Acoustic Uprising is a guitar documentary by Melbourne director Drew Roller. It explores the emergence of a new style of acoustic guitar playing called Acoustic Fingerstyle guitar which has taken the internet (in particular YouTube) by storm. I'm joined by Drew to talk about his journey around the globe to discover the origins and new innovations surrounding this style of guitar playing. We talk about why he decide to make this film, how he made its the leading players of the style and recent developments.

You can visit http://www.acousticuprisingfilm.com  to purchase a copy of the film and find out when it is next showing.

Today I talk with 18 year old finger style  sensation Joseph Balfe. He recently appeared at the Melbourne Guitar Show (where I met him) He has won a string country music of awards and recently performed with Tommy Emmanuel.

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I caught up with Fernando Perez recently whilst in Barcelona. Fernando contacted m earlier in the year with a desire to share his music and his story. John Schneider from Gobal Village in Los Angeles describes Fernando : "Fernando Perez's is a long and amazing story. He learned the global music traditions one on one living in every major culture. Whether is West African, Latin American, Chinese, Hawaiian, Indian, Turkish you name it, Fernando Perez has been there, done that. He shares his artistry with an increasing list of recordings and publications which are just absolutely beyond belief."

In my chat with Fernando we talk about his time in LA and his work as a session guitarist, his teachers, and his passion for guitar music from other cultures.

You can find out more info about Fernando at www.fernandoperezguitar.com.

 

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Thanks for listening to guitar conversations podcast, you can listen to moire episodes at www.sergioercole.com as well as finding out about my other projects or send me a hello and let me know what you think of the show.

Till next episode bye for now.

 

 

Andrea Vettoretti a un chitarrista Italiano molto conosciuto per is suo lavoro come concertista ma anche per essere il direttore della Festival Chitarristico Internazionale di due città, che si tiene ogni  anno a Settembre. Abita a Treviso dove parte della festival e tenuta (altra parte in Roma). 

 

Oggi parleremo della la sua attività internazionale chitaristica, il suo nuove progetto che si chiama Wonderland, della Festival che e appena cominciata settima scorsa, e anche del suo processo creativo e le sue philosofie. 

Spero che vi piacera la mia converzazione con Andrea Vettoretti.

 

Nick Charles is an Australian blues and finger style legend. With an impressive catalogue of original music and arrangements he has a notable reputation as a true guitar master. On my chat with Nick we cover his international touring career, the challenges of being a solo guitar act, his collaborations and projects, and his goals for the future. I hope you enjoy my chat with Nick Charles.

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Matt Withers is making waves in the classical guitar scene in Australia by blending skillful solo playing with various collaborative projects. He is a member of acclaimed Guitar Trek, and Brew Duo, and is the founder of the Australian Music Composition Competition. He also performs regularly with ARIA award winning musicians and top Australian Orchestras. We caight…

Matt Withers is making waves in the classical guitar scene in Australia by blending skillful solo playing with various collaborative projects. He is a member of acclaimed Guitar Trek, and Brew Duo, and is the founder of the Australian Music Composition Competition. He also performs regularly with ARIA award winning musicians and top Australian Orchestras. We caight up last week to chat about his upcoming performances and recodrings as well as the challenges of finding your niche in the guitar worls, and his beginnings in Adelaide and Canberra.

More info at `https://mattwithers.com.au

Music

Zapateado by Regino Sainz De La Maza from his album Solo

Intermezzo Op 118 No2 by Johannes Brahms performer by Guitar Trek on album Seren Nights

I had the pleasure of catching up with legendary jazz/fusion guitarist Mike Stern while he was visiting Melbourne for a residency at Bird's Basement. We talk about Pat Metheny, Miles Davis and his great band! Please excuse the audio quality which suffered from the less than ideal recording environment I am hoping to have him back for a more in depth interview later this year.

Hope you enjoy my chat with Mike Stern.

Marion Scaap and Peter Constant's 25 year long career as Zoo Duo has seen them become leaders in chamber and ensemble guitar playing. They have been at the forefront in the development of the Guitar Orchestra genre in Holland and have also toured internationally as a sought after guitar duo. I recently caught up with them on the eve of their Austrlian tour and we chat about the program they will be playing, the guitar seen in Holland, the challenges of working with large guitar ensembles and lots more.

For more information about the Zoo Duo you can visit www.zooguitarduo

Marion Schaap and Peter Constant’s 25 year long career as Zoo Duo has seen them become leaders in chamber and ensemble guitar playing. They have been at the forefront in the development of the Guitar Orchestra genre in Holland and have also toured internationally as a sought after guitar duo. I recently caught up with…