Infectious positive messages wrapped in acoustic guitar, piano and unforgettable vocals. Sometimes delicate, sometimes raucous American music with the central theme of good music for good people.

12 MP3 Songs in this album (53:05) !
Related styles: FOLK: Folk Pop, COUNTRY: Americana

People who are interested in Willy Porter Gary Jules Jack Johnson should consider this download.


Details:
When Bob Sima opens his mouth to sing, what comes out is beyond the human sounds of a warm and soulful voice, yep, thereâs more. A story, a nudge, a reminder, an angle on something very familiar you probably have never considered. A poet, observer, scribe, sometimes reluctant healer all bundled up into one singing songwriting bundle of energy so tapped inâ¦he kinda needs a glass. His right hand slaps the guitar in a seemingly casual fashion, usually in rhythm with all of the toes in the room. Bob lives in âruralâ Maryland, high on a hill, under the stars, and he is usually gazing upward.

There is no way to encapsulate his record "Periphery" other than his tagline âGood Music for Good Peopleâ, you just have to listen for yourself to catch the vibe of this troubadour, youâll be glad you did. The record is full of funky acoustic guitar, rich piano, a taste of gospel, folk, and out front the voice of Bob and the words you wonât soon forget.

Not a topical or thematic songwriter, Bob is as comfortable with a raucous storytelling rambler as he is with a soft mellow ballad and why not throw in some alt country? All mind you without pretense or shoegazing. Real stuff, meaty and worth repeating. So come on in, listen, repeat.

AWARDS

2008 Finalist Kerrville New Folk

2008 Winner- Wildflower Songwriting Contest

2008 Finalist Solarfest Song Contest

2007 Emerging Artist Showcase Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

2007 Winner- Mid Atlantic Song Contest Winner

2007 Finalist- Mountain Stage Newsong Contest Live Round

2007 Finalist Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival Songwriting Contest

2007 Finalist Avalon Music and Arts Festival Rising Star Contest