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Artist Information

Biography

Bill finished his 1st CD, "A Stingrays' Barb" late 2006. Then reworked the same CD again with different musicians, studio and singers to achieve his smooth sound. In 2008 Bill released his 2nd CD entitled,"Don't Want To Change" utilising his new musicians. His next CD will be ready for release in 2010. Unique songs that are intimate, emotional, and humourous. Over 21 of his recent writings have been recorded and demo'ed by artist out of Nashville. He has received International recognition for much of his work. Influences are Gordon Lightfoot, Dan Hill, Jim Croce, Brian ADams, Bare Naked Ladies, Larry Norman, Bob Dylan and every song he ever listened to twice. Bill lives and writes in a little yellow shack in Muskoka. He grew up in Thistletown, Ontario married and moved to Hamilton, then Flamborough then Muskoka. Bill was fortunate to find a studio and great musicians in Muskoka. His third CD will be released digitally in 2010 and he continues to tour many venues throughout midnorth Ontario. He has signed a distribution deal W.O.A. International for his first CD for the country India exclusively and will be touring there late fall.
He also performs with a classic country singer called Garry Wayne, a performer of more than 5 decades who has performed with Ronnie Hawkins, Robbie Robertson & the Band and many many more.
Google Viceroybill for more information. Contact him at
viceroybill@cottagecountry.net. Thank you for listening!
Your comments and ideas, your views are welcome and friendships are valued!

Instrumentation

Bill H...writer,acoustic guitar, vocals
Tobin Spring & Derek Cochrane accompaniment
Jamie Hassard on keyboards.
Other songs beautifully demo'd by Nashville Groups.
All Song written by Bill Hobman

Discography

1)A Stingrays Barb...a tribute to the late Steve Irwin. This song has already won great International Recognition! * original songs!
2)A Stingrays Barb V II...a remake of the 8 original songs using different musicians, studio etc to find the sound I want to have.
3) "Don't Want to Change" is the lead single for his third CD. 8 original songs on CD. Many songs have already received air play from Huntsville to the East Coast of Canada.
4) Garment of the King, tribute to Kim Phuc Phan Thi.
5) Merry Merry Kissmas! A New Christmas HIT!
6) Higher Point of View, very insightful song
7) Voice of the People, song with a timely message.
8) Sweet Sue , this will get your feet moving!
9) One Desire at a Time, comming soon.
10) My Living Tatoo, comming soon
11) Hormoniums, comming soon
12) Ambulance Driver, comming soon
13) Young Enough to Dream, comming soon

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Audio

• Merry Merry Kissmas! *NEW*
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• A Stingray's Barb
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• Don't Want To Change...Title Track on CD
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• Promiss Q Itee....nominated in 2007
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• Waltz With You (light in my arms)
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• Higher Point Of View, "NEW" Billboard International Music awarded me for this song. Thank you.
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• A Better Day
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• Help! I'm Falling
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• That Sweet Sweet Music (60"s Sound)
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• Garment Of The King...a Gospel Duet...tribute to Kim Phan Thi
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• Hit Delete (Spoof on Lavalife)
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• Paddleboat Ride in Muskoka...2008 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Best Adult Cont. Song
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• Voice Of The People, NEW
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• My Blues NOMINATED FOR BEST NEW SONG
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• Too Much
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• One Desire at a Time
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Lyrics

• Don't Want To Change
• My Blues
• That Sweet Sweet Music
• Hit Delete!...spoof on Lavalife
• Promiss Q itee
• Help! I'm Falling
• Too Much
• A Better Day
• Running Wild
• A Stingrays' Barb.....tribute to Steve Irwin
• Youngest Girl At The Party
• Start It With You
• Garment Of The KIng
• Please Draw Near
• You're Surreal
• Merry Merry Kissmas!
• Sweet Sue
• Higher Point of View
• Voice Of The People
• Waltz with you (Light in my arms)
• One Desire at a Time

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Press

• Billboard International Song Writing Winner!
  

  Regarding "Higher Point of View" released in July 2009.

