OUTing The Music Industry w/ Raspin and Tom Kidd

“A tremendously soulful singer and songwriter who has been described in recent reviews as a force ‘of nature’ who is ‘in the business of show stopping,” by:Paul Zollo songtalk/blueline

Eclectic song stylist Raspin Stuwart who, on this CD "We Do What We Do", takes so many approaches in his song writing that critics have said, "his songs place a premium on intelligent lyricism, demonstrating a clear and almost writerly (as in print) sensitivity- an all original catalog that bears an eye opening, ear opening blend of influences." The songs are perfectly suited to such environments as Los Angeles and New York, reflecting diverse cross-cultural song writing and performing-having a life outside of what could be contemporary. Acoustic folk pop, jazz, R & B, even sprinkled with a touch of gospel--it's all in the music and is created out of a spontaneous energy that is very much Rapin's stylized original vocal and performances trademark. That's why Raspin's adult contemporary music with an offbeat twist is appealing and has an impact on listeners.

Having worked in public relations for over a decade, and having been a journalist for more than 20 years, Tom Kidd knows that it’s not so much the people you know as the people who know you. Working full time in public relations, Tom has been instrumental in the Oscar nomination campaigns for the scores to “The Passion of the Christ” and “March of the Penguins.” In addition, he has helped drive the successful Grammy nomination campaign for Chris Walden’s “Home of my Heart.” Through the years, Tom had worked with clients including Sixties acid guru Dr. Timothy Leary and Eighties Grammy winners Men At Work. His work as a journalist continues to appear in Music Connection, Gorgeous, Boulevard and Long Beach magazines.