Artist Information Biography A Breath of Fresh Air. “You can’t act like you’re having this much fun.” Indeed, it is no act. It is nothing less than a genuine love for music. This love shows in everything the seasoned artist does, especially his high-energy shows, which frequently send people into “Zach Attacks” – uplifting moments where people are compulsively risen out of their seats by the passion to dance, sing, cheer, or scream out. “I love reaching people. I know I’m doing my job when people come up to me and say ‘I’m kicking drugs,’ ‘I’m quitting a job I hate to do something I’ve always wanted to do,’ ‘Your music has helped my autistic child become more sociable and make major progress with his condition,’ or ‘Your music has helped me get through some bad times, or Cancer or something, or has turned around a bad day.’ That is why I sing. How could you not put all of your passion into that?” “You find yourself thinking about the end of the line/ I find myself thinking about it more than I mind/ but ooh the setting sun ain’t sitting down on you/ tomorrow’s love will make a way through” These lines written about his father facing terminal cancer (and are yet, even more relevant today) open What I Meant to Say, the latest offering by Akron, Ohio native Zach. This is a big year for Zach: it marks his 10-year anniversary of playing music (and over 2,000 performances) as he releases his 9th album. The new record is something different for the singer/songwriter, as well as something that has been a long time in the making. “This is a much more personal record than any of my others. Each song comes from a place of sharp emotion – both up and down. And it has taken me a while to be able to get out of the writing process enough to write things that are really truthful and honest for me.” Many songs on this record were written about or in the aftermath of his father’s passing from Pancreatic Cancer. One, “Wherever You Are,” was written after the sudden passing of a friend. Yet, this is not a melancholy album. It is decidedly optimistic. “How could it not be? Many of these songs started in dark places, but the light found them. If you don’t have hope, then there is no point to anything. I have a song that goes I’ll die trying/ to light the night sky.” “In the time since my last record, I’ve really come into my own, and into my own skin much more, in writing, performing, and my life in general. What I Meant to Say is a reflection of that  growth.” Along with personal growth, Zach has surrounded himself with a talented band who all traveled down to Atlanta’s Tree Sound and Namaste Studios to record with Nick Chawala (Gym Class Heroes, Collective Soul, Outkast). “To lock yourself away in a different town and record is an amazing feeling. It really bonds the band. And that is important – this is definitely a band record.”  Zach started writing songs and playing guitar after he landed in a near death-bed from a burst appendix. “I really believe I was shown my path, and I’m just trying to do the best I can with it. If I can make someone smile, forget about the horrors of the day, to dance, to maybe be a little bit more conscientious of others, than I’m doing my job. Then I can be happy.”    Awards/ Recognitions: * Best Singer/Songwriter (both Scene and Free Times Music Awards); * 3 time winner of Best Pop Act in the Cleveland Music Festival; * He has received over 2,500 Spins on WAPS 91.3 The Summit, and was named in the TOP 3 Artists spun on WAPS 91.3 The Summit Radio (6 places above the Beatles); * Finalist in the national Soul City Café Music Quest (hosted be pop-star Jewel); * Receives over 100,000 hits and growing per month on the website; * Performs over 200 shows a year nation-wide; * Finalist in the Billboard Song Contest; * Had his song “On Christmas Morning” spun on over 130 radio stations, wrote the jingle/theme song for the Nationally syndicated radio show “Into the ‘70’s with Tom Kent;” * Has sung the National Anthem at large sporting events; * Was invited to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; * Is a regular at the New York Songwriter Circle; * 2 Golden Vikings for Best Folk-Pop Act; * Has shared the stage with: Farm Aid, Chicago, Michael Bolton, Blessid Union of Souls, Gin Blossoms, Rick Springfield, Richard Thompson, Bad Company, Don Dixon, Michael Glabicki (of Rusted Root), John Eddie, Catie Curtis, Steve Poltz, Bo Diddley, Sonny Geraci, Mountain, Maia Sharp, Jen Chapin, Trevor Hall, The Fixx, Jen Foster (John Lennon Songwriter Winner), Shawn Mullins, America, Trevor Hall, Buckwheat Zydeco. Instrumentation Zach - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar Charlie Trenta- Electric Guitar Neil Keating - Bass Dominic Tancredi - Drums Michael Marotta - Keys Discography "What I Meant to Say" (2009) LP -- features the singles A Way Through, Ever After, Runway, Perfect "Lost + Found" (2008) LP -- features Every Time I ThinkAbout Her, Paper Dreams, and See From the Stage "1.19.2007" (2007) LP -- features the singles Manifest, Perfect, Heart Never Rusts, as well as a few very inspired and choice cover songs "Into the 70's with Tom Kent" (2005) -- syndicated radio show -- wrote and performed the theme song on the nightly show "On Christmas Morning" (2005) Single --Holiady single released to over 130 radio stations nationally Face With a View (2005) LP -- featuring the radio singles: "Distracted (Saturn Mix)", "Sundown", "Girl in the Corner (Chase Me Away)", "Chances", "If" Mesmerize (2005) LP -- an acoustic solo CD that captures Zach in a semi-live setting. featuring "Sweet Bird," "Life," "The Fade," and "What Do I Do." Beautiful Possession (2002) LP -- featuring the radio single "Son of the Circus" 91.3 FM WAPS The Summit's "Bandwidth V2.0" (2001) -- featuring "Distracted" live Turquoise Dreams (2000) LP -- featuring the radio singles: "Sweet Bird", "Turquoise Dreams", "Listen" Links http://www.zachmusic.net Official Site House Concerts MySpace