Rupert Wates October 3, 2008

Born in London, now based in New York, Rupert Wates has made songwriting the focus of his life since he signed a publishing deal with Eaton Music. He came to the USA in 2006, and in 2007 alone he has received ten songwriting awards including Gold Prize in the Folk/Acoustic category, and Second Prize overall, in the 24th Midatlantic Song Contest in Virginia, and Second Prize in the 10th North Carolina Songwriting Contest in Holly Springs. His latest CD, Coast To Coast, was recorded in Tacoma, Washington, and was named Album of the Month for October 2007 by Britsound Radio in New Jersey. A review by Rob Quicke of Britsound declared that the album is a delight to listen to. These are songs crafted with care and imbued with sincerity and conviction...This is an album to be savored, not rushed. In the Wisconsin journal The Badger Herald, reviewer Michael Merline spoke of the albums complex storytelling and classy melodic sensibility. As of November 2007 Coast To Coast has been on medium to light rotation on more than 160 local college radio stations across America, and Wates has given two live interviews and performances for WPSC radio at 88.7 FM in Wayne, New Jersey, which were transmitted to stations in the USA and the UK. In 2007 Wates has played live shows in Washington state, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Denver, Idaho, North Carolina, Virginia, Baltimore, Connecticut and New York. Whatever the venue, audiences respond to his brand of acoustic, melodic pop. Sometimes appearing alone, sometimes with his trio or quartet, Rupert Wates delivers what the Edinburgh Herald has called memorable songs...from a singer who sings like he means it.

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