Raspin on Swoop’s World Late Night

Raspin

On Wednesday March 21, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we are happy to welcome singer/songwriter Raspin to Swoop’s World Late Night. Our good friend Raspin returns to fill us in on the latest things happening with him and his music. We already know he has a new video out, and is working on a new CD. Join us as we find out more and hear some remarkable stories and music from this wonderful talent. After Raspin we’ll have our Brewskis beer tasting segment followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Raspin is a self-taught guitarist who has mastered the rhythm guitar. Shortly after his arrival in Los Angeles, he was signed by Marv Bornstein, A & M Records. “Hold On” was the first song to be placed, by Canadian artist, Richard Step, off his “Holiday in Hollywood” album, which was arranged by Grammy Award winner Jimmie Haskell. His musical influences come from such great artists as: Louis Armstrong, Joni Mitchell, Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, Dan Fogelberg, Bruce Springsteen, Bette Midler, Patty La Belle and Beethoven.

Raspin, an eclectic song stylist who, on his CD “We Do What We Do”, takes so many approaches in his song writing that critics have said, “his songs place a premium on intelligent lyricism, demonstrating a clear and almost writerly (as in print) sensitivity- an all original catalog that bears an eye opening, ear opening blend of influences.” The songs are perfectly suited to such environments as Los Angeles and New York, reflecting diverse cross-cultural song writing and performing-having a life outside of what could be contemporary. Acoustic folk pop, jazz, R & B, even sprinkled with a touch of gospel–it’s all in the music and is created out of a spontaneous energy that is very much Rapin’s stylized original vocal and performances trademark.

“We Do What We Do” is a collection of lustful, political and often daring songs that seems to emerge from deep within Raspin’s soul. Raspin boldly projects his ideas and sounds as his hypnotic and haunting voice carries over his hummable melodies and occasional key changes in a sublime balance that few musicians achieve, yet constantly strive for. Critics have noted that he has a style all his own in a singing range that’s wide and varied. He is truly an eclectic artist who resides at that intimate place where the harmony of sound and the words mingle in meaning. That’s why Raspin’s adult contemporary music with an offbeat twist is appealing and has an impact on listeners.

After our interview with Raspin, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we’ll taste Milk Stout by Lancaster Brewing Company Located in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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