When the Boss Steps Down..a New One Takes His Place

When the Boss Steps Down..a New One Takes His Place
NewsBlog by Gary Hill (Columnist/Songwriter/New York)

About three to four years ago, I went to a place called "The Muddy Cup" in Staten Island where I've done performances from time to time. This one particular evening, it was an open-mic karaoke and decided to sing "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" by Simon and Garfunkel.

Well, right after I stepped down I went to get a hot chocolate when suddenly, I hear someone in what sounds like Bruce Springsteenish start singing "I'm On Fire". He was very rockerish with a boyish grin and most of all, he had the vocal stylings of a cross-between Springsteen and Dylan, that guy is Mitchell Trupia.

Afterwards I met this guy and we became friends even sitting on each other's sets during a Songwriter's Live performance.

During this particular time, I took the time to listen to some of Mitch's original material. The angst of break ups and even the anxiety of 9-11 shows up in his body of work. Songs like "Give Soul Love" and "Straight Jacket" shows the range in his capturing the true moment of feeling and "I' Would Do Anything" can easily take you back and remind you of early Springsteen... think the "Nebraska" album.

His raw vocals gives him the hard edge that every folk rocker dreams about and his melodies are so catchy that you will end up singing it hours after hearing it.

Now, Mitch has moved south to South Carolina where he slowly builds a following and his music gets much coverage from local media outlets. He has started to build a fan base with the locals and now will be heading back north to bring his music to us as he and his band, 420 Green Street, will be doing some performances.

Although I miss seeing my friend and brother, I feel like I've kept totally in contact with him through his career and I can not be more proud.

When Bruce Springsteen decides to step down as the Boss, the next in line to fill his shoes would definitely be Mitchell Trupia.

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