Album Notes

When Bob Sima opens his mouth to sing, what comes out is beyond the human sounds of a warm and soulful voice, yep, there’s more. A story, a nudge, a reminder, an angle on something very familiar you probably have never considered. A poet, observer, scribe, sometimes reluctant healer all bundled up into one singing songwriting bundle of energy so tapped in…he kinda needs a glass. His right hand slaps the guitar in a seemingly casual fashion, usually in rhythm with all of the toes in the room. Bob lives in “rural” Maryland, high on a hill, under the stars, and he is usually gazing upward. There is no way to encapsulate his record \"Periphery\" other than his tagline “Good Music for Good People”, you just have to listen for yourself to catch the vibe of this troubadour, you’ll be glad you did. The record is full of funky acoustic guitar, rich piano, a taste of gospel, folk, and out front the voice of Bob and the words you won’t soon forget. Not a topical or thematic songwriter, Bob is as comfortable with a raucous storytelling rambler as he is with a soft mellow ballad and why not throw in some alt country? All mind you without pretense or shoegazing. Real stuff, meaty and worth repeating. So come on in, listen, repeat. AWARDS 2008 Finalist Kerrville New Folk 2008 Winner- Wildflower Songwriting Contest 2008 Finalist Solarfest Song Contest 2007 Emerging Artist Showcase Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 2007 Winner- Mid Atlantic Song Contest Winner 2007 Finalist- Mountain Stage Newsong Contest Live Round 2007 Finalist Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival Songwriting Contest 2007 Finalist Avalon Music and Arts Festival Rising Star Contest