Scott Sivakoff

About Scott

Scott w/ Guitar

From central Maryland comes a singer-songwriter with a flare for folk rock. Since the mid-1990's, Scott has performed in concerts throughout the U.S. and internationally, both as a solo act and with fellow musicians.

Scott's shows feature both his original songs and traditional folk and rock standards, highlighting artists such as Simon & Garfunkel, Jim Croce and The Beatles. Heavily influenced by the music of the late Harry Chapin, Scott's original music is also inspired by artists such as John McCutcheon, Gordon Lightfoot and Steve Goodman.

Weekly Chapin Livestreams

Harry ChapinEvery Sunday at 8 PM U.S. Eastern, Scott broadcasts a two-hour live stream featuring the music of Harry Chapin.

The live stream can be found on the "Stranger With The Melodies" Facebook group.

The "Stranger With The Melodies" Facebook group is a closed group. To join, search Facebook for the Group and submit a request to join.

Once you are a member of the group, to get to the live stream, log onto Facebook at 8 PM U.S. Eastern time, navigate to the Group page and look for the live stream in progress. Click/tap on it, turn up your speakers and enjoy!

The livestream is free, but voluntary donations for various non-profit organizations are collected and much appreciated.


Performances

Due to COVID, live performances are temporarily on hold. As the situation evolves, please check back here for updates.


Photos

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Contact

For Booking or other information, please contact: scott.sivakoff@gmail.com

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Musical Projects

Rise Up Now

Rise Up Now Scott's third release, Rise Up Now, features ten original songs along with one cover song. Rise Up Now is a commentary on various social, environmental, political and health issues facing the world today.

Rise Up Now is available at Apple Music and other digital purchasing and streaming services. A limited number of CDs will also be available via Amazon and other online services.

Lyrics (click to read lyric for each song):

  1. We Will Keep
  2. Elephant In The Room
  3. I Can Hear My Country Crying
  4. The Birds Took Over The Boardwalk
  5. The Game
  6. (I Grew Up) On The Jersey Shore
  7. The Comic
  8. WYSIWYG
  9. Wish
  10. Dust
  11. Rise Up Now

Are You Listening To Me?

Are You Listening To Me? Scott's second release, Are You Listening To Me?, features eleven original songs along with two cover songs. Are You Listening To Me? focuses on the importance of strong family ties as well as the common desires to make a difference and have an influence on the world.

Are You Listening To Me? is available at Apple Music and other digital purchasing and streaming services.

Lyrics (click to read lyric for each song):

  1. Just Another Guy With A Guitar
  2. Dingy Hotel
  3. Eyesore Over 86th Street
  4. Rusty Rails
  5. Just Stuff
  6. The One That I Found
  7. Make A Choice
  8. Lily's Birthday Song
  9. Lily's Lullaby
  10. Top Of The World
  11. Sniper
  12. Twilight
Bonus Tracks:
  1. Lily's Birthday Song (with Lily's vocal)
  2. The Water Is Wide

Different Directions

Different Directions Scott's debut release, Different Directions, features twelve original songs.

From the challenges of moving into another life phase in title track, Different Directions, to the frustrations of dealing with work-related issues in I Want It Back and The Last Straw, to the strange kind of satisfying loneliness in Silence Has A Music Of Its Own, Scott's songs capture common experiences that are easily relatable.

Different Directions is available at Apple Music and other digital purchasing and streaming services.

Lyrics (click to read lyric for each song):

  1. Too Few Hellos, Too Many Goodbyes
  2. Different Directions
  3. The Last Straw
  4. I Want It Back
  5. Silent Scream
  6. 1000 Miles Away
  7. Marcie's Song
  8. Lazy Day
  9. Hey Girl
  10. The Wrong Side Of The Tracks
  11. Try As I Do
  12. Silence Has A Music Of Its Own

Ovens Park Scott's Chapin Music tribute shows feature the music of Harry Chapin. In the spirit of Harry's legacy, the shows are always benefits to social causes.

The content of the shows range from Harry's well known hits (Cat's In The Cradle, Taxi, 30,000 Pounds Of Bananas, etc.) to some more obscure songs of Harry's. Scott also has been known to perform one or two of Harry's unreleased songs at various performances.

Scott has performed with some of the original members of Harry's band (Ron Palmer, Big John Wallace, Howard Fields, Steve Chapin and Tom Chapin). When possible, Scott performs at Ovens Park in Nova Scotia, Canada at the Chapin Family Weekend. The park is owned and operated by Angel and Steve Chapin.

Singular Confusion Logo Singular Confusion is a Baltimore based band featuring a wide variety of classic rock covers stemming from the 1960's through present day. Formed in 2014, the 5-piece band has become a fan favorite at various summer venues, while bringing the fun and keeping it rockin' all night long!

Comprised of Jerry Prince (keyboards and vocals); David Prince (bass guitar and vocals); Mark Prince (drums and vocals); Karl Minacapelli (lead guitar) and Scott Sivakoff (guitar and vocals), Singular Confusion brings over 100 combined years of musical experience (but please don't try to make them feel old).

Their catalogue ranges from Eric Clapton, The Beatles, and Redbone all the way to Spin Doctors. If the venue has strong summer vibes, they will also bring the Jimmy Buffet and Zach Brown Band covers to match the margaritas!

L.U.N.C.H. group L.U.N.C.H. stands for Local United Network to Combat Hunger. In 1999, Scott met Bill Pere (founder of L.U.N.C.H.) and his wife Kay Pere at the Chapin Family Weekend at Ovens Park in Nova Scotia, Canada. Since they share an interest in playing Chapin music and also lived close to one another, Bill asked Scott to join L.U.N.C.H., playing bass guitar with them. Scott's been an active member of L.U.N.C.H. since then, playing numerous concerts to benefit local social services.

Though he now lives further away, Scott has maintained his friendship with the Peres and has remained involved with L.U.N.C.H., playing in the larger productions that they put on.

More information about L.U.N.C.H. can be found at http://www.lunchensemble.com


Cover of "So They Sail (Seasons and The Sky)" by Harry Chapin


Cover of "Mr. Tanner" by Harry Chapin with Big John Wallace, Steve Chapin, Susan Shaw and Dave Underwood at Ovens Park, Nova Scotia - August 2000


Music Matters Showcase - Columbia Lakefront - Columbia, MD - Part 1


Music Matters Showcase - Columbia Lakefront - Columbia, MD - Part 2


Music Matters Showcase - Columbia Lakefront - Columbia, MD - Part 3


Music Matters Showcase - Columbia Lakefront - Columbia, MD - Part 4


Music Matters Showcase - Columbia Lakefront - Columbia, MD - Part 5