Will Dailey
Will Dailey and the story of the Red Bullet
In November of last year Will Dailey embarked on a soulful project to create a standout album. He wanted to craft a record that stood up for independent artists struggling to keep their heads above water. The only way to do that, Dailey says, “is to sacrifice everything.” The dynamic eleven tracks of “goodbyeredbullet” is a palpable example of doing just that.
In designing the album, this born and bred Bostonian sheds his skin and lends his heart and soul. There’s no holding back in songs like “Slow her down” and “Wound up” where he conveys his own personal findings on love and relationships; two things Dailey believes are out of our control. On the stunning opus, “Casual Friday” we are blessed with Dailey’s depth of musical talent. The song starts as an acoustic whisper but crescendos to layers of horns, choirs, and percussions.
Not only did he release his abilities lyrically and musically, he spent every penny he had to make the album. Why? Dailey explains, “I knew that I needed to incorporate a plethora of instruments on this record to express certain vulnerabilities to some of these songs.” So Dailey sold the car that helped him build the fan base that will ironically buy this recordhis little red Honda Civicthe “Red Bullet.”
Crisscrossing the U.S. and Canada by plains, trains, buses or via the “Red Bullet,” Dailey has encouraged a loyal national following; one that has contributed to independent sales of over 10,000 CDs. As president of his own label with acts such as Mappari, Jon Gorey, and Max Heinegg, Dailey has shown his value.
Many have compared Dailey, 26, to Nick Drake, early Stones, Zepplin, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Jeff Buckley, Pearl Jam, Badly Drawn Boy, and Iron and Wine. There is truth in the vulnerable aspects of Dailey's voice; an aspect that is too remiss from today's music.
With his musical roots in rock and roll, his heart full in the present, and his feet aimed at the future, Dailey has already accomplished what music lovers admire. People long for artists who aren’t afraid to put their whole selves on record and express themselves in ways that listeners can empathize eagerly awaiting each lyric and melody with anticipation. Will Dailey is a performer you must see, Goodbyeredbullet is a must have album, and sure to be the beginning of a collection that will indeed cross generations.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Accomplishments:
Mappari was nominated for “Best Live Act” by the Boston Music Awards in 2003.
Will Dailey was nominated for “Outstanding Male Vocalist” by the Boston Music Awards in 2002
Mappari was selected as one of the Top 50 Best Unsigned Bands in the Country by The American Music Awards and Coke in 2003.
CMJ’s Writers and Editors reviewed thousands of entries and choose Mappari to be among the 50 semi-finalist for the 3rd Annual New Music Award to be given by Dick Clark, the American Music Awards and Coke. http://www.newmusicaward.com/
Mappari’s music has appeared on numerous Television shows and spots including: GQ’s 2003 Awards show, VH1 fashion awards 2002 & 2003, MTV Real World Battle of the Sexes (credit’s theme), MTV spring break commercial 2003, and Viacom national spring break commercial (FNX, SCIFI, VH1, MTV) 2003,
Music is in regular rotation and the bands updates/news are mentioned on air consistently on Boston’s number One Alternative Rock station, 104.1 WBCN.
Mappari released, “The Firecracker EP” and “Three Songs” in 2003.
Will Daily is releasing his second solo album “goodbyeredbullet” in March of 2004.
Has played on stage with Moth, Tagen & Sara, Grant Heart (Husker DU), The Figgs, Kay Hanley, G Love, Rustic Overtones and many more
Have sold over 5000 copies of their records through live performances.
Mappari is currently #1 on barstar.com and has remained there for over a year.
Will is currently #5 on cdfreedom.com for top 10 cd's for the 2004 and has remained there since his March Release.
Will Dailey has performed in many different venues including The Paradise Rock Club, House of Blues and Avalon in (Boston), The Tweeter Center (Mansfield), Antone’s (Austin), Mercury Lounge, Arlene’s, and CBGB’s in (NYC), Hotel Café (L.A) and many more fabulous venues.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
East.. West Coast and all that lies within.
Your musical influences
Jeff Buckley, Pearl Jam, Martin Sexton, Old Van Morison, and the Beatles...
Anything else?
Latest Reviews and Featured Article in Skope Magazine:
Somehow traversing the line between John Maher and Rufus Wainwright at least vocally, “Goodbyeredbullet” is a story of a man possessed with his craft so much so that he sold his Red Honda Civic (the Red Bullet) and presented a tribute to it. Yes, every penny of not only his bank account but his soul went into the writing and recording of this album. And it’s this sort of passionate love for music that helps create memorable art that stands the test of time; which is precisely what we have here. He’s been recognized2002’s best male vocalist in the Boston Music Awards and as a semi-finalist in the International Song Writing Competition in 2003but its this album that is the accomplishment that will have him going down in history as potentially one of the indie world’s best contributors. I dare you to find a better independently released album this year.
- J-Sin, Editor's Pick for May at Smother.net
WILL DAILEY- Boston's favorite crooner sets out on his own, leaving the confines of a great band, Mappari, to make his own name. Well, the results, ladies and gentleman, are outstanding. Tender harmonies, emotional lyrics and hooks galore make this one of the best cds I have heard in a while. Will is not your ordinary singer/songwriter and this is not your ordinary batch of songs. If you are a fan of Dave Matthews, Ben Harper or even local songsmith, Bleu, you will probably dig this cd.
-Keir Byrnes, What's Up Magazine.
Skope:
http://www.skopemagazine.com/artists/index.asp?cat=article&id=27
