Billy Raffoul Releases Cathartic New Album, ‘For All These Years’; Currently on US Headline Tour
October 20, 2023 BY Emma Orland
Nashville/Toronto soulful singer, songwriter, and producer Billy Raffoul is excited to share his new full-length album, For All These Years. This record came to life with the help of long-time collaborators and friends, Justin Zuccato and Mike Crossey. In one breath, Billy will bust down the door with a riff-powered rock ‘n’ roll anthem. In the next, he’ll introspectively recall a formative memory as his delivery barely breaks a whisper atop acoustic guitar. One song will make you think, and another will make you swing and shake your hips as he tells stories straight from the heart.
“I want you to hear and feel everything I do….’For All These Years’ encompasses the acoustic moments, the storyteller moments, and the really rambunctious rock moments. It was important for me to show all of those dynamics.” – Billy Raffoul
For All These Years showcases Billy’s spirit from every angle. It can be found on all digital platforms here.
WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEOS FOR:
“IN MY ARMS” HERE
“TANGERINE” HERE
“BLISS” HERE
“DRIVE YOU HOME” HERE
“WE COULD GET HIGH” HERE
“I WISH YOU HERE” HERE
“BETTER” HERE
Billy is currently celebrating the new collection of music with a headline North American fall tour. He’ll be making stops in Los Angeles at Peppermint Club, Nashville at Exit/In, New York at Mercury Lounge, and more before wrapping up in Boston at Cafe 939. A list of full dates can be found below.
Hailing from the small town of Leamington, Billy Raffoul initially watched his dad, Jody Raffoul, captivate local audiences as an active professional singer, songwriter, and performer. Eventually, Billy grabbed a guitar and never put it down. Emerging in 2017 with his first single “Driver,” he unveiled music at a prolific pace, including the 1975 EP, The Running Wild EP, Live In June, and his 2020 full-length LP, A Few More Hours at YYZ. The single “Acoustic” gathered north of 70.2 million Spotify streams, while “Easy Tiger” tallied over 22.9 million Spotify streams. He shined on stage, performing on bills alongside Kings of Leon, Phoenix, Kaleo, X Ambassadors, and NEEDTOBREATHE, to name a few. Honored for his craft, he picked up the 2021 SOCAN Songwriting Prize for “Western Skies” and the 2023 INDIES “Song of the Year” for “We Could Get High.”
Raffoul debuted with the 2017 single “Driver,” Following the release of his 1975 EP and The Running Wild EP, he delivered his debut full-length, A Few More Hours, at YYZ in 2020. The single “Acoustic” generated over 60.7 million Spotify streams and “Easy Tiger” surpassed 19.4 million Spotify streams. The same year, he maintained this momentum with International Hotel and shared bills with Kings of Leon, Kaleo, X Ambassadors, American Authors, and more. Reaching another level, 2021 saw him garner the SOCAN Songwriting Prize for the single “Western Skies.”
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.
FOR ALL THESE YEARS
TRACKLIST
Bliss
Better
I Wish You Were Here
In My Arms
My Old Man
Drive You Home
We Could Get High
Alligator
Michael
I Can’t Love You Anymore
Tangerine
Jim Carrey
BILLY RAFFOUL HEADLINE NORTH AMERICAN FALL TOUR DATES
Oct 19 – Marquis Theater – Denver, CO
Oct 20 – Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 21 – Neurolux – Boise, ID
Oct 22 – Lucky You Lounge – Spokane, WA
Oct 24 – Chop Suey – Seattle, WA
Oct 25 – The Old Church – Portland, OR
Oct 27 – Cornerstone – Berkeley, CA
Oct 28 – The Catalyst Atrium – Santa Cruz, CA
Oct 29 – Old Ironsides – Sacramento, CA
Nov 1 – Soda Bar – San Diego, CA
Nov 2 – The Peppermint Club – West Hollywood, CA
Nov 3 – Valley Bar – Phoenix, AZ
Nov 4 – Club Congress – Tucson, AZ
Nov 7 – Club Dada – Dallas, TX
Nov 8 – White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
Nov 9 – Empire Control Room – Austin, TX
Nov 11 – Exit/In – Nashville, TN
Nov 12 – Vinyl At Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
Nov 14 – The Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Carrboro, NC
Nov 15 – Union Stage – Washington D.C.
Nov 16 – World Cafe Live – Philadelphia, PA
Nov 17 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY
Nov 18 – Cafe 939 At Berklee – Boston, MA
Dec 4 – Rumba Cafe – Columbus, OH
Dec 5 – The Magic Bag – Ferndale, MI
Dec 6 – Club Cafe – Pittsburgh, PA
Dec 11 – Turf Club – St. Paul, MN
Dec 12 – Beat Kitchen – Chicago, IL