“Happy To Be Here” was recorded at local recording studio, Impression Recording Studio, in Niagara Falls owned by Niagara area musicians Mark Rogers (LMT Connection) and Myles Rogers (JIN the Band) who both play on all tracks on the album. The record consists of 10 original songs by Evan Rotella who penned most of these songs from 15 to 17 years of age.

The album includes guest appearances by Dave Rave (Teenage Head), , Joe Grushecky, Danny Gochnour & Joffo Simmons (Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers), Joe D’Urso (Joe D’Urso and Stone Caravan), Stephen Stanley (Lowest of the Low), Jason Heath & Jason Federici (Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls), Nicole Cerminara (JIN The Band), Alistair Robertson (Soul Jam), Frankie Pietrangelo (The Maddhatters), and one of his rock and roll heroes, New Jersey’s Bobby Mahoney (Bobby Mahoney & The Seventh Son).

03 When I Was A Kid

Evan began playing in front of a live audience when he was 11 and began writing songs at age 12. He has played theatres, bars, patios, churches, backyards, and has shared the stage with Joe Grushecky, Steve Earle, Bobby Mahoney, Willie Nile, Joe D'Urso and more! 

He is currently working on his debut album, Happy To Be Here, with Myles and Mark Rogers of Impression Recording Studios.