Saturday, May 30, 2009

LIVE Guy Sebastian & Steve Cropper Complete Non-COMMvention Concert on NPR Music



Guy Sebastian shows off his extraordinary soulful vocals in concert with Steve Cropper. "Guy is one of the best singers I've ever worked with" says legendary guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper of Booker T & The MG's.

Cropper, co-wrote Otis Redding's soul-classic "Dock of the Bay", and "In the Midnight Hour" among many other Stax/Volt hits.

Also on stage with Guy Sebastian is David Ryan Harris
gifted singer/songwriter/musician and producer who tours with John Mayer as part of his Band.

Listen here: NPR Music Media Player for the complete concert



The set comprises of:
  • "Like It Like That"
  • "All to Myself"
  • "I've Been Loving You Too Long"
  • "Bring Yourself"
  • "Take Me to the River"
More images from the concert
Courtesy of Guy Sebastian from his Facebook


Guy Sebastian, David Ryan Harris and Steve Cropper



Steve Cropper


Guy Sebastian and David Ryan Harris


Guy Sebastian Links:
Official US Website
Official Website
Official Forum
Comprehensive Wikipedia
Facebook
MySpace
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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Guy Sebastian featuring Steve Cropper and David Ryan Harris at World Cafe Live


This show will bring together two musical greats, the incredible voice of "Australian Idol" Guy Sebastian and the legendary Stax axe man Steve Cropper. Their recent collaboration on Sebastian's 3 x platinum The Memphis Album has led to touring together, and the two are coming to World Cafe Live to kick up some soulful R&B.

Guy Sebastian is an Australian singer/songwriter with several top albums and singles under his belt since winning the country's first "Idol" contest in 2003. His joyous and individualistic style has won him over twenty music awards, and his U.S. debut is expected this summer.

Steve Cropper is named one of the "Top 100 Guitarists of All Time" by Rolling Stone, Steve Cropper first picked up a guitar at age 14 and began playing with local musicians in his native Tennessee. Legendary for for his work with Booker T & the MGs, The Blues Brothers, and his songwriting, engineering and producing, he has been inducted into the American Hall of Fame four times (Rock and Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Songwriters and Musicians). Cropper has been credited with writing some of the most enduring soul music of all time.

Join us this Friday 28 May as they perform the music that critics have called creative masterpieces. Listen Live

AND Check out Guy Sebastian on NBC Network - 'Like it Like That' is their Summer Promotional Song






Friday, February 13, 2009

Guy Sebastian interviewed backstage at the Grammys

Randy Jackson interviewed Guy Sebastian saying this boy CAN SING!! this boy is SO MAD TALENTED!! http://www.backstageatthegrammys.com/ scroll down the list.

The interview talked about Guy working with David Ryan Harris and John Mayer and John Mayer's Band on his next 2 albums due for release in the US and Australia in 2009. They also talked about Guy's recent tour with Soul Legends Steve Cropper and the MGs and what a huge success it was!





Saturday, January 31, 2009

Guy Sebastian is 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 will 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 Facebook

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Guy Sebastian - in his element LIVE & BY REQUEST

Guy Sebastian has just recently been putting down tracks for his next album - JOHN MAYER joined him at an LA studio for a jam session and played and sang on four tracks - kudos to John Mayer!

book your tickets here

GUY SEBASTIAN
Live &
BY REQUEST

Guy Sebastian will be performing his own concerts for the first time in twelve months in a couple of not to be missed showcase events. In an exclusive night of performance the audience will get to request Guy and his smoking band to perform tracks off his past albums and select other songs to be posted on his website. Widely recognised as one of the country’s greatest voices, Guy became the first Australian Idol winner in 2003, capturing the hearts of Australians with his uniqueness and incredible vocal talent. His first solo single 'Angels Brought Me Here' debuted at number one and was the highest selling Australian single in ARIA chart history. Guy has now released 4 multi-platinum selling albums and toured the country to sold-out venues.

In full 10 piece mode, Guy and his band will be performing all of his hits from his past four multi platinum albums plus more and fans will get to experience a world exclusive where Guy will perform select tracks from his new album. These promise to be incredible not to be missed shows!!

Guy’s 5th album is due out mid 2009!

GUY SEBASTIAN
Live &
BY REQUEST
(with a special preview of new never before heard songs)

FRI 27 & SAT 28 MAR 09 – PALMS @ CROWN, MELB
&
FRI 3 APRIL 09 – THEATRE ROYAL, SYD


Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Guy Sebastian performing at SUMMER DOWN UNDER Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo!

thank you Terri, Bindi and Bob Irwin for bringing Guy Sebastian to the Sunshine Coast! Guy Sebastian will blow you away with his amazing vocal talents!



and one of the last of the sellout Army concerts happening:

Supporting our amazing Defence Forces! Singer/Songwriter Guy Sebastian is the featured artist in this 2008 national tour - raising cash for the families of deceased veterans Legacy - Caring for the Families of Deceased Veterans. Off the concert playlist... PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC WHITE BOY!!


Special mention to the videographer PINKY!!!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Guy Sebastian wins MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB PERFORMER OF THE YEAR & ORIGINAL MUSIC PERFORMER

at the prestigious 2008 Australian Club Entertainment Awards

LIVE @ The Basement performances are a perfect example of this artist's AWESOME talents

LIVE @ The Basement
Cant Stop a River and Loving You
one of my favourite Club performances!



this is also a special fav from LIVE @ The Basement



Nominees:
MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB PERFORMER/S OF THE YEAR 2008
Sponsored by Lion Nathan Australia & Club Managers' Association Australia
GUY SEBASTIAN
DAVID CAMPBELL
DARREN CARR
LISA CROUCH
STEPHEN FISHER-KING
MARCIA HINES
IL DAGO
PAUL MARTELL
MIKE MATHIESON
MELINDA SCHNEIDERjavascript:void(0)
ADAM SCICLUNA
THE WILLIAMS BROTHERS

Nominees:
ORIGINAL MUSIC PERFORMER 2008
Sponsored by Lahood Corporation Pty Limited
GUY SEBASTIAN
JIMMY BARNES
BRIAN CADD
RICHARD CLAPTON
SHANNON NOLL
DOUG PARKINSON