Brad Wolfe and the Moon

Brad Wolfe

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 11, 2005)
• Original Release Date: October 11, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Brad Wolfe Music
• ASIN: B000BGQXGS
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #528,150 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. In the Middle of a Dream

2. Caroline

3. Is It Just The Rain

4. Tall Grass

5. If I Could

6. Firefly

7. Take Mine

8. Face Against the Window

9. Reservoir of Lies

10. Knock Knock

11. By Your Side

12. Heaven's Overrated

13. Sara's Got A Sunbeam

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Brad Wolfe is a young but timeless singer-songwriter. His unique and comforting voice, lyrical message, life-affirming attitude and musical purpose separate him from other performers of the day. In fact, mega-siteTribe.net not only recently named Brad “Hot Band of 2005” but also deemed him “one of the 25 most interesting people in the San Francisco Bay Area you’ve never heard of.” While young music fans might identify Brad with present day troubadours Jack Johnson, John Mayer and Dave Matthews, astute music observers, like the San Jose Mercury news, declare that Brad should be “compared with Paul Simon and Cat Stevens for his intelligent lyrics and distinctive songs.” “It’s an honor,” says Brad, “when someone says I sound like a Cat Stevens or a Paul Simon, because I can relate to the true passion and integrity in their songs. The singer-songwriters from my parent’s generation had a certain honesty that I think is lacking from much of today’s music. For me, being an artist is all about tapping in to what’s real.” In 2000, Brad was president of his junior class at Stanford University and planning to head to Washington D.C. for the summer to intern for a U.S. Senator. Though Brad had been writing and singing songs since he was 15, he viewed music as a passion and a hobby rather than a possible career ambition. But in May of that year, Brad’s life path was forever altered by unexpected tragedy. His best girl friend, Sara, confided to him that she had been diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare and often deadly form of pediatric bone cancer. Upon hearing this news, Brad committed himself to helping Sara in her difficult fight. He turned to his music and penned a song of hope for her. One night, Brad gathered a group of Sara's friends together at his parent’s house and surprised Sara with his new composition, "Sara's Got a Sunbeam." The song became an anthem of sorts during Sara’s illness and, for that evening, feelings of love and friendship overshadowed the heartache of Sara’s disease. As Sara's condition worsened and she became bedridden, Brad visited Sara in the hospital nearly every day. On one occasion, Brad brought his guitar with him and, at Sara’s request, performed a bedside concert of his original songs. As Brad played, Sara’s spirits suddenly improved. For those few moments, her pain actually seemed to diminish. Brad was grateful and was struck that his music had the power to make a difference in Sara’s life. Thereafter, bedside concerts became a frequent scene at the hospital. Sara's fight against Ewing’s sarcoma was difficult, yet it was also inspiring. Her unwavering optimism and love of life moved not only Brad, but all those who knew Sara. Though Sara passed away at the age of 21, her impact on the world, on her friends, and on Brad was permanent. In her memory, Brad decided to pursue a new life path: he made a commitment to share his music with the world and to use his talent to make a difference in the lives of young people like Sara who are engaged in a fight against cancer. With newfound inspiration, Brad began actively performing for the college community. As luck would have it, a fellow Stanford alumnus and musician heard Brad’s music and offered him an opening slot at the prestigious San Francisco club, the Tongue and Groove. After just one performance, Brad was immediately offered a monthly show at the venue.

Product Description

In 2005, Brad Wolfe and the Moon entered the studio with the hope of recording a new demo. As the project got underway and excitement mounted, it became clear that a demo just wasn’t enough—the full LP, “Brad Wolfe and the Moon” was underway. The band’s self- titled debut album was released in June to great acclaim, including features in the San Jose Mercury and Gentry Magazine, airplay on KFOG radio’s most celebrated show “Acoustic Sunrise,” and a sold out CD release performance at the historic 650-seat Great American Music Hall.