Guy Sebastian now on Facebook!

Guy will be releasing through Victor/Sony his US Label an album which features the sublime talents of John Mayer who plays guitar and sings on 4 tracks of Guy's self-penned tunes as well as the legendary SOUL guitarist Steve Cropper who plays on all the classic Memphis Soul tracks that make up this unique album. This is Guy's first US release and you can send him words of encouragement and greetings on his new facebook!

here is the link:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guy-Sebastian/119217905499#

Guy Sebastian LIVE & BY REQUEST - I vote for Beautiful Life - this song was set to Michael Phelps Olympic 8 Gold Medal wins!

I also love Unbreakable and Back in the Day... What song would you like to hear at these 'one off' special 2009 concerts on March 27 & 28 Melbourne and April 3 Sydney



Media Article:
Source: UnderCover


Guy Sebastian To Play By Request

by Paul Cashmere - November 17 2008
photo by Ros O'Gorman

Songs performed at Guy Sebastian`s forthcoming shows will be by request.

A selection of potential songs will soon be published at www.guysebastian.com.au and fans will get to vote for what they want to hear.

The shows will be on next year on March 27 & 28 at Palms @ Crown and April 3 at the Theatre Royal in Sydney.

Guy will play the songs live with a 10-piece band.

The shows will also premiere new music from his forthcoming 5th studio album, featuring John Mayer on guitar.

Sebastian has been recording the album in Los Angeles.


also here is a great site that I just discovered: BREATHE excellent source!!

Guy Sebastian joins the Army!

Not the military type you think? Not so - this very versatile entertainer can sing and perform in any genre or style that he is invited to perform in. Guy Sebastian is currently on a national tour with the Australian Army Band in support of our servicemen and women.



After taking to the stage with Olivia Newton-John recently, to perform a duet with Olivia at her fundraiser for a Wellness Centre and Cancer research, the original Australian Idol winner is now lending his talents to a one-off tour to raise cash for Legacy - Caring for the Families of Deceased Veterans.

Legacy is proud to present the Australian Army Band in Concert featuring Australia’s premier performer of blues, roots and soul Guy Sebastian in a spectacular evening of entertainment. Capturing all the colour, pomp and ceremony, backed by an amazing ensemble of over 60 Army musicians and precision ceremonial teams which combine to promise an evening you won’t forget whilst supporting a worthy cause.

Legacy is a unique Australian charity supporting the families of deceased veterans including our recent and current operations around the globe.

Guy performed on Sunrise to promote the Army Band Tour. David Koch and Natalie Barr the Sunrise hosts doubled up as on stage dancers!

Here is the Sunrise Memphis Medley performance - amazing energy and talent!




Here is the Sunrise Climb Every Mountain performance - stunning vocals!

With the endorsement of Australia's Chief of Army:

Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie AO, DSC, CSM

the Australian Army Band lineup is very impressive with over 60 musicians on stage

Conductors:

Major Peter Thomas

Director of Music - Army
Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Pickett, CSM

Sean O'Boyle

The Army Divas
Coporal Simone Dew
Musician Deb Cotton
Musician Angie Currington

here are some of my photos - I went to the Brisbane Concert

You can book here for the remaining dates for the Army Band Concert Tour.

October 26, Newcastle, Civic Theatre

October 28, Canberra, Canberra Theatre

November 7, Melbourne, Hamer Hall

November 13, NSW. The Hills Centre

November 15, Hobart, Wrest Point Casino

November 22, Darwin Entertainment Centre

November 29, Townsville Civic Centre



Thank you to the many Guy Sebastian fans out there who share all their media with the world so that I have an endless supply of media and information about Soul Man Guy Sebastian for my blog!











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Aria Music Awards THE MEMPHIS ALBUM Nomination in 2008 Category: Highest Selling Album of the Year

Aria 2008 Highest Selling Album of the Year Nominees are

DAVID CAMPBELL “The Swing Sessions 2″

DELTA GOODREM “Delta”

GUY SEBASTIAN “The Memphis Album”

THE VERONICAS “Hook Me Up”

TINA ARENA “Songs Of Love And Loss”

Listen here to sample The Memphis Album Track Listing

1. Soul Man
2. Hold on I'm Coming
3. In the Midnight Hour
4. I Can't Stand the Rain
5. Take Me to the River
6. Knock on Wood
7. Respect Yourself
8. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
9. Hard to Handle
10. Let's Stay Together
11. I've Been Loving You Too Long
12. Hallelujah I Love Her So
13. I'd Like to Get to Know You
14. Under the Boardwalk

In honour of Otis Redding's Birthday September 9

Guy Sebastian's tribute to Otis Redding's
I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG!

Is there a Soul Music Revival happening World Wide? I think so!!

Steve Cropper has just launched his Official MySpace page this week to an overwhelming response from his fans and lovers of SOUL music!
Steve Cropper Official MySpace Page


Cropper is generally regarded as the most well known and influential Soul guitarist and because of his ability to adapt to many different styles, in 1996, he was named the greatest living guitar player (second all-time behind Jimi Hendrix) by Britain's Mojo Magazine. When asked what he thought of Cropper, the guitarist at number four, The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards, said "Perfect, man".


I totally adore Steve Cropper for giving back to SOUL MUSIC and for embracing and promoting young SOUL artists like Guy Sebastian who is a freak Soul Man!!

Allmusic Review of THE MEMPHIS ALBUM

Highly recommended: Review of the Memphis Album on Allmusic

'The Memphis Album' is an excellent introduction to Memphis soul for neophytes, and a good introduction to Guy Sebastian for those unfamiliar with his talent or intellectually averse towards any 'Idol' releases. For diehard soul collectors, the backing tracks alone by the MGs and Memphis horns should be enough incentive to pick up the CD; Guy Sebastian's sheer talent will be a nice revelation. Recommended.

You can read the full review on allmusic and listen to the Memphis Album tracks listed.

The Betheo Blue Light collection of the Memphis Tour 2008

these photos were taken by a Guy Sebastian fan and coz I love all things blue - the lighting is just beautiful and so is the subject!!