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The Sheldon Universe Story
Born to thrive…
Sheldon has traveled to entertain audiences around the world as a singing drummer, dancer and musical director. Grandson of India’s legendary big-band leader, front-man vocalist and trombonist, Maurice Concessio, and son of parents who co-led ‘The Entertainers’ later known as ‘Second Generation’.
Born in Toronto, Canada. At age 2, he was already break dancing and dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” at every family event. From a large family of musicians, the entertainment business was always prevalent in Sheldon’s life. He started training in dance, classical voice and piano in the 3rd grade, and took up jazz drums in 5th grade, which became his main instrument.
Tour life…
When he was 16, Sheldon started working as drummer in the family cover band. This led to him becoming a session drummer for studio recordings and cover bands, which then led to working in a show band for Carnival Cruise Lines, and later a Europe tour with Latin Recording Artist, Alex Bello. Since then he toured with countless artists highlighting; Grammy Award winning Theodosii Spassov amongst many other pop, singer/songwriter, r&b, hip hop, latin, rock, country, jazz and world music artists.
His own music school…
At 21, Sheldon was offered a music school and store to solely manage and operate, The Brampton Conservatory Of Music. During this time, he continued as a session musician which lead to meeting “a new love”, the dance community. After being called to substitute as a live musician for dance classes, he became the permanent accompanist for a High School Dance program which opened up a similar position at Ryerson University a few years later.
Drumming for Toronto Raptors, Tedx Talk, & Working in Prisons…
Through the dance community Sheldon would meet a former member of Stomp and joined ‘Team Rhythm Works’, a touring duo of dancers and drummers using everyday objects, buckets, and body percussion to communicate. The company later renamed ‘Rhythm Works‘ have been featured on Tedx Talks after doing community outreach in over 300 schools and working closely with Unity Charity and BluePrint Pathways working in youth prisons. They have now grown to become ‘The 6ix Stix’ the official bucket drummers for the Toronto Raptors during their NBA Season.
Songwriting: Heartbreak and Music Therapy…
Sheldon found songwriting after his first big break up. His first songs were of lost love and betrayal. He learned to acknowledge the darker psychological traumas and pairing them with a musical outlet to enlighten and embrace positivity.
Productions, Videos, Michael Jackson Flashmob…
Using his education, experience and network from the family business Concessio School of Music, St. Michael’s Choir School, Royal Conservatory, Humber College, Trebas Institute, and Berklee College of Music, in tandem with his experience as a dancer, accompanist, touring singing drummer, stage manager, and musical director he has been able to produce large scale productions highlighting: a dream come true Michael Jackson Tribute, a Fashion-Photoshoot Production, and 300+ person Flashmob of the Thriller Dance and with filmmaker Mike Klassen co-directed and choreographed over 20 music videos at Camp Tamakwa.
Vocal Scholarship to Hollywood…
After a few summers at camp, Sheldon submitted his cover of Sam Smith’s – “Disclosure” to an online competition winning a scholarship to VocalizeU, a global artist development and education company for beginning, emerging, and professional singers located in West Hollywood, California. This has since led to producing and composing music including recently released: Sheldon Universe single “Mine” released on iTunes, Spotify and Apple Music. In the end his creations are meant to be fun, danceable, therapeutic, and musical all in the same.
Children’s Dance, Emerging Artists, Commercials, Soundtrack for Feature Film…
Since then he has released and fully produced, Luv 2 Groove: Movin’ and Groovin’, a children’s guided dance album, and ‘Sharing Dance‘, a national campaign for Canada’s National Ballet. He is producing music for upcoming artists and developing his own label. He is composing/producing music for a feature film and has had such commercial clients such as Walmart and McDonald’s.
PRODUCING CONFERENCE, SHOWS & FESTIVALS Music Nation Foundation, Canadian Urban Music Conference, TDOTFEST, One Love Festival, Square Circle
With Music Nation Foundation, General Manager for Canadian Urban Music Conference and Producer of 2-Day Music Festival TDOTFEST. He is on the top executive board for One Love Festival – North America’s Largest Reggae Festival. He is the Artistic Coordinator for Square Circle under leadership of Cirque Du Soleil Choreographer Clarence Ford.
SHELDON UNIVERSE name…
As his website was built, he would send texts and emails to his friends with the tag line “Sent from sheldonuniverse.com” which eventually would lead to his stage name, Sheldon Universe. The name is also used as an artist surname or family name promoting the unity of all. As a newly incorporated company name Sheldon Universe Inc. is an umbrella for all business including recently added Music Publishing department
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