“Tom Ciurczak’s “I Ain’t Ever Growing Up”: A California Style “Outlaw Rock” release with a distinctive approach to storytelling. ”
I Ain’t Ever Growing Up - Volume I
I Ain’t Ever Growing Up Volume I, is the first in a series of new recordings each featuring 8 original songs from singer songwriter Tom Ciurczak (Sir-zak)
On “I Ain’t Ever Growing Up Volume !” Ciurczak shows his range of musical influences from Heartland Rock (All Nigh Long, Action Out There, The Vault, Bonnie and Clyde), 1970’s PROG (Nights on Fire). As well as the Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel influenced World Music (Kilimanjaro Skies). Tom says that the impetus for writing the wide variety of song styles for this album was to pay homage to his many musical heroes including; Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Warren Zevon and Tom Petty.
Mixed, Produced and Mastered by Brett Grossman and Stephen Haaker. The album also features the talents of Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp and John Fogerty), Richie Gajate Garcia (Phil Collins and the 4 Seasons), Travis Carlton ( Robben Ford, Michael Landau, Sara Bareilles, and his father legendary Jazz Guitarist Larry Carlton)
“Tom Ciurczak channels a sound of the past on debut album, "Call Me Ishmael"” - Austin Sher
Call Me Ishmael is the debut album from
singer songwriter Tom Ciurczak ("Sir-zak").
The album was produced and engineered by Brett Grossman and Stephen D. Haaker , recorded at "Perfect Sound Studios" in Frogtown CA, and mastered by Grammy winner Emily Lazar (Coldplay, Vampire Weekend) at the Lodge in NYC. Call Me Ishmael contains 12 original songs that shift between Rock, Outlaw Country, Americana, and Jazz.
For Fans of Bruce Springsteen and Steve Earle. Highlight tracks on the album include: “Winter Highland Falls” about fleeing the decay of small-town America.The song’s title is a reference to both Tom’s hometown as well as an homage to Billy Joel’s “Summer Highland Falls.” It evokes images of Springsteen’s escape to Neverland from Born to Run, complete with its wailing, jazz saxophone and anthemic chorus.
“Mine Torn Road” with its classical Baby Grand intro is reminiscent of“Thunder Road” and takes you on a journey that begins from another front porch and winds up in the heart of New York City with a third act twist you won’t see coming.
“Ishmael,” the tequila-soaked epic that closes the album, is a story straight out of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick with a nod to Earle’s Copperhead Road. This time you are taken to the jungles of the Yucatan where exotic animals instead of moonshine are being smuggled. “Ishmael” further blends its outlaw country vibe with a touch of ‘70s Prog, creating a new musical experience he likes to refer to as Outlaw Country Prog.
Other standout tracks include “Roll The Dice,” “Last Gunfighter” and “Do You Know My Name.”
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