Press Info

“Like his fellow East Enders who prefer to surround themselves with like-minded, deep-pocketed pals, Randy Parsons has found a group of associates that likes to make beautiful music together. From multi-instrumentalist Mike Mandel to the ace assortment of vocalists, mastermind songwriter-acoustic guitarist Parsons packs seven songs with a lite, relaxing resonance.

It’s just fine for a post-holiday low-key listen.

Parsons’ compositions, dating from 1997 to last year, takes on lives of their own with the mix of singers – Veronica Nunn, Brett Cartwright, Ron Scaia, George Wurzbach, John Margolis and Lorraine Ferro. Margolis’ take on ‘Brand New Day,’ for example, brings to mind Randy Newman, while Nunn’s slinky timbre adds a let’s-get-it-on vibe to ‘Shadow Dance.’ Ferro is just plain haunting on ‘Refugee.’

Influences

James Taylor, Michael Franks,Eric Clapton,Paul Simon

Bio

Randy has performed his own songs at various clubs in Boston and New York including the former Folk City, the Bitter End in New York, and the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY. He has also appeared in concert at Guild Hall in East Hampton, New York. Randy accompanied Hugh Prestwood, singer and songwriter, on bass, including opening for singer Crystal Gale. Randy’s songs have been played on college and commercial radio in New York and New England. Randy and his publishing company, Lily Hill Music, are affiliated with ASCAP. His song “Maybe I’m Running Away” was featured in ASCAP’s Song to Song Showcase in New York in March of 1998