| Cleveland-based
artist Jerry Popiel has been inventing and refining a new soundscape
over the past few years-- "Rust Belt Folk Rock!" With a sound that bridges the valley
between acoustic folk, Americana alt-rock and edgy 1960s-type pop, Jerry's earnest singing
yields a uniquely positive voice.
Solo, or with the Birdhouse Gourds, Jerry has opened for many familiar artists, including support slots with the Beach Boys, Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Sister Hazel, Shawn Mullins, The Fixx, Ambrosia, The Strawbs, Naked Eyes and Leon Russell, and has entertained from the stages of Lakewood's The Winchester, Cleveland's House of Blues, Tower City Amphitheater, Nautica Pavilion and Beachland Ballroom. He has been featured on the Cleveland television programs "Crooked River Groove," "Words and Music," "Random Acts of Music" and repeat performances on WRUW 91.1 FM's "Live from Cleveland" show. Jerry's debut album with Birdhouse Gourds was called "Ohio," and was released in November, 2005. In addition to writing and performing all the tunes with the band, he also recorded, mixed and mastered the album. He has gained radio airplay on Ohio independent stations, and on national stations as far away as Radio Free Colorado, KRFC and western Europe. The Ohio CD is available through www.cdbaby.com, www.amazon.com and select regional stores. The album, or any of its singles, can be downloaded through www.itunes.com or many other online outlets -- just search for "Birdhouse Gourds." DISCOGRAPHY Hard Times and Hair
Triggers Pluto's
Not a Planet (single) Oasis Alternative
Volume VI Ohio The North American
Martyrs Illegal Action
The Jer-Ohms
FILMOGRAPHY Everyone But You
Head of the Company
Right now, you're listening Jerry's song "Ohio" with Birdhouse Gourds. |
Currently in Jerry's listening/reading/viewing rotation: Alison Krauss
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