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	Boogie Nights A First August 2008 Music Park and Mesa/Boogie took over Manhattan's Bar & Cafe on Tuesday August 18th to present the first ever Australian Mesa/Boogie clinic and product presentation night, Boogie Nights in Manhattan. With performances by Graham Greene, Karina Cass and Gerry Quigley, the show was a huge success, drawing a larger than expected crowd and featuring and all-star jam with Gerry's band The Shinkickers.
	New GG Signature Guitar July 2008 The GGBB gig saw the debut of the new Graham Greene Signature Series guitar from Ormsby Guitars - the GG6FG. The guitar was sprung on Graham by Perry Ormsby as a surprise just before the gig, and he wasted no time in putting his new axe through its paces in Impressive Hair and Fire In Your Liberty. Details and specs on this beautiful new instrument are on the Equipment page.
	Guitar Gods Success July 2008 The inaugural Guitar Gods Behaving Badly concert was a resounding success, with a loud and appreciative audience being treated to a first in the annals of WA guitar. Graham, Gerard Maunick, Jamie Page and their respective bands put on a show that will not soon forgotten. A report on the gig will soon be on the Guitar Gods Behaving Badly website.
	Mesa/Boogie Clinic Announced July 2008 Graham will be performing at his first engagement as a Mesa endorsee on August 19th, appearing with two other well-known WA guitarists to present Boogie Nights in Manhattan. The clinic will feature Graham and friends Gerry Quigley and Karina Cass as they demonstrate a range of Boogie amps while entertaining the crowd with their individual wizardry.
	A3 Lineup Confirmed June 2008 The lineup for the inaugural A3 - Guitar Gods Behaving Badly (GGBB) concert has been confirmed, with blues, roots and soul legend Gérard Maunick and metal icon Jamie Page joining Graham to perform at the West Coast guitar event of the year, being held at the popular and musically historic Charles Hotel. The trio will be presenting the best from their respective careers while letting their hair down for a night of pure guitar fun and indulgence, inspiration and mutual respect.
	Guitar Gods Behaving Badly June 2008 Graham has signed on as one of three West Australian guitar legends who will be strutting their stuff for their fans at the inaugural presentation of A3 - Guitar Gods Behaving Badly. The concept is a light-hearted take on the now famous G3 concerts, and is aimed at recognizing WA guitar talent by showcasing some of the state's top names who have taken their music to the rest of the country and the world. Final details of the show and other artists will be out soon.
	The Guitars of Leap Of Face April 2008 Whilst writing and recording the 2006 album Leap Of Face, Graham used eight guitars, all hand made by Perry Ormsby. These guitars are now together in a new image gallery which can be found on the Equipment page. These guitars were an integral part of the creation of the album, their unique characteristics being a large part of the inspiration for the creative process for the tracks they were used on. Go to the Ormsby website for more images and even more great guitars!
	Resonance Project Developments March 2008 The success of the January concert in Hanoi has inspired a new focus on the band that was formed to perform at the show. The songs now take centre stage for the majority of the time, along with vocalist/songwriter Donna Greene. Graham and Donna have started writing new material for a projected Resonance Project album to be recorded this year, and more live shows are being planned. Resonance Project pages are now up on MySpace and YouTube. For complete band information and links, go to the Resonance Project website.
	GG Plays PRC Gig February 2008 Along with Perth Prog/Metal acts Voyager, Psychonaut and UTI, Graham and his band played the inaugural Progressive Rock Club gig at the Amplifier Bar in Perth to a vocal and appreciative audience. The large turnout and great response augers well for the continuation of the new PRC concept.
	Hanoi Concert A Huge Success January 2008 Resonance Project - Graham Greene, Donna Greene, Saxon Smith, Jim Awram and Tommy Ions - rocked the house at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi with a blistering set to 15,000 people, broadcast live to a VTV audience of six million viewers across Vietnam. The concert featured acts from around the world including one of Vietnam's most famous pop stars, and the Resonance Project set proved to be a hit with all who witnessed it, judging from phone reaction after the gig.
	Resonance Project To Play Vietnam Concert January 2008 Featuring Donna G. on lead vocals, the band project Resonance Project will be playing on an international bill for a concert to be held at the 40,000 seat My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on January 10th. The concert is to close the International Economic Conference "Vietnam - Asia's Rising Star" and will include the participation of pop and rock stars coming from 15 countries all over the world such as the USA, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia and more. See Graham's new Special Edition Newsletter for more details (link at bottom of page).
	Ormsby Video Interview with AGM December 2007 Uber Luthier Perry Ormsby is interviewed by Guitar Heroes founder Steve Flack for Australian Guitar Magazine's 10th birthday issue, the interview appearing on the CD that accompanies the mag. Steve talks to Perry about the style, methodology and philosophy that has made the young Western Australian one of Oz's finest up and coming guitar makers. The Aussie Media produced interview also shows some live footage from Graham's Sydney guitar festival gigs.
	Donna Greene Solo CD Released October 2007 Resonance (Spirit Of Man) is Donna's first solo CD, and is now available in selected Perth outlets and online at CD Baby. The track list is primarily made up of songs written by Donna and Graham for Club Voodoo and Leap Of Face, with the new title track written in 2007. The tunes run together excellently as a collection, the amazing vocals of Donna Greene being the strongest unifying thread. Resonance is reviewed by Australian Guitar Magazine's Richie Young in Press/Reviews. More album details in Recordings.
