What's On Thursday 4th 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...
The Romeros' Guitar Quartet
04 December 2008
"Collectively they are the only classical guitar quartet of real stature in the world today; in fact they virtually invented the format." New York Times Founded in 1960 by Celedonio Romero in Franco's Spain, all three of Celedonio's sons (Angel, Celin and Pepe) had made their performance debuts by the age of seven. Over the years the Romeros have featured three generations of...
Guy Pratt: My Bass & Other Animals + Tice & Evans
04 December 2008
Legendary bassist and stand-up comedian Guy Pratt has played with everyone from Pink Floyd, Ice House, David Bowie, Roxy Music, The Smiths and more. With unbelievable tales of life with Pink Floyd, Madonna and Michael Jackson and the madness of the 80s, Guy will present an hilarious insight into the music industry and touring. Following Guy, Tice & Evans...
Live Interviews
04 December 2008 - 06 December 2008
Come along and see some of the festival’s international guitarists being interviewed by a selection of Australia’s finest music journalists about their music, career and inspirations. Guy Pratt - Interviewed by Keith Welsh 6pm – 6.45pm, Thursday 4 December Adrian Belew - Interviewed by Christie Eliezer ...
Workshop - Jesse Harris
04 December 2008
An opportunity for song writers to explore approaches to songwriting in ‘inspired’ and ‘for hire’ situations. Includes an opportunity to play a song or two and get feedback, comments and a ‘critique’ if you want! This workshop is for participants who are songwriters. Instruments not essential but you can bring one if you’d like to play your songs.
Panel Discussion - The Blues
04 December 2008
Pete Cornelius, Fiona Boyes, Dom Turner, ‘Sweet Baby’ James Meston A discussion by blues artists about how traditional blues styles and techniques influence a modern blues sound. Moderator: John Schaefer
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