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LIVE ALBUM AVAILABLE
2nd July 2008


The Live at the Queens Head CD is now available! Recorded late April at Queens Head in North Hobart, the CD showcases George's unique live performance, with some new originals and favourite covers that comprise his set.

Click the button below to buy now with a Credit Card or your PayPal account. Only $10!

 

George in the studio
29th March 2008


Welcome back, everyone!

After a short haitus, George is back in the studio, writing and recording material for an upcoming EP. This EP will cinlude full instrumentation, plus a whole host of interesting and wonderfully strange sounds.

Keep checking this page as updates will be appearing soon (and possibly some samples, if you're lucky and very, very well-behaved!).

 

Upcoming Tour, iTunes
26th May 2007


Plans are currently underway for a Tasmanian tour in Aug / Sep this year. Keep a lookout on the Gigs Page and on MySpace for details.

George's debut album, Something To Think About is now available on iTunes! Click here to view the album.

 

MySpace
27th February 2007


George's MySpace is now up! Check it out at:

www.myspace.com/GeorgeBegbie

Don't forget the CD is available for purchase on the Music page!

George will also be performing at the upcoming Ten Days On The Island festival. Watch this space!

 

UPCOMING SHOWS
1st November 2006


Two exciting shows coming up in the next few weeks:

Live @ The Mayf
Thursday 2nd November
The Mayf, Sandy Bay
8pm - 10pm
Supported by Michelle Von Lare (Canada)

In-store performance @ Aroma Records
Friday 10th November
Aroma Records, Elizabeth St, North Hobart
7pm start

 

Queens Head Debut Gig
In-store performance @ Undertone
25th September 2006


If you weren't able to catch the CD Launch, then write down Saturday 7th October in your diary. George will be hosting a special in-store performance at Undertone (37a Elizabeth St Mall) on this day from 2pm-3pm. He will also be available for CD signings afterwards. Don't miss it!

Mr Begbie will also be featuring in his debut gig at the Queens Head Cafe Bar on Monday 9th October. All are welcome, and entry is free. 7pm - 10pm.

 

Interview on ABC 936 Hobart 1st September 2006


Be sure to listen to ABC 936 AM on Tuesday 5th September to hear George's interview and special live-to-air performance. He will be interviewed at 3pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Don't forget to catch George and his army of piano players at the Lark Distillery on Thursday 24th August, as they host George Begbie & Friends. 7pm- LATE, this is sure to become a fun, regular event. And as always, the Open Mic session towards the later end of the night is always worth sticking around for.

 

Album released! 20th July 2006


You heard right, George's debut album "Something to think about" is finally finished! The album is due out in stores locally towards the end of July.

The long-awaited CD Launch will be held at the Queens Head on Sunday 30th July, 5pm-6pm.

Or you can order your copy online now -- just head to the Music section. There are samples to listen to and enjoy.

 

New Website 7th April 2006


A new year brings a new website!

It's been a while, but it's here. There will soon be a whole bunch of things for you to browse through, including a new Gallery and Live Gigs page. Once the album is underway the online shop will be available as well.

In other news, George is currently recording his debut album, which is slated for release in Winter 2006. The first sngle, "Amy" will be sent to radio in the coming weeks, so be sure to listen out for it. The melodic musings of solo piano & voice, accompanied by some of Hobart's finest musicians are what you can expect from his debut release.

Be sure to check back soon as some songs will be available in the Music sectionfor your listening pleasure.

George's upcoming shows can be viewed in the Live section.