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Artist Press Kit |
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Artist Overview |
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Artist Name :
VJ King Jr | HeartBeat Australia
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Music Genre :
Easy Listening
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Date Founded :
3/8/1999
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Mission Statement |
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"Music is a gift from the universe. You hold its power in the palm of your hand every time you perform. You never own it, and you must keep giving it away or you'll lose it. Sure, I believe I have something special to say with my music. Every musician believes that. The key is not whether your music is special but whether it is beneficial. That's the reason why I strive with my music to influence and motivate people to do good things so that we can all work together for a better future. We are all in the wilderness of life and music is a pathway to the promised land ahead.
"There are thousands of young people blessed with the gift of music and who could play better than me if given the chance. I've simply been blessed with opportunities those kids have never had. It is for all of them that I play, too." - VJ
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Artist Description |
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Colorful Flat pickin' Finger pickin' Australian acoustic/electric guitarist with an impressive list of melodic instrumental Blues / Classic / Rock / Ballad arrangements. VJ's impish charm coupled with his undeniable musical abilities, individuality of style & musical expression is attracting serious local & international attention.
"I had the pleasure of meeting Nathan Cavaleri about 10 years ago, and I never thought I would ever meet another as young and as talented as he in my entire lifetime ... but I just have.” - Glenn A Baker, tv music host & rock historian.
"defininite child prodigy!" - Tommy Emmanuel.
"VJ is one of the most versatile young guitar players I've seen in my 44 years as a professional musician." - Phil Emmanuel.
"I'm jealous!!" - Marshall Lytle, Bill Haley's Comets.
"Unbelievably talented!" - National TV 9 Host Kerri-Anne Kennerley.
Leverage your Concert | Function | Corporate Event | Club Venue | Festival with the Renoir of Guitar, VJ King Jr
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Influences |
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Phil Emmanuel, Tommy Emmanuel, Luther Allison, SRV, Hank Marvin, BB King, Chet Atkins, Pete Andrews, Joe Beard, Ross Ward, Walter Trout.
Such was Tommy Emmanuel's influence that just eighteen months after meeting him, and aged 8 years, VJ was in a studio recording his 12-track debut CD - Shadow of a Dream - featured here on Artistopia.
VJ has lately matured into a dedicated Blues / Blues-Rock artist recently touring Europe with Wolf Mail and jamming with Walter Trout during his UK 'Full Circle' tour.
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Industry Experience |
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Padded Cell Productions (Recording Studio)
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BILAMBIL, NSW
Australia
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Geordie Leach
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2/5/2007 to 2/24/2007
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Active involvement in the pre production, including musical arrangements and track selections, for resurrected (from April 2006) recording project - IGNITION.
Providing over-dubbing of rhythm guitar and vocals on selected tracks and lead guitar on all tracks.
Engineered by: Geordie LEACH (ex-Rose Tattoo)
Produced by: Ross Ward (Wards Xpress)
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Walter Trout
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Nottingham, Notts
UK
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Walter Trout & The Radicals
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10/25/2006 to 10/26/2006
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Backstage meeting with touring US blues artist, Walter Trout (Walter Trout & The Radicals)
Invited by Trout, to sit in with The Radicals and perform with him during his Nottingham UK Concert
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Wolf Mail EU Tour 2006
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Amsterdam to Nice, Holland to France
Europe
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Headline Artist
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10/10/2006 to 10/24/2006
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Accompanied Wolf Mail on his European Tour and aside from performing on stage with Wolf Mail, acquired many skills from working on the road - management - transport - venue management - back line production - meeting promoters and venue managers.
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Wolf Mail - Bluesman
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Amsterdam to, Nice to London
Europe & UK
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Touring Performing Artist
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10/10/2006 to 11/10/2006
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Wolf Mail Euro Tour 2006
From October 12 thru 21 the Wolf Mail tour will visit Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France. Both performance and educational opportunities (in learning about touring as an artist) have been kindly offered to VJ who will now sidekick Wolf Mail on this exciting multi city Tour in both a performer and student capacity.
October 24 thru November 08, VJ will visit UK where meetings have been arranged for him to meet and network with several music industry people.
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Dural Terrace
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Dural, NSW
Australia
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Restaurant
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9/16/2006 to 9/16/2006
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Jam Session with Peter Andrews
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Beaches Hotel
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Thirroul, NSW
Australia
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Ray Beadle gig
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8/6/2006 to 8/6/2006
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Jam set with Ray Beadle and band
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The Supper Room
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Turramurra, NSW
Australia
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Ross Ward Gig
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8/4/2006 to 8/4/2006
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Acoustic Jam set with Ross Ward
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TV 7
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Sydney, NSW
Australia
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Kate Finisterer - Crackerjack Productions
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7/29/2006 to 7/29/2006
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TV Show Audition/Rehearsal
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Swingin Door Studio
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Kareela, NSW
Australia
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Stuart French (Producer)
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6/30/2006 to 7/1/2006
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Two-day recording session laying lead tracks including contributions to arrangements, production and sound - for future album, Ignition.
