George Cole, Molly Mary Mahoney, Julian Smedley, Jimmy Grant, Kenan O'brien
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A promoter once mentioned that she thought the name George Cole was a made up stage name, sort of a melange of George Gershwin and Cole Porter. While not at all true, it would certainly give a fella something to shoot for!
"George Cole has a sound that incorporates some of the finest elements of ’30s-era European and American music. Cole’s excellent Django-style guitar work and his band’s enticing instrumental and vocal harmonies make them a must-see for any fan of vintage jazz." —Art Thompson, Senior Editor Guitar Player Magazine.
Internationally known Composer, Guitarist, Vocalist, Band leader and arranger George Cole writes superbly crafted, urbane and melodically sophisticated music that reminds us of the best of George Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, and Cole Porter, he is also considered by many of his peers to be one of the top acoustic guitarists in the world. George's lead work as played on his authentic 1931 Selmer guitar sounds like a cross between Django Reinhardt, Eddie Lang and vintage Les Paul all filtered through a timeless though thoroughly modern sensibility. George's crooning vocals evoke the sexy swagger of a young Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick jr. or Tony Bennett. George's songs have a Swing Era, and Gypsy Jazz rhythm that will make you want to get up on your feet and dance. Some of his finest compositions are slow exquisite waltzes, such as "Sheila's Waltz" and "Waltz of the Trees." George's show could suggest a hot sultry evening in a Parisian nightclub or the energy of a large rock concert in a stadium. The mix of high energy guitar playing, soaring violin flights, and propulsive "le pompe" rhythm guitar style creates a dynamic musical experience. George's compositions are regarded as some of the most sophisticated and intelligent music being written today. George has performed to sell out crowds the world over, memorable performances include the 2008 show at Carnegie Hall, 2009 Grammy's Showcase, the Bikini Club in Barcelona, the Beacon Theatre, the Fillmore and the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. George Cole and his band put on a show that is virtuosic, musical, fun and family friendly.
George toured the United States and Europe with Joe Walsh of the Eagles on the "Joe Walsh Anthology Tour", He has recorded guitar, bass and keyboard tracks for legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, Foreigner and Paul McCartney). George was lead guitarist for Geffen recording artists Big Blue Hearts whose debut album was produced by T-Bone Burnett (Robert Plant, Alison Krauss). Big Blue Hearts had the honor of performing onstage with Ringo Starr and also recorded with Elliot Easton and Greg Hawkes of The Cars on their second album for Geffen/Interscope. George was the lead guitarist for Beatnik Beatch (Atlantic) whose founding members have gone on to record and perform with Brian Wilson, Beck and the Jonas Brothers. George recorded on Chris Isaak's multi-platinum "Forever Blue" Album and Lee Seung Hwan's million selling K- pop smash "Over Easy". George has performed with Warren Zevon, and David Johannsen of the New York Dolls. You have probably heard George's incendiary guitar playing on commercials for Chevy and Ford broadcast on NBC, CBS and ABC. George was guitar instructor and mentor to Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt of Green Day for ten years. George has performed on Grammy nominated releases,performed for the Grammys in 2008 and won a California Music Award for Best New Major Label Artist.
"Vive Le Jazz! puts you in a sexy euopean dream. Think Paris...and red wine...and new love, lost in a kiss on a wet cobblestone street."
-Steve Bowman (Counting Crows)
Hey there George! How are you? Yeah. It sucks. I couldn't believe it. I still feel like it didn't happen...it's just like WOAH... Yeah my summer's been very intense this month...lots of concerts, parties...
Thank you so much for honoring us with your friendship.... We hope that you are having wonderful day and that the adventures of your Life feel like a ride on the mystery train of Pure Joy.....Thanks again !!
OMG I am officially going to my 1st Green Day show! I got 2 tiks, really good "seats" (it's the GA floor area before it turns to stadium assigned seating...SUCKERS!) lol. My only issue is the tiks are "will call" only. I can only pick them up the night of, and AFTER the doors have opened. So I need to travel there and wait in line so I can rush and bowl ppl over to get them haha!