	GH:GF Success October 2007 The inaugural Guitar Heroes:Guitar Fest drew to a close on the 7th of October (Graham's birthday) with a blistering set from Graham and his band at the Bridge Hotel, leaving no doubt that the West Aussie guitarist had stamped his mark on the east coast. During a hectic weekend that had seen performances with Steve Flack's Guitar Heroes and a double-bill with Sydney's own legendary Kahvas Jute (featuring Dennis Wilson and Bob Daisley), Graham, Donna, Saxon Smith, James Pool and Jewels Conti wowed audiences with a full-on set that included instrumentals, vocal tracks from Leap Of Face and Resonance, and a selection of covers that left punters screaming for more. Talks are already underway for a return tour to the east in 2008, and West Australian gigs are being booked for the remainder of 2007. Gig photos in Photos & Art.
	Drum Media Interview October 2007 Graham was interviewed by Drum Media Magazine's Michael Smith just prior to his guitar festival appearances in Sydney. The two performed together with Steve Flack's Guitar Heroes (Mike being the regular GH bassist) at the Bridge Hotel in Rozelle, where they proved to be a formidable combination. The full interview can be read in Press/Reviews.
	GG X-Press Interview September 2007 Graham was recently interviewed by X-Press Magazine editor Bob Gordon for the mag's 22nd Birthday Issue. Bob chatted with Graham about his upcoming tour, influences and plans for the future, among other things such as passing on good information and practices to the younger generations of players, and the effect of the passing years on his music. The full story can be read in Press/Reviews.
	WA Dates Before Tour September 2007 Before heading off to the east coast for Guitar Heroes:Guitar Fest 2007, Graham will be playing at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury on Saturday the 8th and the Railway Hotel, North Fremantle on Friday the 14th. The support bands for the shows are Ravior and Emerald City, respectively. More live dates are planned for WA after the tour, details to be posted here and in the GG Newsletter. The current press ad for the tour may be viewed in Press/Reviews.
	Music for change, Pt.2 August 2007 Graham and Donna have just finished recording a new song, Resonance, to serve as the title track to Donna's forthcoming CD. The 5 track EP also includes Home, Eternity and Walk On Water from Club Voodoo, and the vocal track from Leap Of Face, Fire In Your Liberty. Resonance has been dedicated to the tireless workers of the Stop Child Executions Campaign, headed by Canadian recording artist Nazanin Afshin-Jam.
	Judge Graham July 2007 Whilst in Sydney for the Guitar Heroes:Guitar Fest, Graham will be serving on the judging panel for the GH:GF Best Guitarist Competition, the final of which will be held on Sunday the 7th of October at the Bridge Hotel in Rozelle as part of the closing festivities. Among the sponsors for the event are Crossroad Guitars and Australian Guitar Magazine. October 7th, coincidentally, also happens to be Graham's birthday!
	GG Rocks the Newport Metal Masters June 2007 Graham's new live band hit the stage to a rapturous welcome at the Newport Hotel on Sunday June 24th as they headlined the SLAM Metal Masters. An enthusiastic Fremantle crowd braved the elements to witness the first live performance since the December 30th 2005 launch of the Ormsby GG Signature guitars at the Amplifier Bar. Graham led his new band - guitarist Saxon Smith, drummer Tom Ions and bassist Jim Awram - through a rocking 35-minute set of 7 tracks from Leap Of Face and 2002's Club Voodoo. View images from the gig in Photos & Art.
	First Aussie In (Mesa Web) Space May 2007 Graham's name has now been added to the Artists Gallery page of the Mesa web site, alongside some of the biggest names in rock music. The inclusion marks the first appearance by an Australian artist on the website, which boasts established acts such as Foo Fighters as well as rising stars such as Lamb Of God and famous guitarists including greats like Lee Ritenour, Andy Summers and Al DiMeola. "It's great to get recognition from the guys in Petaluma" said Graham. "It's cool that they know they have artists down here in Oz who play and love their gear!"
	Graham Takes His (Wegen) Pick March 2007 After trialling a new, small but vital piece of musical equipment, Graham has started using and endorsing Dutch-made Wegenpicks - plectra made from advanced composite materials and designed for optimum performance by Michael Wegen in The Netherlands. Wegenpicks are available in Australia through Crossroad Guitars in Queensland (see link at right for more information).
	Music for change February 2007 Graham has lent his music to the Stop Child Executions Campaign, a multi-national effort to rescue young Iranian Delara Darabi (left) and other minors on death row. He was asked by the organizers of the campaign if they could use one of the tracks from his current release Leap Of Face to assist with their campaign to free innocent minors who are trapped on death row awaiting execution in Iran.
	Kudos for Leap Of Face January 2007 Since its release in June 2006, Leap Of Face has received some very positive feedback from public and industry alike, including some glowing reviews from rock journalists around the globe. Press and web reviews may be read on the Press/Reviews page. Just added is a review from the latest issue of the Australian guitar bible, Australian Guitar Magazine (left), which refers to Graham as "the Satriani of the South".
	GG Signs with Mesa/Boogie August 2006 After some short communications and negotiations with the Australian Wholesaler for Mesa/Boogie Amplification, Graham has signed on with the American amplifier giant as a product endorsee. Graham has chosen the incredible new Road King Advanced Amplifier Array as his main amp for recording and live work. Links to a photo of the Road King 212 combo and a report from Graham with his first impressions may be found on the Equipment page.
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