Acoustic for Autism

“Wishes” by Christopher Child. (Click the image above to download from iTunes).

Denver, Colorado-based singer/songwriter Christopher Child grew up in a house full of music but started playing guitar and singing at the relatively late age of 17 and never pursued music as a career until years later. He now performs both as a solo artist and as the guitarist/vocalist for the rock band Mother Lode. “Iʼm honored that Acoustic for Autism asked me to contribute “Wishes”. If I can help raise awareness about autism, and that includes my own awareness, then Iʼll write a whole albumʼs worth of material…”.

Announcing our new release – “Circle of Friends” by Sofia Talvik. (Click the image above to download from iTunes).

Sofia Talvik was born on an island just off the west coast of Sweden.  At 18 she left behind the comforts of home for the bright lights and lonely nights of Stockholm where every experience, good and bad, would become one of her beautiful, funny and heartbreaking songs.  After releasing a low key but critically acclaimed EP, Sofia set to work on her debut album Blue Moon which was released in 2005. As a writer, artist and producer she oversaw every step of the process.  She quickly followed up her debut with Street Of Dreams in 2007, Jonestown in 2009, Florida in 2010, and a lot more on the horizon. Sofia has been compared to artists such as Joni Mitchell, Nico, Aimee Mann, and Tori Amos, but her sound and style are still unique and fresh.

Announcing our new release – “No Rules (Live)” by Berel Alexander. (Click the image above to download from iTunes).

Hailing from the Northern California coast, troubadour Berel Alexander blurs the boundaries between folk, pop, soul and jazz.  With an acoustic vibe and vintage feel, Berel’s music touches on the past without being the past. “Berel’s music is as sweet and smooth as the perfect milkshake with a splash of Red Bull.”~ Wavy Gravy (1960′s counter-culture icon).

Announcing our next release – “The Moon and Back” by Nashville duo The Twangtown Paramours. (Click the image above to download from iTunes).

The music of The Twangtown Paramours, (MaryBeth Zamer and Mike T. Lewis), has been called “Sophisticated Americana” and is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes. Their debut album was #11 on the Folk DJ chart in August, 2010 and remained in the top 40 of the Country Roots chart for the Summer of 2010. In February, the Twangers were named one of the Artists on the Verge for 2011 by the Bluegrass Special magazine.

Photo by Cynthia Black

We’re happy to announce our latest release by Seattle-based singer/songwriter Gig McKell. (Click the image above to download from iTunes).

Seattle singer/songwriter Gig McKell has recorded a special acoustic version of his new song “Sense” exclusively for Acoustic for Autism.

Gig McKell has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Sarah McLachlan, David Crosby, Al Green and members of Frank Zappa’s band. He’s toured with Los Angeles alt-rock trio Dada, performing on their fourth, self-titled album. Gig is currently recording and collaborating with Phil Peterson, a renowned cellist who has contributed to recent albums by Owl City, The Posies, and Portugal the Man.

Credits: Backing vocals by Jessica Abbey. Mastered by Toby Mountain of Northeastern Digital (David Bowie, The Beach Boys, Frank Zappa, Boston, Alison Krause). Cover art direction and design by Lawrence R. Gendron. Photograph by Cynthia Black.

The Acoustic for Autism Volume 1 compilation CD is available on Amazon for a special price of just $5.99!

100% of the proceeds go to autism non-profit organizations working to help individuals with autism directly and immediately.