Seagull Artist Update Summer 2007
 

Vancouver singer-songwriter Morgan Finlay remains on the road in Europe, and over two years of touring, has played over 250 shows across the continent. Nicknamed 'the acoustic rock tornado', his second full-length record,
'Shifting Through The Breakers', was released in June 2007 and showcases his melodic songs on his Seagull Artist Series Cameo CW. As he prepares to take the album to radio, a whirlwind of performances continues to bring the charismatic performer from the shores of Wales to Berlin, the streets of Amsterdam to Varazdin. "I can't imagine life without my Seagull", he says, from his new home base in Berlin.
(photo: Volker Schmid)

Italian born Peppino D'Agostino is a true acoustic guitar virtuoso. Signed to Steve Vai's Favored Nations record label, Peppino blends an array of open tuning and fingerstyle techniques, which culminate into a seductively melodic and percussive style. He was recently chosen as "Best Acoustic Guitarist" in the 2007 Guitar Player Magazine's Readers Choice Awards. A loyal and longtime player of the Seagull brand of acoustics, Peppino has since had the opportunity to help develop his own signature model, known as the Seagull Artist Series Peppino D’Agostino CW model. “Seagull truly makes amazing acoustic guitars and they sound and play like no other. This is why I’ve been playing my Seagulls for so many years,” says Peppino.
www.peppinodagostino.com

Todd Clark is the lead singer-songwriter for the Canadian based band Pilot Speed. Their epic and heart-wrenching sound comes to the forefront on their lastest album entitled "Into The West" (for U.S. release) and "Sell Control For Life's Speed" (for Canadian release). Currently on tour and playing live with his Seagull Artist Mosaic, Todd says: "I love the warmth of tone & comfort of play I get from the Seagull I own. The only problem is that I've almost worn the poor thing out from playing it so much!"
With a Juno Award nomination, a Top-Twenty Canadian album, Top-Ten Canadian radio single, and a Much Music video award, Pilot Speed is definitely a band to look out for.
www.pilotspeed.net

Toping the charts and selling millions of albums worldwide, UK singer songwriter James Blunt's history with his own Seagull guitars goes back to his early days as a songwriter. The first guitar he ever bought himself was the Seagull S6 Original. At his last arena tour stop in Montreal, James was thrilled to receive his very own Seagull Burst 6 & 12 string models, specifically made for him. Look for James Blunt and his Seagull guitars on tour, as he is currently finishing up his lastest album called "All the Lost Souls" sheduled for release in September of 2007.
www.jamesblunt.com

As one of Canada's most acclaimed indie artists, Emm Gryner released her latest album in 2006, entitled "The Summer of High Hopes" to rave reviews by critics and musicians alike. Even receiving accolades from Irish Supergroup U2's Bono, citing her song "All mighty Love" as one of the 6 songs from the last 20 years that he wished he had written. Other major fans of Emm's include David Bowie and Nina Persson of the Cardigans who each asked Gryner to join their respected bands on tour. As a fan of Seagull guitars, Emm owns 3 models: the Seagull Folk, S6 Original and the Maritime Cedar. Besides being a busy musician, she also finds time to run her own indie record label called Dead Daisy Records.
www.emmgryner.com

UK singer/songwriter Anna Neale brings a sultry flavor to her own style of acoustic rock. She recently released her new EP called "Handle with Care" this past June 2007.The Ep is just a taste of things to come as she is currently in finishing her forthcoming full lenght album. With her Seagull limited edition High Gloss Red Folk CW, she continues to win over audiences as she did at her NXNE showcase in Toronto, where Anna was the highest rated solo artist.
www.annaneale.com

Canadian singer/songwriter Kyle Riabko released his first full length album on April 9th 2007, entitled "Before I Speak" on Sony/BMG Music featuring his Seagull S6 Original. His soulful blend of Rock, Blues and old school Funk has turned the heads of some major players leading to opening spots for BB King, Buddy Guy, John Mayer, Maroon5 and Keb Mo among others. Before I Speak features an all-star band including former Prince drummer Michael Bland and appearances by Liz Phair and Robert Randolf.
www.kyleriabko.com

Wes Willis is the singer/guitarist for the band Rush of Fools who are based in Birmingham, AL. Gaining more and more attention in the Christian Rock world and beyond, from their self titled debut album. Their first single called "Undo" helped the band attain unprecedented radio success, #1 position on the Billboard Christian chart and reach Billboard's Top 200 chart. The Seagull Artist Mosaic is Wes's acoustic of choice!
www.rushoffools.com