(Toronto, ON) – For many artists, getting discovered on YouTube is life changing but for singer/songwriter Phil Naro (Talas, Peter Criss, Druckfarben, The Phil & John Show) it was an opportunity to collaborate with a guitar legend and the son of a Beatle for a great cause.
Back in December 2014, songwriter, producer and radio host Dave Harris was on YouTube when he came across one of Naro’s videos doing a cover of Your Love by The Outfield – a band Harris managed in the late 90’s.
“Dave contacted me to see if I would have any interest in being part of his charity album for a rare disease his son was a survivor of called Kawasaki Disease,” said Naro. “I am always up to supporting good causes in any way I can.”
Naro, Harris and keyboardist Ben Crudup wrote On Your Way Down which was released on February 17, 2015 from the album Songs From the Heart: Vol. 1 – an album for Kawasaki Disease Awareness & Research. Kawasaki Disease, also known as Kawasaki Syndrome, is a serious illness characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body that primarily affects young children and infants. Kawasaki Disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Although about 80 percent of patients are under five years of age, older children and teenagers can also get this as well but this is uncommon. Kawasaki Disease is more common in boys than girls, and the majority of cases are diagnosed in the winter and early spring. It is not contagious.
“After this release, I was asked to sing Fallin’ In Love with Julian Lennon, Brian May (Queen guitarist), Ben Crudup and Dave Harris,” said Naro. “It was an honor to be able to work with (these musicians).” But working with them didn’t mean being in the same room. Naro explained, “Julian, Brian, Dave, Ben and I recorded our parts in our home studios and sent them off to Dave Harris to be mixed.”
The result, Fallin’ In Love, was released on March 30, 2015 by label Murdock Entertainment and can be purchased on iTunes and Amazon.
Plans for Volume 2 is currently in the works. Naro, in the meantime, is keeping busy. This summer Naro is touring with Kim Mitchell in The Kim Mitchell Band and is recording with Lawrence Gowan (of Styx) for a new Gowan solo album to be released in 2016. This year Naro will also tour as lead vocalist with Gene Cornish from the popular 1960’s soul band, The Rascals and also Bulldog and FotoMaker .
“We will have a schedule announcement soon as to when and where Gene Cornish and the Dangerous Lovers – featuring Phil Naro will be performing,” said Naro. The band will also include drummer Steve Holley (Paul McCartney and Wings, Ian Hunter), bassist Gary Van Scyoc (John Lennon, Elephants Memory), guitarist Mark Brandenburg (Guitar Club For Men), keyboardist/vocalist Billy Alessi (Barnabe Bye, solo artist) and guitarist/vocalist Bobby Alessi (Barnabe Bye, solo artist).
Help support the Kawasaki Disease Awareness & Research. It’s a great cause with great musicians!
“I would like to personally thank Dave Harris for finding and asking me to be part of this project,” Naro concluded.
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To Connect Online and For Updates:
Julian Lennon [Grammy Nominated and Platinum recording artist and photographer]
Brian May [Smile, Queen and The Brian May Band]
Ben Crudup [Keyboardist}
Dave Harris [The Dave Harris Project] – https://www.facebook.com/RetroRewind/about and http://www.retrorewind.com/
The Dave Harris Project for Kawasaki Disease
Bruce Pilato [Gene Cornish Manager]
Melodic Revolution Records (For more information on Phil Naro)
Phil Naro also released a new album with Miron on April 12, 2015. Check out Night Sweats on YouTube or purchase the CD Lacrimosa on Miron’s Bandcamp website!
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