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"...One of the best songwriters I've ever heard, bar none." (Singer-songwriter Jon McAuliffe)
"...His songs are not merely beautiful -- they also satisfy on a deep, authentic level, as only the best material can. These songs will go straight to your heart." (M. McLeod, Concerts In Your Home reviews)
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 Soon to be released:
Rupert Wates' latest album "(At The) Losers' Motel."
Recorded in February 2012 at Echo Mountain Recording Studio in Asheville, NC. Preview three tracks from the album in the player below: "(It's Been A) Long Time Coming," "Merry Go Round" and "Born To Lose."
Rupert Wates was born in London. He signed an exclusive publishing deal with Eaton Music in 1994 and has been a full-time songwriter ever since. He moved to the USA in fall 2006. Between 2007 and 2011, he has won over 25 songwriting awards.
He has released four full-length CDs. Each has received outstandingly good reviews, and has been played regularly by radio stations in the USA, Canada, The Netherlands, Germany, Israel and Australia.
Rupert Wates plays between 120 and 150 live shows a year, and he has performed in every state in America. Audiences everywhere respond to his brand of acoustic, melodic art/folk: haunting songs that ring true.
"What a performance... It was a sheer delight to hear him..." (The Forwardian Arts Society)
"[His] narrative storytelling is superb -- even by the highest folk music standards."
(Jim Abbott, Orlando Sentinel)
"Truly gripping lyrics with great themes and troubling, witty messages. An inspirational artist."
(Leith FM Radio 98.8 FM Scotland)
Rupert Wates' full bio
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