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Rocky Votolato

Seattle, WA

Rocky Votolato is a Seattle based Singer-Songwriter who has recorded and released 6 solo albums, several EPs, and has spent the last 8 years touring heavily in the US, Canada, and Europe. He is eternally grateful to you for your support!

  1. on April 25
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    Rocky Votolato
    Posted project update #10

    Album Out Now + US Tour Dates!!

    Hey Everybody,

    Back home now and the European tour went amazingly well!  I wanted to say thanks to all my fans across Europe for making it one of the biggest and best tours I've ever done!!

    The album is officially out now and I'm spending this week gearing up for a massive US tour... THANKS AGAIN so much to each and every one of you for deciding to take a chance on helping me make this album!  I'm still feeling incredibly satisfied with how everything tuned out and I hope you guys are feeling the same.  Chances are I'm probably coming to a town near you soon - so I hope you can all make it out to a show!!

    See you soon,
    Rocky
    Xx

    More info + Buy tickets: http://www.rockyvotolato.com/shows/

    5/02 Wed – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios*
    5/04 Fri – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill*
    5/05 Sat – West Hollywood, CA – Troubadour*
    5/06 Sun – Upland, CA – The Wire Music and Art Venue*
    5/07 Mon – San Diego, CA – The Casbah*
    5/08 Tue – Phoenix AZ – Rhythm Room*
    5/09 Wed – Albuquerque, NM – Low Spirits Bar & Stage*
    5/11 Fri – Austin, TX – Lambert’s*
    5/12 Sat – Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves*
    5/13 Sun – Norman, OK – The Opolis*
    5/15 Tue – Kansas City, MO – The Record Bar*
    5/16 Wed – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry*
    5/17 Thu – Chicago, IL – Schuba’s Tavern*
    5/18 Fri – Lansing, MI – Mac’s Bar*
    5/19 Sat – Toronto, ON – The Drake Hotel*
    5/20 Sun – Rochester, NY – The Bug Jar*
    5/22 Tue – Cambridge, MA – TT the Bear’s Place #
    5/23 Wed – New York, NY – The Studio At Webster Hall #
    5/24 Thu – Philadelphia, PA – MilkBoy #
    5/25 Fri – Washington, DC – The Red Palace #
    5/26 Sat – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506 #
    5/27 Sun – Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern #
    5/29 Tue – Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn #
    5/30 Wed – Nashville, TN – The End #
    5/31 Thu – Columbus, OH – The Basement #
    6/01 Fri – Indianapolis, IN – White Rabbit Cabaret #
    6/02 Sat – Champaign, IL – Mike ‘N Molly’s #
    6/03 Sun – St. Louis, MO – Vintage Vinyl
    6/04 Mon – Columbia, MO – Mojo’s #
    6/06 Wed – Denver, CO – Hi Dive #
    6/07 Thu – Provo, UT – Velour #
    6/08 Fri – Boise, ID – Neurolux #
    6/09 Sat – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s #

    * = w/ Kevin Long
    # = w/ CALLmeKAT

    US TOUR POSTER - AVAILABLE AT THE SHOWS:

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  2. on March 26
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    Hey Everybody! I'm excited to say we're in the middle of shipping everything right now. When your item ships you will receive a ship confirmation email with a tracking number. If you haven't seen it yet expect to get it in the next day or two. Much Love, Rocky
  3. on January 24
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    Rocky Votolato
    Posted project update #9

    "Little Spring" Download

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        Rick Moore on January 25

        Sounds brilliant! I loved this song when I heard it in Chicago at the art gallery. I can't wait for the record Rocky!

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        Adam Mason on January 30

        Loved it - can't wait to catch it live!

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        Sean Hellwig on February 21

        Thanks, Rocky.. Can't wait for the album!!


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  4. on January 18
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    Rocky Votolato
    Posted project update #8

    I need an ice pack for my writing hand!!

    Hey There!

    Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year...and I hope everyone got the cards I sent out!  It's snowing like crazy here in Seattle so I'm glad I'm working from home right now...my back yard looks like I'm in Montana.  I wanted to give you guys a quick update on how everything's coming along.  I'm still writing lyric sheets and think I will cross the 100th sheet mark tonight!!

    It's a full time job we've created for me here and I'm very grateful to all of you for helping me make it happen.  So excited for you guys to see the layout design and hear these new songs!!  A very large shipment of CDs and Vinyl is on its way to my house as we speak so I can get started on signing them all for you...that is if my hand still works after writing out all these lyrics!:-)  Attached a photo below so you can see how they're coming out.  I'm also just about to get started on 23 exclusive home recordings... Wish me luck!