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Henry Kendall High School
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Gosford, NSW
Australia
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Neree Lambert )Producer)
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6/19/2006 to 6/24/2006
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Lead guitarist in School's 37th Annual musical, Little Shop of Horrors, enabling me to gain experience outside normal comfort zone.
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Swingin Door Studio
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Kareela, NSW
Australia
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Stuart French (Producer)
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4/27/2006 to 4/27/2006
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Record lead guitar for demo purposes; change arrangements previuously recorded.
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Swingin Door Studio
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Kareela, NSW
Australia
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Stuart French (Producer)
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4/4/2006 to 4/5/2006
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Two-day session creating arrangements for bass and drums and subsequent recording of them - for future album, Ignition.
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Nine Network - TV 9
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Gold Coast, NSW
Australia
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Andrew Rodgers - Producer
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2/15/2004 to 2/16/2004
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Full day of Rehearsals and late evening Filming before a live audience of 'Tommy Emmanuel - This Is Your Life' at Jupiters Gold Coast Casino. Show screened 28 October2004.
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Yallah Woolshed
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Yallah, NSW
Australia
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Tommy Emmanuel Australian Tour - 2004
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2/6/2004 to 2/6/2004
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VJ King Jr makes a guest appearance with Tommy Emmanuel at the Yallah Woolshed on 6th February 2004. Tommy is in Australia for The Emmanuel Brothers 45th Anniversary Tour - celebrating 45 years since he and brother Phil Emmanuel first played together on stage.
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Rocks Rhythm Boat
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Sydney Harbour, NSW
Australia
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Support Act for Phil Emmanuel
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1/11/2004 to 1/11/2004
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Sydney Harbour - Night Music Cruise starring Phil Emmanuel with support artist VJ King Jr.
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Hawkesbury Hotel
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Windsor, NSW
Australia
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Guest Artsist for Phil Emmanuel & Lazy Haze
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12/21/2003 to 12/21/2003
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Arguably Australia's leading Electric guitarist, and living legend, Phil Emmanuel played host to one of Australia's hottest young Strat Slingers, 12-year old, VJ King Jr, on Sunday 21 December 2003, who joined Phil in an hour-long set of Rock 'n Roll, Blues and Shadows instrumental music.
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Sydney Audiophle Society
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Sydney, NSW
Australia
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Annual Gathering & Dinner
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11/30/2003 to 11/30/2003
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Headlined entertainment along with female vocalist, Chantelle Marie King.
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Silks Club - City Tattersalls
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Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
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Guest Performer
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5/3/2003 to 5/3/2003
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Phil Emmanuel - Shadows Tribute Concert.
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National TV 9
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Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
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Solo Performer
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4/21/2003 to 4/21/2003
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Played feature spot on Mornings With Kerri-Anne program - accompaniment by Tommy Emmanuel.
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Yallah Woolshed
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Yallah, New South Wales
Australia
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Guest artist - Tommy Emmanuel Concert
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4/16/2003 to 4/16/2003
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Several hours jamming with the Master - and later joined Tommy Emanuel on stage for a guitar-picking session.
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Bankstown Trotting Recreational Club
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Bankstown, New South Wales
Australia
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Guest Performer
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3/16/2003 to 3/16/2003
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Annual gathering of Shadows Fans - played solo (with rhythm accompaniment) plus guest lead guitar with the band, ShadOz.
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The Galston Club
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Galston, New South Wales
Australia
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Guest Performer
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3/8/2003 to 3/8/2003
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Guested with Phil Emmanuel at the Camp Quality Fundraiser.
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Great Southern Blues & Rockabilly Music Festival
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Narooma, NSW
Australia
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Guest Artist
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10/4/2002 to 10/6/2002
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Promoter of The 7th Annual Great Southern Blues & Rockabilly Music Festival, Neil Mumme, invites young blues guitarist VJ King Jr to Nata Park, Narooma NSW. VJ is backed by Pete Cornelius & The DeVilles.
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Satchmo's
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Katoomba, NSW
Australia
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Featured Artist
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1/26/2002 to 1/26/2002
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VJ King Jr performs 3 sets - Ballads, Shadows, and tracks from his CD, Shadow of a Dream at Katoomba's leading live music restaurant.
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Australian Schools Spectacular
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Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
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Featured Solo Performer
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11/23/2001 to 11/24/2001
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A invitation to return and play at this high profile Annual event - 3 concerts over 2 days - Sydney Entertainment Centre - 40,000 live audience - delayed telecast (December) via national broadcaster. Other "featured" performers included Human Nature.
