Singer, songwriter, and producer Billy Raffoul has released his soulful, intricate, and playful new EP, I Wish You Were Here today via Nettwerk. Featuring previously five previously released singles and new track, “Alligator”, I Wish You Were Here serves as a much-anticipated introduction to the next chapter of Raffoul’s artistry.
Speaking on the EP, Billy Raffoul said, “With these songs, the goal was to get them to a place where we see them on stage….I write music to experience sharing it with other people.”
The album was created alongside long-time collaborators Justin Zuccato and Mike Crossey, highlighting the graceful grit of his vocals and his knack for telling stories straight from the heart.
Music surrounded Billy as a kid back in his hometown of Leamington. His father, Jody Raffoul, rose to prominence as a popular regional draw, performing at a prolific pace. Billy picked up his first guitar at a young age and spent countless hours on the instrument. “Music put food on the table for my family, and it was always there,” shares Billy. “I don’t look it at any differently than if you’re dad’s a lawyer and you become a lawyer.”
Billy’s songs will ultimately resonate through your speakers and from the stage. “When you come to a show for the first time, I hope you walk away feeling good,” he shares.
TOUR DATES
March 23 – The Biltmore Theatre – Oshawa, Canada
March 24 – Warehouse Concert Hall – St. Catherines, Canada
March 25 – Mills Hardware – Hamilton, Canada
March 31 – AltiTunes Music Fest 2023 – Big White Ski, Canada
May 18 – Tolhuistuin – Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 22 – Passionskirche – Berlin, Germany
May 23 – Kulturkitche Altone – Hamburg, Germany
May 25 – Kulturkitche – Archdioces Cologne, Germany
May 26 – Volkstheatre – Munich, Germany
June 9 – Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, Canada