Nick Roes releases 'geriatric rap'

Posted 2/28/18

BARRYVILLE, NY — Barryville resident Nick Roes, who has released several full-length CDs and a number of singles over the past few years, has now put out another described in a press release …

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Nick Roes releases 'geriatric rap'

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BARRYVILLE, NY — Barryville resident Nick Roes, who has released several full-length CDs and a number of singles over the past few years, has now put out another described in a press release that starts, “Geriatric rap music? He may be the only rapper old enough to be on Social Security, but that doesn’t bother Nick Roes.” Roes is the director of the Artists’ Market Community Center in Shohola, PA. His latest release, “Don’t Take Your Gun To Town” is a remake of an old Johnny Cash tune, reworked to be about an urban youth instead of a cowboy, and sung in a rap style.

“I like the term ‘hillbillly rap’ better than ‘geriatric’,” Nick says. “It’s a blend of country and hip-hop, and early signs are that I’m not the only one who likes it.” He admits that starting a recording career at the age of 63 is unusual, but says he’s having so much fun that he just can’t help himself.

“And please don’t buy the CD,” he says. “People my age are the only ones left on the planet that don’t know how to get their music for free. Just go to Spotify or YouTube or the other free streaming services.” For more information visit nickroes.com.

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