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Chris Sebastian
Ida Maree
pinto
Gerry
brett Garsed
Phil Turcio
Rowan Vince
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Chris Sebastian
Singer/songwriter Chris Sebastian has very quickly gained quite a reputation in the professional music circle. At age 19 he has already seen much of the big lights of the professional music industry, having worked with reputable artists such Gary Pinto, Kate Ceberano, Paulini, Suzie O'hern and so many more. Chris is just off the back of a national tour as the support artist for brother Guy Sebastian's acoustic tour. Chris has performed in front of crowds from forty thousand at AFL football games to millions of viewers both live and on television for the Myer Music bowl Carols by candlelight. Chris has also had the opportunity to sing session vocals for chanel 7's new hit kids show "The fairies."
Singer/songwriter Chris Sebastian has very quickly gained quite a reputation in the professional music circle. At age 19 he has already seen much of the big lights of the professional music industry, having worked with reputable artists such Gary Pinto, Kate Ceberano, Paulini, Suzie O'hern and so many more. Chris is just off the back of a national tour as the support artist for brother Guy Sebastian's acoustic tour. Chris has performed in front of crowds from forty thousand at AFL football games to millions of viewers both live and on television for the Myer Music bowl Carols by candlelight. Chris has also had the opportunity to sing session vocals for chanel 7's new hit kids show "The fairies."
Ida Maree
Heralded as “truly Spectacular!” Heralded as one of Melbourne’s finest performers,Ida Maree’s voice has been described as “truly spectacular”(Mr Mark Amato, Musical Director, “Good Morning Australia”
CREDITS INCLUDE
* Good Morning Australia * Good Friday Appeal * In Melbourne Tonight * Hey, Hey It’s Saturday * Radio & television jingles * Session Vocalist (Aust & USA) * EMI Christmas CD * Endless Love “Dance Version – No 1. Australian Dance Charts * Sony Records – “Lessons on Love” Video & CD Feature Vocalist * Personal Soundtrack – Elle McPherson * Reba McIntyre - Multi Grammy Award Winning Artist* The Stylistics – Melbourne Tour * Normie Rowe – Melbourne Tour * Deborah Byrne* Jay Lagaia * Colleen Hewitt * Doug Parkinson * Princess Theatre Daryl Braithwaite Derek Metzger Barbara Dickson (UK Actress & Recording Artist) * Rod Laver Arena – National Anthem(NBL Final Series) * Rod Laver Arena – Youth Alive * Crown Casino * Wrestpoint Casino * Hilton on the Park * Sheraton Towers
Heralded as “truly Spectacular!” Heralded as one of Melbourne’s finest performers,Ida Maree’s voice has been described as “truly spectacular”(Mr Mark Amato, Musical Director, “Good Morning Australia”
CREDITS INCLUDE
* Good Morning Australia * Good Friday Appeal * In Melbourne Tonight * Hey, Hey It’s Saturday * Radio & television jingles * Session Vocalist (Aust & USA) * EMI Christmas CD * Endless Love “Dance Version – No 1. Australian Dance Charts * Sony Records – “Lessons on Love” Video & CD Feature Vocalist * Personal Soundtrack – Elle McPherson * Reba McIntyre - Multi Grammy Award Winning Artist* The Stylistics – Melbourne Tour * Normie Rowe – Melbourne Tour * Deborah Byrne* Jay Lagaia * Colleen Hewitt * Doug Parkinson * Princess Theatre Daryl Braithwaite Derek Metzger Barbara Dickson (UK Actress & Recording Artist) * Rod Laver Arena – National Anthem(NBL Final Series) * Rod Laver Arena – Youth Alive * Crown Casino * Wrestpoint Casino * Hilton on the Park * Sheraton Towers
Gary Pinto
Gary has established an immense catalogue of songs, having collaborated with Justin Stanley, (Nikka Costa), Jamie Jaz, (Rahsaan Patterson), Guy Sebastian, Charlie Midnight and Mark Swersky, (James Brown, Joe Cocker, Hilary Duff), Dave Darling, (Brian Setzer Orchestra) Dan Rothchild, (Tonic), Dwayne (The Unit - India Arie), Brad Pinto and Diesel, Gary has developed a sound that is both credible and commercially appealing.
