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Singer-Songwriter Scotty B
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: April 2023
Scotty Bendzlowicz’s music is infused with Plateau magic, filtered through a New Yorker’s sensibilities.
Scotty B., singer-songwriter/guitarist, describes himself as The City Boy who drank too much coffee and lived too fast. He was a Brooklynite/New York City guy who was always buzzing, until he was introduced to the Highlands lifestyle by wife and in-laws. The area took his breath away. It rescued him from all that Northeastern hurry-up. He returns the favor by writing a musical thank-you to the Plateau just about every time he visits. Now that’s a big ol’ stack of thanks-yous, since he heads to the mountains every available weekend. He’d be here all the time were it not for his full-time tech job in Atlanta. And he likes it that way – a job that gives him the financial freedom to focus on just what he wants to do. No restrictions. Just easy-going shows at The Bridge, Porch Fest, Highlands Wine Shop, and more. Scotty B (musician stage name) says, “I do what I love to do, and people respond to my material. I write about the mountains or my adopted/adored town of Highlands. A lot of my original material references local gathering places like Groovin’ on the Green and other public and private venues.” That’s Scotty B’s niche, writing ballads and entertaining tunes about the icons, happy places and times of the region: local restaurants, shops, inns, fests, events, waterfalls, vistas, famous folk…the list goes on. When asked why he writes about Highlands, he says, “I so identified as a city person in NYC, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. Then I came to a small town. It’s magic in a tiny town. The more time I spend in Highlands, the more I romanticize it. It’s not part of my natural state. It’s fresh and new to me. City air can’t compare, and city streets can’t compete.” Another of his passions is managing Porch Fest for its third year, scheduled September 17th. He organizes 30-35 artists situated around town in gardens and shady spots performing everything from rock to folk to pop to country. As a singer-songwriter, he has several playlists, including the aforementioned Highlands songs and then his other compositions born of experiences in New York, Atlanta, and other venues. He taps into his tech skills to produce videos, often a first performance. It’s a rush to get instant feedback on a brand new song. Catch him on YouTube, Facebook, or email [email protected]. He also performs live in Atlanta, often with other artists. He’s open to more venues and events in Highlands. Catch him locally or drop an email for more info. by Donna Rhodes
