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Sharon
Benjamin Update – December 2007
Post Mildura Festival
Mildura 07 was once again, FANTASTIC!
With Mark doing the sound every night at the Red
Cliffs Club for the duration of the Festival,
and Sharon doing spots throughout the Mildura
Area, the two only got to perform together at
a few venues. But a huge Thumbs up to the great
backing bands this year!!!
Congrats and thanks once again to organisers,
and to the Country Music Fans who supported those
wonderful Indie Artists!
Post Broken Hill Festival
After a quick trip home from Mildura to unload
PA gear, and to do a gig, Shaz & Maz headed
off to Broken Hill Country Music Festival. The
pair haven’t made the Broken Hill journey
for a number of years – in fact, the last
time they made the trek, Sharon wrote one of her
previous hit singles ‘Ghost Train’.
Once again the backing bands were fab, and the
pair had an excellent time. Shaz even got some
great pics of the ‘Indian Pacific’
as it took on passengers before heading off to
“Span The Land”.
Morning Melodies
Sharon is really enjoying the Morning Melodies
Shows she has been doing around the countryside.
The show is 2 hrs, and covers music from the 1970’s
as far back as the 1900’s. It’s proving
wonderfully popular and Sharon has even gained
a couple of residency performances for the program,
and the supporters are really loving hearing those
great old songs again. Check out Sharon’s
Gig Guide to see where you can catch one of these
‘Nostalgic Musical Journeys’.
Covers Album
It is well known that Sharon is a talented and
award winning song writer. So why is she recording
a cover song album???
I’m glad you asked. Sharon has been earning
her living as a Professional Entertainer performing
the Club circuit since she was 18 years old. So
as you can imagine, her cover song repertoire
is extensive and very broad. Fans at these live
shows have been asking Sharon for many years –
we’ve got your originals CD, when can we
buy an album of those old songs you sing?
Well, Sharon and Mark have been busy in their
Redbak Studios recording a collection of great
old Country Tracks, and it’s hoped that
the CD should be completed by Tamworth CM Festival
in Jan08.
Originals Album
Sharon has also been flat out over the past 18
months with her songwriting. She has been working
on a new album as a follow-up to her ‘Perfect
Little World’ album, and the recording side
to the project is almost completed. The album
won’t be released til mid 08, but a single
will be lifted around March – So keep an
ear out.
Tamworth 08
Here we go again – yet another excellent
Country Music FIX!! Can’t wait.
Sharon and Mark will once again be on deck in
the Tamworth City Plaza – out the front
of K-Mart – so don’t forget to pop
in and say Hi!! The program for the plaza this
year is one of the best in town!!
Check out Sharon’s Gig Guide to see where
you can catch her during the Festival.
Happy Xmas & Merry New Year to yas all, and
see you in 2008!!!
Sharon
Benjamin Update – August 2007
New Single – Why He Rolls –
OUT NOW!!! – NFS 115
Attention DJ’s - Please contact
Sharon If you don’t have a copy of ‘Why
He Rolls’ for airplay!
Hot on the heels of the news that Sharon’s
hit single “Jack Of Diamonds” has
entered the European charts, comes the sublime
“Why He Rolls”. Yet another of Sharon’s
original songs from her ‘Perfect Little
World’ album, this song received an honourable
mention in the 2006 Unisong Contest.
If JOD was a perfect piece of “old school”
country, then Why He Rolls makes a fine claim
to the future of country music in Australia. Musically
it pays homage while quietly pushing the boundaries
with tasty key shifts & harmonies that dip
and roll in luscious waves, and a driving beat
that’ll get anyone off their chair. Lyrically,
it’ll speak volumes to anybody who’s
missed the kids growing up, or spent many long
cold nights sleeping alone in order to get the
bills paid. But then, that’s Why He Rolls.
Don’t forget to check our Sharon’s
website at www.sharonbenjamin.com.au
You can now buy Sharon’s albums direct from
her website.
U.K. Songwriting Competition –
Excellent Result For Sharon!!
Sharon received a dream result this week when
notified by the UK Songwriting Competition. Sharon
entered three songs into the comp, and all three
songs were finalists.
Her recent single ‘Jack Of Diamonds’
got to the Finals with score of 8. ‘A Little
Piece Of Me’, which was recently recorded
by Aussie legend Reg Poole received a score of
7 (Semi Finalist)
‘He Rides Alone’ which will be out
on Craig Giles soon to be released album gained
a score of 6 (Semi Finalist) http://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk
The judges' scores are out of ten. Only the winning
song in each category received the maximum score
of ten and all runners up automatically received
a score of nine. Songs with scores of 6 and above
passed into the semi finals while scores of five
and below did not make it past the semi finals
selection panel. All finalists (8 or 9) are considered
for winner and runner up positions. A score of
seven indicates that your song was very carefully
considered for the finals but did not make it
and it remained in the semi finals.
