PJ Pacifico 'Always and Everywhere' album

Singer-songwriter P.J. Pacifico has lived in Norwalk, Connecticut his whole life, but has spent most of the past decade on the road. From Montreal to Denver and beyond, with lots of stops in between - that's where the inviting, hook-filled songs on his second album, 'Always & Everywhere' (July 14, Viper Records) take shape. And as he sings them, in a warm, flexible voice with a sorrowful tinge that's been compared with James Taylor's, the themes of love and survival, redemption and recovery draw the listener in.

"Touring is the most relaxing thing in the world to me," he explains. "I love to travel. And there's nothing better than pulling into a town I've never been to before and having someone in the crowd request an original."

The first single from the album "Jackbone," written during a snowstorm in Vail, Colorado, is sure to be one of those requests. Contributing to the track on high harmonies is Sean Kelly of legendary touring band The Samples. The two got to know each other when P.J. started harmonizing with Kelly at a party and was immediately invited to join him on stage.

Says Sean, '"I have had the fortunate pleasure of crossing paths with some fine songwriters in my time and without a doubt P.J. Pacifico is on the top of my list! Not only as a musician/songwriter, but as a sincerely kind and courteous human being. Not enough of them around any more!"

Other standout tracks include the stubbornly upbeat "Incognito," the wistful "The Girl From Montreal" and a ukelele-driven version of The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand."

P.J. Pacifico biography
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter P.J. Pacifico is set to release his new, eagerly awaited sophomore effort, "Always & Everywhere", in stores and online July 14th. Filled with P.J.’s trademark brand of warm, inviting, hook-filled songs, the themes of "Always & Everywhere" take in everything from love and survival to redemption and recovery.

Following the success of his 2005 solo debut (the haunting "Well I’ll Be"), P.J. took to the road for a series of solo and full band dates; both as a headliner and as an opening act for several certified legends. The "Almost There-EP" and the forthcoming "Always & Everywhere" were written and recorded in between those dates, and the resulting material was subsequently, repeatedly road-tested. Doing so has given these new songs and performances tangible, considerable depth. The 14 track album of new material is entirely self-penned, with three exceptions. First, a cover of "This Street," a song by '80s NYC-area indie legends, The Tracks, written by Steve Ferentzy (co-producer of "Well I’ll Be"). Next, "I Can't Say No"; a song written by P.J.'s best friend, Craig Newman. And lastly, an acoustic, ukulele based cover of The Beatles', "I Want To Hold Your Hand".

With the exception of the track "The Answer," all but one of the six songs that comprise the "Almost There-EP" will be released on "Almost & Everywhere." The leadoff single, "Jackbone," features an appearance by The Samples' Sean Kelly on background vocals, and will be serviced to AAA/Americana radio. P.J.'s sound has been described as "a jam session between James Taylor, Matthew Sweet and Jason Mraz," with some classic rock influences thrown in for good measure. His songs feel immediately familiar and comfortable; straight from the heart and sure to get stuck in your head.

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