The Billy Bauer Band is a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania based acoustic rock group that leaves crowds feeling energized. Available either acoustic or full band, their crisp sound and engaging melodies offer a great listening experience to music fans of all ages. In just 2 years, the band has landed spots at some of the most prestigious independent music festivals on the East Coast, including the 2006 CMJ Music Marathon (New York City), Dewey Beach Popfest 07 (Dewey Beach, Delaware), Dewey Beach Americana Fest '07, 2006 FMFB Festival (New York City), Black Potato Festival 07 (Clinton, NJ), and the 2006 Original Sessions National Band Search (New York City). The Billy Bauer Band has also played large events for colleges and charities including Penn State University THON, Elizabethtown College THON, Northampton Community College Springfest 07 and Alex's Lemonade Stand Benefit 07. The Billy Bauer Band represented the Philadelphia region for the 2006 Original Sessions National Band Search. The Band won first place for this region and went on to place within the top 10 bands nationally. The competition enabled them to play at some of the coolest bars and clubs in New York City, including Club R&R Rare. In winning, they earned a spot on the Original Sessions National Band Search Volume 3 compilation CD, which has been circulated throughout all Sam Ash Music stores within the nation. In the Fall of 2007, Without You Here, from their newest CD, Another Day Is Coming, will release on Shut Eye Records Buzzlighter #14 compilation album, which will circulate to college radio stations nationally. Bauer tours virtually non-stop, playing either acoustically or with the full band. Venues include colleges/ universities, bars, festivals, private parties, and charity events. His melodic song writing and creative lyrics have secured shows at locations all over the East Coast, including Charlottesville, VA, Ocean City, MD, Philadelphia, PA and New York City. (Please visit www.billybauerband.com/shows for the most up to date show schedule). Creative song writing, and unique instrumentation diversify this band from others in todays music industry. These key elements come together on stage to produce one completely cool and unique performance. PRESS: It reminds me a bit of artists like David Grey, Shawn Colvin, Dave Matthews, and maybe even John Mayer. That's a cool direction to be heading in. The acoustic and fiddle instrumentation works well. This is well recorded in that everything is clean and clear sounding. - Taxi 2006 The Penn State history student has got a Paul-Simon-meets-John-Mayer -college style of singing which is easy on the ears and pleasant to listen to. -Pulse Weekly, March 2007 The duo isn't something you see every day in the clubs of the Lehigh Valley. But it's an interestingly potent combo, as a listen to the Billy Bauer Band will reveal. Bauer is a fine singer-songwriter with his acoustic guitar alone. -Morning Call Go Guide, November 2006 I am currently listening to your music and really enjoying it. You are all good. Vocals and instrumentation really impressed me. -Shut Eye Records Venues: COLLEGES: Northampton Community College Elizabethtown College Penn State University FESTIVALS: CMJ Music Marathon 06- New York, NY Dewey Beach Popfest 07- Dewey Beach, DE Dewey Beach Americana Fest 07- Dewey Beach, DE FMFB Music Festival 06- New York, New York Springfest 07- Northampton Community College Alex's Lemonade Stand Festival- Bethlehem, PA THON 06- Penn State University ETHON- Elizabethtown College Black Potatoe Festival 07- Clinton, NJ VENUES PLAYED: Blaggards Pub- New York, NY Club R&R Rare- New York, NY Green Turtle- Ocean City, MD Original Sessions Art House- New York, NY Blue Monkey- Catasauqua, PA The Sterling Hotel- Allentown, PA MacGradys- Charlottesville, VA Milkboy Coffee- Bryn Mawr, PA Burlap and Bean- Newtown Square, PA Maxine's- Harrisburg, PA Starters Pub- Bethlehem, PA Mezza Luna Bar & Grill- Allentown, PA Funhouse- Bethlehem, PA JP MacGradys- Bethlehem, PA Rookies- Allentown, PA Magnolias- Orefield, PA Harry's- Bloomsburg, PA Allen Street Grill- State College, PA Old Dublin Inn- Clifton Park, NY INTERNET: Official Web Site: 75,000+ hits per month Myspace.com: 20,000+ plays, 2,000+ fans Purevolume.com: 128,500 plays Garage Band.com Awards: 55- #22 All time in Acoustic, over 6,000+ songs Without You Here- #3 Best Male Vocals in Alt-Rock, All time Without You Here, #6 Best Love Song in alt-Rock, All time RADIO PLAY: WDIY- 88.1fm- Bethlehem, PA WLVR- 91.3fm- Lehigh University WZZO- 95.1fm- Backyard Bands KAHS- 106.5fm- Aberdeen, WA PWFP- http://www.reclaimthegame.com/