Chazz Bessette writes, sings, plays piano, guitar and bass, and is the heart and creator of the musical project Silver Ships. Silver Ships, like a lot of music now, is hard to place in one category. Bessette calls his music independent, local rock.

Bessette lives in Austin and has gained much experience both playing in different bands and at different venues. Bessette is inspired by The Beatles, Harry Nilsson, Zeus, and The Band. The influence of these musical favorites clearly comes across in the songs. Silver Ships seems a perfectly appropriate name.

The music of Silver Ships flows smoothly. It is never jarring or disruptive but rather comforting and melodic. Silver Ships is easily listened to while driving or at home. The music of Silver Ships is a simple combination of guitar, bass, piano and drums. With Silver Ships, Bessette has got the combo just right; the music is memorable and leaves you humming for days. Listening to the debut LP “Songs From A Room that Never Moves” is relaxing and enjoyable.

“What I love about Chazz’s music is that it’s timeless and so full of heart, the songs are easily relatable, irresistibly catchy,” Naomi Cherie, a member of Lucy The Poodle productions, said.

Some song lyrics have simple messages about friendship while others move into deeper emotions. The song “I Believe In Love” speaks not just of believing in love but seeing love in the world. There are numerous ways to become familiar with Silver Ships music, such as through Youtube, Facebook, or Twitter. The music video for “I Believe in Love” can really give people a feeling of who Chazz Bessette is.

Watching the video lets people see Bessette’s skill with many instruments and his deep passion for music. Silver Ships will be playing soon at the official CD release party. Everyone will be welcome to come 7:30 p.m. at Holy Mountain, located at 617 East 7th St. The music is all written and recorded by Bessette; however, during live performances, he will be accompanied by Patrick White, Robert Willis on bass, Josh Johnson on keyboard and Jason Morris on guitar.

“He makes great music, he writes it and then they work so well together. Its wonderful to watch,” Suki Moler, a University of Texas graduate who has been to a few shows, said.

Whether Silver Ships is new listening or familiar, this band is definitely worth adding to the playlist.