Artist description Eliot's sound is acoustic pop based - mixed with elements of folk, jazz, blues and gospel. The CD has received airplay on more than 100 stations nationwide, received many wonderful reviews and the song "I'm Gonna Leave You" is featured in the movie "Flushed." Enjoy the journey. You can also vote for Eliot at http://www.billboardtalentnet.com/eliotpopkin

Music Style Singer/songwriter Acoustic Pop

Musical Influences Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Terrence Trent D'Arby, Beth Nielsen Chapman, George Michael, Lenny Kravitz and Elton John

Similar Artists James Taylor, Lenny Kravitz and Ben Harper

Artist History Eliot is from the Boston suburb of Newton, MA. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1995 and has since started his own independent record label

Group Members Eliot Popkin on vocals *** Luigie Gonzales all programming, drums, all instruments *** Rene Garza all guitars *** Nadia Zamarron, Liset Santana, Tiffany Murphy and Sean Abram on backup vocals

Instruments Voice, Piano, Guitar and Drums

Albums Down Along This Road - full length CD and sampler CD

Press Reviews "Eliot Popkin shines on this 12-song collection of superbly crafted originals."- Metronome Magazine, June 98 *** "Carefully crafted songs that combine insightful lyrics, touching melodies, even some gospel and funk overtones."- Instant Magazine, Sept 98 *** "Flawlessly designed and executed, the arrangements are set up as a solid mainframe for Popkin's expressive voice"- Metronome Magazine, June 98 *** "Popkin's vision of music comes through very clearly"- Northeast Performer, Sept 98 *** "Popkin is also a master of prose and has the keen ability to put every day happenings into monumental events."- Metronome Magazine, June 98 *** "'I'm Gonna Leave You' is a hauntingly accurate account of domestic abuse sung with enough soul to make Tracy Chapman jealous."- Instant Magazine, Sept 98 *** "Extremely professional album, from the jacket graphics to the crystalline sound of the keyboard and guitar"- Northeast Performer, Sept 98 *** "This is an excellent debut from a talented musician. The top 7 albums for June 1998 include Eliot Popkin."- Metronome Magazine, June 98

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Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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