Hello again. It's obviously been a while since I posted - I have been very busy with my first year of graduate school but am now devoting even more efforts towards my musical career. Please treat yourself to my rendition of Dylan Scott's song "Sleeping Beauty"; I look forward to singing this one live (hopefully) someday soon. Hope you've all remained safe and well! 

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Sleeping Beauty (Dylan Scott Cover)

My attempt at an old Jimmy Reed song (based more heavily on the version recorded by Tony Sheridan and the Beatles' during the latter's famous 1961 residency in Hamburg.) The lyrics in this version differ drastically from those sung by Reed; I'm uncertain what the rationale was. Nevertheless, it's a cool song and much fun to perform! Please take a listen.

Take Out Some Insurance (Jimmy Reed Cover)

My acoustic/vocal rendition of the Elvis Presley song "Angel"; a deeper cut from his 1962 film "Follow That Dream." The song was written by Sid Tepper and Roy Bennett who composed many songs featured in many of Presley's films. Happy New Year - thank you for listening!

Angel (Elvis Presley Cover)

One of my favorite Michael Rosenberg (a.k.a. Passenger) songs from his 2012 album "All The Little Lights." Life is too short - we must enjoy all the beauty and magic that is around us every minute.

Circles - Passenger Cover

Demonstration recording for "The Loop", a tune I wrote last summer. The strongest influences on this one were the Ventures, Beach Boys, and Eddie Cochran. This demo features myself playing guitars, bass, and drums. Official recording will be released soon - stay tuned for more!

The Loop (Original Tune) - Demo

Demo for "Jambaliam"- an original instrumental written a year ago. Strongly influenced by Hank Marvin and the Shadows.

Jambaliam - Original Tune (Demo)

An original instrumental composition, entitled "Sunset Serenade." This one is now available for download and streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, iHeart Radio and more.

Sunset Serenade

Wrote, recorded and produced this surf rock instrumental in 2022. Released it in late October, 2023. I played the guitars, bass, drums, and piano. The lead guitar work was heavily influenced by the Ventures (particularly, lead guitarist Nokie Edwards) and Eddie Cochran, among others. Now available on iTunes, Spotify, and more!

This song is available for licensing in TV, film, commercials or any project for which it's deemed appropriate. 
If interested in this prospect, please contact me by email or phone; liamtvance@gmail or (612) 447-6106.

The Loop

My version of the Brian Setzer classic, and a staple in my live gigs. This track was recorded and mastered at the Minnehaha Recording Company in Minneapolis. Sessions began in February 2017 and concluded in January 2018

I played the guitars and bass, and performed all vocals. David Cramer provided the drumming. Sincere thanks to Jimmy Byrne of ByrneOut Productions (who added the piano lines on the bridge), for recording mixing and mastering the track! 

Please give a listen. Thank you!

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Stray Cat Strut (Cover)

My version of Dylan Scott's breakthrough hit song, "My Girl". I discovered this song while researching the Curb Records catalog on a trip to Nashville last summer and immediately took to learning it. It suits my vocal range quite nicely! 

I recorded and mixed the track on my Zoom H4n, in addition to playing the acoustic guitars and singing the vocals. 

Please take a listen.  

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My Girl (Dylan Scott Cover)

This song was originally written and recorded by Peter Himmelman (a Twin Cities native). The lyrics are powerful and couldn't be any more more relevant to the situations our country and world are currently facing. Politics aside, I believe it's important for us to take care of ourselves and each other; now and always.
 
Please take a listen and be well. 

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This Too Will Pass (Peter Himmelman Cover)

I first heard this song as a small child when I bought James Taylor's double-disc album, "Live". Growing up, I regularly sang it to myself while enduring troubling times in my adolescence. While coming out stronger  in adulthood, I was fortunate to get to perform it with one of my college choirs as an undergraduate student. 

Given the uncertainty that we're currently facing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought to post this song as a reminder that our world will get through this. In the end, light outshines darkness. 

Please listen and stay well! 

(  . Track recorded at Weber Music Hall, University of Minnesota Duluth -    
       circa 2013. 
    . Performed by UMD Vocal Jazz ensembles, vocal solo: Liam Vance. 
    . Arranged by Simon Carrington. 
    . Director: Mark Overland.     )

Cabaret In Space: 2013

That Lonesome Road (James Taylor Cover)

My rendition of a rather obscure yet beautiful song originally recorded by Cliff Richard and the Shadows. Initially featured on the soundtrack album for the 1964 pantomime, "Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp", this song was composed by the Shadows. 

As a fan of oldies pop music, I must admit it is very easy to be deceived by beautiful melodies. Nevertheless, many of these songs suit my musical repertoire quite nicely! 

Please enjoy. Wishing everyone continued safety and health in these trying times. 

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Liam Vance

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