Published: May 1, 2009 10:57 PM EST
By: Isaac Davis Jr., MBA (Juniorscave.com)
New Music Spotlight May 2009 Edition
Jamie Alimorad
Jamie Alimorad
Fans young and old are going to love the music of Jamie Alimorad. He is comfortable in his own element, and it shows when you listen to his music. In this special spotlight with our Webzine, Jamie Alimorad speaks with us about his music, his love for Rock- n- Roll, and his biggest musical influences.
Isaac: How do you sum up 2008 for Jamie Alimorad.
Jamie: 2008 was a year of growth and development for me. There were a lot of things going on in my life that allowed me to grow as both a person and as a songwriter. I also honed in on
my sound. I go to school up in Boston and when I got back in the fall I got right to
work and got things rolling for 2009 and so far things are off to a good start.
Isaac: Describe the music scene in Harrison, New York.
Jamie: There isn't much of a scene in Harrison. There are a couple of bars but they don't have live music all that much. I did a lot of performing in town while growing up and have
done a ton of functions in town. The musical audience is very mainstream.
Isaac: So far, what has been the biggest reward that the band has received in 2009?
Jamie: Well, I haven't received any physical awards thus far in 2009 but there have been many rewarding moments so far. I was able to record some tracks and I got a new workstation
which will provide me hours of fun this summer to work on new material. I just finished
a stretch of shows throughout Boston and Cambridge and they all were very successful.
Isaac: Elaborate a little about whom were your biggest influences in the music industry?
Jamie: My favorite band growing up was, and still is, The Tubes. In 2001, I was able to see a Tubes concert in Atlantic City and I ran into Fee Waybill in the lobby. I can't even
describe what that was like for me. After the show, they did a meet and greet and
something clicked. We've been corresponding ever since and he's my mentor. I see them
every time they're in Boston or New York.
Isaac: How would you describe your music to others?
Jamie: Anyone who knows me knows that I'm into older music, especially the late 70's and 80's. Those were the artists I listened to growing up and those are the people that shaped me
musically. There's a certain magic to that music that has kept not only me but millions
of other people coming back for more across generations. What I do is try and work some
of that magic and combine it with today's sound. So far, the results have been good and
the crowds have liked it.
Isaac: What is your definition for Rock Music?
Jamie: For me, rock music is excitement, it is energy. There's a certain aura that surrounds it and there's something that happens to people when they listen to it. It's almost like it
gives you strength that you didn't know was there. Rock music has changed in recent
years but I think there's a desire for it to return its former glory and that's something
I'd like to be a part of.
Isaac: What has been the inspiration behind your music?
Jamie: Musically, it's been artists like The Tubes, Rick Springfield, The Beatles, Richard Marx, Toto and many others. Lyrically, it's a lot of stuff about me and things that I've seen
my friends go through. There are a lot of love songs and something I always find
interesting with lyrics, it can have a specific meaning for me but mean something
completely different to someone else and still have the same impact.
Isaac: What can fans expect from Jamie Alimorad in the next five years?
Jamie: A lot can happen in five years. Right now I'm a guy starting out just doing whatever he can to get out there. In five years, I'm hoping you'll be seeing me on the Billboard
charts and touring the world. I have very big dreams and I'm ready to accomplish them.
Isaac: Time for some shout outs to your family, friends, and fans…
Jamie: I love my parents with all my heart and I thank them for being so supportive of me in everything I've done my whole life. To everyone back in Harrison who has been there
since the early days, thanks for everything you've done and I promise some New York shows
will be coming up soon. And to everyone up at Northeastern, you guys have been nothing
but terrific and I can't thank you enough for the constant support.
Isaac: Final words from Jamie Alimorad…
Jamie: If you're in the northeast, be on the look out for me and to the rest of the world; I'll be there soon. It's time rock music got its groove back. That's what Jamie Alimorad is
here for.
