What's On Saturday 6th 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...
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 ...
Phat Bottom End
06 December 2008
Bass guitar takes the spotlight. Bass players be proud, stand tall and be counted. This concert pays tribute to the instrument that changed the way music is played and sounds. The transformation of the upright bass to the electric bass guitar offered a bigger sound that audiences couldn't miss. Bass and drums together could now offer a...
Country
06 December 2008
By popular demand, country music makes its Adelaide International Guitar Festival debut. With a long and vibrant tradition, Australian country music can lay claim to its own distinctive sound and stories grounded deep in the outback. Join some of Australia's best-loved country musicians and their bands for a big serving of country sounds in our own backyard.
The Derek Trucks Band
06 December 2008
Derek Trucks is the youngest player to make Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” list, and Rolling Stone also named him a New Guitar God in 2007. In 2006 Trucks joined Eric Clapton’s world tour as a featured soloist, a tour supported by rave critical reviews globally. The Derek Trucks Band blends rock, blues, jazz, and world music, and is known for their...
Workshop - Joseph and James Tawadros
06 December 2008
A workshop for oud players of basic skill level and upwards by Joseph and his brother James. Bring your instrument. This workshop is also open for interested guitar players to come along and observe quietly.
Workshop - Tim Gaze
06 December 2008
A demonstration style workshop specifically focusing on solo electric guitar for blues and rock. Intermediate to advanced skill level required.
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