Artist description Billy has a distinctive voice and writes great songs.The live shows are a combination of explosive rawenergy and musicianship.

Music Style Aggressive acoustic pop/rock with a world beat feel

Musical Influences Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen

Similar Artists Ben Harper, Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls. The music varies from powerful pop/rock, to more folk influenced, to a world feel and more!

Artist History Billy wrote his first song when he was 9 and has been performing his original music ever since.

Group Members Billy plays acoustic guitar and sings lead vocals, hisbrother Pete Populus is on percussion, Jay Lynch on bass,and newest member Mike Maenza on the drums. Look for a new guitar player soon!!

Instruments Acoustic, 12 string, and electric guitar, bass, congas, bongos, piano, strings, organ, flute, shakers, and rainstick

Albums Chasing Devotion

Press Reviews New York's Village Voice describes Billy as "A talentedmusician and songwriter who strives for originalityand achieves it!"

Additional Info Air conditioning, power windows, and antilock brakes included.

Location New York, New York - USA

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