Country Dance Night – Queanbeyan
Sharon & Mark recently performed in Queanbeyan
and “Country Rocked the joint” with
a full on 4hour Country Music dance. The club
was thrilled with the support with a packed out
result for the night, and there wasn’t a
rock and roll song in site. It was Pure country
all night with everything from Sharon’s
original songs to Haggard and Cash, Gretchen Wilson,
Garth, Lefty Frizzell, Dixie Chicks, and even
Billy Ray Cyrus reared his Achy Breaky Head! Thanks
so much Queanbeyan – you have been COUNTRIFIED!!!
Leanda O’Brien – To Record
2 of Sharon’s Songs!
Fans will soon be treated to a new dose of the
wonderful Leanda O’Brien. Leanda is returning
to the recording studio for a new project and
has chosen to include two of Sharon’s original
songs. After a conversation at Mildura CM Festival,
Sharon wrote a song specifically for Leanda, which
she was drawn to right away. When the demo was
sent, another story song caught Leanda’s
ear and it has also been included. The project
is currently being recorded, and is due out soon.
Smithfield RSL Club – Sharon as
special guest
Sharon has been invited to perform as a special
guest at the Smithfield RSL on Saturday 22nd September
2007. Sharon & Mark will do a 40 minute set
on the night. Lee Forster’s Band will also
be appearing. - http://www.smithfieldrsl.com.au
Mildura & Broken Hill
Sharon And Mark will be heading to Mildura shortly
for their annual dose of the biggest and best
Independent CM Festival in the world!
Mark will again be doing to sound at the Red Cliffs
Club, while Sharon will be appearing around the
Festival at various venues. Her appearances are
listed on the gigs page.
After a quick trip home, the pair will be heading
to Broken Hill CM Festival for another 4 day Country
Fix.
Sharon's Myspace
Address
http://www.myspace.com/sharonbenjamin
Sharon
Benjamin Update – June 2007
Jack Of Diamonds – Flying in the
European ECMA Airplay Chart - Currently at #25
Sharon’s hit single ‘Jack Of Diamonds’
has just made it into the European CMA charts.
The song has been gaining momentum on the overseas
airwaves since it hit Number 1 in the most played
charts in The Netherlands earlier this year, and
this week was the Number 1 most played song in
Ireland, No 5 in Germany, and No4 in Czech Republic.
The song sits at 13 in the top 50 most played
songs in Europe over the past week. The chart
can be viewed here at http://www.europeancma.com/chart.htm
On the Australian front, ‘Jack’ reached
number 12 on the Top30 Country Tracks (and is
now at 24). The song is in the top 10 on the Mildura
Hot Fm Chart, currently at Number 9.
Spick-Wiz Fundraising Evening
Sharon was recently part of the panel for a local
fundraising event in Leeton for the Whitton Basketball
and Tennis courts. The panel consisted of Sharon,
Melinda Schneider, Time Wedde (from band ‘The
Flood’), Grant Luhrs, local muso Pat Sergi,
and Rap artist Mustafus. The quiz master for the
night was local radio personality Brad George,
who also researched the music questions for the
night. After the second round, Melinda’s
team was ahead by 4 points, but after completion
of the last round, and a clean sweep of correct
answers in round three, Tim, Sharon and grant
took out the night as champions 59 to 53.
Over $1100 was raised on the night, and the Tennis
& Basketball courts in Whitton are now completed.
Pics from the night can be viewed at www.sharonbenjamin.com.au/gallery.html
New Single Out Soon!!!
Sharon will be releasing a new single for radio
in July 2007, so look out for that one. Dj’s,
please contact Sharon for a copy of the single
if you don’t get the NFS Disks.
sharonbenjamin@bigpond.com
Sharon to perform at 2 Line Dancing events
this month!
During June, Sharon will be heading to Melbourne
for performances at two fantastic line dancing
events. Sharon taught linedancing for a number
of years, so she is passionate about the music
being perfect for the dancers to scuff their boots
to. She has an extensive line dance repertoire
and is always adding the latest dances to the
list.
