Steven Roth
Nashville, Tennessee, United States | SELF
Music
Press
"People like to think that singer-songwriters are a dime-a-dozen but really good ones are a lot rarer than that. Case in point: singer-songwriter Steve Roth. The title track from Roth's disc, Beautiful Addiction, could apply both to the musician's ability to turn a tune and for the listener's desire to revisit the songs after only a quixck listen. The recording is alternately lush and bare-bones and exhibits Roth's penchant fofr writing melancholic melodies and joyously upbeat anthems." - Artvoice
"...A sterling blend of folk tradition, pop smarts and modern rock flourishes..." - The Buffalo News
"Steve Roth is very talented and the quality of his CD is high, up to par for what he needs to shop himself around..." - Liquid Theory Television (MTV Video Music Awards, etc.)
"Steve Roth - Beautiful Addiction - Another favorite of mine from 2004. Roth, along with Armand John Petri, producing one of the most dynamic CD's of the year. Introspective, insightful and great guitar playing to boot shows why Roth is a winner at this year's Buffalo Music Awards." - Night-Life Magazine
Steve Roth is a Buffalo, NY singer/songwriter whose songs I regularly feature on my top-rated morning talk show. His passion for music is evident and a favorite among listeners. I believe that "Beautiful Addiction" has the necessary elements to appeal to a broader, national audience." - WBEN (Tom Bauerle)
"Steve Roth is an excellent local talent. He has a unique sound and a great stage presence. It was my pleasure to get Steve played on our station..." - WGRF 96.9
"Steve Roth's Beautiful Addiction is a must-have in my music collection. It goes from up-beat melody to soulful introspect. This collection runs the gambit of human emotion; from loss and resilience to sheer joy of life. It's depth and range are something seldom heard from even the most experienced singer/songwriter..."
-Pete Gallivan, Co-anchor, Channel 2 News - WGRZ Channel 2 (NBC affliate)
Having heard Steve Roth perform his wonderful songs several times, I found it hard to believe that they could be captured properly in a recording. The result surpassed my high expectations. Steve is a talented writer and performer, his songs have a beauty that few can capture. In an earlier time Steve would be looked upon as a future "star", unfortunately we live in the age of Justin and Britney. But that's another diatribe. Allow me to say that you should have this CD, you will enjoy it and will listen to it repeatedly. - John K.: reviewer
sweet licks...sounds like the Bodeans... great vocals/harmonies... I really enjoy the guitar licks between lyrical lines... this is a really great tune, full of musical flavor... I'd like to hear more from this group...I'd buy it! Great job!
- danielvonjens, West Allis, /wisconsin
Discography
if I should stumble - 2007 Co-produced with Armand Petri (Goo Goo Dolls, 10,000 Maniacs, Sixpence None the Richer, etc.)
beauitful addiction - 2004 Co-produced with Armand Petri
Cry an Ocean - (single) from the compliation The Rest of Us, Songs to Benefit Children's Hospital
Telegraph Road - (single) Chameleonwest's Music is Art 2005 Collection
The single, "Thinking of Susan," debuted at #5 in Moozikoo.com's top ten for Sept. 5th.
The single, "Beautiful Addiction," is featured in regular rotation on The Lake, 107.7 FM, as well as selected to be featured on Radio Fly 1.
(Please note: The songs featured on SonicBids are of a low bit-rate to accommodate the requirements of the site. Songs on the actual disc or via download sites such as iTunes, MusicNet, Rhapsody, Napster, TowerMusic, etc., are of higher, broadcast quality.
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Bio
"I love rock and roll with a passionate, acoustic, earthy edge," says Steve Roth, one half of the alt-rock duet, The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter. "There's no limit to the amount of emotion - celebratory or dark - you can pack into a three minute song that's well written and comes from someplace in the heart."
Built upon booming Gibson acoustic guitars, rich harmonies and organic percussion, The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter, (Roth and Meredith Brown), achieve a full band sound within a two-piece footprint. Their songs lift and descend in cinematic fashion that defies and embraces modern pop music.
"I think we're no different than most people who like songs that evoke an emotion or memory; the type of music you sing along with when you're on a long car ride, or the songs that show up in the most played list on your iPod," says Roth.
Currently, they have two discs produced with Dove Award winning producer Armand Petri, (Goo Goo Dolls, 10,000 Maniacs, Sixpence None the Richer, etc.). "if I should stumble" was released late 2007, and "beautiful addiction," Roth's solo release featuring Brown, was completed in 2004. Both albums are available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon, etc. (via CDBaby), as well as select brick and mortar outlets.
Having garnered critical regional success including radio play, television appearances, music awards, opening slots, (including Brett Michaels of Poison and VH1's Rock of Love), in their hometown of Buffalo, NY, Roth and Brown moved to Nashville in 2007 to step up their musical ambitions. They are focused on doing what it takes to present their music to the world, and are eager for the opportunity to work with others in achieving that goal and sharing in its rewards.
Steve and Meredith's music has been featured and played, (in various rotation cycles) on:
• Indie 104 - iRadioLA
• 107.7 The Lake, Buffalo, NY
• WGRF-FM 97 Rock, Buffalo, NY
• WBEN Talk Radio, Buffalo, NY
• Moozikoo (internet radio)
• The Jack Sass Show (internet radio)
• RadioFly1.com (internet radio)
• DesertHighwayRadio.com (internet radio)
• tv@inspiredambition.com
• plus a couple more that we can't remember...
For more information including song clips, gig listings, video, etc. please visit them online at theHBD.com
myspace.com/thehangmansbeautifuldaughter and myspace.com/steverothmusic
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