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| Credits: A brilliant young guitarist who is very popular in his local community, playing at weddings, parties, charity events and public festivals. He has the ability not only to simply play well to an audience but also to engage them at a personal level, developing a rapport which is professional yet very warm and approachable. This combination of skill and a friendly personality makes him a perfect choice for small to medium size weddings, family parties and public festivals. Style: Classical, Romantic, Spanish and Popular guitar Training:He started playing classical guitar at the age of 11 and later studied music at his local college, achieving a B-Tech in Popular Music in 1998. He then went on to University, gaining a 2:1 BA/BSc (Hons) in Music & the Creative Arts in 2001. He later attained Grade 8 in Classical Guitar in 2005 under the tutorship of Neil Smith. Currently, he is working towards a performance diploma through the London College of Music. |
Performing Experience:He has been playing the guitar in public since 1991, and started giving classical guitar recitals at school & church concerts. During his College and University courses, he gave many public performances including venues such as The Boardwalk, Manchester (1996), Band on The Wall, Manchester (1997) and Traders Brassiere, Accrington (1997). He has travelled extensively performing with guitar bands throughout the UK at several events including London's The Garage (2004), Upstairs at The Garage (1995) and in the Rock Gardens (1995). In Liverpool, he has played at The Cavern (2003). In Manchester he had a regular spot at The Night and Day Cafe throughout 2003, and also played at the Life Cafe (2003) supporting newly signed bands. .JPG)
In 2004 he decided to focus on the classical guitar, and has since performed exclusively as a solo artist, playing for the BBC and appearing on both local and national television whilst performing at venues such as All Saints Church (Lincoln) and Pennoyer's School (Norfolk) which featured in the award-winning BBC programme Restoration Village. (Photo on left). He has also performed at a variety of venues including churches, stately homes, pubs, hotels, art galleries and garden parties - please see the list below. .JPG)
At many of the events, he has provided background music to create an ambience suited to each client's requirements and has given short recitals at civic and charitable events. Recently he became the first musician to perform, in amongst the bookcases, at his local library (photo on right) as part of the national "Make A Noise in Libraries" campaign - he says: " this was great fun, and gave me a chance to really interact with the borrowers, who were most surprised to see me there!" Other Venues / Performances:He has played at numerous weddings over the years and at a significant number of venues and events which include: - Rishton Disabled Group Dec 2005- Family Fireplace & Art Gallery, Lancs. Dec 2005 - Stop & Rest Charity Concert, Lancs. Jan 2006 - BBC Restoration Roadshow - Lincs. Aug 2006 - BBC Restoration Roadshow - Norfolk Aug 2006 - BBC Look East - Lincolnshire Aug 2006 - Garden Party - Norfolk Aug 2006 - Stirling Folk Club Evening Nov 2006 - Stop & Rest Charity event, Lancs. Jan 2007 - Loud in Libraries, Lancs. June 2007 - Stirling Folk Club Nov 2007 Letters Of Appreciation "He was our musician at many of the BBC Restoration Road shows. He also appeared on local and national BBC television. He is a professional performer with a natural talent for endearing himself to an audience. We'd have no hesitation at all either hiring him for another BBC event or recommending him for any event." Liz Catlow, BBC Broadcast Journalist.JPG) "Everyone complemented the guitarist who made the atmosphere really special." Suzanne Pettigrew, Bletchley Park wedding, Bucks "The music he helped us choose for our wedding was so appropriate and extremely well presented on the day. He offered an impeccable and reliable service." Mr & Mrs Ellel, Stanley House Wedding, Lancs. "His playing and presentation exuded a certain warmth which captivated the audience, and provided a relaxing evening's entertainment." Doreen Harwood, Rishton Disabled Group "He played at our library during a classical guitar recital , as part of the national "Make A Noise" in libraries. The event was extremely successful with a large number of people stopping by to listen to him. He was wonderful in his playing and was open to questions in between performances. He was very professional and built up a good rapport with his audience during the afternoon. We've asked him to play again for us next year, for a music therapy event." Carol Hoskin, Senior Librarian, Lancashire County Council "The ladies of Pulham St Mary are still talking about the classical guitarist in the tuxedo! His lovely music really contributed to making our Restoration Roadshow a very special event." Sheila Moss, Pennoyer's School, BBC Restoration Roadshow Sample Repertoire: | | Andantino 1 - Carulli Venticinque Studi op.60 - Carcassi Illyrian Lullaby - Addison Study No.1 - Sor Here there and everywhere - Lennon/McCartney Study in C No. 1 - Sor Gran Vals - Tarrega Loch Lomond - Arr. by Segovia Study No.6 - Sor Adelita - Tarrega Cavatina (The Deer Hunter) - Myers Romanza - Anon El Mestre - Arr. by Llobet Andantino 2 - Carulli Por Sempre (Forever) - Robertson | Brahms Lullaby - Brahms Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach Fantasia - Mudarra Niel Gow's Lament - Arr. by Russell Study in A - Carcassi Study in C No.13 - Sor Study in E minor - Tarrega Kemp's Jig - Anon Fields of Gold - Sting Arr. by Zaradin Kiss from a Rose - Seal Arr. by Zaradin Recuerdos De La Alhambra - Tarrega Passacaille - Weiss Capricho Arabe - Tarrega Study in B Minor - Sor Study in D - Sor |
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