Sebastien Cloutier and Simi Cabernet

This will be my last blog for about two weeks as I’m traveling to Europe on business and doubt I’ll be able to write from afar. Tonight I’m featuring a Canadian guitarist, Sebastien Cloutier. He’s got electric chops that remind me a little of Steffan Shackinger, yet he also plays a very nice acoustic. The best place to find his music is on his MySpace site at http://www.myspace.com/sebastiencloutier .

Lot’s of stuff for listening and some nice videos. I’ve placed a couple below, including several duets with Antoine Dufour, another Canadian guitar whiz and one of my personal favorites. Enjoy!

For All My Friends: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv6IrxRM2kM&feature=PlayList&p=A828CF892996A93C&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=58
Sychronicity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hzgt-1AxZU&feature=related

Universe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59btS-Y4f6E&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=FC0717F8258F5221

Think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4cFxbcp4oI&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=FC0717F8258F5221&index=8 

Fluid Parallel (with Antoine Dufour): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AouNgDIluns&feature=related

Rockin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVmdaRbdMFg

Since Sebastien is a bit of a heavy prog rocker, I’m pairing him with a very nice 2005 Simi Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (about $18.00). Like Sebastien, it’s bright with bunches of fruit like blackberries, dark cherries, and a touch of plum that burst onto your palate. Nice fruity nose too. It’s a pretty big wine, not wimpy, with a lot of body. Very nice wine for a dinner of beef or for just sipping in front of the fire with a copy of my latest book, Twice Fallen. See you in two weeks.

Cheers!