Hastings-on-Hudson, NY -- River Spirit Music presents Dion Roy, an emerging artist on the indie music scene, fusing his bass-inspired roots with his knack for writing an unforgettable pop/rock hook. Dion's new EP , “The Nearest Light,” which was released on June 23 has cracked the Top 10 on iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart— that’s a huge feat for any independent artist. An instant success, his new album was also just licensed for the upcoming seasons of MTV’s “The Real World” and “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” on E!. The EP, which was produced by Dion Roy and Peter Roessler, was mixed by Scott Reibling, of Weezer, Cobra Starship and Fallout Boy fame.
Born in Namibia, raised in South Africa, later raised in New Jersey and now a true New Yorker at heart, Roy has lived and breathed the downtown Lower East Side music landscape for the past 9 years. Playing as a bassist in several bands over the years, Dion Roy has graced the stage at all of the usual NYC suspects, including The Bitter End, The Red Lion, Pianos, and Arctica Bar, and opened for high-profile acts like The Donnas, Bleu, and Ben Kweller, while touring throughout the North-Eastern College circuit.
Dion recently performed on the Howard Stern Show to rave reviews and high praise from Howard!
“In a crowded field of singer/songwriters, Dion Roy offers music that crackles with a refreshing point of view and a rich, immediately engaging voice. His intimate approach makes each song feel like a conversation with a close friend.” - Larry Flick: Sirius XM Radio
Don't miss this show at the Rain Water Grill, 19 Main Street, hastings-on-Hudson, NY, on Friday, July 9 at 10PM.
Cover - $10 ($5 if you mention you heard about it in the Yonkers Tribune or the Westchester Herald)
For further information call Producer Peter Shafran at (347) MUSIC-76, direct email to [email protected], or visitwww.riverspiritmusic.blogspot.com.
