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From a Successful Business Career to the Nonprofit Sector to Making Music
San Francisco-based singer/songwriter follows his heart; Debut album set for Tuesday, November 13, 2007 release

San Francisco, CA - October 1, 2007 - Curt Yagi is used to taking risks. For over 10 years, he had a lucrative career working in various Bay Area companies, but always knew something was missing in his life. Four years ago, Curt accepted the position of Executive Director for San Francisco nonprofit Real Options for City Kids (ROCK), where despite a drastic decrease in salary, he was able to find his true talent and passion of working with at-risk children. Now, in his spare time, Curt has once again extended his self, this time in the realm of music, and is set to release his debut album, "What's Come Over Me", on Tuesday, November 13, 2007.

Almost nine years ago, Curt suffered a severe knee injury that kept him on crutches and at home for several weeks. "As an active person, I was frustrated that I was stuck inside and limited in my mobility", he says. It turns out that this was the catalyst he needed to make a change in his life. Curt adds, "Since I had a lot of time on my hands, I wrote a five-year plan which included transitioning out of the corporate world and finding meaning in my life." Five years later, he began his career at ROCK where he still remains today.

Just two years ago, Curt played music in bands, but always in a background role. "I never really had the confidence to write my own music, let alone sing in front of people", he says. Since then, he once again followed his heart and begin writing and performing his own music. Today, he has all the confidence in the world to perform in front of crowds big and small. Curt says, "It is such a rush to perform in front of people, especially when my music speaks to them." His most recent accomplishment is the completion of his debut album, set to be released on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. It seems that following one's heart can actually work.

Advanced copies of Curt's CD will be available for purchase at his CD release party set for Friday, November 9, 2007 at Jelly's (295 Terry Francois Blvd, Pier 50, San Francisco) from 8pm-1am. Details, including advanced tickets, may be found at www.curtyagi.com.