Updated March 26, 2010

Hello Friends,
We are receiving word that some are having difficulty finding Michael's new artist page on Facebook.

To see Michael's Facebook page please go to Michael Mazzarella Facebook Page


IT'S HERE!


Michael's new album

Soda Pop Gramophone

is now officially available at:
Kool Kat Musik
and
CD Baby


Updated October 20, 2009

In 1998, Boston filmmakers Marc Brohand and Ken Caan began compiling footage and audio clips on their favorite indie band The Rooks with plans to make a documentary about a band working, recording and existing on their own terms. The project only got as far as a rough cut consisting of many hours of film. This project was never finished. Here it is presented in its existing raw cut for the first time.

Please tune in to watch and hear never before seen live, rehearsal, studio and tour footage along with interview snippets and unreleased songs.

The film kicks off with a montage introduction followed by subsequent episodes in succession. To view a specific segment, simply click on the Scrapbook episode button you'd like to watch.

Episodes will be added weekly.
Enjoy!















Updated April 13, 2009

Available Now

Folk Songs Diary is a perfect companion to help complete the picture for Michael Mazzarella's Folk Songs For The Curious Few album.

This offering includes a wire-bound 5" x 8" booklet containing lyrics along with annotations for each song by the author himself. A 24-tracks bonus CD provides a listen to the released album from two different perspectives; in unadorned and instrumental versions. The former comprises Mazzarella's lead vocal accompanied by either piano or guitar - truly bare tracks! The latter contains the full album's backing tracks highlighting the simplistic beauty within.

Four previously unreleased outtakes (3 songs) round out the bonus disc's lineup.

Every booklet is numbered and signed by Michael.

This offer will be limited.

You can order Folk Songs Diary from CD Baby at the following link:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/mazzarella5


John M. Borack reviews Folk Songs For The Curious Few for Goldmine Magazine.

Updated August 12, 2008

Mike Hemmil reviews Folk Songs For The Curious Few.

The Gary Pig Gold Report reviews Folk Songs For The Curious Few, plus Michael Mazzarella's song by song comments about the new CD.

Updated August 12, 2008

There's a song about a bygone relationship fallen through the cracks of life. There's a tale for a vagabond lover on the run. A gospel-esque offering about someones father - a blue-collar every-man's hero. One decries a presidential administration and a blues is an open letter asking forgiveness. A couple have churchly overtones replete with an eminent chorus here, a "hallelujah" exclamation there.  These are new folk songs written for anyone willing to listen. Folk Songs For The Curious Few.

Recollections Of A Young Girl Gone

October On Bleecker

The Ballad Of Who Are We

Open Letter Of Sorry

My Father's Clothes

Ramble, Ramble On

Shine A Little

For LaDonna The Blue

In An Ocean (Song For W.)

Hallelujah For The Hallelujah Of Us

ON SALE NOW AT CD BABY!

Updated December 24, 2006

Dear Fans,

ON SALE NOW!

Michael Mazzarella's first solo album "GREY OVER AN AUTUMN WINTER" is now available at CD BABY.

The songs:

Fairground Is Gone
She Said
You Like Me
The Colder It Gets The Deeper We Fall
Before
Girl Gone Bye
Grey Over An Autumn Winter
Here Alone
Winter Over Me
A Life In The Day Of A Man
Dear Mariann

Eleven new songs just in time for that great holiday gift!


News Flash: A fictionalized mention of Michael Mazzarella goes to press! Michael's old bandmate, Jamie Beckett (who played in the Broken Hearts with Michael and Rook Patrick Yourell) has published a novel entitled Burritos and Gasoline. Jamie snuck a flattering tip-of- the- hat to his old friend and former musical partner into the text of the book. An early draft of Chapter 1 is available on Jamie's web site. Hard core Rooks fans who want to collect the book for the Rooks mention might just find they enjoy reading it right through to the last page. Michael did! Go to http://jamiebeckett.com for more details.

Michael Mazzarella's name and reputation have risen to cult status through his singing and song writing for over a decade now. The Rooks established themselves in 1994 following their debut CD. With a press-kit of rave reviews behind the them, Mazzarella subsequently continued to supply his fan base with solid material without retracing his steps, always with an eye and ear to developing The Rooks sound and scope in excellence and maturity.

Michael's first solo effort, Grey Over An Autumn Winter is neither a departure from, nor a recreation of his old Rooks catalog. His new songs retain the melodious characteristics he's become known for, while reflecting the work of a writer whom continues to grow and expand his craft without sacrificing quality in his compositions. From the lovely opening track "Fairground Is Gone," to the album's chilling ode to his mother finale "Dear Mariann," we anticipate that you will find beauty in Mazzarella's recent efforts.

Thank you in advance and please enjoy Grey Over An Autumn Winter.






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