Billy Bauer Band Guitar, Vocals, Music/Lyrics The Billy Bauer Band is a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania based acoustic rock group that leaves crowds feeling energized and wanting more. Available either acoustic or full band, their crisp sound and engaging melodies offer a great listening experience to music fans of all ages. Since their first live show in early 2006, the Billy Bauer Band has landed spots at some of the most prestigious independent music festivals on the East Coast, including the 2006 CMJ Music Marathon (New York City), Dewey Beach Popfest '07 (Dewey Beach, Delaware), 2006 FMFB Festival (New York City), Black Potato Festival '07 (Clinton, NJ), and the 2006 Original Sessions National Band Search (New York City). The Billy Bauer Band represented the Philadelphia region for the 2006 Original Sessions National Band Search. The Band won first place for this region and went on to place within the top 10 bands nationally. The competition enabled them to play at some of the coolest bars and clubs in New York City, including Club R&R Rare. In winning, they earned a spot on the Original Sessions National Band Search Volume 3 compilation CD, which has been circulated throughout all Sam Ash Music stores within the nation. In the Fall of 2007, "Without You Here," from the Band's newest CD, "Another Day Is Coming," will release on Shut Eye Record's "Buzzlighter #14" compilation album, which will circulate to college radio stations nationally. Bauer tours virtually non-stop, playing either acoustically or with the full band. Venues include colleges/ universities, bars, festivals, private parties, and charity events. Bauer's melodic song writing and creative lyrics have secured shows at locations all over the East Coast, including Charlottesville, VA, Ocean City, MD, Philadelphia, PA and New York City. (Please visit www.billybauerband.com/shows for the most up to date show schedule). Individualized musical backgrounds within the band, creative song writing, and unique instrumentation diversify this band from others in today's music industry. These key elements come together on stage to produce one completely cool and unique performance.