Gary has also written songs for a number of Australian artists including Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Christine Anu, Jimmy Barnes, Jade Mcrae, and American soul singer Taylor Dane.
Gary has established an immense catalogue of songs, having collaborated with Justin Stanley, (Nikka Costa), Jamie Jaz, (Rahsaan Patterson), Guy Sebastian, Charlie Midnight and Mark Swersky, (James Brown, Joe Cocker, Hilary Duff), Dave Darling, (Brian Setzer Orchestra) Dan Rothchild, (Tonic), Dwayne (The Unit - India Arie), Brad Pinto and Diesel, Gary has developed a sound that is both credible and commercially appealing.
Gary has also written songs for a number of Australian artists including Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Christine Anu, Jimmy Barnes, Jade Mcrae, and American soul singer Taylor Dane.
Gerry Pantazis
“Drums are the domain of Mr Gerry Pantazis”
Few young drummers these days can boast having played with such a host of Australian talent. Gerry Pantazis has played with ex-Hunters & Collectors singer Mark Seymour, Tommy Emmanuel and the legendary Seekers. Gerry Pantazis started drumming 15 years ago and started with lessons from highly regarded teacher Peter Blick. He turned professional in 1989 and 10 years on, has a touring gig with Bachelor Girl. He played on the latest Bachelor Girl CD is a stable member of Tommy Emmanuel's band and is an occasional fill-in on Hey Hey Its Saturday. A drum teacher since 1996, he's toured internationally with the reformed Seekers in the UK and Tommy Emmanuel in the USA. He's also played with Nathan Cavaleri, Christine Sullivan¹s Funk Band, John Forman, Lisa Edwards and Vennetta Fields. He also drummed for the national arena tour of Grease. Roland has been so impressed with his integration of acoustic and electronic percussion that they recently sent him on demo tours of Asia - including Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and The Philippines.
“Drums are the domain of Mr Gerry Pantazis”
Few young drummers these days can boast having played with such a host of Australian talent. Gerry Pantazis has played with ex-Hunters & Collectors singer Mark Seymour, Tommy Emmanuel and the legendary Seekers. Gerry Pantazis started drumming 15 years ago and started with lessons from highly regarded teacher Peter Blick. He turned professional in 1989 and 10 years on, has a touring gig with Bachelor Girl. He played on the latest Bachelor Girl CD is a stable member of Tommy Emmanuel's band and is an occasional fill-in on Hey Hey Its Saturday. A drum teacher since 1996, he's toured internationally with the reformed Seekers in the UK and Tommy Emmanuel in the USA. He's also played with Nathan Cavaleri, Christine Sullivan¹s Funk Band, John Forman, Lisa Edwards and Vennetta Fields. He also drummed for the national arena tour of Grease. Roland has been so impressed with his integration of acoustic and electronic percussion that they recently sent him on demo tours of Asia - including Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and The Philippines.
Brett Garsed
In July of 1985, Brett was featured in Guitar Player magazine's "Spotlight" column, which was devoted to exposing new talent to the rest of the world. This encouraged Brett to give up his job as a licensed plumber and pursue a career as a professional musician, prompting him to send demo tapes to as many record companies and management companies as he could find. "I wasn't looking for a record deal. I just wanted to get into a good band." One of the tapes was heard by Ross Fraser of the Wheatley Organisation, which led to an audition for a short tour by Australian superstar John Farnham. Farnham, at this time still a member of the Little River Band, was planning a solo album and invited Brett to be a part of the project. The resulting album, Whispering Jack, went on to become the biggest selling album in Australian history, followed by sell-out tours of Australia and Europe. Brett's most recent recording projects include the Uncle Moe's Space Ranch album featuring TJ Helmerich, Gary Willis, Dennis Chambers and Scott Kinsey, the Tapestry album which was released under the band name "Mojo" and features Ric Fierabracci on bass and Kofi Baker, son of the legendary Ginger Baker on drums, and most recently his debut solo album Big Sky with Ric returning for bass and production duties and Toss Panos behind the drums.
