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The best kept secret in music
Press
"Vinson's vision as a composer is clear, and his guitar parts are well executed. Taste is the name of the game here, where phrasing and melody take center stage..."
Mike Varney's Spotlight
- CMP Entertainment Media
"An uplifting experience made easy and accessible by Vinson's always tasteful guitar sound.'
Robert Silverstein
- Seventh String Press
Discography
"Spheres of Influence" (CD, 2004)
The first full-length solo project from GV, featuring the stand-out tracks "People Get Ready", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "A New Heart", and "Amazing Grace". 2 cuts from SOI ('A New Heart' and 'Spheres') can be heard on the Ernie Ball website (www.ernieball.com). Other tracks have been played on indie stations in the Southeast as well as Europe and Asia.
Available on Apple iTunes and CD Baby (http://cdbaby.com/cd/gvinson)
(www.project150.com)
"George Vinson" (CD single, 2004)
Featuring 2 tracks from SOI, as well as the special bonus cut "I Will Trust In You", a favorite of worship leaders around the Southeast.
(www.project150.com)
COMPILATIONS
"Hope: Musicians Gathering In Holiday Song" (CD, 2004). The brainchild of singer-producer Tony Wachter, this great benefit disc opens with GV's unique instrumental arrangement of a traditional carol called "The Child".
(www.tonywachter.com)
"Songs For Philip" (CD, 2005)
This compilation, designed for distribution to Christian missionaries around the globe, closes with GV's "I Will Trust In You".
(www.songsforphilip.org)
"Hope: Volume 2" (CD, 2005)
The followup to the 2004 disc, this year's version features the GV song "Hope", inspired by events surrounding Hurricane Katrina. (www.tonywachter.com)
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
While he may be one of the best guitarists you've never heard of, George Vinson is changing that with the release of "Spheres of Influence", his first-ever solo CD after 30 years of being an in-demand sideman and session player in his hometown of Birmingham, AL.
Now residing in the Nashville area, George's music has taken him literally around the globe, playing in Italy, Switzerland, Ireland, Japan, and most recently the country of Oman in the Persian Gulf region.
George's influences (Beatles, Pink Floyd, Yes, U2, Coldplay, Kansas, etc) proudly inform his work, from great cover arrangements, to his own songs and instrumentals. In concert, he's joined by some of the best players in the Southeast. The live show also includes great lighting and cool video pieces.
For more info, check out the equally-cool website (www.project150.com) where you can listen to tunes, download desktop wallpaper, and subscribe to "Spheres" the electronic newsletter magazine from George and Project Onefifty.
As if this isn't enough to keep him busy, GV still finds time to burn up the interstate, doing sessions and live gigs around the region.
Did we mention the cool website? www.project150.com
Also check out the CD Baby page...
http://cdbaby.com/cd/gvinson
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