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Orange Blossom Festival
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Crestwood, NSW
Australia
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Guest Artist
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9/16/2001 to 9/16/2001
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Invited by Baulkham Hills Shire Council to perform as Special Guest Artist at the Hills District, Orange Blossom Festival.
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Oakhill College Annual Fair
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Castle Hill, NSW
Australia
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Featured Solo Artist
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8/19/2001 to 8/19/2001
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Oakhill College Annual Fair invites guitarist VJ King Jr as it's Featured Solo Artist - following VJ's recent Hills Talent Search 2001 win.
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The Hills Talent Search 2001
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Dural, New South Wales
Australia
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Winner
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8/12/2001 to 8/12/2001
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This incredible victory came just 1 month after VJ's 10th birthday, and 2 1/2 years after his first taking up the guitar.
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Australian Schools Spectacular
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Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
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Featured Solo Performer
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11/17/2000 to 11/18/2000
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An Annual event - 3 concerts over 2 days - Sydney Entertainment Centre - 40,000 live audience - delayed telecast (December) via national broadcaster.
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Revesby Workers Club
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Revesby, NSW
Australia
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Cancer Council Charity Concert
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11/11/2000 to 11/11/2000
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Hosted by Sydney Radio Show Host personality, John Kerr, VJ King Jr opens the concert accompanied by Peter Andrews
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The Hills Talent Search 2000
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Dural, New South Wales
Australia
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Runner Up
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9/10/2000 to 9/10/2000
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Run over 3 months via Heats, Semi-Finals, & Finals with VJ's sister, vocalist Chantelle Marie King, beating him into 2nd position.
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Revesby Workers Club
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Revesby, NSW
Australia
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Guest Artist
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5/12/2000 to 5/12/2000
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Radio Show Host, John Kerr, invites VJ King Jr to open the John Kerr Annual Mothers Day concert with accompaniment provided by Peter Andrews
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Sydney Blues Society
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Sydney, NSW
Australia
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Guest Artist
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5/16/1999 to 5/16/1999
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Sydney Blues Society's Sydney Harbour Blues Cruise plays host to a performnace by VJ King Jr - backing by Whose Muddy Shoes.
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Dural Country Club
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Dural, NSW
Australia
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Special Guest
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5/14/1999 to 5/14/1999
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Pat Twohill's production of the Elvis & Friends Concert sees the debut professional performance of young 7-year old guitarist, VJ King Jr.
[http://www.heartbeatentertainment.com.au/Beat_1999duralCCposter.htm]
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Castle Hill Show - Music Talent Quest
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Castle Hill, New South Wales
Australia
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3rd Place
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3/13/1999 to 3/13/1999
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An open-age event with 56 Bands and Vocalists competing - both amateur and professional acts.
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Education and Professional Training
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Peter Andrews
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Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
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3/25/1998
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7/13/2003
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Program Name: Peter Andrews Guitar School
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Degree/Certificate Received: Level 6 - invited to Sydney Conservatorium to further studies 2004
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Samuel Gilbert Public School
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Castle Hill, NSW
Australia
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1/1/1997
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12/19/2003
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Program Name: Years K thru 6
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Degree/Certificate Received: Y6 Graduation Certificate
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Online References |
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VJ King Jr - Official Website
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http://www.heartbeatentertainment.com.au |
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Official Website for Guitarist VJ King Jr | Audio & Video Clips - Bio - Gallery - News - etc
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Chantelle Marie King - Official Website
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http://www.heartbeatentertainment.com.au |
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Official website for 'The Voice' - Chantelle Marie King
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ShadowsLand (UK) - "That Sound"
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http://www.shadowsland.freeserve.co.uk/vjkingjnr.html |
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Introducing a new young talent from Australia
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VJ King Jr : CD - Shadow Of A Dream
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http://www.heartbeatentertainment.com.au/Beat_ShadowStory.htm |
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CD Liner Notes and Story behind the making of the album
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Media BIO / EPK
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http://www.heartbeatentertainment.com.au/Beat_EPK_VJKingJr.htm |
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Expanded Website Media Bio
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Video Clips
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http://www.youtube.com/VJKingJr |
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VJ King Jr
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Discography |
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Ignition
December 2006
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Luther Allison | Joe Beard | B
Album Credits: Tracks 4, 7, and 9
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SlipStream (EP)
June 2003
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Chet Atkins | Tommy Emmanuel |
Album Credits: Recorded at Now Hear This Stud
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Shadow Of A Dream
October 2001
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.... Inspiration from Hank B
Album Credits: Recorded at Graham Lockwood Re
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