Simon Plays Guitar

Performance
I am professional guitarist, vocalist and songwriter based in Sydney who has been performing for the past 10 years. Studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music where I completed a B.Mus is Jazz Guitar Performance.
I recently toured as guitarist and backing vocalist with Missy Higgins on her national tour and performed at Live Earth in Sydney, TV performances on ROVE and Sunrise, and streaming performances for The Basement Live (Bigpond) and Live at The Chapel (Vodafone).
I am singer/co-writer and guitarist for Sydney band The Falls who are currently recording their debut album after receiving rave reviews for their debut EP "Long time Coming". Performed with artists such as Abby Dobson, Steve Balbi, Melanie Horsnell, Karl Broadie, Bernie Hayes, The Backsliders.
I am currently playing guitar for Wes Carr. You can see the video clip for the new single by clicking HERE and also our first live performance on Channel 7's Sunrise by clicking HERE .
I am also playing for NZ artist Gin Wigmore who is set to release her debut album through Island Records in Sep 09. Recently recorded some Bonus Tracks for her upcoming release with producer Paul McKercher.
Check out Gerard Masters new EP (in top friends). I played on the EP and will be performing live with the band.
I am also currently playing guitar for Stephanie Cherote, who just won MusicoZ singer/songwriter of the year.
I have also performed as part of various jazz ensembles, cover/function acts (One Hit Wonders, Jelly Bean Jam, Explosive Hits, Pearl Jam Show), world music bands (Afro Moses, Gervais Koffi) and original acts (The Velvet Fog, Angry Anderson of Rose Tattoo, Tourist, Amanda Thomas, Lynne).
Have also appeared as vocalist/guitarist for Channel 9's Footy Show as well as backing Vocalist on Australian Idol in 2008.
Teaching
I have a B.Mus from the Sydney conservatorium of music and have been teaching students of all ages for the last 10 years. I currently teach within school and also privately.
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