The title “Songs From The Escape” is both an ode to the makeshift recording studio and the
idea of leaving a bad relationship.
Strazza says he likes the way the
double meaning can be light and
heavy at the same time. The album is the same way, it has some
very serious songs and some incredibly fun ones. “They’re not all
sad songs. Some are funny, some
are regretful, some are lighter,
some are heavier. Lots of different
angles. Who wants to hear 10 depressing songs in a row? Not me,”
said Strazza.
Strazza is a true working musician. He teaches 20-25 guitar students a week in a lesson studio by
day, and play gigs at night. Some
of those gigs are with a Beatles
tribute band called Hey Bulldog.
The Beatles, along with Prince, are
two of the biggest influences in
Strazza’s music and both are on
display here. In fact, this record
reminds me of the type of solo
work John Lennon used to release. Songs like “My Love” and
“Sunday” have the simple, pow-
Watch Tommy Strazza Perform “Love, Don’t Bring Me Down”
New Jersey Stage
October 2014
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