Lee Morgan - Album Out Now

Lee “Sonnyboy” Morgan, from the Gunditjmara Kirrae Whurrong clan from the south west of Victoria is the man to watch. His solo career and vivacious guitar strung tunes embrace a new phase in soulful country rock music, He has performed and appeared on many albums as a guitar-gun for hire with some of Australia’s legendary musical talents including Shane Howard, Archie Roach, Rubie Hunter, Jessica Mauboy, Dean Geyer and The Mary G Show.

"…Talented, generous and respectful, he honours the legacy of his Aboriginal heritage."

He is an exceptionally gifted guitar player, live or in the studio." -Shane Howard, "Goanna”.

“Sonnyboy” is a childhood nickname given to Lee by his elders that carries the teaching and memories of spending time out on the Framlingham mission as a boy. He continues the storytelling that was inspired by his indigenous grandfather, the great Banjo Clarke (Wisdom Man) that we all share the land we walk on as outlined on his anthemic track, “Reconciliation Song”.

The response to Lee has been outstanding with him astonishing audiences with his energetic show, playing at venues and festivals across Melbourne and Australia. Last October Lee joined the Indigenous Art House Production, DIRTSONG, playing alongside Jimmy Barnes and Paul Kelly within “The Black Arm Band”, as part of The Melbourne International Arts Festival.

Early 2010 Morgan releases his new album “Feed Me Your Song”. Joining him on the album are a host of special guests including Shane Howard, Archie Roach, Simon Phillips and Marcia Howard. The addition of Pedal Steel (Ed Bates) and the welcome of Drummer Andy Silvio, (Ian Moss & Pete Murray) Hammond (Olaf Scott) and Bass (Owen Downie) creating a sound that is truly a revolutionary blend of soulful country rock.

Lee heads to the United States to represent 65 Amp Company and Trussart Guitars in July 2010 where he will perform in Nashville (NAMM Guitar Show) and various performances at a multitude of venues with some of music legendary guitarists.

“Lee Morgan – Grandson of ‘Wisdom Man’ Uncle Banjo Clarke, this ‘master shredder’ has nothing to do with Ninja Turtles. Morgan’s rockin’ band did well to keep up with his blistering guitar work. Word-of-mouth had spread by Sunday arvo and the packed pub crowd was blown away”. Chris Lambie “Forte Magazine” at the Apollo Bay Festival .

Coupled with live performance and session work Lee teaches guitar and is a mentor to many aspiring young musicians, as well as some already established Australian artists. He's involved in the St Kilda Youth Service, where Lee shares his passion of music to inspire indigenous and non-indigenous students in the art of song writing, song creation and the healing vibration of music.