• Honorable Mention [+ Show ]
  

  We wanted to contact you and let you know that the Song of the Year song & lyric writing contest has...We wanted to contact you and let you know that the Song of the Year song & lyric writing contest has received the votes from the judges from December's round. Though your material did not place in the top 5, your material was still quite impressive. You did make our Honorable Mention placement as listed at http://www.songoftheyear.com/winners/2006/runnerups/dec/12dechon.htm
  Honorable Mention means that the preliminary judges and/or the professionals offering the critiques have found your submission exceptional. It could be the lyrics, melodies, music etc... This status
  indicates that a submission was found impressive by a number of the judges! Congratulations on your great song writing and thank you for taking part of the Song of the Year Contest....
  Jennifer Fowler
  Song of the Year

• Merry Kissmas Song first aired on MOOSE FM [+ Show ]
  

  Here at The Moose FM in Huntsville are proud to be the first Radio station to air this excellent new...Here at The Moose FM in Huntsville are proud to be the first Radio station to air this excellent new Christmas song by Viceroybill. It will rival "Rockin around the Christmas tree' by Brenda Lee. Merry Kissmas! by Viceroybill has a terrific hook, Kissmas! and the beautiful swing beat should fill everyone with both the desire to dance and with the Christmas spirit. Merry Kissmas everyone from Viceroybill

• 2008 BEST PROVINCIAL ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONG Toronto Exclusive Music Magazine [+ Show ]
  

  BEST PROVINCIAL ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONG "Paddleboat Ride In Muskoka" Viceroybill, Huntsville rec...BEST PROVINCIAL ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONG
  
  "Paddleboat Ride In Muskoka"
  Viceroybill, Huntsville received runner up honors.
  October 31, 2008

• 105.5 MORE FM CANADIAN SPOT LITE 9 MINUTE INTERVIEW [+ Show ]
  

  Broadcasting an 9 minute interview each day between 2:30 & 2:45pm each day for 5days starting Septem...Broadcasting an 9 minute interview each day between 2:30 & 2:45pm each day for 5days starting September 10. Playing "A Stingrays' Barb"...a tribute song to the late Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter from Australia. Introducing Viceroybill and offering a free copy of his CD entitled, "A Stingrays' Barb" to the first caller who knows Viceroybill real name. The radio station received many calls.

• 2nd Radio Interview with 105.5 MOREFM [+ Show ]
  

  9 minute interview aired at 2:40-9 describing this new HIT release called "Start It With You". The ...9 minute interview aired at 2:40-9
  describing this new HIT release called "Start It With You". The host Emery Beck questions Viceroybill about how the song was made, why the song was made and ends interview with.."I think we will be hearing much more from Viceroybill in the future!" "Start It With You" song is played. Disk Jockey offered a copy of the CD " A Stingrays BArb" to first caller when the song started. Radio station recieved phone requests to have the song played again.

• For Ashly [+ Show ]
  

  February 13, 2008 Huntsville. Ontario, Garry Wayne and Viceroybill present Ashly Schamehorn with $30...February 13, 2008 Huntsville. Ontario, Garry Wayne and Viceroybill present Ashly Schamehorn with $3000 to help her with medical expenses. The funds were raised for Ashly through performances by the two at the Wendy's restaurant in Huntsville, as well through a fundraiser held at the Hideaway Pub in December.

• Interviewed on MOOSEFM April for 8 minutes 08
  

  April 14, 08 Canadian Spotlight on Viceroybill & CD "A Stingrays' Barb"

• Special Recognition for Song writing [+ Show ]
  

  The International Billboard Music and Song organisers really enjoyed the song, "A Higher Point of ...The International Billboard
  Music and Song organisers really enjoyed the song, "A Higher Point of View" (July 2009)and sent me a nice plaque and set of guitar strings! Thank you Billboard Music.

• Performance at the Smiling Budda [+ Show ]
  

  I'm glad you enjoyed your self and is happy, because it means alot to me when I can serve people and...I'm glad you enjoyed your self and is happy, because it means alot to me when I can serve people and they can see through another mans devotion, passion & trust. I only deal straight so I don't bring hype, people seem to be looking for fancy talk and fireworks. Only what you see is what you get with me. LOL.
  You are a great live entertainer actually, along with the high quality song arrangements of the last album that I like. So I'm impressed and so was everyone else. People ain't stupid! They can tell a master onstage and that you demonstrate simply by your skills, vocals etc.

Setlist

Too many songs to list here. Average set is 40 minutes. We can perform many covers, forgotten Country Classics and the new stars. We have more than 4 of our songs receiving air play on Radio Stations.

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