    We will be announcing the OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE for the album very soon, as well as the fist set of U.S. TOUR DATES, so keep an eye out for that.  I'll keep you guys posted on how all of this is going and thanks again for all of your support!!!!

    Xx
    Rocky

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        Mark Prestopnik on January 18

        Thanks Rock - Can't wait to see the US tour dates and listen to the new album! Also, I keep waiting for your recent Daytrotter session to be posted. Good times ahead - keep up the hard work :)

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        Nate Maingard on January 19

        Man, I am so stoked to see and feel your excitement. You have really put everything into your life and passion and it has paid off in such a huge way. I am inspired to stay true to myself and my music too. Thank you Rocky!

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        Daniel Rushton on January 24

        My friend didn't get his christmas card, but can't wait for the album


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  5. on December 20
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    Rocky Votolato
    Posted project update #7

    Funding Successful!

    712 backers raising over $38,000.  So incredible!  I cannot thank you enough for the outpouring of support.

    Right now we're putting the final touches on the album's release.  We'll be in touch early next year about sending you your copy along with the other rewards you signed up for.  The estimated delivery date is March 2012. 

    As always, I couldn't do this without your support and encouragement.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

    Much Love,
    Rocky

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  6. on December 15
    Funded!

    TELEVISION OF SAINTS - a new album from ROCKY VOTOLATO by Rocky Votolato

    Be a part of helping me Self-Release my new album and get cool rewards!! XOXO

    • 191% funded $38,225 pledged
    • 712 backers
    • Funded Dec 15, 2011
  7. on December 13
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    Rocky Votolato
    commented on a project update

    Yes! PST is Seattle time. Thx for listening!
  8. on December 13
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    Rocky Votolato
    Posted project update #6

    Live Video Broadcast Celebration!!

    Just went over 600 backers! Only 50 hours left to go!!   This thing has been so much fun I'll be sad to see it end - but it's gone so well that we' having a party!  

    I'll be doing a LIVE video broadcast this Thursday Dec. 15th @ 4PM PST to celebrate the completion of the  Kickstarter campaign.  Tune-in, submit questions, request songs! Join me here at 4PM :: www.undertowmusic.com

    Hope to see you all there and again, thanks a million for the extremely generous outpouring of love and support you have shown me over these past 30 days!!!

    Much Love,
    Rocky

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        Kyle Michaud on December 15

        I'll be at work, then! :( Will you be recording it for the people who can't make it? I'd love to see even if it's not live.

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        Kyle Michaud on December 15

        If you will be recording it, I'd love for you to play Mix Tapes/Cellmates, Suicide Medicine, Alabaster and Silent. (or if only one, then definitely Mix Tapes/Cellmates)

        Thanks!

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        Keith Cialino on December 15

        Rocky, congrats on meeting and exceeding your goal! Is the video broadcast going to be available to watch? I wasn't home and missed it.


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  9. on December 5
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    Rocky Votolato
    Posted project update #5

    Album Art & Track Listing

    Over the weekend we hit 500 backers. Amazing! I wanted you guys to be the first to see the cover art and track listing for the new album!!

    TELEVISION OF SAINTS


    Track Listing:

    Little Spring
    Ghost Writer
    Fool's Gold
    Above The Water
    Sunlight
    Television of Saints
    Start Over
    Sparks
    Writing Fiction
    Crooked Arrows

    Thank you for your continued support. I couldn't do this without you!

    xoxo
    Rocky

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        Devon Neisen on December 5

        Ah, so excited to hear any of this, especially live! Don't forget to stop by in Nashville!!

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        Matt Creek on December 5

        Stoked!!!

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        Theo on December 13

        You are awesome


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  10. on November 29
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    Rocky Votolato
    Posted project update #4

    New Live Video!!!!

    I can't tell you guys how grateful I am for you helping me pass my goal so quickly!!   As a way to say thank you for all your support I've been hard at work this last week on a new video.

    Here's a live performance of what will be the first single from the new record.  The song is called "Little Spring" and I hope you guys like it!!!  Thanks again so very much and please feel free to help me spread the word on this!!

    much love,
    
Rocky

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        Irrelevant on November 30

        I've listened to this about a dozen times today. So glad to be a part of this! :)

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        lau on November 30

        Great sound!! Very happy you achieved the goal and happy to be part of it!! You know, Italy loves you!!

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        Cheryl Smith on November 30

        Love it! Can't wait for the album. Happy to be one of your supporters. Coming to see you in London in 2012. So looking forward to seeing you!!!


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