* The ‘Big One’ will be held this
weekend at Diamond Creek, and the program is to
include competitions, workshops and socials for
a full on line dance fix! Sharon will perform
two 40 minute sets on the Saturday night. The
Big One is to be held at the Serbian Church Hall,
212 Diamond Creek Road, Greensborough - $12 Adults
** Cynthia from Cactus Moon asked Sharon to perform
at one of her popular socials way back in February.
The social starts at 7pm until late, and is to
be held in Werribee, Victoria. Saturday 30th June
– Cactus Moon Linedancing Show – Kelly
Park Centre, Synnot Street Werribee (next to the
RSL) - $12 per head, with a shared supper, (please
bring a plate).
http://www.cactusmoon.com.au/index.htm
Sharon
Benjamin Update – May 2007
‘Jack Of Diamonds” still going
strong!!!
‘Jack’, Sharon’s first Australian
Hit song is still climbing the Australian Top
30 Country Tracks chart, and is currently sitting
at #14 with a bullet. Sharon spoke with Nick Erby
recently about inspiration for the song, life
on the road, and in general about her music and
how she has grown as an artist.
Sharon’s latest single is also receiving
heaps of worldwide radio airplay and this week
gained mention on the European Country Music chart
as gaining great airplay for this ECMA survey
period.
Of course, this would not be possible without
the support of all those hard working DJ’s
out there….thank you all!!
Contact Sharon – 0407 102 152 - 02 6953
4911
sharonbenjamin@bigpond.com
www.sharonbenjamin.com.au
On A Scarier Note – A Very Close
Call!!
Returning home from a gig last in Captains Flat
Sunday afternoon, just a few K’s the Sydney
side of the Yass Truck stops, Sharon and Husband
Mark Hillier were greeted with every musicians
greatest fear – A vehicle out of control
– air born and heading straight towards
them!!! The car had left the dual carriage way
heading in the opposite direction and landed barely
a metre from the musos car. Luckily when the vehicle
hit the road, it pulled suddenly to the left and
away from danger. So many what if’s!!! What
if Sharon and Mark were in the Right Lane….What
if the other car hadn’t suddenly pulled
to the left….what if the other car had been
a little higher air born and travelled further.
Luckily no-one was injured in the incident. Suffice
to say to all your muso’s out there…..Take
care on the roads!!!!!
Another ‘Sharon Benjamin Original’
Song Recorded!
Editing has begun on fellow Country Music entertainer
‘Craig Giles’ latest album. The album
has been recorded by Sharon and husband Mark Hillier
at their ‘Redbak Recording Studios’
in Leeton NSW. The album features all Australian
songs with an Australian Theme, and one such song
was penned by Sharon. Sharon is a talented and
versatile songwriter, and she is honoured to have
Craig recording another of her tunes. ‘He
has done a fantastic job with the song, and I’m
looking forward to hearing the finished product’
Keep an eye out for release later in the year.
www.redbakstudios.com.au
Sharon Benjamin Update – April 07 - Have
a Great Easter
Chart Action – Jack Of Diamonds
- http://www.nfspublicity.com.au/charts/ct30.html
‘Jack of Diamonds’ is the second single
to be lifted from Sharon’s latest album
‘Perfect Little World’. The song has
been gaining momentum worldwide, but more recently,
airplay has accelerated across Australia with
‘Jack’ hitting the Top 20 in the Australian
Country Tracks Top30. The song is also currently
sitting at #32 on Mildura’s Hot Fm Chart.
‘Album Of The Year Finalist’
– Perfect Little World
Sharon’s brilliant collection of her own
original material has just been honoured with
a position in the Top 5 finalists for ‘INDEPENDENT
ALBUM OF THE YEAR’ in the 2007 Inaugural
Horsham Country Music Awards. Winners are to be
announced on April 21st.
Seniors Week – Narrandera Activities
Centre
Sharon was once again asked to sing a
few songs at the Narrandera Aged Activities Centre
during Seniors Week. Sharon was most pleased to
be asked as the music she chose to sing included
old favourites by some of her favourite singers
including Ella Fitzgerald, Jim Reeves, Doris Day,
Bing Crosby and Vera Lynn. A photo of Sharon performing
featured on the front page of the local newspaper,
(The Narrandera Argus) which is now posted on
Sharon’s gallery page.
Melbourne Tour
Sharon Benjamin & Craig Giles recently took
in 3 venues in Melbourne to present 3 very different
shows.
Friday night, gig 1 of the tour was Pascoe Vale
RSL for The Australasian Country Music Guild.