Brett is now living in Australia again after 14 years in Los Angeles having just completed the record breaking "Last Time" tour with John Farnham which went for an unprecedented 7 months.
In July of 1985, Brett was featured in Guitar Player magazine's "Spotlight" column, which was devoted to exposing new talent to the rest of the world. This encouraged Brett to give up his job as a licensed plumber and pursue a career as a professional musician, prompting him to send demo tapes to as many record companies and management companies as he could find. "I wasn't looking for a record deal. I just wanted to get into a good band." One of the tapes was heard by Ross Fraser of the Wheatley Organisation, which led to an audition for a short tour by Australian superstar John Farnham. Farnham, at this time still a member of the Little River Band, was planning a solo album and invited Brett to be a part of the project. The resulting album, Whispering Jack, went on to become the biggest selling album in Australian history, followed by sell-out tours of Australia and Europe. Brett's most recent recording projects include the Uncle Moe's Space Ranch album featuring TJ Helmerich, Gary Willis, Dennis Chambers and Scott Kinsey, the Tapestry album which was released under the band name "Mojo" and features Ric Fierabracci on bass and Kofi Baker, son of the legendary Ginger Baker on drums, and most recently his debut solo album Big Sky with Ric returning for bass and production duties and Toss Panos behind the drums.
Brett is now living in Australia again after 14 years in Los Angeles having just completed the record breaking "Last Time" tour with John Farnham which went for an unprecedented 7 months.
Phil Turcio
Throughout his career Phil has worked with Australia's most accomplished musicians and has accompanied many Australian and International artists. He has worked for Television Channels 7, 9 and 10, and in the recording field has played for many performers, as well as being Producer and Musical Director for numerous events. He is currently involved in producing two original recording projects : the first one with US bass player, Ric Fierabracci (Chick Corea Electric Band), and US drummer Joel Rosenblatt (Bill Evans Band/Spyro Gyra) with their band 'Hemispheres'. The other is his first solo album featuring US drumming great Will Kennedy (Yellowjackets/Johnathon Butler), and US sax player Gary Meek (Dave Weckl Band), which is to be released in 2006.
Also listen out for Guy Sebastian's new single 'Taller, Stronger, Better', written by Guy Sebastian, Phil Turcio and Gary Pinto, Produced by Phil Turcio, OUT NOW.
Throughout his career Phil has worked with Australia's most accomplished musicians and has accompanied many Australian and International artists. He has worked for Television Channels 7, 9 and 10, and in the recording field has played for many performers, as well as being Producer and Musical Director for numerous events. He is currently involved in producing two original recording projects : the first one with US bass player, Ric Fierabracci (Chick Corea Electric Band), and US drummer Joel Rosenblatt (Bill Evans Band/Spyro Gyra) with their band 'Hemispheres'. The other is his first solo album featuring US drumming great Will Kennedy (Yellowjackets/Johnathon Butler), and US sax player Gary Meek (Dave Weckl Band), which is to be released in 2006.
Also listen out for Guy Sebastian's new single 'Taller, Stronger, Better', written by Guy Sebastian, Phil Turcio and Gary Pinto, Produced by Phil Turcio, OUT NOW.
Rowan Vince
Rowan Vince [B. Mus. (Hons), B. Sc.] is a Melbourne based
freelance pianist, keyboardist and composer. He completed both his degrees at Melbourne University, studying piano with Trevor Barnard, and majoring in piano performance and computer science. Whilst at university he received the outstanding pianist award at the Dandenong Festival of Music & Art for Youth and has since appeared with numerous acts and ensembles including Double Trouble, Q Chamber Ensemble, as soloist with the VYSO, and with various cabaret groups.
