Born in NYC and raised in Florida and Oklahoma, Sean has never been one to stay in one place for very long. Starting to play the guitar at 11 years old, writing his first song at 12 and joining his first band at 13 has given Sean ample opportunities and experiences of the road and life.
"I love doing this. If i wasn't playing music i don't think i could get up out of bed every day, you know?"
Sean learned from old blues men by way of records, tapes and cds. After starting his band Friars Point, Sean took it to a higher level by shedding the strict blues sets in favor of more of a mixture between the blues and rock and pop. Soon Friars Point began playing weekly shows in various clubs around the area. At this time Sean released his first solo acoustic EP 'Franklin Sessions' in 2005. It would become the demos for the upcoming Friars Point EP.
With the release of the self titled Friars Point EP in 2006 the group began to gain regional success through airplay on local rock radio stations 94.7 the Buzz and the 99.3 the Zoo bringing them to the forefront of the regional rock scene. After a few years of getting his chops honed and paying his dues, Sean decided to move back to NYC and add his own touch to the scene.
"I felt that i had done all that the area had to offer me. I decided to see how far the music can take me somewhere else. New York is such an amazing place in so many ways. It's good to be back."
When asked how he would describe his music, all you get is a shrug and a momentary pause. "Southern flair with a city vibe."
What are other people saying about Sean Gibson?
'Another standout performance came from Sean Gibson, who drew us in with his first song, a bluesy original followed by a slower number that even involved Sean making up a pretty good bridge for it on the spot, words included. - January 15, 2008 Jezebel Music (Williamsburg, NYC)
'Friars Point is one of the best unknown bands I have ever heard. I had the pleasure of hearing them last year and was just blown away by their singer/guitarist Sean Gibson. This kid is going places if he wants to. He can play Hendrix and SRV like its nothing. If you like blues rock with a kick ass guitar player then check out Friars Point. No seriously check them out' - Review of 2005 Hinton Guitar Festival by Beti Bassman (Hinton, Oklahoma)
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Download the complete 3 song EP now! See below:
Franklin Sessions Acoustic EP
1. Gone
2. Going To The River
3. When I Fall
Whats up brotha how are things in NYC? I am excited to say that I am playing full time now bro so hopefully I can make it up there sometime in the near future. I hope all is well.
LOL Things are good here. I can't say that fire safety inspector would have ever been something that I would picture you doing, but hey...I don't guess they make a cookie cutter musician, do they? lol I will pass along the greetings to the old man. He's a cop now, you know! Crazy, right? lol Oh, well. Make it happen, brother. Can't wait to see you!
Yeah!! It's definitely been awhile...How have you been? We're all pretty good around here...The kids are growing up fast...2 more months and Cyndal will be a teenager...Scary huh? I checked out your songs on your page and they are awesome... GONE is my favorite...Next time your in our neck of the woods we need to get together...Timmy, me, you, Patrick, Adam everyone from the old days...It'll be alot of fun...Good luck in all that your doing...You really sound great.
Hey Brother! How's NY treatin' you? From what I hear, they kinda like you up there...lol I hope we get to see you soon!!! I need me a dose of SEAN GIBSON!!! lol
If you're not watching that silly Super Bowl thing (I'm gonna get it for that one) Come on down to The Fortune Cookie Bar @ Luck Cheng's for a great show.
It's free. I'm playing at 9PM. It's on hell of a fun spot.
So, I just have to say that Sean Gibson is one of my favorites ever. And I am so glad that I have had the opportunity to hear him play live more than once and that I had the time to sit down and talk to him. You rock Sean! Love Ya
OMG! I just looked at Ben's page and checked out the link you sent him. That is so awesome!! I'm so proud of you! I wish I could come see you play in NY! Rock on, Brother!
Thats good shit brotha Congrats!!!! I hope to see you soon I have been getting on the phone and on myspace trying to get some shows together for this summer like OUT OF STATE SHOWS yeah I cant wait.