Shaz, Craig, Mark on bass and David on Drums presented
a fine mixture of great country music for both
the dance and the listening crowd to enjoy. Sharon
last performed for the Guild around 12 years ago,
and was stoked to discover that they have been
going strong since the mid 1960’s with great
Country Music pretty much every Friday night.
Gig 2 – Dancin’ Lines 10th Birthday
Party – Linedancing Galore!!! Norwood Secondary
College hall was converted to a collage of green
in the afternoon preceding the line dance spectacular
in preparation for the pre - St Pat’s Day
party! More than 230 Excited Line Dancers, also
draped in green, took over the hall and owned
the dance floor for more than 5 hours of Sharon
& Craig performing with Cd’s thrown
in the breaks. Sharon rallied the crowd into a
frenzy when she got down amongst the dancers to
line dance with them while she sang for two songs.
The night was Fantastic, and extremely GREEN!
Gig 3 – Sunday arvo at Noble Park –
A much more relaxed show for the Sunday was well
received with heaps of original music as well
as old favourites. There were a few dancers, but
mostly folks were happy to sit, relax and take
in the tunes. Thanks Melbournians for making Shaz
& Mark, Craig & Ros feel so welcome, and
special thanks to Keith Davies, his wife Yvonne
and family for opening your house for the guys
to take over! Leaves you all warm and fuzzy. (Pics
are on Sharon’s gallery page on the website)
Sharon Benjamin
Update – March 07
Jack Of Diamonds – Hits the Top30
Chart!!
Sharon’s latest single has just made it
into the Country Tracks Top 30 chart with a bullet.
The single is the second lifted from Sharon’s
“Perfect Little World” album, which
was recorded at Redbak Studios in Leeton. ‘Jack
Of Diamonds’, along the with entire album,
has been receiving excellent reviews for not only
Sharon’s vocal performances and song writing,
but also for production and musicianship.
On the worldwide front, ‘Jack Of Diamonds’
recently became the number 1 most played country
song in The Netherlands!
Sharon’s album is available at record stores
through Onestop Entertainment. For purchase online,
goto http://store.countrymusic.com.au/store/item.inetstore?id=2207
Sharon would like to thank Dj’s for their
wonderful support both across Australia, and internationally.
Australian Woman’s Weekly Truck
Sharon recently had the opportunity to perform
at Leeton’s Mountford Park on the truck
organised by Australian Women’s Weekly Magazine,
in conjunction with ‘Today’ and the
Commonwealth Bank. Sharon’s original songs
were very well received, and organisers asked
Sharon if she would be in the area for the Wagga
Wagga date. After her solo performance at Mulwala
Club, Sharon headed off early Sunday morning for
Wagga Beach for another spot. The truck will be
touring the Country over the next 11 months or
so, and the show includes local performers, fashion,
makeovers and information as well as funds raised
on the day being donated to a selected local charity.
Leeton’s chosen charity was Jumpstart, and
in Wagga, Country Hope was selected. Keep an eye
out in your local Commonwealth Branch to see when
the truck will be near you!!!
All Star Country Roadshow
Reg Poole, Craig Giles, Owen Blundell and Sharon
Benjamin joined together for a four day tour during
February, and the result was spectacular!
With such a wealth of stage experience, and such
a wonderful variety of music and comedy, the show
turned out to be a hit with full houses on two
of the three nights. For over three entertainment
packed hours, audiences were treated to fine Australian
Original music and some old favourites, side splitting
comedy with special guest appearance from Franky
J. Spencer, and duets featuring Sharon & Craig,
and then Owen & Reg.
Shepparton Line Dancing Afternoon
On the back end of the Roadshow tour, Sharon performed
a Linedancing Show at the Shepparton RSL club
as part of the Country Music Festival. For 3 hours,
Sharon entertained the crowd with great old and
new linedancing tracks, and even got down off
stage and in amongst the dancers as she sang and
danced at the same time!! Previously a Line Dance
instructor of over 8 years experience, Sharon
is probably the only entertainer in the Country
who can Line Dance as she performs!
Sharon Benjamin Update – Feb 07
No.1 Most Played Single –
‘Jack Of Diamonds’
Sharon’s latest single ‘Jack Of Diamonds’
from her album “Perfect Little World”
hit number 1 on the most played singles chart
in The Netherlands during Tamworth week, January
07. The top 40 most play country singles chart
is based solely on how many times the song features
in playlists posted by Dj’s on the Joyce
Ramgatie playlist board located http://www.eboards4all.com/206687/index.html
‘Jack Of Diamonds’ currently sits
at number 7 on the singles chart and number 50
on the Top 200 most played artists. Huge thanks
to all Dj’s all over the world who support
Sharon’s music.
