"Sebastian Sidi: Live in Concert"

Business Wire, April 8, 2008

Theatrical Celebration of Local Man's Distinctive Musical Genre to be Filmed for KOCE-TV PBS Debut

SANTA ANA, Calif. & DOWNEY, Calif. -- Sebastian Sidi, a popular Uruguay-born American musician and composer credited with defining a new music genre that can be described as classical, new age rock with a touch of Latin flavor, will present "Sebastian Sidi: Live in Concert" at the OC Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre on Friday, April 25 at 8 p.m. The theatrical concert event will be filmed for Sidi's PBS debut, planned to air on KOCE-TV Wednesday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Sidi will work side-by-side with 12-time Emmy Award-winning producer, George Veras, who produced "Yanni Live at the Acropolis."

"It's been a dream of mine to work with a legendary producer as accomplished as George Veras," said Sidi. "This high-profile collaboration with Veras, combined with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a PBS broadcast debut will enable me to reach new audiences across Southern California. Coming from a modest background and being self-taught, self-produced and self-promoted up until now - this recognition truly validates my years of hard work to get to this point."

Sidi has been writing and composing music for more than 15 years. He is self-taught on the drums, keyboard and bass guitar.

"Sebastian Sidi: Live in Concert" will feature original compositions from Sidi's four albums, including 1999's raw, uplifting "Prelude;" 2000's intricate "Electrified;" 2002's relaxed "Passion;" and 2005's "Desperate Journey."

The OC Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre is located at 801 North Main Street in Santa Ana, Calif. Tickets for the event range from $25 to $35 and can be purchased online at www.ocpavilion.com or by calling 714-550-0550.

About Sebastian Sidi: Sebastian Sidi is a popular Uruguay-born American musician and composer credited with defining a new music genre that can be described as classical, new age rock with a touch of Latin flavor. Self-taught, Sidi's musicianship extends to drums, keyboards, and bass guitar. His original compositions have an intricate and distinctive sound that cannot be categorized in traditional musical genres. This unique sound has been featured on four albums, including 1999's raw, uplifting "Prelude;" 2000's intricate "Electrified;" 2002's relaxed "Passion;" and 2005's "Desperate Journey." Collectively, Sidi's albums have sold more than 150,000 copies. When not in the recording studio, Sidi can be seen performing live on stages throughout Southern California including the OC Pavilion, the La Mirada Performing Arts Center and Hollywood Park, among many other well-respected venues. He can also be found opening for bands such as Berlin and The Motels. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Sidi attracts a diverse fan base, for which he produces and presents distinctive and theatrical concert events. For more information about Sebastian Sidi, visit www.myspace.com/sebastiansidi.> Editor's Note: High-resolution images, media-screener CDs, press passes to the concert event, and one-on-one interviews with Sebastian Sidi and George Veras are available. Contact Leslie Licano at 714-573-0899 ext. 23 or e-mail, leslie@echomediapr.com.