Tommy Emmanuel is the most trend-setting guitarist of our time. With his charismatic personally, reminiscent of Frank Sinatra and Cary Grant, and his simply untouchable virtuosity, Tommy draws his listeners into a vortex of musical happiness from they are content never to escape. His unusual talent and life are common lore in Australia. Born into a musical family, Tommy and his older brother Phil were considered child prodigies. Tommy got his first guitar at age 4 and was taught...
Frank Vignola, one the most entertaining “Jazz” guitarists on the planet, conducted a workshop on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, and then performed two sold out concerts on Thursday, March...
From his opening number, Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” to his closing number, Lennon & McCartney’s “She’s Leaving Home”, Adam Rafferty completely captivated the sold out audience at Chalkers Pub on...
I thought it might be interesting to write a series of posts introducing Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Fans to some interesting (although not necessarily well known), guitar enthusiasts I have...
Richard Smith was born in Beckenham, Kent, England in 1971. One day, at the age of five, Richard was watching his father fingerpick “Down South Blues” (an Atkins-Travis recording)...