Tamworth 2007
Sharon and Hubby Mark Hillier had another huge
Tamworth Festival this year. The pair do the sound
and look after the artists all day every day at
the City Plaza from 10am til 5pm. That of course
includes setting up the P.A. gear every morning
and packing it up every afternoon. Sharon is also
the compare for the plaza which is always a most
enjoyable experience as the independent talent
that comes across the stage each year is exceptional.
This years lineup included: Michael King, Craig
Giles, Amos Morris (who just signed with EMI),
Nathan Carlton, Mark Tempany & Alison Hams,
Felicity, Tracy Coster, Jetty Road, The Lees,
Dale Duncan (Peoples Choice Award Winner 07),
Alex Watt, Col Finley, and Pixie who performed
for the official opening. This year the plaza
also had meet & greets with signed artists
– James Blundell, Sunny Cowgirls, Anne Kirkpatrick,
and The Wolverines (who surprised everyone by
performing two songs) Huge thanks to all the hard
working staff at the City Plaza – in particular,
Keith & Jo. Also to Jenny at Payless Shoes
for letting Shaz & Mark put the gear in your
shop. Congratulations to Donna & Kerry at
Axiom Entertainment for organising such a quality
line-up of Indie Artists.
Craig Giles & Sharon Benjamin Show was held
this year’s festival in the Heritage Room
at the Tamworth Community Centre. This years guest
artists were Darryl Lamb and Cameron Mason who
both did 4 songs each. Sharon & Craig both
showcased their own individual styles with solo
performances, before hitting the stage together
for a combination of rich male & female vocals
with some quick wit and humorous sarcasm thrown
in for good fun. The venue is fantastic so check
out dates for this show at next years Tamworth
Festival.
All Star Country Roadshow
Sharon will combines talents with Reg Poole, Craig
Giles & Owen Blundell for a tour from Thursday
15th Feb. All talented and seasoned performers
in their own right, these four entertainers combine
their wealth of stage experience for the show
which will take audiences on an entertaining musical
journey from start to finish with a variety of
old and new songs as well as some unpredictable
comedy. NOT TO BE MISSED!
Tour Roster -
- Bateman’s Bay Bowling Club – Thursday
15th Feb 2007 - 8pm - Tickets: At the Club 02
4472 4502 - Adults: $20
- Batlow RSL Club - Friday 16th Feb 2007 - 8pm
- Tickets: At the Club 02 6949 1040 – Adults:
$20
- Shepparton Country Music – Shepparton
RSL Club – Sat 17th Feb 2007 – 8.15pm
– Tickets: At the Club – 03 5831 4488
– Adults $1
Sharon Benjamin
Update – Dec 2006
New Single – Jack Of Diamonds
NFS 110 – Track 4
OUT THIS WEEK!!!
‘Jack of Diamonds’ is the second
single from Sharon Benjamin’s critically
acclaimed CD “Perfect Little World”.
The previous single “High as Heaven”
was well received locally but garnered a lot of
airplay and respect worldwide. Two songs from
PLW received honourable
mentions in the 2006 International Unisong.
Benjamin’s strength as a songwriter is
well recognized in Australia, where her material
is in high demand by other country artists, but
she’s no slouch as a singer. Sharon Benjamin
is possessed of a voice that is as smooth and
sweet as honey – well suited to drawing
the
emotional depths from her mature and engaging
lyrics.
Whilst PLW moves seamlessly across a palate that
touches on blues and even calypso, “Jack
of Diamonds” comes straight from the deep
country heart of the CD with such uplifting confidence
that you’d swear it was a long-forgotten
classic.
Sharon’s album is available through One
Stop Entertainment from any good record store.
Previous Single – High As Heaven –
NFS 104 – Track 6
Sharon’s Songwriting for 2006
Two song’s from Sharon’s latest album,
‘Why He Rolls’ and ‘Going Home’
gained honourable mention awards in the 2006 International
Unisong Songwriting Competition. (View entire
list at http://www.unisong.com/2005HonorableMentions.aspx#country
)
Also this year, Craig Giles recorded two of Sharon’s
song on his award winning ‘Kick It’
album, gaining great chart success with ‘Who
Said Girls Don’t Drive’ released as
the first single.
Now, two more of Sharon’s songs are set
for release in early 2007. Reg Poole has been
busy in the studio (between tours of course) recording
two songs for an up and coming Selection release.
