What's On Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Strummin
29 November 2008 - 07 December 2008
“Strummin” is a visual documentary of the inaugural Adelaide International Guitar Festival with images by AIGF 2007 photographer, Tony Lewis. Tony captured some extraordinary on-stage moments with artists and his work reflects the passion, motion and intensity of live music and performance. About the photographer Since 2005 Tony Lewis has combined his...
Bending The Blues
03 December 2008
Proudly sponsored by kwp! Contemporary blues pioneers strike a chord. From classic delta to bluegrass to swamp and rock, today's blues music is unique, individual and firmly founded in tradition and the guitar. Experience a current take on the blues with three cutting edge blues bands who are pioneering new sounds and interpretations while remaining true to their...
Matt Walker & Ashley Davies With Guests
03 December 2008
Matt’s resonating acoustic, slide and lap steel blazes and the tuneful physicality of Ashley’s drumming have ensured they are etched firmly onto the Australian music map. The duo have toured with artists such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Nick Cave and performed at festivals across the country. They produced two albums including SoulWitness in 2000 which...
Travelling Light - Continental Shift: Slava Grigoryan & Al Slavik
03 December 2008
Get up close and personal with some of the world's finest guitarists.  Be immersed in the music, the detail and the magic of an intimate live performance. Al Slavik teams up with guitar virtuoso Slava Grigoryan to present works from their CD Continental Shift, which is a "continental adventure" reflecting the cultural and musical influences over their...
Workshop - Andy Salvanos
03 December 2008
An information demonstration workshop about the Chapman Stick. Bring your Stick (not essential if you don’t have one), suitable for basic skill level upwards.
Panel Discussion - Songwriting
03 December 2008
Lior, Matt Walker, Jesse Harris, Chris & Bob (Robyn) – The Yearlings Explores the craft of songwriting and how artists approach songwriting in different ways. Moderator: Gary Burrows (APRA)
Masterclass - The Romeros' Guitar Quartet
03 December 2008
The Romeros’ Guitar Quartet will conduct a Masterclass for invited students during the Adelaide International Guitar Festival. The masterclass is open to audiences to attend and quietly observe the class. We invite you to come along and watch the commitment, determination and years of application it takes students to be the best. FREE for audiences. No...
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