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"Bob
Sabellico is
a wonderful guitarist and all around musician
who possesses that rare talent of being able
to combine his formidable knowledge of the
technical aspects of modern production tools
with his innate musicality to create music
that reaches everyone.
I really enjoyed his
latest CD and look forward to the next one!"
-Chuck Loeb |
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August, 11 2008:
at Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Clinc and Performance
for
Gretsch 125th Anniversary
August, 12 2008:
at South Shore Music/DeCenso’s Drum Shop
13 Washington Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts 02188
Clinc and Performance
for
Gretsch 125th Anniversary |
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The 17th annual First Energy Berks Jazz Fest
is presented by the Berks Arts Council located in Reading, PA. The mission of the Berks Arts Council, formally organized in 1971, is to encourage and promote all of the arts, to develop
an appreciation of the arts, and to enrich and enhance the quality of life in Berks County. Connie Leinbach is the executive director, with Chuck Koch, serving as president of the
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BOB SABELLICO:
Imagine, a very young, remarkably talented guitarist from the outskirts of Philadelphia being plucked from a small nightclub and placed in huge arenas with some of the most famous musicians in the world. This is Bob Sabellico and the story is true.
At 16 he was chosen to replace guitarist Randy Bachman in the Canadian band, “The Guess Who,” at the height of their international fame. This was to be only the beginning of a life long affair with the world of music.
He eventually left, “ The Guess Who” to start his own band and travel the country. Over the years, Bob gained experience and chops from his days as a road warrior. His exposure to varied styles of music gave him a unique perspective on his work, enabling him to experiment and mold his musical history into a sound and style all his own.
More than just, “smooth,” his music is both rhythmic and lyrical. His mastery of guitar is a gift to listeners yet his greatest surprise is his versatility. He started playing drums and percussion when he was nine and picked up the guitar only when a local band told him they were looking for someone to play lead. Fortunately for his listeners, he never put it down.
In the early 80’s he helped to pioneer the use of electronics and synthesizers in both live and recorded music. He is an extraordinary synthesist, a virtual, “MIDI Wizard,” who skillfully mixes his talent on drums, keyboards, and percussion with guitar synth to create multiple layers of sound.
He also started a sideline career writing music for television and film and has compiled numerous instrumental tracks for international sound libraries. “Funk City” is available on BMG Music Libraries.
Bob’s musical and technical prowess have made him sought
After by such industry notables as: Chet Atkins, Bela Fleck, Phoebe Snow, Victor Wooten, Everett Harp, Steve Wariner, Verdine and Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, Cliff Richards, John Farrar (writer, producer, Olivia Newton-John), Tim Rice (Broadway Lyricist), Elliott Scheiner (producer, engineer, Bruce Hornsby, Don Henley), Steve Cropper and Byron Gallimore (producer, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw) to name a few.
Never yearning to be a one-man band, Bob really enjoys working with other musicians. He loves the energy that flows from a mixture of different artists and styles. He has the knack of pulling everyone together into one cohesive unit.
His live performances are a celebration. Even the name of his band sprang from a description of the live gigs he put together around LA. Bob Sabellico’s “Groove Station,” became synonymous with state of the art sound and superior musicianship. Audiences love the mix of music and banter that has become characteristic of a Groove Station show.
The Groove Station CD is available on Spare Change Music. Eagerly awaited, it features Bob’s many talents as composer/arranger /producer and performer.
Bob also has a new CD being released spring 2007 entitled “Child’s Play” and it features guest performances from Chuck Loeb, Andy Snitzer, Gary Willis, and Papa John Defrancesco.
http://www.berksjazzfest.com/stringtraining.asp |
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Bob with Mike
Sembello and Bill
Champlin 2005
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Bob
and Pat
Bob introduces the Roland GR-33 to Jazz Guitarist Pat Martino.
This was incredible moment for me to be with one of the legends of jazz guitar.
Pat’s amazing musicianship has always been an inspiration and I thought
it
would be a great way of saying thanks by getting him a GR-33 for his clinics
and live performances.
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