Rowan regularly appears as a solo artist and as accompanist for the Essendon Choral Society. His 2005 'Vince in Recital' concert series won the Melbourne Fringe Festival music award. He ran the 2006 Theory and Musicianship course at Melbourne Music Academy and is currently working on a new recital program of Spanish and French repertoire alongside his compositional activities. You can keep up to date with Rowan's musical activities by checking out his website at www.MusicMakePlay.com/rowan or by sending your email address to rowan with 'SUBSCRIBE' in the subject line.
Rowan Vince [B. Mus. (Hons), B. Sc.] is a Melbourne based
freelance pianist, keyboardist and composer. He completed both his degrees at Melbourne University, studying piano with Trevor Barnard, and majoring in piano performance and computer science. Whilst at university he received the outstanding pianist award at the Dandenong Festival of Music & Art for Youth and has since appeared with numerous acts and ensembles including Double Trouble, Q Chamber Ensemble, as soloist with the VYSO, and with various cabaret groups.
Rowan regularly appears as a solo artist and as accompanist for the Essendon Choral Society. His 2005 'Vince in Recital' concert series won the Melbourne Fringe Festival music award. He ran the 2006 Theory and Musicianship course at Melbourne Music Academy and is currently working on a new recital program of Spanish and French repertoire alongside his compositional activities. You can keep up to date with Rowan's musical activities by checking out his website at www.MusicMakePlay.com/rowan or by sending your email address to rowan with 'SUBSCRIBE' in the subject line.
Craig Newman
Craig was the resident bass player for "Hey Hey It's Saturday" giving him the opportunity to back many Internationals including Tom Jones, Jackson Browne, Thelma Houston, Barry Manilow, Martin Taylor, Roger Daltry, Ernie Watts, Trisha Yearwood, Joe Cocker, James Morrison, Keb Mo, Errol Brown, Venetta Fields and Eric Burdon. He can also be seen frequently on "Good Morning Australia" and in the past has appeared in the "New Faces" resident band, ABC's "Jazz is Now" and the 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 Logies and The Main Event featuring Olivia Newton John, John Farnham and Anthony Warlow.
Craig also performs with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and in June this year was invited to play electric bass for the world premier of new works by German composer, Koncheli, conducted by Marcus Stenz. Craig also plays with the Victorian State Orchestra and this year participated in two musicals - "Bye Bye Birdie" and "They're Playing Our Song".
Recording projects include Venice Beach's "Chainsaw Fantasy", Penny Dyer's "Open your eyes you can fly" and "Adieu Miro", fusion bands "Logic" and the "Simon Patterson Trio", and the Myer Christmas albums of 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.
Recent tours include Jerry Lewis, Petula Clark and the British Rock Symphony featuring Eric Burdon, Thelma Houston and Glen Shorrock.
Craig is currently permanent bass player with John Farnham having just completed The Last Time tour Nov 2002 - July 2003.
Craig was the resident bass player for "Hey Hey It's Saturday" giving him the opportunity to back many Internationals including Tom Jones, Jackson Browne, Thelma Houston, Barry Manilow, Martin Taylor, Roger Daltry, Ernie Watts, Trisha Yearwood, Joe Cocker, James Morrison, Keb Mo, Errol Brown, Venetta Fields and Eric Burdon. He can also be seen frequently on "Good Morning Australia" and in the past has appeared in the "New Faces" resident band, ABC's "Jazz is Now" and the 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 Logies and The Main Event featuring Olivia Newton John, John Farnham and Anthony Warlow.
Craig also performs with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and in June this year was invited to play electric bass for the world premier of new works by German composer, Koncheli, conducted by Marcus Stenz. Craig also plays with the Victorian State Orchestra and this year participated in two musicals - "Bye Bye Birdie" and "They're Playing Our Song".
Recording projects include Venice Beach's "Chainsaw Fantasy", Penny Dyer's "Open your eyes you can fly" and "Adieu Miro", fusion bands "Logic" and the "Simon Patterson Trio", and the Myer Christmas albums of 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.
Recent tours include Jerry Lewis, Petula Clark and the British Rock Symphony featuring Eric Burdon, Thelma Houston and Glen Shorrock.
Craig is currently permanent bass player with John Farnham having just completed The Last Time tour Nov 2002 - July 2003.