West Avenue Records is pleased to announce the release of singer and songwriter Michel Nappi’s music video for “Save the Night in a Bottle,” the second single from his lauded debut album, Here We Go Again.

Larchmont, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/27/2010 -- Filmed during the summer solstice on the South Shore of Massachusetts, "Save the Night in a Bottle" was directed by Jim Sass, a filmmaker from Boston. Sass has won numerous awards including Best Drama for his recent short, That Good Night, at the Campus MovieFest Northern Regional Grand Finale, which is associated with the Tribeca Film Festival.

Since the release of Here We Go Again, Nappi has been building a strong and burgeoning following. And he's doing it grassroots-style - winning over fans, peers, and music executives alike - one by one, song by song, show after show. "Michael Nappi is the perfect mix of old-school artistry and a fresh, new sound," proclaims Lynn Hoffman, the host of Private Sessions on A&E.

Nappi first gained industry attention with his single "7:26." The support of his local New York Triple A radio station, 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM, led by Program Director Chris Herrmann, set him on his way to becoming a bona fide contender in today's competitive radio market. The song further earned nationwide airplay at many stations including WSRS-FM in Worcester, MA, KBAC-FM in Santa Fe, NM, KCLC-FM in St. Charles, MO, WEXT-FM in Albany, NY, WSGE-FM in Dallas, NC, WOCM-FM in Ocean City, MD, and KZZO-FM in Sacramento, CA.

Armed with radio support and a music video for "7:26," directed by Jimmy Ienner, Jr., former Video Director at Sony BMG Music Entertainment Inc., Nappi embarked on an East Coast tour, playing notable venues from New York to Nashville and landing several morning television appearances including NBC Philadelphia, FOX Connecticut, and FOX Atlanta.

Here We Go Again was produced by Steve Buonanotte, mixed by Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band), and is available on iTunes and Amazon.com.

Tour dates booked in the Tri-State area through August. National fall tour dates to be announced.

For more information, please contact Zach Hinkle at zach@westavenuerecords.com.

For music, tour dates, videos and more, please visit http://www.michaelnappi.com.

"SAVE THE NIGHT IN A BOTTLE" MUSIC VIDEO CREDITS
Artist: Michael Nappi
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Jim Sass
Second Editor/Colorist: Willy B!
Producers: Lisa Vitello, Jackie Thibeault
Wardrobe Stylists: Kelley Williams/Laurie Marinaro
Hair/Makeup Stylist: Marie Meadow
Assistant: Gail Thibeault
Instrument: Breedlove Guitar Company
Special thanks to the Summer Solstice Extras!

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Michael Nappi's Music Video for "7:26" is Released.

Larchmont, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/14/2010 -- West Avenue Records is pleased to announce the release of Michael Nappi's music video for "7:26," the first single from his debut album, Here We Go Again.

Filmed in New York City, the video was directed by Jimmy Ienner, Jr., former Chief Photographer and Video Director at Sony BMG Music Entertainment Inc., and features Nappi along with Wilhelmina of Philadelphia Model/Actress, Abra Segerson.

Ienner, whose credits include Train, Mariah Carey, and Roger Waters of Pink Floyd among many others, said, "I really enjoyed making this video with Michael. From the city street to the edit suite, the process was creative, intuitive, and fun. I find Michael's energy and songwriting very inspiring and I was excited to collaborate with him again – even if he did empty my studio candy dish!"

Since the release of Here We Go Again, Nappi, a New York-based pop/rock singer and songwriter, has been building a strong and burgeoning following. And he's doing it grassroots-style - winning fans, peers, and music executives alike - one by one, song by song, show after show.

"7:26" has continued to gain momentum at Triple A radio nationwide and can be heard on stations such as KBAC-FM in Santa Fe, NM, KCLC-FM in St. Charles, MO, KSPN-FM in Aspen, CO, WEXT-FM in Albany, NY, WOCM-FM in Ocean City, MD, and WXPK-FM in White Plains, NY.

