Justin Levinson - (Vergennes, Vermont)

Folk rock - http://www.justinlevinson.com

Justin Levinson’s music is influenced by many great artists—the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Elton John, to name a few. Juxtaposing upbeat melodies with often serious subject matter, Justin creates perfectly catchy tunes that nobody can resist singing along to. With the release of 1175 Boylston, his first full-length album, Justin has already made a name for himself on college radio. The two singles from the record—"Sunny Day" and "City With Two Streetlights"—spent eight weeks on the CMJ Top 20 charts, being played on over 350 stations across the country and sparking interest from major labels.

Justin has collected many loyal fans, but they aren’t the only ones who respect his talents. Justin recently won the ASCAPLUS award from ASCAP for his outstanding achievement and hard work. This year Justin was also a finalist in the 2007 USA Songwriting Competition. In addition, his ability to create authentic pop music has earned Justin several songwriting awards from Berklee College of Music in Boston, as well as a slot in the 2006 International Pop Overthrow. Recently he’s provided tour support for Zox and singer/songwriter Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors. Justin has also appeared on CN8’s Backstage with Barry Nolan, NECN’s Good Morning Live, and WCAX’s Late Night Saturday with Tim Kavanagh. During the writing and recording of his 2008 release, Bury Your Love, Justin was inspired by Elton John’s Tumbleweed Connection and heavily influenced by a road trip to Nashville.

Songs:
1. Home

2. City with Two Street Light