Conner Cecil

Conner Cecil began exploring music at a very young age and developed into a classically trained pianist, a gifted singer-songwriter, a self-taught guitar, accordion and harmonica player before he turned twenty. He was born November 24, 1985 and lived in Globe, Arizona until he attended college in 2004 at The University of Arizona in Tucson; majoring in music and business. Conner’s passion for music enabled him to be a member of the University’s Symphonic Choir where he broadened his musical interests and performed with many accomplished musicians. His strong writing talent and unique voice paved the way for his first solo album in 2008 under the direction of producer, Gigi Gonaway with Old Dominion Records. In 2009, Conner recorded his second album, “One Time Too Many”, produced by Kerryn Tolhurst and is presently performing and promoting this project, debuting the CD in September, 2009.

Conner is a versatile artist whether performing solo or in concert with other musicians. He has performed at venues in Southern California and throughout the state of Arizona including The Club Congress, The Rialto Theatre, The Apache Gold Casino, The Gila County Fair, The Desert Diamond Casino, Lone Butte Casino, The Fourth Avenue Street Fair, The Hut, The Rose Creek Ranch, just to name a few. He has enjoyed excellent media attention including coverage in New Times in Phoenix, and an appearance on Tucson TV 12 and University of Arizona TV. His most recent appearances on television include Phoenix telecast, Good Morning Arizona (KTVK 3) and Arizona Midday (KPNX 12) enabling Conner to emerge into the Metro Phoenix area music scene.

Conner has opened for international country music recording artist, Phil Vassar, has been nominated for a TAMMI Award (Tucson Area Music Award) two years in a row…2008 and 2009 and was a guest performer at the 2009 ceremony. Young in body, old in spirit and talent, Conner is on his way to long, successful career in the music business, evolving and growing with each new experience, collaboration and inspiration.

Reviews

“Cecil has a traditionally beautiful voice that soars…”
- Phoenix New Times - March, 2009