Nappi is confirmed for shows this spring along the East Coast including live performances at Best Buy Union Square in New York City, NBC's Charlotte Today morning show, and live on air at WSGE-FM in Charlotte, NC. Additional shows will soon be announced.

Here We Go Again was produced by Steve Buonanotte, mixed by Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band), and is available on iTunes and Amazon.com.

For more information, please contact Zach Hinkle at zach@westavenuerecords.com.

For more information about Michael Nappi, please visit http://www.michaelnappi.com.

"7:26" MUSIC VIDEO CREDITS
Artist: Michael Nappi
Featuring: Abra Segerson
Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Colorist: Jimmy Ienner, Jr.
Producers: Lisa Vitello, Michael Nappi
Cameras/Second Unit: Kevin Langelier/Jim Sass
Additional Cameras: Jim Sass, Jesse Durell
Set Stylist: Alan Anderson
Wardrobe Stylists: Teresa Morales, Kelley Williams
Hair/Makeup Stylist: Joanie James
Playback: Steve Buonanotte
Assistants: Jackie Thibeault, Zoe Keel
Still Photographer/Studio Location: Michael Keel

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CD RELEASE SHOW ON DECEMBER 4th

Larchmont, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/20/2009 -- Acclaimed singer/songwriter Michael Nappi continues to expand his audience in 2009. On November 27th, his song "7:26" will be released on the Peak Performances Volume 2 CD, which includes live performances by Rob Thomas, The Derek Trucks Band, John Butler Trio and many more.

The album release party is on Friday, December 4th at LIFE the place to be in Ardsley, NY, with performances by Michael Nappi, The Evan Watson Band, and deSol. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Food Bank for Westchester and the Sidewalk Angels Foundation. For more information please visit www.1071thepeak.com.

Recently, Nappi recorded a version of the traditional Christmas Hymn "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Co-arranged by producer/songwriter Steve Buonanotte and mixed by Grammy Award-winning mix engineer, Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band), the single is available on iTunes and will impact radio on Monday, November 23rd. "This has always been one of my favorite Christmas carols," states Nappi. "I'm drawn to the holiness, depth, and sincerity that the minor key and beautiful melody create. This is my interpretation of a timeless song."

Nappi's debut album Here We Go Again, also recorded with Buonanotte and mixed by Juliano, is out now. "Michael Nappi writes one heck of a song…chock full of hooks and memorable melodies. We're excited that a local guy has given us a song that we wouldn't be surprised to hear on one of the big NYC stations," praises Chris Herrmann, Program Director of 107.1 The Peak/WXPK-FM New York. Mike Mullaney, Music Director of Boston's Mix 104.1/WBMX-FM declares, "The songwriting and production are excellent. Major labels should be looking at him."

CONFIRMED SHOWS

November 19th
Larchmont, NY Chat 19
November 25th
New York City The Red Lion
November 27th
Larchmont, NY Palmer's Crossing
December 4th Ardsley, NY
LIFE the place to be
Peak Performances Volume 2
CD Release Party for WXPK-FM

For more information please contact Zach Hinkle at zach@westavenuerecords.com or visit http://www.michaelnappi.com.

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DEBUT ALBUM HERE WE GO AGAIN RECEIVES INDUSTRY ACCLAIM NEW YORK CITY AND PHILADELPHIA DATES CONFIRMED

Larchmont, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/21/2009 -- Out now on West Avenue Records, the single "7:26" from Michael Nappi's debut album Here We Go Again. Recorded with producer/songwriter Steve Buonanotte, Here We Go Again was mixed by Grammy Award-winning mix engineer, Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band). On October 26th Nappi will be performing on NBC 10's "The 10! Show" in Philadelphia and in New York City on October 28th at The Red Lion (please see below for details).

"Michael Nappi writes one heck of a song…chock full of hooks and memorable melodies. We're excited that a local guy has given us a song that we wouldn't be surprised to hear on one of the big NYC stations," praises Chris Herrmann, Program Director of 107.1 The Peak/WXPK-FM New York. Mike Mullaney, Music Director of Boston's Mix 104.1/WBMX-FM declares, "The songwriting and production are excellent. Major labels should be looking at him."

