Will Conner / Vocals, Guitar Dave Sanders / Drums & Percussion+
Maurice Cernigoi / Bass and often joined by guest percussionist Dave 'Rasta' Rastovich
Influences
Music I like....... Kate Miller-Heidke,
JJ Grey & Mofro, Beau Young, Johnny Cash, Curtis Mayfield, Jack Johnson, Wayne Hancock, Hank Williams the 3rd, and his grandfather, Stevie Wonder, Mason Jennings, Joe Adragna, Zanzi band, Jim Stephens, Otis Redding, Muddy Waters, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ravi Shankar and a million others...
Sounds Like
"SLOW DOWN" from Southern Hemisphere, featured on Believe by Mick Waters
"THE HAPPENING" Art, Film & Music Festival - Bondi Beach. Using Will's new single "Heads"
WILL'S FIN CAM IN ACTION!
FIN CAM VIDEO song "Just a Memory" - Beau Young
PURCHASE
"TICKET OUT OF HERE" DIRECTLY ON ITUNES LINK BELOW
Singer/songwriter/musician Will Conner born in St.Augustine, Florida and grew up in northern New South Wales, his parents packing their bags in the U.S.A in the early 70‘s in search of the secluded, hippy and musical lifestyle that Byron Bay had to offer. Will’s mother, Marion, taught him his first guitar chords, and his father, Bill Conner, the renown leather hat maker and guitar player in the recently reformed Zanziband. Growing up, Will was surrounded by his family music and their muso friends, constantly soaking in all the knowledge that was on offer to him. In short, Will completed school, went back over to Florida for a higher education, dropped out, started a business and tried his hand at selling his father‘s hat’s whilst travelling around the world and playing music in bars, clubs and short term band that he fronted "Tillmans Ridge" (named after the local St.Augustine landfill). After several years, the business has now grown to a successful running International hat company. Will never travelling without pen and paper to write songs, or an instrument to play. Will now spends his time 50/50 between Florida and Byron Bay, overseeing his hat business fulltime.
It wasn’t until 2006 that Will’s music landed in the hands of A&R at major Japanese record label Pony Canyon Inc. for consideration to include on a compilation. They liked it so much they signed him up to their label "Surf Rock Intl" and released his debut album "Southern Hemisphere" in early 2006. Will’s laidback, folk story telling style was embraced by the Japanese audience and received airplay on high rotation across commercial radio stations nationally. Along with his first single "Home" being licensed for a major car release TV campaign across Korea. Will‘s second album "Ticket out of Here" soon followed, peaking in at 4 on the national radio charts. He has since toured Japan 3 times from the release and is now also out through Surf Rock Intl in South Korea.
Will signed a worldwide agreement in Australia with Mushroom Music Publishing (excl Japan) in 2006 and released his debut album "Southern Hemisphere" independently in 2007 through MGM Distribution. Will was also invited to play at both the 2007 West and East Coast Blues & Roots Festivals.
In addition to his own shows between Australia, Japan and the U.S., over the last 2 years Will has played both the East and West Coast Blues & Roots festivals 2007 and 2008, has shared the stage with the likes of U.S. act JJ Grey and Mofro, Donovan Frankenreiter (U.S.A) and support to Tristan Prettyman (U.S.A) on her tour of Japan.
2008 has been a whirlwind thus far, with most recently completing his first official Australian tour in March/April 2008, having the honour to be invited to open and support Jack Johnson on his Australian album release tour. Will is now excited to announce the release of his (self produced) second album "Ticket out of Here" in Australia. "Ticket out of Here" will be lead by the poetically quirky song "Heads", along with supporting music video. The album also features "Lucky", the song Jack chose to perform with Will at each show on the tour.
"Ticket our of Here" will be released on the 10th of June 2008 via digital distribution (only) exclusive to itunes, followed by all respective digital outlets on June 23rd 2008 - distrbuted by Universal Music Australia.
wassup my fans/friends on myspace!! its ya boi NB letting all yall know i am the champ @ X-POSE battleground! 3 weeks in a row!! come out and make show your support for ya boi..i am defending my title..and want all my fans to be in the building when i smash the challenger for a 4th week in a row!!! COME THRU N SHOW THEM WHY YOU LOVE NB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want, or work all the time. FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it. FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye. SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married. SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight. EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much. NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely. TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives. TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly. THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?" FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze. SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions. EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
hey will! i'm just spreading the word about a wonderful artist that i think you will absolutely love! here is a clip of her (theresa andersson) performing one of her songs in her kitchen -- she plays and records everything live -- all by herself! she is truly fantastic. (and i thought you'd appreciate this, she opened up for mason jennings last week -- you introduced me to him!). so now, i am returning the gesture. check her out, and let me know what you think:
just stopping by to see if you're interested in our project....
We've started a collaborative radio station - and we're looking for people to contribute to our output....have a look, have a listen and join up if you'd like to join in!!!
hey will. i look at all you've done. you are so fukkin awesome. i love the new tunes . couldn't happen to a nicer guy. you must get in touch if you ever come out to sf.
hey - how are you? got a new song up that i wanted you to hear called "always". listen to it on my profile, and if you like it, put the song up on your page, or buy it on itunes!
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