Billy Simons
American singer-songwriter
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Billy Simons Jr. is an American singer-songwriter. His music is often described as singer-songwriter and folk.
Billy Simons Jr. | |
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Billy Simons performing live in New York; July 17, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | William Nicholas Simons, Jr. |
| Origin | Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals, banjo, bass, piano, ukulele, clarinet, |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | http://www.billy-simons.com |
History
In 2004, Billy Simons began giving live performances at New York City venues such as The Bowery Ballroom, The Bitter End, Sin-e, The Living Room, and The Canal Room. In 2007, Simons released a compilation of his compositions under the title "The Joker's Hand" (2007) on iTunes. Notable songs include "Sister Agnes," "Body," and "Part II." In 2009, Simons released a live solo acoustic album, Live at the Academy (2009).[1] Later that year, Simons released Music From the Motion Picture (2009) following his sold-out CD release performance at The Bitter End in New York City.[2] He has opened performances for Bobby McFerrin; Susan Tedeschi; Dave Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds;[3] Pete Francis of Dispatch; country musician Phil Vassar; Matisyahu; Spin Doctors lead singer Chris Barron; and Pure Prairie League.
Discography
Studio albums and EPs
- 2003: Billy Simons (EP)
- 2007: The Joker's Hand
- 2008: Sessions On A Hill (EP)
- 2009: Music From The Motion Picture
- 2010: Elyria
- 2018: Bless Your Heart
- 2025: Now That We've Solved Everything
- 2025: Rotten Tomatoes
- 2025: The Gospel of Weapons
Live albums
- 2009: Live At The Academy