Created from a collection of personal stories, Here We Go Again showcases Nappi's dynamic range as a singer and songwriter. He shares his journey through insightful lyrics while transitioning from acoustic-based ballads to pop/rock anthems. Nappi credits this versatile sound to the artistic chemistry between himself and Buonanotte.

"In a world and time of music that is driven by many depressed first and last name singer/songwriters, it was extremely refreshing to hear and have worked with Michael's music," states mix engineer Jeff Juliano. "His vocal abilities are stellar and he is certainly not afraid to write a pop radio hook that ya still find yourself singing at the end of the day."

Nappi's passion for music began at an early age with his introduction to his father's vintage LPs that included The Beatles, Johnny Cash and Elvis. Inspired and armed with a trumpet from his fourth-grade music class, Nappi's budding showmanship blossomed when he began serenading his neighbors from the family's front porch. By his mid-teens he was an accomplished musician, composing, recording and performing his own music locally. On his career Nappi concludes, "Whether it's been to five people slung over their bar stools or to sold out crowds in 5,000-seat theaters, I've always considered it a privilege to work as a musician."

CONFIRMED SHOWS

October 26th
Philadelphia, PA
NBC 10's "The 10! Show"

October 28th
New York City
The Red Lion

For more information please contact Zach Hinkle at zach@westavenuerecords.com or visit http://www.michaelnappi.com.

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Michael Nappi to play FMQB Triple A Conference in Boulder, CO

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/31/2009 -- West Avenue Records is pleased to announce that Michael Nappi will be performing at this year's FMQB Triple A Conference in Boulder, Colorado on August 5th.

Nappi is a New York-based singer/songwriter gaining national exposure with "7:26," the single from his debut album, Here We Go Again. He is thrilled by the invitation from Jack Barton, FMQB's Senior Director of Triple A.

"Playing Boulder is a dream come true," Nappi says. "I'm honored to play alongside so many great musicians and to share my music with the industry so intimately."

For 17 years, hundreds of artists have vied for the opportunity to play Boulder's renowned Triple A Radio Conference. Triple A Radio, also known as Adult Album Alternative, is the musical format that broke acts like the Dave Matthews Band and introduced John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Matchbox Twenty, Coldplay, and David Gray to radio. The conference gives radio programmers, music executives, and local audiences the chance to hear both up-and-coming and high-profile acts alike.

Nappi's grassroots support has grown steadily in his Westchester, New York community. But it is the passion and commitment of the local Triple A radio station, 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM, and Program Director Chris Herrmann, that has set Nappi on his way to becoming a real contender in today's competitive radio market.

"Michael writes one heck of a song and performs it just as well," Herrmann says. "The production on Here We Go Again is fantastic and most definitely has major label finish. "7:26" is already reacting with our listeners. It easily keeps company with the rest of our mix and is chock full of hooks and memorable melodies. We're excited that a local guy has given us a song that we wouldn't be at all surprised to hear on one of the big NYC stations soon – in fact, we're anticipating it."

Produced by Nappi's friend and co-writer, Steve Buonanotte, and mixed by Grammy Award-winning mix engineer, Jeff Juliano, Here We Go Again is on a roll. With over twenty-five radio stations spinning Nappi's music nationwide, it's safe to say the "Love & Nappiness" is spreading. Even 42BELOW Vodka is creating a signature "Love & Nappiness" cocktail which will premiere at his Boulder performance.

"Anyone who will be in Boulder for the upcoming FMQB Triple A Conference would do themselves a favor by seeing Michael Nappi perform," says Jim Nelson of A Taste of Triple A. "Listening to the high-gloss, uebercatchy, melodic rock & roll of Michael's debut release, Here We Go Again, it's no stretch whatsoever to imagine that fans of Matchbox 20, Five For Fighting, and Train will fall head over heels for this New Yorker. "7:26" and "Miserable" are the tour de forces on an album stuffed with strong songs. You'll find a copy of Here We Go Again in the bag when you check in at the convention, and for my money it's worth the time to check it out!"

"7:26" will impact Triple A radio on August 17, 2009.

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