“Traveling Salesman” with songs by Joe Iadanza is a heart-opening (sometimes foot-stompin’) record that spans the genres of folk, rock, roots and Americana, while exploring themes of Love, stepping out into the world, and learning to enjoy the ride.

The independent release is Joe’s first full-length studio album, and features the talents of: Carolin Pook (violin), Craig Akin (double bass) and Joe Hertenstein (Drums/Percussion). “Gathering Time”, the CSN influenced trio of Glen Roethel, Hillary Foxsong & Stuart Markus, arranged and performed extensive backing vocals, and even took the lead on the albums final track. There’s also a guest slide-dobro appearance by David Mowry, of “Beaucoup Blue”.

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TRACK LIST: (Click on the song title for lyrics)

1. Traveling Salesman
2. Once Upon a Time
3. Lovers in the Park
4. In My Heart
5. Sunshine Blues
6. One More Lonesome Tune
7. Night Light Lullaby
8. Your Song
9. Rainy Day
10. The Barn

REVIEWS

Take one part James Taylor, add some John Prine, throw in a dollop of Harry Chapin, and you have the voice of Joe Iadanza. Joe brings a fresh perspective as well, to the storytelling prowess of all three of the aforementioned singer/songwriters. “Lovers in the Park” is a fast-breaking rush of observational cleverness, “…taking photoraphs for when they are apart / Like flowers in the rain, keeping tightly cupped until they’re free again…” The background vocals by Gathering Time (the depth of talent on Long Island can be staggering) are especially effective here. The outro has the group doing call and response with “Lovers in the park, I love…” It’s all absolutely delightful. (Reviewed by Richard Cuccaro at Acoustic Live!)

“Iadanza’s Traveling Salesman combines the best elements of folk/rock and does justice to the legacy of artists such as James Taylor, Cat Stevens and Jim Croce by securing a place for their style of music well into the 21st century. Iadanza is adept at changing gears, infusing energy into more up-tempo tunes and delivering his ballads with quiet grace. I found myself hoping this Traveling Salesman would be here to stay, because whatever he’s selling next, I’m sold.” TheCelebrityCafe.com

CREDITS

Release Date: August 1, 2008
Format: CD, Digital Release
Produced by: Joe Iadanza & Jon Castelli
Mastered by: Nathan Dantzler