Todd Carey Solo*

“(A) Talented Musician with a lot of energy and an established following...you won’t be disappointed.”
-MTV ONLINE
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"...a star frontman and solid material."
-Music Connection [National Premier Industry Magazine] 11/8/04
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"The whole package.. as good as any guys i hear."
-Steve Dahl. The Steve Dahl Show WCKG 105.9 Chicago 6-10-05
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“ His sound has touches of sincerity and nerve that flash, sizzle, and eventually glow with an unmistakable warmth that is a singular quality used in judging the worth of a singer-songwriter”
-GO! Magazine 2/3/05
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“Todd is at times hauntingly comparable to other young male guitar slinging singer/songwriters of the day, such as John Mayer or Ryan Cabrera. But no matter how many similarities Todd conjures, his unique, fresh style will surely make him a household name.”
-Singer Magazine, June ‘05

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“Todd Carey is one lucky guy. He plays the guitar like a madman, has a great voice and can captivate an audience all by himself, thanks to his on-the-fly electronic wizardry. No wonder he’s been compared to John Mayer and Keller Williams.”
-Ithaca Journal 4/25/05
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"Although he'll likely be compared to radio-friendly male songwriters like Gavin DeGraw, Howie Day and Jason Mraz, Carey appears ready to make his name stand out on its own."

"With confessional anthems laid amongst pop sensibilities, Revolving World surely revolves gracefully"
-Glide Magazine, Shane Handler, 12/17/04
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“This kid is funky. At 24, he shows the influence of a lot of quality stage time.”
-Minor 7th Magazine (Minor7th.com) June ‘05
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“…Carey conjures up images of a well-rounded world that fits nicely in the palm of his undeniably adept hands.”
“Carey sings with a remarkably relaxed style reminiscent of John Mayer and Ben Kweller”
-Allison Augustn, Pioneer Press, 3/3/05
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"Playful-precision is the best words to describe Todd Carey's virtuosic guitar playing. He makes it look easy, and he looks good doing it...onstage with this kind of irreverent energy is the kind of experience that lasts long after the show is over. Like a good movie, you talk about it on the way home, and the next morning at work... This connection between fans allowed him to play a two-month residency at The Mint [premier Los Angeles club], playing every week for a consistent draw.
-Forrest Reda, Editorial, Jambase.Com 11/30/03
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"...Proves that rock has a future"
-The Daily Trojan, University of Southern California 6/24/02
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" …notes falling into the ears of the captivated audience like drops of water from a leaky faucet in Heaven.”
-Peter Allen, Editorial, Jambase.Com 2/24/03
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"Todd played with such a cathartic intensity that by the midsection climax, he had ripped off two of his thick bottom strings with one fell swoop and strum. Yet broken strings have never been enough to stop Todd Carey from rocking on forward. On the spot, his musical chops enabled him to get through the song with new chord voicings with the remaining strings.
Never losing a beat with just four strings left attached, Todd wowed the audience by seamlessly going into a jam and then a cover of the crowd-pleasing 'Another Brick in the Wall'. Forming the apex of the set, Todd manipulated the pitch of his instrument only by winding the tuning knobs on the head of his guitar. This ingenious way of not only making it through the song but also segueing into a familiar cover was so convincing that many in the audience believed that breaking strings was a pre-planned part of the set."
-Sam Chates Editorial, Jambase.Com 10/20/02 - Various Publishings

Isuue No 33. June 2005
www.singermagazine.com

It's effortless to listen to Todd Carey's solo debut, Revolving World. With a sound belonging in the melodic singer/songwriter realm, Todd sets himself apart by adding various dashes of jam-rock, improvisation, and a little poppy-flare or reggae vibes. His songwriting skills are well beyond his 24 years, possibly due to the fact he spent six fo them performing with his band, Telepathy, before moving to Chicago and going solo. Vocally, Todd is at times hauntingly comparable to other young guitar slinging singer-songwriters John Mayer or Ryan Cabrera. His laid-back, island vibe brings up thoughts of Jack Johnson. But no matter how many similarities Todd Conjures, his unique, fresh style will surely make him a household name. All in all, "Revolving World" is a great summertime pick: relaxing enough to enjoy at the pool or beach, and uplifting enough on a cool, rainy day. And working with engineer Paul Du Grey (Tracy Chapman, Mike Gordon, Leo Keottke, Los Lobos) and producer Jim Tulio (Los Lonely Boys, the Band, Staple Singers) on "Sing Me Home", conffirms even more firmly to hear more from Todd Carey in the future. -KS
- Singer Magazine. June 2005

-4/25/05-ITHACA JOURNAL
www.theithacajournal.com

Todd Carey is one lucky guy. He plays the guitar like a madman, has a great voice and can captivate an audience all by himself, thanks to his on-the-fly electronic wizardry. No wonder he's been compared to John Mayer and Keller Williams.
Carey, who makes his Ithaca debut at Castaways Monday night, recently released a new album, "Revolving World," on Kufala Records. It's chock-full of catchy songs that amply display his instrumental prowess. Even though he's backed by other musicians on the CD, he's made it his mission to create a similar sound on stage, all by himself, with help of various electronic pedals and other effects.

To learn more about Carey, visit www.toddcareymusic.com.
- Ithaca Journal

Todd Carey
Revolving World
Shane Handler
Friday, December 17, 2004
http://www.glidemagazine.com/2/reviews616.html

It was only a short time ago that Todd Carey was stage leader and front-man of west coast jam rockers, Telepathy. Recently, a music transposition occurred for this Chicago native allowing him to mature as the sensitive singer-songwriter type. His debut album Revolving World is molded upon his strongest elements of showmanship, production and songwriting, while bridging the cap between singer/songwriter and rocker.


