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Backstage at Sundance

Exclusive Simon Townshend Impromptu Performance

Published 22 January 2007, 09:10 PM

Matthew Caldwell
Creative Director, HP Newsgram

When we say “Backstage at Sundance” we mean it. Simon Townshend is the brother of Pete Townshend, the legendary lead guitarist for The Who. He’s an amazing singer-songwriter and is visiting Sundance to perform at the ASCAP Music Café (Star Bar @ 268 Main St. – he plays Sunday & Monday).

We met up with Simon for an interview, but something much more exciting happened. Being the artist that he is, Simon speaks through verse. “How about a song?” he asked.

See his amazing impromptu performance here.

Next thing we know, we’re out in the snow in a back alley off Main Street. Simon, with guitar in hand, is stopping traffic and drawing a crowd, as he belts out an amazing acoustic number -- all while the snow falls softly on his shoulders and on the camera lens.

Info about Simon Townshend:

Simon Townshend has been recording and performing music since he was 9 years old, and he has independently produced and released five critically acclaimed CDs. Go to Simon's website for more details.


Matthew Caldwell
Creative Director, HP Newsgram

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This is the first time I have ever heard Simon and I have seen his brother perform. Simon ROCKS!!!! I was amazed how great it sounded and could see the steam from his breath, so I know it must have been cold. Thanks for the post.
# Thursday, January 25, 2007 07:06 PM by jhruby123

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