Artist description Simon Apple writes and performs "intelligent" pop music without sounding "pretentious". The compositions are a fused mixture of styles that culminate by bringing out some of the better aspects in the styles of pop, jazz, progressive, and R&B. The band is known for it's well written compositions and high-caliber musicianship...A "musicians band" that has demonstrated the ability to appeal to a very broad demographic of music lovers...by successfully bridging the gap & walking that fine line of musical integrity & commercial accessibility.

Music Style Adult Alternative/Adult Contemporary (pop/jazz/progressive)

Musical Influences Genesis, Sting, Steely Dan, Pat Metheny Group, Rush, Billy Joel, Marillion, Chick Corea, Bruce Hornsby, ELO, Supertramp, Level 42, Dave Matthews Band, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, etc.

Similar Artists Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews Band, Genesis, Marillion, Pat Metheny Group, Bruce Hornsby, Peter Gabriel, Seal, Billy Joel, Elton John, Supertramp.

Artist History Formed by the songwriting duo of Buzz Saylor & Jeff Miller in the outskirts of Philadelphia. In 1998, the debut CD, "From The Toybox", charted 2 singles in the U.S. Adult Contemporary Top 30... "It's Over" & "A Boy Like Me".

Group Members Jeff Miller, Buzz Saylor, Stefon Pizzuto, John Feldmann (1997-2000), Dan Merrill (2001- ).

Instruments keyboards, guitars, drums, bass, vocals.

Albums "From The Toybox" (1997), "Archives: Apples To Apples, Dust To Dust..." (2000)

Press Reviews "Listening to 'Toybox', one finds a treasure trove of gold." - The Express Times (Easton, PA). "...an unassuming gem that merges pliable elegance and emotional cogency." - The Times Herald, (Norristown, PA). "Simon Apple has the magic to make you sit up and take notice. A top-notch piece of work that is worthy of mention in the Year's Best Column for rock. The word that comes to the lips is COOL!" - Island Gazette (Wilmington, NC). "Exceptional songwriting sensibilities sets them apart from most (signed) acts out there." - Big Shout (Delaware). "Highly interesting CD with talented musicians...real nice!" - Frontline (Sweden). "Well produced, well thought out album with enough hooks to keep anyone's attention." - Sound Check (Pennsylvania). "Go out and buy the CD...good work should be rewarded." - (NZone online magazine). "...carefully crafted sound with polished production and skillfully precise musicianship." - Curious Goods (Glasgow, Scotland). "An interesting album from a band who should be well worth watching in the future." - City Of Sound (Oxford, England). "Listening to Simon Apple makes you believe, once again, in idealism." - The Reading Eagle (Reading, PA). "...solid release full of good music and great memories." - (Pure & Simple).

Additional Info Email - info@simonapple.com

Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - USA

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