble. | ||||
| Dec 5, 2009 Saturday | 2:00 PM | Copley Place | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs a Christmas Concert in the heart of Copley Place. | ||||
| Oct 15, 2009 Thursday | 9:30 PM | Oliver's | Boston, MA, US | |
| Oct 10, 2009 Saturday | 11:00 AM | Worcester Palladium | Worcester, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs in "The Next Big Thing". | ||||
| Oct 9, 2009 Friday | 8:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs in the ICNU Benefit Concert. | ||||
| Oct 1, 2009 Thursday | 11:00 PM | All Asia Bar | Cambridge, MA, US | |
| Sep 15, 2009 Tuesday | 8:00 PM | Midway Cafe | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | |
| Jul 27, 2009 Monday | 7:00 PM | (Le) Poisson Rouge | New York, NY, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad takes part in theSet NYC. | ||||
| Jul 3, 2009 Friday | 11:30 PM | Duvet | New York, NY, US | |
| Victory 2 Multimedia presents Jamie Alimorad at Duvet. | ||||
| May 23, 2009 Saturday | 10:00 PM | Crowne Plaza | Secaucus, NJ, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad makes a special guest appearance with Jamshid Alimorad. | ||||
| Apr 20, 2009 Monday | 6:30 PM | All Asia Bar | Cambridge, MA, US | |
| Celebrate Patriot's Day with Jamie Alimorad. | ||||
| Apr 15, 2009 Wednesday | 12:00 PM | Fenway Center | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad stars in the Northeastern Student Spotlight Concert. | ||||
| Apr 14, 2009 Tuesday | 7:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad and the Northeastern Rock Ensemble. | ||||
| Apr 12, 2009 Sunday | 4:30 PM | All Asia Bar | Cambridge, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad headlines the afton productions showcase. | ||||
| Apr 1, 2009 Wednesday | 10:30 PM | The Church Club | Boston, MA, US | |
| Emergenza Music Festival. | ||||
| Feb 19, 2009 Thursday | 10:00 PM | All Asia Bar | Cambridge, MA, US | |
| Jan 31, 2009 Saturday | 7:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| Dec 19, 2008 Friday | 7:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| Nov 19, 2008 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Kings | Boston, MA, US | |
| Nov 19, 2008 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Kings | Boston, MA, US | |
| Apr 16, 2008 Wednesday | 12:00 PM | Fenway Center | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad headlines Northeastern Student Spotlight. | ||||
| Apr 15, 2008 Tuesday | 7:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad with the Northeastern Rock Ensemble. | ||||
| Mar 18, 2008 Tuesday | 8:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs an unplugged set. | ||||
| Jul 31, 2007 Tuesday | 12:00 PM | Annual Horribles Parade | Gloucester, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad to perform on a float at the annual Horribles Day Parade held on July 3rd. The evening will be capped off by a fireworks display. | ||||
| Jun 1, 2007 Friday | 8:00 PM | Playland Amusement Park | Rye, NY, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs on the boardwalk at Playland. | ||||
| Dec 5, 2006 Tuesday | 7:00 PM | afterHOURS | Boston, MA, US | |
| Jamie Alimorad performs with the Northeastern Rock Ensemble. | ||||
| Apr 22, 2006 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Veterans Center | Harrison, NY, US | |