As many of you may know, Buzz was diagnosed with cancer in May 2007. His treatment included surgery and 7 weeks of radiation. Thankfully, the surgery was 'successful'. As expected with the radiation, Buzz experienced pain, fatigue, loss of taste, weight loss, and even temporary loss of hearing. However, he has slowly started to turn the corner in a positive direction in summer 2008. Buzz is very greatful and touched by all the letters, emails, prayers, and monetary donations to help with the large medical expenses... He sincerely appreciates everyone's genuine concern. In addition to giving Buzz proper time to recover, the band is in need of a long-overdue break, to simply 'get away' from everything, and let the creative juices recharge and return with a rejuvinated, fresh perspective & energy. During this somewhat open-ended break, there HAS been some writing and recording of new Apple songs! (Albeit, at a relaxed pace!). Jeff is also (very leisurely!) sifting through the many live shows for a possible live CD (or multiple releases to the "Official Bootleg" series). Additionally, everyone is also using this time to pursue & enjoy other musical projects: Dan has been recording his next solo album (possible later 2008 release date). Buzz has been doing some free-lance drum work and also working on an interesting performing side-project that may surface later 2008. Jeff has been doing various performance side projects, & various writing and producing projects, in addition to his weekly church music ministry. Click here to sample a few Live Recordings. Autographed Poster for Cystic Fibrosis
Signed by EVERYONE involved in the recording of "River To The Sea". In addition to Jeff, Buzz, & Dan, it is also signed by: Tony Levin, Buck Dharma, John Helliwell, Hugh McDowell, Steve Rodby, Dave Stahl, David Leonard, Stefon Pizzuto, Dave Miller, John Feldmann, Adam Ayan, Johannah Mackin, Deirdre Masappolo, Sang Park, Mike Paragone. Click here for bio info on these talented artists. This will be a raffle item at our Annual Cystic Fibrosis Gala on February 14th, 2009. If you can't attend the Gala, here is your chance to purchase raffle tickets for this rare poster! ALL money goes to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Purchase raffle tix of $50 or more, and you'll receive a free "River To The Sea" CD signed by Buzz, Dan, & Jeff! Raffle tix will NOT be mailed to you - we will take care of them for you. So, to avoid the default shipping charges, simply enter CURECF in the coupon code during checkout, and shipping charges will show up as "Free". Fill out all of your info just like you would be purchasing a CD or any other merchandise. If you would like to buy more than 35 tix, simply enter a higher Quantity during checkout (2 QTY = 70 tix for $100, etc.). Please make sure your contact info is correct (street address, email, phone) or we will have no way of sending you the poster if you win! Winner will be notified shortly after February 14th, 2009. Your donation helps fund research to find a cure for CF. Good luck and thank you! ... The 1st single from 'River To The Sea' (Hold Me) went Top 10 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary FMQB radio chart! To view the chart, click here: Simon Apple's First U.S. Top 10
River To The Sea features several 'legendary' guest artists including: Bassist Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, John Lennon, Pink Floyd) Guitarist Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult) Saxophonist John Helliwell (Supertramp) Cellist Hugh McDowell (Electric Light Orchestra), Bassist Steve Rodby (Pat Metheny Group) and Trumpeter Dave Stahl (Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick, Jr.), as well as some equally talented artists (although maybe not quite as legendary...yet!), some of which you will recognize from previous Apple work: Stefon Pizzuto, John Feldmann, Dave Miller, Johannah Mackin, Deirdre Masapollo.The album was mixed by Grammy-winning engineer, David Leonard (Paul McCartney, Rush, Prince, Tony Bennett, Avril Lavigne, Santana, Toto, kd lang, Chick Corea, Barenaked Ladies, John Mellencamp, Hootie & The Blowfish, Indigo Girls, Jackson Browne, etc). A
portion of all sales from this album are being donated to the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation.
L-R: Jeff Miller, Buzz Saylor, Dan Merrill Thanks for stopping by! Check out sound clips, album info, guest artist info, various merchandise, tour dates, etc. If you have any questions or comments (positive or negative!) feel free to write to info@simonapple.com - the band reads all email, and will try to respond as much as possible to all mail (within reason!)... but rest assured, it does get read! Thank you! |
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