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Scott Krokoff is an independent singer-songwriter from Queens, New York, and a former tax lawyer who took the bold step to pursue his lifelong dream to be a musician. To make manifest his desire to leave his past behind and go for his dream, Scott called his debut CD, A Better Life, which features a diverse array of folk, pop and rock songs. At heart, Scott is a folk-rocker largely influenced by 60's and 70's artists while also drawing from new influences and sounds. His sound combines the pop-rock of John Mayer and the folksiness of James Taylor, creating the kind of crossover appeal that is the hallmark of artists like Shania Twain. It is mellow and folky on one hand, yet rhythmic and energetic on the other with a pop-rock aspect to it.
Back in his college days at Binghamton University, Scott began his music career as a singer and songwriter in a band called Equinox, which later became a frequent performer in the New York City scene during the 1990’s. However, like many others before him who tried to take the responsible and practical route, Scott completed law school while he was still a member of Equinox and began a promising career as a tax attorney with some of New York City’s largest and most prestigious firms. Scott never gave up his dream and in February 2008 resigned from his full-time law position to more seriously pursue a music career. |
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Scott’s CD had a solid debut on the college radio circuit during the summer and fall of 2009, receiving airplay on over 130 radio stations, and has been well received on internet radio stations like Jango. Also, in February 2009, Scott’s song “A Better Life,” the title cut from Scott's CD, placed Runner-Up in Mike Pinder's (one of the founders of The Moody Blues) SONGWARS songwriting competition. Moreover, Jessica Kostek of MuzikReviews.com concluded that “[o]verall, A Better Life is a wonderful CD that will leave listeners full of anticipation for Krokoff’s second release.” Annie Reuter of You Sing, I Write, noted that A Better Life "can be easily kept on repeat all day long" and that "many of his songs could be easily heard on the radio." She also remarked that "after giving A Better Life a close listen I’m glad Krokoff quit his day job to pursue his passion." Colin Meeks of Indie Launchpad concluded that A Better Life "is one of those albums, that you listen to and in the blink of an eye it’s over. This is a trait that marks a fine album."
Scott’s home base is in NYC where he has played at venues such as The Bitter End, Bar 4, The Living Room, Pianos, Bar East and 169 Bar as he continues to cultivate his local fan base. He has also played outside the NYC area, recently appearing at VT’s famous Higher Ground and the 14th annual Millenium Music Conference in Harrisburg, PA. He will be participating at the 3rd annual Cape May Singer-Songwriter Conference in Cape May, NJ in March 2010 and will be debuting in Belgium in August.
Produced, engineered and mixed by long-time studio veteran Bob Stander at VuDu Studios, and mastered by Gene Paul of DB Plus, A Better Life contains 13 radio-friendly tracks featuring catchy, energetic acoustic rhythms spanning the genres of folk, pop and rock. Scott is backed on the album by several notable musicians including former Wings drummer Steve Holley (also known for his work with Dar Williams), keyboardist Paul Errico (known for his work with Steve Forbert), legendary jazz saxophonist Mario Cruz (who has toured with the likes of Jaco Pastorius and Bruce Springsteen), pedal steel virtuoso John Widgren, veteran drummer Shawn Murray (of Cadillac Moon fame from the LI music scene), percussionist/vocalist John Michel and guitarist/vocalist Mark Newman (a well known singer-songwriter in his own right). People of all ages have found his music appealing, relating to his music not only because of the terrific rhythm and energy each song possesses but because he represents the desire we each have to dream big and live life to the fullest. |
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