"Smoke & The Earthtones" is Bill Rotella's 14th studio album. Written and recorded during quarantine 2020, this album contains 11 new songs and a bonus track written by Bill's father and recorded by Slim Whitman in 1960. Grounded from cancelled tours, The Earthones recorded in the round and really captured the feel and sound of the '70's. Also available on vinyl.
CD's and Vinyl
"Smoke & The Earthtones" is Bill Rotella's 14th studio album. Written and recorded during quarantine 2020, this album contains 11 new songs and a bonus track written by Bill's father and recorded by Slim Whitman in 1960. Grounded from cancelled tours, The Earthones recorded in the round and really captured the feel and sound of the '70's. Also available on vinyl.
All Roads Lead Home is a retro "California Country Rock" album. It features multiple guitars and vocal harmony.
All Roads Lead Home is a 7 song album that contains a variety of original music. You'll hear some humor "When You Left Everything Went Right", some reflection "Monterosso", some kickin' rock "Back At It Again" and a fun duet on "Shameless" with Amber Olive.
"Amber & Smoke" features multiple guitars- acoustic, classical, electric, 12 string, dobro, pedal steel, ukulele, slide- songs with harmonica, much vocal harmony, some female lead vocals featuring Amber Olive, some instrumental music and lyrics with substance.
"Amber and Smoke" is Bill Rotella's 3rd solo album after recording 3 albums with L.A acoustic rock band "Dakota" and 2 albums with southern rock band "Baywood". This new album represents some expansion both musically and lyrically. There are many different guitars, some great musicians and much vocal harmony.... including the shared lead vocals of a great young singer, Amber Olive.
Bill comes from a family of musicians and writers. His father, Johnny Rotella, wrote songs for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and many others and was a fixture in L.A recording sessions. Bill's uncle, Jerry Gray, was a big band arranger and wrote the hit swing tunes "String of Pearls", Chattanooga Cho Choo", "Pennsylvania 6-5000" and many others. Bill Rotella is a prolific songwriter. "Amber and Smoke" contains some of his finest music to date.
Dragonfly is a 12 song album that features the vocals of Amber & Smoke. There's a variety of songs and flavors on this album. Amber's soulful voice and Smoke's vocals and guitars are on full display.
Adult Contemporary music featuring multiple guitars and vocal harmony and introspective lyrics.
Singer/Songwriter Bill Rotella has been writing songs and performing with his bands Baywood, 11:11 and Dakota for almost 30 years. His fans will now have a chance to hear this great music again with the re-release of the music of Baywood and Dakota. Bill is also now releasing his first solo CD, "Gates of Change". This new CD brings the evolution of his writing styles together in an eclectic and diverse collection of songs utilizing acoustic, electric, pedal steel, flamenco, and slide guitars, mandolin, viola, piano, B3 organ, congas and flute!
Baywood is a six-piece southern-pop band that started up in the 80s and is still performing. They feature acoustic, electric, and pedal steel guitars, three-part vocal harmonies and powerful lead vocals from front man Ronny Lee. They have performed throughout Los Angeles and were the opening band for Poco, Pablo Cruise, Lacy J. Dalton, Dave Mason and The Ventures. Their music appeared in the movies Born to Race and Three Days Blind. In the late 80s they evolved into the band 11:11. They were produced by Pat Glasser (Night Ranger) and Bill Pfordgerusher (Ambrosia) and replaced the pedal steel guitar with keyboards, becoming more rock-pop. Their songs can be heard in the movies Action U.S.A and Three Days Blind.
In the early 90s, Budweiser, Fender, GHS Strings and Zildjian cymbals became the sponsors of Bills new and current 4-piece acoustic band, Dakota. They have performed in Northern Europe and the Western United States. Their CDs include Dakota(1994) Once Around the Sun(1998) and The Collection(2008). Their songs have been featured in the movies Instant Trauma and Three Days Blind.
Bill is from a family of successful musicians. His father, Johnny Rotella, is a well-known saxophone player, studio musician and songwriter. He played with Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, recorded with Steely Dan, Frank Zappa, Neil Diamond and has had his songs recorded by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Doris Day to name a few. Bills uncle is the famous Big Band leader, Jerry Gray. Jerry was Glenn Millers and Artie Shaws arranger and he wrote "Chattanooga Choo-Choo", "Pennsylvania 6-5000",and "String of Pearls". Geri Rotella-Rotter, Bill's sister, is an LA studio musician and concert flutist. She has recorded with John Williams, Barbara Steisand, Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra and played on over 400 film scores. Bill collaborates with his family on "Gates of Change". His sister Geri (flute) and daughter Brianna (flute and vocals) both perform on "Once Upon A Love" and his father plays flute on "Live".
Naked In New York was recorded LIVE in the studio in New York. 2 voices on 1 mic with 1 guitar. 21 songs stripped down and unplugged while on tour in November 2019.
Baywood LIVE at The Palomino!
Baywood
L.A's very popular country rock band, Baywood, was recorded LIVE at the world famous Palomino Club in North Hollywood, California.
About the Band: Baywood is a classic, southern, rock band that features the powerful lead vocals of front man Ronny Lee and the songs of guitarist-vocalist Bill Rotella, Clete Keith and Stewart Marsh.
Their music
L.A's very popular country rock band, Baywood, was recorded LIVE at the world famous Palomino Club in North Hollywood, California.
About the Band: Baywood is a classic, southern, rock band that features the powerful lead vocals of front man Ronny Lee and the songs of guitarist-vocalist Bill Rotella, Clete Keith and Stewart Marsh.
Their music weaves rich three part harmonies and strong melodies with the sounds of electric, acoustic and pedal steel guitar.
Baywood has been labeled both “retro-southern rock” and “rock n’ country.”
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Take Me Down 4:070:00/4:07
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Tears and Pain 4:280:00/4:28
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Keep Movin' 2:490:00/2:49
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It's You 3:110:00/3:11
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Anna 3:080:00/3:08
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Carry Me 2:510:00/2:51
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Forget About Me 2:570:00/2:57
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No More 5:170:00/5:17
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Latest Fool 5:470:00/5:47
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At the Ball 2:490:00/2:49
Merch
4.5 oz.(US) 7.5 oz.(CA), 100% preshrunk ring spun cotton Semi-fitted Seamless double needle 3/4" collar Taped neck and shoulders Rolled forward shoulder Double needle sleeve and bottom hems Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease Tear away label