Sean Webster Band

Sean Webster Band - Long Time Coming - 2004

“Sean is a new legend in the making. He has rich powerful vocals and searing guitar licks. Like so many, he has been working hard for years but these are Sean Webster’s years, and he is in his ascendancy.”- Organisers of the Great British R&B Festival, Colne, 2005

“The one to watch.” - Tony Edser, editor of ‘Where’s Eric!’, the official Eric Clapton magazine

Sean Webster is the frontman guitar vocalist for the 3 piece band with a fast-growing reputation on the British Blues and rock scene. Founded in June of 2003, theirs is a sound that comprises a sharp sense of song writing and a strong feel for the contemporary blues rock of the current era. The band is the brainchild of Sean Webster, whose performing career began at the age of fourteen in Nottingham, when, as part of his school band, he played various functions and charity gigs in the city. Later, Sean was part of the band "Journeymen" and performed commercial blues / rock covers around the country for four years, before forming the band "Stateside" at the end of the nineties and continuing to gig constantly. Eventually frustrated simply by playing cover versions, Sean was inspired to start writing his own material - a move which led to the current line-up of musicians. 2004 was a big year for Sean, as he released the debut album "Long Time Coming". This put the band in the public eye for the first time, and showcased Sean’'s fine guitar playing, which combines the influences of Albert Collins, Eric Clapton, Dave Gilmour and Joe Satriani. His vocal style has drawn comparisons with Joe Cocker, Bryan Adams and Jonny Lang. Britain’'s leading blues magazine "Blues Matters!" has described the debut album as "A real gem", concluding that Sean was: "... set for big stages with superb guitar work... They'll soon be bursting out of the Nottingham area now Sean has got his writing shoes on." Indeed, the brand new, Webster-penned track, "Hero", is included on a Blues Matters! compilation disc. 2005 has seen the band perform many live dates around the U.K. including the main stage at Burnley Festival. Having already made an impressive appearance in the Crown Hotel at the prestigious Great British R&B Festival in Colne in August 2004, 2005 will see the band close the afternoon session on the International Stage at the same Festival, this showing their marked improvement over the last year. Sean Webster and his band are set to build on their successful first year and take the UK scene by storm. Check their new album - "If Only" (Blues Matters - BMR CD 20051) - the great songs collection. This album is recorded by: Sean Webster (guitars and vox), Mark Evans (guitars), Tom Latham (bass) and KJ Rollins (drums). © by Dragutin Matosevic. All rights reserved (2004 - 2011). http://www.barikada.com/rock_biografije/2006-09_18_sean_webster.php

"Long Time Coming" is an outstanding album, and it's a shame that this guy's talent is not more widely recognized in his native country. Britain’s leading blues magazine “Blues Matters!” described "Long Time Coming" as “A real gem”, concluding that Sean was "set for big stages with superb guitar work…. They'll soon be bursting out of the Nottingham area now Sean has got his writing shoes on.” The album is HR by A.O.O.F.C. His back up band is terrific, and Sean himself is a top class guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. These are the artists who need promotion. There is so much dross out there that albums like this need to be heard by a wider audience. Buy Sean's "If Only" album (info @ http://overdoseoffingalcocoa.blogspot.com/2010/10/sean-webster.html), and give this guy a deserved break. Read http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/fizgig-tom/sean-webster.htm Has anybody any info on Seans 2007 "Live and in Session” album. It's not easy finding this guy's albums. Somebody contact Simon Cowell, quick! On second thoughts, don't bother. The guy only understands "real" music! (lol)! Maybe Louis Walsh? Don't forget he introduced the mega-talented Jedward to the world! Listen to some of Sean's music @ http://www.seanwebster.co.uk/player/ [All tracks @ 256 Kbps: File size = 107 Mb]

TRACKS

1. Story Of My Life 4:17
2. What Was His Name 6:15
3. Just Walk Away 5:07
4. I'll Be Gone 3:56
5. You & Me 6:42
6. Girl's Too Good 5:20
7. Keep The Line 4:01
8. In Another Life 7:34
9. Long Time Coming 5:11
10. Part of the Deal 5:12
11. Back to Blues [Bonus] 4:51

All songs composed by Sean Webster

BAND [Not definitive]

Sean Webster - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Tom Latham - Bass
Mick Frogson - Rhythm Guitar
Billy Fleming - Drums

