Sebastian Demrey is a name to remember, as his tireless enthusiasm and passion for combining music with a powerful message will leave you wanting more. With his thought-provoking lyrics and soft yet soaring melodies, he truly embodies the art of songwriting and is inspired by relationships, both his own and from those surrounding him.
2007 has been a notable year for Sebastian Demrey, taking home the Covenant Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (GMA Canada), along with the Independent Music Award for Contemporary Christian Album of the Year (USA & International). He was also 1st runner-up in the Artist Ovation competition (USA), and received a nomination in the Toronto Independent Music Awards. His support from radio has no doubt played a substantial role in these achievements. Sebastian has made his mark at national Canadian Christian radio, with 2 hit singles; with “Hold On To Me” (charting at 4,) and his 1 hit “He Put A Song In My Heart”. For Montreal-based Sebastian Demrey this has been phenomenal credit to his debut album Searching (2006); his first all-English album.
“Honestly, I jumped in the English industry with great ambition, but no expectations, simply because nobody knew who I was. I’m convinced that this project was led by God’s hand from the beginning, and seeing the response from both industry and fans along the way, confirms it. My greatest reward is when people come up to tell me that my songs made an impact on their lives…that is extremely rewarding for a Christian artist, and in the end, that’s what it’s all about. ”
2008 is already proving to be another great year, as he hits the stage across Canada with national touring. With a concert tour in Europe earlier this year, Sebastian has had 2 hit singles in France through the spring, “C’est Toi Que J’Aime” and “Living Without Your Love”. Another Europe tour is already in the works for 2009, hitting Switzerland, France and more.
Sebastian recently teamed up with CJYC Montreal to record a live bilingual (French/English) worship recording during the May 2008 youth conference. He takes a substantial role in this project as artist, arranger and producer. Also featured on the album are Jimmy Lahaie (Bonaventure) and Andréanne (2x Covenant Award winner). Only a week after recording the album, Be The Change was released in conjunction with Sebastian’s performance at YC Alberta.All proceeds of the album will support Quebec’s youth programs.
Before embarking on his solo career, Sebastian honed his craft producing albums for other artists through CIME Music (Maggie Blanchard, Tabitha Lemaire). Sebastian has additionally lent his talents to 30 studio projects, and embarked on 17 international tours, taking him to France, Belgium, the West Indies, USA, Tahiti, Reunion, and Madagascar.
For Sebastian, music has been a part of his life since he was a child, and later he studied classical and jazz at St-Laurent Music College in Montreal. Embraced by his local church, he previously served as their Music Director, and now continues to lead many worship services. Now, as the father of a young family, he ensures a balance of time spent with his family, and also takes time to share his music with the world.
Pour info, tu passes dans mon émission "Gospel Mix" ce jeudi à 04h00, 09h00 et 21h45 ainsi que ce dimanche à 04h00, 17h30 et 20h00 sur: www. radio-paroledevie. org
Thank you for your comment Seb. You also have to know that your album turns all the time in my car. Goodbye in France or in Quebec! Who knows ? (désolé pour les fautes d'Anglais… je ne suis qu'un petit français, ah ah !) Christophe
hey i know i told you i would be at your next show and i was really upset that i coudlnt make it, but i had no way of getting there..it takes the bus metro then another bus and ivwould have gotten so lost. I wish i could go on the 28th but it is the same situation. I can't get there...you know if i could i would :( i wish you the best either way god bless -amanda
Seb!!Tu m'as fais perdre 15 minutes de ma journée a chercher les "pink bubbles"...je viens dvoir que c'est sur ma page!!!lol..c'est pas grave! En faite a mon mariage il va y avoir du rose=) Et l'habit a carl va avoir du rose!! Le pire c'est que je ne niaise pas!!;) Ca serait cool que tu nous chante une tite chanson a notre mariage=D J'ai hate la!!! 11 jours encore! As tu biens recu le email qui dit que le mariage aura lieu a 2h30...pas a 4hr?? Moi et Carl on a hate de vous voir!!=D bonne jrnée!
Just wanted to drop by ant tell you it was amazing to see you preform! I really needed that on that particular day...and your songs/voice is amazing. I have seen many artists live and you actually sound better live than on track (not that you dont sound good on track) I think you know what I mean :) Thank you for sharing you Love for the Lord! Hope you and your beautiful family enjoyed your vacation in Sunny/Rainy FL! Please come see us again sometime at CC St. Pete.
Heyyyy Sebastian comment va tu ??? jesper que tous se déroule bien pour toi , ici tous va bien les albums avance dans de très bonne condition. le Seigneur nous bénis !!! Je te souhaite du courage et plein de bénédiction pour tes prochaines dates !!!
Merci pour l'ajout Seb , le concert a Grenoble était super class et tes compos vraiment manifik avec de très beaux textes, vivement que tu reviennes dans le coin. A bientôt Etienne
Haha- will do!! Have an awesome weekend show!! I'll fed-ex you some candy to make it official!! It was great playing with you last weekend!! even in a gimpy state! lol
Hey Seb ! How are you boy ? ça y est j'ai quitté le pays des caribous et des mangeurs de poulets pour retrouver le pays de la gastronomie et des petits oignons, eh eh ! Cool ton album "liberté"…ah non c'est Luc Dumont ça ! non searching est bon… t'as pas un peu de talents à me passer ! Be blessed brother. Christophe / Encore merci pour ta participation sur l'album c'est cool au "boute" !
Hey Sebastian Hope you are doing well, and keeping busy i imagine.
I really hope you're coming to Kamloops on your Canadian tour you MUST.
I see you are going to Vancouver, to bad that's four hours away, i mean not to bad but i'll be working at a Christian Camp all summer tooo i guess..
Anyways Keep up the good work, thank you for singing of the beautiful Lord savour , thank you for keeping that passion alive within us, and thank you for being so real with us.
