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Justin Levinson
Background information
Born(1985-09-09)September 9, 1985(age 38)
Vergennes, VT
Occupation(s)Singer/Songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, guitar, trumpet, trombone
Years active2006–present
Websitewww.justinlevinson

Justin Levinsonis a singer/songwriter from Vermont.

Music career

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The son of singer/songwriter Bob Levinson, Justin Levinson grew up inVergennes,VT.[1][2]In high school, he was introduced toLester BowieandFontella Bass,who were traveling on a grant to bring jazz to rural areas. He attendedBerklee College of Musicin Boston, accepted in part due to a letter of recommendation from Bowie.[3][4]He started out studying jazz trumpet, before switching to and getting his degree in songwriting.[5]

On his earlier releases, Levinson's sound has drawn many comparisons toBen Folds.[6][7]

1175 Boylston

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Levinson released his first album,1175 Boylston,in 2006, while a student at Berklee.[2]On the album (which was named after Levinson's address at the time), he supplied the vocals and played piano, trumpet and trombone while his father played guitar, bass and drums on some tracks, with fellow Berklee student Adam Popick supplying the remaining instruments.[8]The single "City With Two Streetlights" spent eight weeks on theCMJTop 25 charts.[9]Faculty members of the Berklee songwriting department also voted the album's opening track “Sunny Day” the best song of the year.[10]Following the album's release, Levinson played the 2006 International Pop Overthrow Festival, and was named Best Male Artist at The 4th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards).[11][12]

Bury Your Love

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In 2007, Levinson, by then a graduate of Berklee, released his second album,Bury Your Love.[2]Many reviews of this record noted the influence ofElton John.[13][14]The same year, he won the ASCAPLUS award and was a finalist in the USA Songwriting Competition.[15][16]

Predetermined Fate

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Levinson's 2009 release,Predetermined Fate,had a more country-influenced style.[17][18]One single on the album, "Waiting For Someone To Love Me", was played heavily onSirius,and he was nominated for the Sirius singer-songwriter discovery of the year.[19][20]Another track, “Losing You To Tennessee”, was featured onVirgin Airlinesflights.[21]

This Side of Me, This Side of You

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In 2012, Levinson releasedThis Side of Me, This Side of You,his first album with his band, The Valcours.[22]The band is made up of Sean Witters on guitar, Seth Barbiero on bass, Josh Glass on organ and synthesizer, and Simon Plumpton on drums and sampler, with Levinson writing the songs, and the group writing the arrangements.[23]Levinson plays piano and provides vocals.[24]The album included a number of guest contributions as well.[25]Boston-based recording artistWill Daileyappeared on the track "Let You Go", Burlington singer/songwriterGregory Douglasscontributed to "Love You Goodbye", andLiz Longleywas on "I Was So Wrong."[26][27][28]

Take My Time

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In 2013, Levinson released the three-song EPTake My Time.[29]Noted in reviews as a slight departure from his work with the Valcours, the EP took a more country-influenced turn on the third and final track, “Bid The Rest Goodbye”, which employs steel guitars and fiddles.[30][31]

Yes Man

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Early 2017, Justin Levinson released his fifth studio albumYes Man.The album was produced by Adam Popick. After touring California, he was invited bySongs & Whispers,a European booking agency, to tour Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.[32][33][34]

During 2018, Justin Levinson collaborated withAnna Nalickon a new single titledA Part of Me.[35]

Live performances

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Levinson has played live in support ofApollo Sunshine,Serena Ryder,The Verve Pipe,Big Head Todd and the Monsters,Matt Wertz,Chris Barronof theSpin Doctors,Grand ArchivesandZox.[36][37]He toured withOne Tree Hillstar and singer-songwriterTyler Hilton.[38][39]He has toured withAaron Carter,opening on select dates of theAfter Party Tour,as well as withTeddy GeigerandHowie Day.[40][41]He has appeared atNXNEand the BostonInternational Pop Overthrow.[42][43]He has also made television performances, including on Bangor's WLBZ, Connecticut's WTNH, Backstage With Barry Nolan (Comcast), The 10 Show! (NBC Philadelphia), NECN Morning News, Fox 44 Boston, Plum TV on Martha’s Vineyard and Late Night Saturday WCAX Burlington, Vermont.[44][45][46]

Film industry

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Levinson wrote and performed a song for the 2013 filmThe Den,entitled "Love You Goodbye".[47]

Work with Champlain Community Services

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Levinson works for Champlain Community Services, an organization dedicated to help provide services and self-advocacy to developmentally disabled adults.[48]He facilitates a show calledThe Advocacy Team,which airs on Vermont Community Access Media.[49]The show features clients of Champlain Community Services interviewing local celebrities.[50]

Discography

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Artist Title Format Label Year
Justin Levinson 1175 Boylston CD OutTake Records 2006
Justin Levinson Bury Your Love CD OutTake Records 2007
Justin Levinson Predetermined Fate CD None 2009
Justin Levinson & The Valcours This Side of Me, This Side of You CD Justin Levinson & The Valcours 2012
Justin Levinson Take My Time CD EP Justin Levinson 2013
Justin Levinson Yes Man CD Justin Levinson 2017

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  35. ^"Premiere: Walk The Rainy Day Streets with Justin Levinson to his Jazzy" A Part Of Me "(Ft. Anna Nalick)".Atwood Magazine. 2018-10-16.Retrieved2019-01-05.
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