Blues Guitarist Meyer Rossabi Debuts New Track at Gibson NYC Music Series Today

By: Apr. 15, 2013
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Nationally acclaimed blues and rock guitarist Meyer Rossabi is set to debut a track from his upcoming album The Road To Recovery at Gibson Guitar Studios in New York City today, April 15th at 11am.

Meyer will also demonstrate his guitar skills on vintage Gibson Guitars from his own collection, including his 1964 Gibson Firebird 5 and a Gibson 1959 Sunburst Les Paul. Rossabi started collecting Gibson Guitars from the age of 11, when he aquired his first vintage Gibson. He has had a few of his original 1959 Sunburst Les Pauls included in the book The Beauty of the 'Burst: Gibson Sunburst Les Pauls from '58 to '60. The Road To Recovery is Rossabi's third album and follows the his last full length recording, Blues Is The Color , which received national airplay on FM radio.

Rossabi recently started a Road To Recovery fundraising campaign for The American Red Cross and will donate 50% of proceeds from sales of his new CD. Gibson Guitar Studios is located at 421 West 54th Street in New York City. Road To Recovery Fundraiser.

This special performance and demonstration is part of NY Rocks TV Gibson NYC Music Series, hosted and produced by Phil Fiumano of NY Rocks TV.

Meyer Rossabi is dedicated to keeping the legacy of the blues alive. He started playing the NYC blues circuit in the mid-90's, playing at renowned venues such as Manny's Car Wash and the Lone Star Cafe. Influenced and inspired by artists such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Healy, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Winter, Les Paul, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, Rossabi takes the music of his predecessors and and brings it to a new level. Meyer co-wrote the song "Don't Blame Me" featuring vocals by Joan Jett. Blues Is The Color was recorded mainly with his 1959 Flametop Les Paul. Meyer dedicates the CD to Les Paul and Jeff Healy. Meyer supported the release of Blues Is The Color with gigs at B.B. Kings Blues Club in New York City, included a concert opening for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Meyer continues to record music with his lifelong friend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Marky Ramone. Meyer's Website: www.meyerrossabi.com.

New York Rocks TV is produced and hosted by Phil Fiumano. For over a decade NY Rocks TV has aired on cable TV stations across New York City. Phil has covered major events and concerts and has also interviewed major artists and celebrities including Danny Aiello, Sid Berstein, Chuck Billy, Chubby Checker, Michael Imperioli, Wyclef John, Doro Pesch, and Joe Lynn Turner. Phil is also a professional videographer and the president and owner of Dream On Studio Productions. Phil is the producer of a new music variety series filmed at Gibson Guitar Studio in NYC.

For more information, go to: www.nyrockstv.com. Meyer Rossabi on Facebook and Twitter.

Gibson Guitar Studios are located at 421 West 54th Street (between 9th and 10th Ave), New York, NY. For more, visit http://gibsonguitarnyc.tumblr.com.



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