When I first heard John Prine’s eponymous first record, in 1971, like many others, I was blown away by songs like “Sam Stone” and “Hello in There.”  He narrated his poignant vignettes with a plain-spoken and plaintive voice, and his imagery was so compelling that you could clearly see his characters in your mind’s eye.  Prine had an innate knack for finding just the right words to sculpt his stories and illuminate the essence of the emotions he seeks to convey.  He wrote from his gut and aimed for your heart because that’s where most people live!  His writing epitomizes the power and beauty of simplicity.  Bob Davoli

Sam Stone

Bob Davoli’s newest record - his fifth album in four years - presents a continuation of themes that most listeners will remember from his previous recordings, continuing observations of longing and wistfulness.

At the center of this record, and of all of Bob’s songs, is Bob himself: his life, his feelings, his memories, hopes, regrets, all filtered through a plaintive, passionate, and nakedly honest voice, which in turn is driven forward by sophisticated guitar voicings. 

While all of Bob’s songs are deeply personal, they also have a universal quality, what’s usually referred to as the human condition. And isn’t this it? To still feel something that’s nowhere near? To be nowhere near? And also to be aware that nowhere is near, and getting nearer all the time.

Bob is accompanied on this album by Marty Ballou (string bass), Kevin Barry (guitar and dobro), Gabriela Martina (vocals), Kathleen Parks (fiddle and vocals), Guy Van Duser (guitar), and Jesse Williams (string bass).

Catch the Wind

Once in a While

Tarnished Dreams

Is It I for Whom the Bell Tolls?

Living in the Shadows

Memories of You

In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning

Hope

Wind and Water

Twilight Lady

Teardrops and Icicles

Don't You Think It's Time

Bob Davoli is pleased to announce the release of his fifth and latest album, titled “Nowhere Near”, scheduled for release on Friday September 8, 2023!

As a preview of some of the album’s new, original tunes, take a listen to “Wind and Water”. 

This song was written by Bob, and is performed by Bob on vocals, accompanied by Kathleen Parks on vocals and violin, Guy Van Duser on nylon string guitar, and Jesse Williams on string bass.

Wind And Water

Bob Davoli is a singer-songwriter based in New England. He performs regularly in various venues throughout New England.

Bob Davoli

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