Greg Sheehan:
Legendary musician Greg Sheehan has long been regarded as one of the finest percussionists in Australia, yet ‘percussionist’ doesn’t’ really do justice to the kind of musician he really is. A pioneer of contemporary rhythm in Australia and with his propensity for experimentation & exploration on all sorts of instruments – tuned and un-tuned, man-made and earth-made, he is firmly in the realm of Australia’s great musical innovators.
 News
I have just returned from Europe, having performed various concerts and gigs in England and Ireland, the highlight being a very popular Body Percussion workshop that I conducted at the WOMAD festival in England.
I'm looking forward to performing at Woodford with my new band, Time, with whom I will be launching my debut solo CD, "The Life Of My Time" (currently being pressed!)
 Body percussion & drumming workshops
If you want Greg to come to your town to do workshops, email Greg for more info. More information will be added about Greg's percussion workshops shortly.
 Contact
Email Greg Sheehan for more info.
Bio and performance history click here!
 Music / percussion groups Greg performs with
TIME:
“Time” is a group of rhythm-magicians legendary percussionist, Greg Sheehan, has put together to perform pieces from and promote his new debut CD, “The Life Of My Time”.
“Time” features such long-time rhythm collaborators as Matt Ledgar , Matt Ostilla, Jamie Patugalan , Laura Targett, and of course Greg himself.
The band is a powerhouse of awesome musical landscapes and eclectic rhythm with rich multi-cultural influences and a uniquely Australian flavour.
CIRCLE OF RHYTHM:
Featuring Ben Walsh on kit drums, bansuri & other world percussion, Greg Sheehan on percussion & tambourine, Bobby Singh on Tabla. A trans-global journey through rhythm from the sublime music of India to the street sounds of Sydney! The virtuosity, improvisation and accidental humour of these three musicians keep people sitting on the edge of their seats!
 Current music projects / CD's
The Life Of My Time - is a voyage of awesome musical landscapes and eclectic rhythm, coloured by Greg’s passion for exploring rhythm around the world.
As well as unique rhythms the CD also showcases a battery of unusual instruments, eg; the Hang, a memerising bell-like instrument from Switzerland, Jaws Harps from Vietnam crafted from recycled war materials, Gongs, Bike Horns, Kids toys, Balloons, Kitchen Utensils…This combined with more traditional instruments such as the drum-kit, electric bass, percussively played electric guitar, and Greg’s incomparable tambourine creates an unforgettable experience.
Metrical - Circle of Rhythm CD- Exciting new Cd from Greg Ben and Bobby exploring Rhythms and Sound from this musically adventurous improvisational trio.
ISHQ - Circle of Rhythm Album
Ben Walsh - Bobby Singh - Greg Sheehan An album of imaginative percussion blended with organic sound from the rhythm section of the acclaimed fusion group DHA. Exciting soundscapes woven on traditional Indian, African and Western instruments delight with playful and stimulating patterns. Using natural seed pods, a live strangler fig within the Wanganui forest, and the sound and rhythm of rain, a unique musical partnership is formed with the earth itself. This debut album from Ben, Bobby and Greg showcases their exemplorary talents in performance and composition.
WINIFRED'S WORLD - Childrens CD
Greg Sheehan has released a fantastic childrens CD. Made entirely with percussion, voice and his unique percussive bass style with killer grooves for any age, this album is lots of fun and a great alternative to all the patronising childrens albums out there. Greg narrates a wonderful story and creates musical soundscapes through a collection of kid’s toys and percussion. It comes packaged with a booklet for the kids to read along to.
DRUM NATURE - DVD Film
Ben Walsh - Greg Sheehan
A film by Jesse & James Ricketson - Produced by aworldofmusic.com.au
Greg Sheehan and Ben Walsh have drummed their way around Australia and throughout the globe. For this new DVD they leave their instruments at home (not even taking a pair of drumsticks) and "go bush" together, making music out of anything they find within nature. In homage to the beauty of NSW coast of Australia, these two percussionists explore the sonic and rhythmic possibilities of their homeland in an unique and humourous musical adventure.
Greg and Ben will blow your mind as they create sounds and rhythms from within the depths of a cave, rock pools and boulders, twigs, leaves, logs, the tallest strangler fig in Australia, interspecies jamming, and even a natural bush bass that really has to be seen to be believed.
This DVD reveals the deep connection between rhythm and nature and showcases two of the finest rhythm artists in Australia.
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Gigs & Tours 2008
Up-coming gigs
18th October, solo toys show, Lismore show, Lismore, NSW
25th October, "Meeting Point", with Tommee, 651 Pocket Road, Billinudgel, NSW
2nd November, COR, Spiegeltent, Sydney.
Byron Bay album launch, dates to be announced shortly.
23rd November, Solo show, Mullumbimby Music festival, NSW.
3rd December, COR, Melbourne.
27th dec- 1st jan, with "Time", Woodford Folk Festival.
RRECeRecent Gigs
RECENT GIGS:
WOMAD, UK.
Sydney Opera House.
Available on CD
COMING SOON! Greg's debut solo album!!
Metrical, by Circle of Rhythm, (photo coming soon.)
WINIFRED'S WORLD
Childrens CD by Greg Sheehan
A$30 Australia Post Included
A$37 Overseas Post Included
DRUM NATURE
DVD Film featuring Ben Walsh & Greg Sheehan
DHA
Cleis Pearce, Greg Sheehan, Barry Hill, Sukhi Singh, Ben Walsh & Bobby Singh
SKIN
CD
See Greg live with friends on the Woodford 06/07 DVD available from www.browndog.com.au
also on Gene Peterson Live.
contact Greg to purchase the above.
Stay tuned for more online purchases avaliable soon... |
