London Guitar Festival
3 to 5 June, Southbank Centre, London
Bands to watch: Eric Bibb, Jack Bruce with Joe Bonamassa, Graham Anthony Devine, Guitarist Of The Year
Hosted by the much-respected International Guitar Foundation, the London Guitar Festival is the event for the serious six stringer. Drawing together a series of performances, recitals and workshops, it will offer much to inspire guitarists of all levels.
Likely highlights include a guest appearance from Joe Bonamassa alongside legendary Cream/Bluesbreakers bassist Jack Bruce, blues journeyman Eric Bibb and the final of (TG sister mag) Guitarist's Guitarist Of The Year awards. That’s in addition to a host of special workshops from some of the leading names in tuition, including Neville Marten, editor of Guitar Techniques and a contributor to TG.
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