Artist description With 10 CD's or original songs recorded and released, Bill Pere is widely recognized as one of the best lyric writers in today's music scene. His songs tell detailed stories with great impact. Bill is an exceptional 12-string guitar player, and is an accomplished arranged and producer as well. Bill has written feature articles on songwriting for many major industry publications. He is an Official Troubadour of the state of Connecticut.

Music Style Folk/Rock/Pop

Musical Influences Harry Chapin, Dan Fogelberg, Moody Blues, The Association, Billy Joel, Jimmy Webb

Similar Artists Harry Chapin, Moody Blues, Guess Who, Suzanne Vega, Jimmy Webb

Artist History Bill began writing songs in the 1960's and recorded his first album on vinyl in 1981. He is one of the top performing artists in Connecticut, appointed by the Conencticut Commission on the Arts as Official State Troubadour in 1995. Bill writes in the story-song style of Harry Chapin and in fact has performed with the original members of Harry's band. Bill is a founding member of the Connecticut Songwriters Association, and is the Founder of LUNCH (Local United Network to Combat Hunger), which uses the power of popular music to produce positive social action. Proceeds from sale of Bill's CDs are used to benefit hunger relief and family service agencies.

Group Members The LUNCH Ensemble consists of Bill Pere, Kay Pere, and a rotating roster of artists from the Connecticut Songwriters Association, as well as students from southeastern Connecticut.

Instruments 12 string guitar, Acoustic, electric and midi, with full band arrangements

Albums High School My School; Cityscape; Crest of a Wave; New Day Coming Tomorrow; You'll See a Much Brighter Day; Songs For Kids Who Like to Think;

Press Reviews Reviews span 20 years and publications ranging from the New York Times to Parents Magazine.

Additional Info Founder of the LUNCH Ensemble; Fpounding member of the Connecticut Songwriters Association. Proceeds from sale of CDs benefit hunger relief and social service agencies.

Location Mystic, CT - USA

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