Alfie Zappacosta

Alfie Zappacosta is undeniably one of Canada’s premier songwriters and performers with chart topping hits and a recording and acting career that has spanned 40 years. He continues to evolve as an artist by “doing it his way”, an effort that has been rewarded with an impressive song catalogue and a discerning loyal fan base.

Having decided on a career in music during his teens, then setting his sights upon being a guitarist, he would go on to become one of Canada’s most promising and accomplished rock stars. While writing for his first original band, Surrender a publisher heard, and was impressed by, his vocal dexterity and song writing proficiency. Things happened pretty quickly after that – (dropping his first name), Zappacosta was embraced as a solo artist with songs like “Start Again”, “Passion”, “When I Fall in Love Again” and “Nothing Can Stand In Your Way” became staples on Canadian adult contemporary radio and Zappacosta became a bona fide rock star.

In 1987, Walt Disney’s Danger Bay would bring Zappacosta an episode written specifically for him titled “Rock Star”. In the same year, he penned and sang “Overload” exclusively for the multi-platinum soundtrack Dirty Dancing and Loverboy would record Zappacosta’s “That’s Where The Money Goes” for their Wildside album. In 1988, he received JUNO Awards for Album of The Year and Most Promising Artist, an American Music Award for Most Popular Album of The Year, and named the Canadian Publishers Music Association’s Best Rock Star.

The release of Innocence Ballet in 1996 would introduce Alfie Zappacosta (taking back his first name) and give centre stage to his true rich vocals, his mastery at romance, his astute take on relationships and his advanced knowledge of music. He was rewarded for his efforts with numerous award nominations in the smooth jazz genre and a performance with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra in 2005. Zappacosta has polished his live concert performances exposing his sophisticated, intimate and intense personality. His performances deliver a blend
of acoustic, jazz and pop music prompting the listener to engage soulfully.

As for the hits that originally brought Zappacosta to the world’s attention, he hasn’t turned his back on any of them. You’ll hear them in his program performed the way they were originally written and meant to be heard. Don’t miss out on this cross-genre legend coming to Hugh’s Room Live~Friday February 13.