SEAN WEBSTER BIO

Sean was introduced to music at a very early age when his parents would sit up listening to old Soul and Motown records. He received his first record player at the age of 6. From that moment Sean has tried to listen to as much varied music as possible. At the age of 14, as a Christmas present Sean was bought his first electric guitar, an Arctic white Korean Squire Stratocaster. It was not long before Sean had mastered a few chords and with some friends at school, put a band together. This band had a quite a few line up changes but within 18 months of starting to play, Sean performed his first show in a local pub. About 6 months after this gig, when Sean was around 16 he joined the “Journeymen” as the lead singer. It was with this band that Sean had the chance to find his vocal identity covering the likes of Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker and Bryan Adams. All of whom Sean has been compared to in recent years.In 2000 feeling the call of the blues Sean formed, a 4 piece blues outfit “Stateside” that featured himself on guitar and vocals, Tristen Poole on drums, Mick Frogson and second guitar and Nigel Roberts on Bass. 2003 saw a change of line up as well as the band name, Stateside was dropped in favour of The Sean Webster Band and new players were brought in as the band went full time. Billy Flemming (ex Hawkwind, Paul Samson, Egypt) Replaced Tristan Poole, Mark “the Saint” Evans (Amor) took on second guitar duties and finally Tom Latham formally of “The Melt” assumed the role of bass player. The band has gone though various line-up changes since 2003 and has, since late 2005 become a 3 piece band. Sean has also renamed the act after himself. As the band has been prone to line up changes in the past Sean felt this was the best way to The line up still consists of Sean on guitar and vocals. Tom Latham on Bass, and now features Dave Raeburn (Ex Hoax, Nimmo Bros, Gwyn Ashton) on drums. Sean Says “I am pleased with the growth and progress the band has made over the years including, European and USA tours. Headline slots at some of the most prestigious UK Blues Festivals, Live recording sessions on Radio 2 and three albums to date. The current line up is the best its ever been and I look forward to whatever the future holds.” © Sean Webster 2008 http://www.seanwebster.co.uk/biog/sean.php

BAND BIO

Sean Webster is the inspiring guitar vocalist for the 3 piece band with a great reputation on the British Blues and rock scene. The band formed in 2003 as a natural progression from Sean's previous band Stateside. Stateside had spent a few years treading the pub paths and building a reputation, but as the end of 2002 neared, Sean felt it was time for a change. He renamed the band under his own name and drafted in new players. They then spent 2003 adding to the success of Stateside. 2004 was a big year for Sean, as he released the debut album “Long Time Coming”. This put the band in the public eye for the first time, and showcased Sean's fine guitar playing, which combines a great number of influences including Albert Collins, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Gary Moore and SRV to name a few. His vocal style is of a rich, sexy tone with a low end rumble drawing comparisons with Joe Cocker, Bryan Adams and Jonny Lang. Britain’s leading blues magazine “Blues Matters!” has described the debut album as “A real gem”, concluding that Sean was:“…. set for big stages with superb guitar work…. They'll soon be bursting out of the Nottingham area now Sean has got his writing shoes on.”2005 saw the band perform many live dates around the U.K. including main stage performances at, Burnley Festival, Maryport Festival the prestigious Great British R&B Festival in Colne in August with organisers quoting, “Sean is a new legend in the making. He has rich powerful vocals and searing guitar licks. Like so many, he has been working hard for years but these are Sean Webster’s years, and he is in his ascendancy.”Sean's second cd release entitled, “If Only” pushed the boundaries of the blues music, with Sean reaching out to a wider and (often) younger audience. “If Only” came to the attention of Tony Edser, editor of “Where's Eric!” the official Eric Clapton magazine who decided to feature Sean as The “One to watch”. Having personally placed a copy of the cd in Eric's hands, it is hoped been that Sean may be inline for supporting Eric in his next major tour. An extract reads, “This is an original collection of blues based songs, skilfully played, nicely produced and with some beautifully melodic guitar work. If Eric is stuck for a decent support act for his forth coming Euro tour, he need look no more.” Sean has recently recorded a live session for the Paul Jones show on radio 2 which was aired in September 2006, enabling some 500,000 people to hear Sean’s music. He regularly has his music played on radio stations around the world, including Bosnia, Canada, Spain, France, Germany and the USA.As well as performing various dates throughout the U.K. he has successfully completed a small 5 week USA tour in June 2007 where he performed a string of dates in Chicago, Hibbing, Chisholm, Minnesota, Houston, Galveston, and Austin Texas. He also performed live on National Tv network FoxTv for the early morning show.In 2007 Sean also released his third album, a double epic entitled “Live and in Session” which showcase' the band recorded live at the Robin 2 in Wolverhampton with a contrasting second cd containing acoustic tracks. Sean hopes to continue his growth in the music industry and bring his music to new ears, both young and old. Sean has something for everyone, make sure you catch him at the earliest opportunity. © Sean Webster 2008 http://www.seanwebster.co.uk/biog/