Café del Mar
By
Gary B
“Step into the Sunshine”

Recently number one in iTunes electronic chart Spain

February 14 is the launch date of the debut album by Gary B – Step into the Sunshine. Released by the Café del Mar label, famous for their chillout compilations, Gary B is one of the few solo artists signed exclusively to the company.

Songwriter/ producer Gary Butcher has contributed to many Café del Mar albums over the last 5 years, either under his own name, that of Luminous or collaborating with Danish dance producers, Miro. His musical history career started as a session guitarist for many artists including Robert Palmer. He went on to write and produce for Jimmy Summerville, Sonique, Definition of Sound, the Banderas and Miro.

Gary now lives and works from his studio in Ibiza and has his own unique take on the chill out genre, producing a soulful blend of well crafted songs using his own vocals or those of long time musical collaborator, Julie Harrington.

Tracks from the album can be heard on: www.myspace.com/luminousmusic

Reviews of the Essence album
Captivating! This album hits my soul and won't let go. Jamie

Trent -. Smoothlounge.com
Every track on this album is beautifully crafted - Pete Gooding DJ magazine.

Biography
Luminous is Gary Butcher writer, music producer, singer, guitarist. Started luminous 2004.
From London originally but now living in Ibiza. Gary started out as a session guitarist and producer for many acts including Robert Palmer, Jimmy Summerville, The Bandera's, Definition of sound, Sonique. He still co- writes with Miro www.miromusic.com
Gary has also recently released some tracks under Gary B. a new project featuring himself on vocals.
He also produces tracks on many projects for Café Del Mar in Ibiza Spain.
Music Styles. Down tempo acoustic chill, warm electronica with soul/blues influences/intelligent pop. As heard on recent Café Del Mar albums.
Songs feature vocals from Julie Harrington, Gary Butcher, Richard Wailer, Thanks to the musicians from London and Ibiza. Flute - Vittorio . Sax-Murial. Violin-Shanti
Emusic download Emusic