Big Noise is representing Bill Harley's catalog of recordings and songs for placement and licensing in film, TV, and advertising. Music supervisors can contact Big Noise about Bill's catalog at 401-274-4770 (USA) or by emailing al@bignoisenow.com.

Grammy Award-winning recording artist and songwriter Bill Harley appeared on Big Noise's 'First Night Providence '95' CD with the song "Already Someplace Warm" and on the 'First Night Providence '92' CD with the song 'You're In Trouble.'

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Bill Harley's uncanny ability to reach both adults and children has earned him numerous national awards including a Grammy Award in 2007 and acclaim as a storyteller, songwriter, author, playwright and performer.

Bill can be heard on National Public Radio's 'All Things Considered' (he has contributed his observations to the program since 1991) keynote speaking, performing at schools, festivals and theaters all across the United States and thank goodness, in the car stereo on a long road trip.

As a recording artist, Bill stands out among his peers. He has won national awards for every one of his children's recordings, including three Grammy Nominations-for 'Weezie and the Moonpies' in 1998, 'The Battle of the Mad Scientists' in 1999 and 'Blah Blah Blah' in 2006 (for which he won). His music, reflecting a variety of styles and topics, is often humorous but usually carries a message. 'Humor is my weapon.' notes Harley. The title song from Harley's newest recording, 'I Wanna Play' won second place in the International Songwriting Competition.

In 1991, Bill produced an album of Freedom Songs from the civil rights movement, entitled 'I'm Gonna Let it Shine,' which was named one of the best recordings of 1991 by Entertainment Weekly. Harley also moonlights as a folk-artist. Since 1987, he has released four recordings of songs and stories for adults. In the last several years, Harley has turned his energy toward writing. He has twice been invited to the Sundance Institute's Playwright's Lab and written two plays and several scripts for film. Recent theater projects of Bill's include a full length play 'My Sarajevo' set during the Bosnian war, and a retelling of stories from naturalist John Muir's life, 'Stickeen.'

Considered one of the premier storytellers in the country, Bill Harley has written seven children's books and twenty-seven award-winning recordings of stories and songs. He draws large audiences at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and at many regional festivals. His monologues on the trials and tribulations of growing up have led more than one critic to dub him a 'Garrison Keillor for kids.' In 2001, he was named a member of the Circle of Excellence by the National Storytelling network in recognition of his excellence in performance, leadership and service. His first novel, The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher was released in October of 2006.

Bill's manager is also his wife, Debbie Block. Bill and Debbie have two sons, Noah and Dylan, ages 23 and 20, and live in an old farmhouse in Seekonk, Massachusetts.

'His witty, wise songs, which can be falling-down funny or catch-in-the-throat touching, are the work of a master wordsmith.'
- BILLBOARD MAGAZINE

'...songster/storyteller Harley is a real find...humorous, canny and supremely tuneful...' - TV GUIDE

'...a champion yarn-spinner and tunesmith with a sense of wonder, whimsy and mischief...' - WASHINGTON POST

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