Post by prinia on May 17, 2013 4:45:02 GMT 10
This tour, which includes regional areas, is almost sold out at most venues although I notice some extra seating for some venues has just been released.
ETI_Reviews
Its been a busy few weeks with inspiration after inspiration opportunity! This month’s ETI_Reviews is talking about Guy Sebastian, Richard Branson and the Shorts Festival.
So lets start with the amazing talents of Guy Sebastian. If you have never seen Guy in concert then do yourself a big favour and next time he is in town check him out. Last year I had the privilege of seeing Guy perform for the first time. Now I will admit to you that although I liked his music I wasn’t his biggest fan. However last year he introduced his new album Armageddon to an appreciative Adelaide audience. I bopped through his “Memphis Album” medleys, cried through “Big Bad World”, swooned at “Keeper” and fell in love when he performed “Battlescars”. So of course when the opportunity to go see him again this year came up I jumped! Once again he amazed with his incredible stage presence, engaged the audience and astounded with his soul enriching vocals. Wow, doesn’t come close to a description that is fitting.
His backing band is top quality and some of the best professional musician’s in Australia. Unfortunately they never get the same billing as the lead star but goodness this band is good. The camaraderie on stage is evident and shows the level of connection that they have. Never missing a beat the band played, engaged with the crowd, sang and even danced throughout the show. Pure professional entertainment.
Guy was in top form chatting with the audience and was proud to introduce the new members of his on tour family. Angel Tupai from X-Factor fame joined Carmen Smith on backups and performed a duet of “Armageddon” with Guy – that girl has some serious pipes! Ludovic Louis on trumpet (from Lenny Kravitz) and David Ryan Harris on guitar (from John Mayer) were also welcomed to the Guy family. The quality of musicians that Guy has been able to attract to his band is a testament to how good he really is. Go see him next time or come to the ETI_In Clinic next time Terepai, Adam and Sam are in town – see the pics and vids of the GS Rhythm Section Workshop on Facebook for some inspiration.
http://www.bordermai...d-of-guy/?cs=11
REVIEW: He’s a warm kind of Guy
By DAVID THORPE
May 14, 2013, midnight
HAVING hit the heights of his recent US chart topper, Battle Scars, Guy Sebastian could be forgiven for looking towards the international stage. But not so for Australia’s most successful male artist. He was in full voice at the first of two Wangaratta concerts on Sunday night at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre.
The sold-out concerts were just two of more than 40 performances he will give during his Get Along tour, which takes in metropolitan and regional centres.
Sunday’s show saw his energy and commitment match his vocal talents in songs from his most recent album, Armageddon, as well as favourites from his 10-year career. Angels Brought Me Here, the 2003 hit that launched his recording career following his discovery on Australian Idol, brought the house down.
The crowd was on its feet for Keeper, Like It Like That, Attention, Who’s That Girl and Beg. A sentimental favourite was Big Bad World, a song he wrote after the birth of his son. His versatility came through with a stint on the piano for Get Along and a strum on a dobro guitar for what he claimed was the first performance of Alive.
But it was the acoustic set during the middle of the show that gave Sebastian the opportunity to let the warmth of his character come through. He appeared at ease sitting down for a chat with the audience, interrupting his musical program for stories of his life, family and journey from Australian Idol days. He seemed to relish the chance to engage in a bit of banter from an audience close-at-hand. Sebastian will hit the stage at Albury Entertainment Centre tonight for a sold-out show
ETI_Reviews
Its been a busy few weeks with inspiration after inspiration opportunity! This month’s ETI_Reviews is talking about Guy Sebastian, Richard Branson and the Shorts Festival.
So lets start with the amazing talents of Guy Sebastian. If you have never seen Guy in concert then do yourself a big favour and next time he is in town check him out. Last year I had the privilege of seeing Guy perform for the first time. Now I will admit to you that although I liked his music I wasn’t his biggest fan. However last year he introduced his new album Armageddon to an appreciative Adelaide audience. I bopped through his “Memphis Album” medleys, cried through “Big Bad World”, swooned at “Keeper” and fell in love when he performed “Battlescars”. So of course when the opportunity to go see him again this year came up I jumped! Once again he amazed with his incredible stage presence, engaged the audience and astounded with his soul enriching vocals. Wow, doesn’t come close to a description that is fitting.
His backing band is top quality and some of the best professional musician’s in Australia. Unfortunately they never get the same billing as the lead star but goodness this band is good. The camaraderie on stage is evident and shows the level of connection that they have. Never missing a beat the band played, engaged with the crowd, sang and even danced throughout the show. Pure professional entertainment.
Guy was in top form chatting with the audience and was proud to introduce the new members of his on tour family. Angel Tupai from X-Factor fame joined Carmen Smith on backups and performed a duet of “Armageddon” with Guy – that girl has some serious pipes! Ludovic Louis on trumpet (from Lenny Kravitz) and David Ryan Harris on guitar (from John Mayer) were also welcomed to the Guy family. The quality of musicians that Guy has been able to attract to his band is a testament to how good he really is. Go see him next time or come to the ETI_In Clinic next time Terepai, Adam and Sam are in town – see the pics and vids of the GS Rhythm Section Workshop on Facebook for some inspiration.
http://www.bordermai...d-of-guy/?cs=11
REVIEW: He’s a warm kind of Guy
By DAVID THORPE
May 14, 2013, midnight
HAVING hit the heights of his recent US chart topper, Battle Scars, Guy Sebastian could be forgiven for looking towards the international stage. But not so for Australia’s most successful male artist. He was in full voice at the first of two Wangaratta concerts on Sunday night at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre.
The sold-out concerts were just two of more than 40 performances he will give during his Get Along tour, which takes in metropolitan and regional centres.
Sunday’s show saw his energy and commitment match his vocal talents in songs from his most recent album, Armageddon, as well as favourites from his 10-year career. Angels Brought Me Here, the 2003 hit that launched his recording career following his discovery on Australian Idol, brought the house down.
The crowd was on its feet for Keeper, Like It Like That, Attention, Who’s That Girl and Beg. A sentimental favourite was Big Bad World, a song he wrote after the birth of his son. His versatility came through with a stint on the piano for Get Along and a strum on a dobro guitar for what he claimed was the first performance of Alive.
But it was the acoustic set during the middle of the show that gave Sebastian the opportunity to let the warmth of his character come through. He appeared at ease sitting down for a chat with the audience, interrupting his musical program for stories of his life, family and journey from Australian Idol days. He seemed to relish the chance to engage in a bit of banter from an audience close-at-hand. Sebastian will hit the stage at Albury Entertainment Centre tonight for a sold-out show