Reg has chosen a Sharon Benjamin song titled ‘A
Little Piece Of Me’ for inclusion on the
project.
Craig Giles has also started on recording a new
album which will feature an all Australian flavour,
and is including a Sharon Benjamin song titled
‘He Rides Alone’.
Both of these projects are being recorded at Redbak
Recording Studios – 02 6953 4911 www.redbakstudios.com.au
Sharon Supports Melinda Schnieder
Sharon and Mark had the pleasure of performing
as a support to Melinda during her recent tour
when the show reached the Griffith Leagues Club.
Sharon and Mark hit the stage around 8.30pm to
a delighted and surprised audience, and performed
a 35min acoustic set of Sharon Benjamin original
songs. After a break and an opportunity to talk
to fans, Sharon and Mark sat back and enjoyed
Melinda and band with the rest of the crowd, then
caught up on some backstage chat after the show.
Sharon Benjamin Duo – Coast Tour
One of the best things about being a full time
musician is that you sometimes have the opportunity
to see some beautiful parts of this Country! Sharon
and Mark recently took some time in between gigs
for a bit of a look-see around our coastline.
The two performed at Bega, Captains Flat, and
Merimbula CM Festival as a special guest of Leanda
O’Brien. Rhe rest of the week was spent
checking out the sights including, Mogo Zoo and
township, Kiama Blowhole (which was huge on the
day), the Pinnacles, Merimbula Aquarium, and some
of the most beautiful mountain and coastal views
you’ll see, before heading home via gigs
at Mudgee and Lithgow.
Merry Xmas to all, and looking forward to more
great Country music in 2007.
Sharon Benjamin Update October
2006
Tour with Reg Poole
& Owen Blundell
With Reg's and Sharon's new albums both hot at
the moment, the pair met up to perform at Bourke
recently. With the contrast in styles of these
two artists, the show was very well recieved.
Next day the entourage of four, Reg's lovely wife
Dot who handled the door and product sales and
Shaz's hubby Mark who did the sound, heading off
to meet up with the talented Owen Blundell for
a show at Forbes. With the added touch of Owen's
own talent and style, plus that comedic touch,
the show was well supported by the locals. Thanks
also to Charmaine Pout who promoted the show on
her radio show and also performed a spot on the
night.
Next day we all hit the road once more for Griffith.
The room was great for a show such as this. The
seats were nice and close and well lit, which
served to make the show very intimate. In all,
the mini tour was a great success. Sharon Benjamin
Duo is now back into their club circuit and Reg
and Owen are off to New Zealand. Must do it again
sometime soon.....will keep you all updated.
Mildura 2006
Yet another fantastic Mildura Festival has just
wound down. My hubby Mark did the sound every
night out at the Red Cliffs club whilst I jaunted
around doing spots at lots of other venues. We
both has a great time working as well as catching
up with all the artists that you only get to catch
up with at Mildura or Tamworth. Calibre of talent
this year was phenomenal with many of the award
finalists also part of the festival program. Congratulations
to all those artists who performed and to the
organisers for yeat another successful Mildura
Country Music Festival.
Redbak Recording
Studios
Mark & Sharon are just about to hit the studio
once more to record an album for Craig Giles.
Redbak recently produced one song called 'Picture
On The Mantle' which featured on a special 3 track
EP as a tribute to the Vietnam Vets. This song
will also have it's place on the new album along
with a nice collection of Australian Original
songs. The album will be mixed down at Redbak
Studio 2 by Marcus Hooper, and will be the third
album produced by this up and coming production
house. Sharon Benjamin's 'Perfect Little World'
and Reg Poole's 'For The Love Of My Country' are
both available through OneStop Entertainment from
any good music outlet. Website: www.redbakstudios.com.au
Email: redbakstudios@bigpond.com
Unisong - 2 Honourable
Mentions!!
Two
of Sharon’s compositions from her hot new
album titled “Perfect Little World”
received Honourable mentions in the Unisong International
Songwriting Contest. Both ‘Going Home’
and ‘Why He Rolls’ feature in the
2005 Honourable Mentions Country Section.
The entire list can be viewed at http://www.unisong.com/2005HonorableMentions.aspx#country
Reg Poole - Aria Finalist -
Yet another honour for Australian Balladeer Legend
Reg Poole. His album 'For The Love of My country'
has been nominated in the Aria
awards for Country Album Of The Year. The album
was recorded at Sharon and Husband Mark Hillier's
Leeton based 'Redbak Recording Studios'. Top 5
finalists will be announced 13th September 2006.
