It has been a busy few years for this Tasmanian raised singer/songwriter who now resides in Melbourne. Simon has been playing many venues around Australia such as Manchester Lane, The Espy, Brunswick Hotel, The Empress Hotel, Ruby's Lounge,The Wesley Anne Hotel, Idgaff Bar, The Spot, National Hotel, Rochester Castle, Za'Ba Cafe, Exchange Hotel, Cornish Arms, The Barwon Club, Barley Corn Hotel, The Govenor Of Hindmarsh, The Rhino Room, Batman Fawkner Hotel, The Republic Bar, Sol's Deck Bar, The Cat 'n' Fiddle Hotel and many more.
The end of 2004 saw the release of his powerful 4 track debut EP ‘Shopping Mall’, which recently has become popular in the UK. The song 'Shopping Mall' was included on the compilation CD ‘Stay in the Box, Vol 2’ released through the independant record label Matchbox Recordings in London. The end of 2007 saw the released of his debut album 'Sofa So Good', which includes the song ‘If I Was There Tonight’ which also has been recently included on the compilation CD ‘Acoustika , Vol 10’ through independant record label 272 Records in Hollywood USA.
Embarking on a national tour's to promote his CD's, Simon has given his audience's something to rave about and has proved that watching him perform live can make you laugh and cry. The EP 'Shopping Mall' and album ‘Sofa So Good’ are for sale in music stores and available on itunes. Simon has also recently released a video clip for the powerful single ‘Better Place To Hide’ off the 'Sofa So Good' album, which you will find on youtube and soon on Rage. Simon is in the stages of recording his next album with producer, singer songwriter Monique Brumby in Melbourne and will continue to play live gigs and enjoy the ride!
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