Carey keeps admirable company on this coming out party, working with producer/engineer Paul Du Gre (Mike Gordon/Leo Kottke, Tracy Chapman, Los Lobos) and writer/producer Jim Tulio (Los Lonely Boys, Mavis Staples, The Band). Together, they help to create a spectrum of rich effects to accompany his ambitious musical textures.


With confessional anthems laid amongst pop sensibilities, Revolving World surely revolves gracefully. From the reggae flavored folk of “Honest,” with its Jack Johnson kick back vibe, to the more extravagant rocker “Everytime,” it’s evident Carey is covering all his influences. “Simple” moves over a funky acoustic shuffle, while tickling a G Love hip hop blues flavor. And just when Carey’s vocals hit a crooning clang in the drippy ballad “Photograph,” guest vocalist Elyse Branch makes you forget any miss-steps with her soulful flourish on “You Won’t See Me Down.” Sure, Carey's overly emotional vocals can be a bit much to take, but you can’t nudge his guitar playing, that stretches from bleeding leads to sharp scratch riffing melodies.


With his foundation solidified in Telepathy, and with the help of some keen production work, Revolving World is a catchy debut. Although he'll likely be compared to radio-friendly male songwriters like Gavin DeGraw, Howie Day and Jason Mraz, Carey appears ready to make his name stand out on its own.

For more information on Todd Carey, please visit www.toddcareymusic.com - Glide Magazine

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005
By Sean Moeller


Twenty-four-year-old Todd Carey is asked if he’s spending the day rehearsing.

“It’s funny that you should call it that — because it’s just me — but believe it or not, I am,” he said with a laugh.
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The Chicagoan, an October returnee from Los Angeles where he’d studied jazz at college football powerhouse USC, had just purchased a new sampler onto which he was recording backing vocals to some of his songs and room-testing them for a run of dates with Windy City brethren Punsapaya. Like Virginia-born sensation Keller Williams, Carey uses digital looping to create his full sound, a layering of beats and rhythms that give the impression of something larger. At the touch of a foot, he’s surrounded.

and I’m like, ‘Wow, it’s just me.’
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“But I’m trying to make it so that the show isn’t about that. It’s all about the musicality first. I don’t want to need (the sampler). It’s basically trying to recreate that recording experience. I think different songs lend themselves to different things. It’s cool to add stuff, but the songs should work on their own. They should just speak and breathe on their own.“
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There are nights when he’s willing to turn the samplers off and be the classic troubadour, with only a guitar in hand.
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“I’d like my songs to be good enough to do that. Some nights, when it’s going well and I’m feeling it, I do drop it all and I try to keep myself in check,” he said. “If they’re good enough, they should hold up.“
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During his time at Southern California, Carey was busy playing jam-band tunes a la Phish in a college band called Telepathy. Somewhere along the way, he started doing solo shows.
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“I needed the outlet,” he said.
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Since then, he’s jammed with John Mayer and Ben Kweller, not to mention being chosen as the support for Jamie Cullum, Morphine and Jurassic 5, to name just a few. His sound has touches of sincerity and nerve that flash, sizzle and eventually glow with an unmistakable warmth that is a singular quality used in judging the worth of a singer-songwriter.
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A great deal can be learned about his music and how it beholds, just from hearing Carey speak of the nice things about moving back to the Chicago burbs, despite the heavy winters. His reasons for loving the city and its seemingly endless nights — as well as the feelings they bring — are similar to the sentiments he places in his music and the reasons he does what he does.
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“Everything shuts down in L.A. around two. Nothing shuts down in Chicago,” he said. “And I think that’s why I like it. People just love to rage and party. I love that energy.“
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Sean Moeller can be contacted at (563) 383-2288 or smoeller@qctimes.com.
- Quad City Times/Go! Magazine

12.31.04

"With a reggae feel, Todd Carey has blended sweet acoustic rock into a fun, thoughtful album."

3.5 Stars
- Discoveringartists.com

This kid is funky. At 24, he shows the influence of a lot of quality stage time. His writing is eclectic-blues, reggae, pure pop, you name it. He doesn't have a commanding voice -- he sings as part of the ensemble, not over it. Some may want a stronger vocal performance, or maybe a more vocal mix. Or maybe we're just used to studio-hyped vocals. Check it out. You be the judge. "Daydream" opens the CD with a funky groove that bristles with live energy behind a crack band in this syncopated uptempo shuffle. Then, in "Sing Me Home," he moves from delicate acoustic guitar to simmering stew, recalling a young Willie Porter. You feel this also in the inventive "Fireworks," with its Zappa-esque horn section. It really is good. The standout track is "Photograph," which features a guitar performance of Les Paul-style jazz played on a throaty Strat. It's a Hendrix-inspired ballad with a lovely melody. Just beautiful. "Crazy Fools" is layered pop over a Joe Jackson-style build-up of interlocking riffs. Other notable songs include the reggae "Honest," and "Simple," with its vocal hints of Canadian Greg Hoskins. He closes with a belt-it-out big band blues number that showcases still more guitar chops. The song features Elyse Branch on vocals. She tears it up and seems to kick Carey's vocal up a notch or two as well. What can I say, he's... eclectic. And he's funky. © Steve Klingaman - Minor7th.com