History
Billy first started playing live music at the 123 Main Coffee House (Matawan, NJ), in the late spring of 1992. He continued playing there, once a month, until they closed in 1999. During that time, he worked with several accomplished musicians, and formed an original band named, "Simple." You would catch them playing venues such as: Club Bene (South Amboy, NJ); Birch Hill (Old Bridge, NJ); The Laughing Bean (Kimmblesville, PA); Matawan Regional High School (Matawan, NJ); and The University of Delaware (Newark, DE).After "Simple's" break-up, Billy focused on writing and producing his first solo album, "Free", which was released in the Summer of 2001. From there, he pursued his solo career, playing venues such as: CBGB's (New York, New York); The Poet's Inn (Matawan, NJ); Cue and Brew (Matawan, NJ); Cornerstone Cafe (Freehold, NJ); The Dublin House (Red Bank, NJ); Off The Hook (Atlantic Highlands, NJ); Terra Christa's (Matawan, NJ); and several private parties. After much postivie feedback, Billy wrote and produced his second solo album, "Lost in a Maze," in the Spring of 2003, which consists of original music, including live performances.
Billy keeps everybody interested by covering songs from a variety of popular artists, such as: Dave Matthews Band, Fleetwood Mac, Soul Asylum, Bob Marley, Phish, The Allman Brothers Band, Greatful Dead, Guns N Roses, Pink Floyd, U2, Chicago, Lynard Skynard, Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Jewel, and The Goo Goo Dolls. Billy's original music can be best described as a mix of all these artists, with a twist of his own life experiences added, through vocals, guitar, and piano- all of which come together to put on a vibrant and entertaining night of music.