Good Luck Reg! Reg's website is located at www.regpoole.netfirms.com
Redbak Recording Studios
Redbak Recording Studios have just completed recording
1 song for Craig Giles forthcoming album. The
song is to be released on a special 3 track EP
along with two other tracks which Craig has been
asked to perform at the Goulburn Valley Vietnam
Veteran's upcoming 40th ANNIVERSARY of the BATTLE
OF LONG TAN at the Shepparton Cenotaph on 19th
August 2006.
"TOGETHER
AS ONE - A TRIBUTE TO THE VIETNAM VETS" will
also feature on the day and on the EP.
Sharon Benjamin July 2006
European MOST PLAYED Charts
Sharon's single 'High As Heaven' reached number
9 on the U.K. most played charts last week. The
song also sat at number 14 on the most played
chart for Austria. This week, the single is number
15 on Holland's most played chart. The song in
currently ranked as 41 in the top 100 most played
songs.
www.europeancma.com (This is the oldest country
music radio chart in Europe, active since 1994)
Thanks so much to all the support from you wonderful
dj's all over the world!!
One Stop Entertainment -
Sharon's brand new album "Perfect Little
World" is currently number 44 on the top
sellers list for One Stop Entertainment in the
Indie News for this month. One Stop's wonderful
distribution means that fans can buy Australia's
best independently released albums as well as
label artists through any good record store in
the country. www.onestopent.com.au
Website
Don't forget to check out Sharon's website for
all the latest news, song samples, gig info and
more!!
The music page now features streaming demos of
all 13 tracks from Sharon's hot new album 'Perfect
Little World". Check them out!!!
Redbak Recording Studios
Redbak's new website is up. To check it out, go
to www.redbakstudios.com.au <http://www.redbakstudios.com.au>
Sharon Benjamin Update - June 2006
"High As Heaven" - NFS 104 - Track
6 (For Australian DJ's Only)
Capital News Interview
Sharon spoke with Deb Minter to discuss
her new album 'Perfect Little World' and the resulting
article appeared in the May Edition of Capital
News. The two spoke about Sharon's song writing
talent, and about the long hard road that finally
brought this album to fruition. Also discussed
was Sharon and Mark's new "Redbak Recording
Studio" where not only Sharon's album, but
also Australian Country Music Legend "Reg
Poole's" new album were recorded. Reg's 'For
The Love Of My Country' has quickly become one
of Australia's Top Selling Independent Albums.
The June Capital News will contain a feature on
Reg. Sharon's article plus album reviews and testimonials
can be view at Sharon's Website at www.sharonbenjamin.com.au
"High As Heaven" Single!!!
Sharon's debut single 'High As Heaven' has been
receiving a fantastic response with many DJ's
adding the song to their playlists. Sharon has
been busy on the interview trail chatting with
radio personalities across the country. Five radio
listeners were lucky enough to score themselves
a copy of Sharon's new album through the CBAA
network, and the single has been selected as a
'Hit Pick". Overseas DJ's have also been
giving their support to the song, one such Denmark
international Country Action Show naming 'High
As Heaven' as Single Of The Month. As mentioned
in a quote from Sharon's cd cover - "To the
fans, we appreciate your support, you are the
why. To the DJ's, without you, we are silent,
you are the how" Thank you all. Hope to chat
with more of you soon!
Redbak Recording Studios
The Country Music Bulletin this month will contain
an article on the new 'Redbak Recording Studio's'
located in Leeton, N.S.W. Studio manager Mark
Hillier has been receiving numerous enquiries
following the release of the two flagship album's
- Sharon Benjamin's 'Perfect Little World' and
Reg Poole's 'For The Love Of My Country'. The
aim of the studio is to focus on delivering a
sound that is as close to the artist as possible,
and with a sound "As Clear As Glass".
The Redbak team, which includes, Mark Hillier,
Sharon Benjamin, and Marcus Hooper will also soon
have a website up and running so clients can find
them more easily. For enquires, contact Mark on
02 6953 4911 or 0409 102 152, or email: redbak@bigpond.com
Redbak Recording Studios - Reflecting the essence
of the Artist.
Perfect Little World - One Stop
Entertainment
One Stop Entertainment now has Sharon's new album
in their catalogue so that fans can now order
their copy from all good record stores.
May Update - 2006
Sharon Benjamin - High As Heaven
NFS 104 - Track 6
From the Album 'Perfect Little World'
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Capital News - May 06
Featured in this month's Capital News magazine
is an article on Sharon's new album 'Perfect Little
World' which has just been released. The article
was written by ice news' Deb Minter, and focuses
on Sharon's talent for song writing. The May edition
also contains a review of the album.
