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Simon Astley

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About Me

Singer/Songwriter Simon Astley's piano driven songs with narrative lyrics may owe a debt to modern ivory tinklers like Ben Folds, The Whitlams and Elton John, but they are also startlingly original.His melodies are memorable and lyrics born with personality, showcase Simon's passion towards expressing feelings and touching other people through his songs.

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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Member Since: 11/13/2006
Band Website: simonastley.com
Band Members: The Hidden Agenda: Jed Pickett - Guitars, Paul (Slats) Slattery - Bass, Nick Cheek - Drums
Influences: Ben folds, the Whitlams, Monique Brumby, Silverchair, Missy Higgns, Natalie Imbruglia, Jet, Live, Powderfinger, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Epicure, Elton John, Crowded House, Thirsty Merc, Matchbox Twenty and Rob Thomas, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Carol King, Cat Stevens
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Film Clip ’Better Place To Hide’ on RAGE

Hey Guys,     'Better Place To Hide' Film clip was played recently on RAGE 18th July 2008. If you would like to see it then check Friday's on the RAGE Website at:  www.abc.net.au/r...
Posted by Simon Astley on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:37:00 PST

Album ’Sofa So Good’ is now on itunes worldwide

Hey Folks,  Just to let you know that my Album 'Sofa So Good' is now on itunes worldwide, so if you want to grab a copy of the album or a song of mine then type in my name in the search icon...
Posted by Simon Astley on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:34:00 PST

ABC Live in Studio

Yet another great day playing live in ABC Studio's in Hobart. I got so ahead of myself that I started playing my first song and realised that I wasnt yet on air and that Tim Cox was still doing his sp...
Posted by Simon Astley on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:57:00 PST

’If I Was There Tonight’ included on ’Acoustika, Vol 10’

Gday All,    Thanks again for all the support and for nice messages. Have just been lucky enough to be approached by record company called 272 Records in Hollywood, USA  to include the ...
Posted by Simon Astley on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:47:00 PST

Film Clip for single Better place to hide

Filming is going to be in Progress in about a month or so for a Film Clip for the song 'Better Place To Hide' which is going to be one of the singles off the new Album release called 'S...
Posted by Simon Astley on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:59:00 PST

’Shopping Mall’ on Stay in the Box Compilation out on Nov 26th

Hey Folks,    The date has finally been decided for the release of the Matchbox Recordings UK compilation CD 'Stay in the Box, Vol 2'. 'Shopping Mall'  is one of the songs included...
Posted by Simon Astley on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 08:39:00 PST

What country, City, Town should I go to play a gig?

What country, city,town should I go to play a gig? Give me some answers!
Posted by Simon Astley on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:11:00 PST

Shopping Mall on a Worlwide Compilation CD

NEWS NEWS NEWS!!!! Simon has just signed with Matchbox Records in the UK to put the song 'Shopping Mall' on a Compilation CD called 'Stay in the box Volume 2' out in October Worldwide. This means...
Posted by Simon Astley on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:51:00 PST

Whats to come...

Hello All, Has been a busy month. Thanks to all who came to the gigs at the 4 venues in April, all went well. Album is now finished and waiting on release date and venue for album launch. We also hav...
Posted by Simon Astley on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:50:00 PST

Xmas 2006

G'day all,   Wishing you  very Mery Xmas for 2006 and  Happy New Year. Going to be a big year in 2007...Hoping to have a CD out very soon. Have finally got all my xmas shopping done and...
Posted by Simon Astley on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:07:00 PST