Rocky Votolato Was the founding member of the legendary Seattle band "Waxwing". He began writing new material that didn't fit so well with Waxwings ever changing sound, so he decided to start releasing solo stuff, and in 1999, that's exactly what he did. His debut album was self titled and wonderful.
Rocky Votolato is not very well know outside of the Northwest folk scene but after you listen to him, you'll wonder why. He really has a lovely voice with beautiful lyrics to boot. If you have ever met him or know someone who has, you will always get great feedback. He has a gentle manner that is reminiscent of folk artists of the 60s.
He has opened for such bands as Death Cab for Cutie and mewithoutyou. He resides on Barsuk based out of Portland and lives with his family in Seattle.
If you have never heard of him don't freak out! Just listen to these choice songs aaaaannndd go buy all his records.
Support the artist people!!!!
Rocky Votolato
Suicide Medicine(cant find tracks for these, so just buy the album)
Suicide Medicine
Alabaster
Makers
White Daisy Passing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA3CvV6X9WM
Portland Is Leaving
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIKwaliyow
She Was Only in It for the Rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXkkUF-5Ptw
The Brag and Cuss
Silver Trees
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVjsA986LzY
Your Darkest Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekEMKhdU3VE
True Devotion
Red River
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMAekzOSjM0
Eyes like Static
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQGdt8AAcMU&feature=related
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