A Well Earn't Break

Hey Folks,

Tis the end of another year. How fast it has gone hey. Can't believe it's nearly xmas already.

I can't wrap xmas presents for shit....I just don't have the 'Gift'...

I am going to take a well earn't break from playing live gigs over the summer as have been flat out for well over 7 years playing regular gigs. As it is xmas coming up, I have my wedding in early 2011 and I am writing songs for my next album, I am a very busy man and will be back in around March 2011 with some more shows.

Thanks again for all the support and It has been a fun journey so far. Heaps more to come in 2011 including a new album, more acting and a new venture that you will have to wait and see what it is.

I have a new website which you can also check out to find out more of whats going on in Simon world. It is  http://www.simonastley.net/ and also www.myspace.com/simonastleymusic

Keep an eye out on itunes for some new tracks coming soon which you may want to check out...plus a radio podcast to come shortly too.

Thanks again for all the support and for listening to my music,reading my blogs and just clicking in the right spots :)

Will be in touch soon

Cheers Simon

DOWNLOAD ALBUM FOR JUST $1

Limited Time Only download my 2007 album 'Sofa So Good' for just $1. Thats right $1. Get it from  http://www.simonastley.net/

PRESS RELEASE - New Single 'I Think I'm In Love'

Melbourne singer songwriter Simon Astley has a new single release coming out on October 22nd 2010. 

The single 'I Think I'm In Love', recorded and mixed at Nomis studios in Melbourne, Australia and mastered at Universal Mastering in New York, will hit radio waves and online stores in October. With a crisp new sound and catchy hook, this song is bound to grab your attention. "It is a song with lyrics that people can relate to, I Think Im In Love? In life you can sometimes confuse love for lust." simon says. . 

For more information on Simon Astley's new single release and news you can go to his website at www.simonastley.net
  

August/September

Hey Hey.

Has been a busy few months. Finally have this new website up and running which is good. Its nice to be able to have a website you can call home again and a place where people can drop by. Dont forget to wipe your feet on the matt. lol, not that there is a Matt here...just a Simon

Have played a few gigs lately at some great venues with receptive punters which is good. I had a gig at The Manly Boatshed in Sydney recently and that venue was great. Just a good vibe to it. If you havent been there you have to go. You walk down stairs and the venue is underground and has a boat shed look to it with life buoys, ropes etc like you are at Alfs flammin boatshed on Home & Away! 

I have also been dabbling in some acting as I completed an acting course and want to do some of that on the side too. I have been appearing on Neighbours TV Soap (must be a clean show)  as an extra. Have spent a few days here or there over the last few months at Global Studios in Nudawading popping my head up in a few of the scenes here or there. Very interesting place to be around. The sets are quite amazing and the actors are nice people and very friendly. I was lucky enough to have a milkshake and a sandwich in Harolds Shop in one of the scenes. Yesterday I was in a courthouse scene on set in Springvale which was interesting and watching how it all unfolds is a great learning curve. Same again on wednesday.

Ive been sneezing alot coz of hayfever and I have been enjoying that experience!

Hope you are like the new website. Let me know of ideas if you have any that you would like me to add to the site.

Thanks again for coming along to my shows and for the support, it really helps and makes the journey all worthwhile.

Take Care

Cheers Simon

Everybody Needs Good Neighbours

Hey Guys,
Hope all is well and thank you once again for dropping by and also listening to my music.
Im about to start putting up some videos on youtube with some live footage and new songs for you to listen to soon.
A bit of news coming up for something different is that I am on the set of TV Soapie Neighbours next week. I am going to be a customer extra  in a few episodes which will be pretty cool and something different. I will let you know how I go and keep you posted. Doing abit of acting/extra work coming up as have an acting agent now.
Have a new kind of stupid joke for you - Why don't Hedgehogs just give back the Hedge?
Im glad Melbourne is still producing nice hot days. I cant believe it gets dark so early now already. Does that make you want to have tea earlier?
Also I cant believe Melbourne is doing so well in AFL. Maybe Its because they spent so many years on the bottom of the ladder and they have got stronger now coz they were holding up 15 teams for so long!
Anyway I better go and have another coffee...think thats 6 today. Not good for me but I look forward to them...does that mean Im addicted?
Cheers Simon 

New Single 'Let Your Feelings Out'

Simon Astley News

Melbourne Singer Songwriter Simon Astley has been very busy over the last few months with the release of his new single 'Let Your Feelings Out', which is now availble on itunes, writing songs for artists overseas, and throwing his hand to acting with small TV apperances.


Simon has also had one of his songs he wrote for a childrens choir called 'Finally There' picked up by a UK publishing company called Baba productions.

Simon has some shows coming up in Melbourne for you, check out below.

29th April @  Bridie O'Reillys in Brunswick (Storytellers Acoustic Event)

14th May @  Station 59 in Richmond



For more info go to:  www.myspace.com/simonastleymusic

To purchase Simon's music go to http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/sofa-so-good/id281828598

Re: Live Gig on 14th May

Hey Folks,
Im playing an acoustic gig on behalf of the Storytellers Acoustic night at Bridie O'Reillys on the 14th May. Im on at 7.40pm so come on down if you can
Cheers Simon

New CD' Sunset Avenue' now on itunes

Hello Folks,

Just a quick note to say the new CD 'Sunset Avenue' is now available on itunes worldwide. If you would like to know of coming gigs and info please visit Simon's myspace:

www.myspace.com/simonastleymusic