These plus other reviews can be viewed at www.sharonbenjamin.com.au
Missed Album Launch!!
Sharon's new album was set to be officially launched
at the recent Anzac weekend Echuca Workers Country
Music Festival. Unfortunately, Sharon and Husband
Mark were unable to attend their own launch due
to Sharon having come down with a severe viral
throat infection. Unable to even talk, Sharon
was devastated to miss the 4-day event, and had
to stay home and rest. The festival was a successful
event with crowds on occasion reaching over the
thousands. Heartfelt apologies are offered to
everyone who attended and particularly the organisers
for Sharon's absence.
CBAA ‘Perfect Little World’
Giveaways
CBAA will soon be giving fans a chance to win
a copy of Sharon’s new album. ‘Good
Morning Country’ which is relayed to over
70 stations Australia wide will feature and interview
with Sharon as well as running a competition for
fans to have the chance to win. There are 5 copies
to be won.
www.cbaa.org.au
CMR – Country Music Radio
Sharon’s single ‘High As Heaven’
has just been added to Country Music Radio’s
playlist. CMR is broadcast live from Tamworth’s
2TM to the Super Radio Network.
Saturday morning 12 midnight to 7am
Saturday night 6pm to 6am
Sunday night 6pm to 12 midnight
New Single OUT
NOW!!!
Sharon's
New song "High As Heaven" can be heard
on your local radio station now. Why not ring
and request it!
Sharon Benjamin – Press Release April 2006
The long awaited release of Sharon's
new album is less than a month away, and the debut
single is just about to hit the airwaves!
The album contains 13 wonderful new songs from
this talented songwriter with something for all
tastes. The album was recorded and produced by
Sharon and husband Mark Hillier's at their own
brand new Redbak Recording Studios in Leeton NSW.
Mixdown was done by Marcus Hooper and Mastering
by World renowned Mastering Engineer Martin Pullan
at Edensound Mastering in Melbourne. Martin has
been enjoying much success of late with a string
of number one songs by artists such as Shannon
Noll, Ben Lee, and John Farnham.
Sharon's brand new album titled 'Perfect
Little World' will be officially launched
at the Echuca Workers Country Music Festival,
Anzac Weekend - April 22nd to 25th.
Sharon's appearances during the Festival will
be:
Sat 22nd :- Shamrock Hotel (579
High St) - 12 noon
Beechworth Bakery (513 High St) - 2pm
Workers Club Members Lounge (Annesley St) - 10pm
Border Inn (19-21 Meninya St) - 7.30pm
Sun 23rd :- Workers Club Members
Lounge (Annesley St) - 12 noon
Radcliffe's Restaurant (2-10 Radcliff St) - 2pm
Workers Club Members Lounge (Annesley St) - 10pm
Mon 24th :- Echuca Workers Club
Lounge (Annesley St) - 11am
La Vita Restaurant (554 High St) - 2pm
Echuca Workers Club Lounge (Annesley St) - 6pm
Tues 25th :- Workers Club Members
Lounge (Annesley St) - 7pm
Radcliff's Restaurant (2-10 High St) - 10pm
Echuca Workers Club Function Room (Annesley St)
- From 8pm (Final Roundup)
Debut Single:
High As Heaven:- A song
that gets into your head, this one is very upbeat
and most importantly, uplifting and just a little
unpredictable. This tells about a first love,
and how high it can take you. From that first
little flutter of butterflies to soaring with
the eagles, this song will fly!!! (NFS
104 - Track 6)
Redbak Recording Studios:-
Redbak Recording Studios has also just completed
2006 Roll Of Renown inductee and OAM recipient
Reg Poole's brand new album titled 'For The Love
Of My Country' which is also due for release in
April. Debut single 'A Tribute To Slim' is out
on NFS 104 - Track 18
For Redbak to have the honour of recording one
of Australia's most well known and loved Balladeers
has been nothing less than remarkable. The three
times Golden Guitar winner has assembled a collection
of 13 tracks including originals, monologues,
old favourites and comedy that carry the torch
for the Reg Poole style we all know and love with
just a hint of modern flavour. www.regpoole.netfirms.com
With these two wonderful and quality albums already
to come from this new studio, Redbak Recording
is well on its way to establishing a very prominent
name for itself. redbak@austarnet.com.au
Both 'Perfect Little World'& 'For The Love
Of My Country' will be available for order
through One Stop Entertainment from any good record
store
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